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Plakias => PlakChat => Topic started by: jann on August 16, 2010, 02:31:08 PM
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http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/special_buys3_15205.htm (http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/special_buys3_15205.htm)
For us poor souls who have already been this year, just a little reminder of some of the things we've been missing!
Also I'm still on the lookout for a cheap extra hol Sept/Oct if anyone spots a bargain ???
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[url]http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/special_buys3_15205.htm[/url] ([url]http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/special_buys3_15205.htm[/url])
Don't have an Aldi for miles & miles - blast!
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[url]http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/special_buys3_15205.htm[/url] ([url]http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/special_buys3_15205.htm[/url])
Don't have an Aldi for miles & miles - blast!
Oh what a shame I will be there at my local store 9am
Yia-mas
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Yep we have our shopping list ready for the visit tomorrow night.
Incidentally we fly out to Plakias on 21.09.10 staying at Kosta Chrysoulas. My first visit but will be Jan's second. She is worried sick that I will think that Plakias does not live up to what she has been telling me.
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Good find Jann, but I've drunk Mythos at home and to be honest it really wasn't the same.
I always savour that first beer of the holiday after a long hot day on the beach. I get settled into Antonis's and look at that frosted glass... and then pour...OMG is that a wonderful feeling or what? One is never enough is it?
george...
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Yep we have our shopping list ready for the visit tomorrow night.
Incidentally we fly out to Plakias on 21.09.10 staying at Kosta Chrysoulas. My first visit but will be Jan's second. She is worried sick that I will think that Plakias does not live up to what she has been telling me.
It depends on what she's been telling you Alan .
Just go with an open mind like we all did the first time, and soak it all in and enjoy!
george...
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Alan, as George said just go with an open mind ! but I have to say I have yet to meet anyone who didn't love Plakias though
I really hope you enjoy it, I've been to Kostas twice not luxurious but everything you need and the 2 Kostas are nice people, it's a lovely bar to go back to after your evening jaunt and stays open till you are ready to go to bed. (or fall off your stool)
Wish I was goiing again
George, I agree it's never the same at home but I'm still going to give it a try
might have a greek barbie if we get a nice weekend !
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Most certainly will be going with an open mind as I always do when visiting a new place. We've been to some wonderful places and some have been revisited. Pefkos on Rhodes is very relaing for us as we usually stay on the outskirts of the village. Jan says it is bigger than Plakias and probably a bit more lively.
Arillas in NW Corfu is an absolute delight and we have already booked to go back there next May. Have a look at arillas.com.
Also fell in love with Paleochora further along the coast westwards from Plakias. One day we will return there. Been to lots of other places but none have captured lus like the ones I've mentioned.
George we always keep our beer in the bottom of the fridge (coldest part) and our glasses in the freezer. Tend to leave a smidgeon of water in the bottom of the glass. Helps to give a bit of extra to the head.
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Most certainly will be going with an open mind as I always do when visiting a new place. We've been to some wonderful places and some have been revisited. Pefkos on Rhodes is very relaing for us as we usually stay on the outskirts of the village. Jan says it is bigger than Plakias and probably a bit more lively.
Arillas in NW Corfu is an absolute delight and we have already booked to go back there next May. Have a look at arillas.com.
Also fell in love with Paleochora further along the coast westwards from Plakias. One day we will return there. Been to lots of other places but none have captured lus like the ones I've mentioned.
George we always keep our beer in the bottom of the fridge (coldest part) and our glasses in the freezer. Tend to leave a smidgeon of water in the bottom of the glass. Helps to give a bit of extra to the head.
I stayed in Pefkos years ago, before I found Plakias, and up to a point I would compare it as it was then with Plakias, but we did revisit about 9-10 years ago and I hated what it had become. So now, in my opinion there is no comparison, Pefkos had become a commecialised haven, with fast food outlets and noisy bars.
Paleochora is so much bigger than Plakias, but does I admit have a similar feel, but not the quaintness of Plakias in my opinion, but I was only there for a couple of days.
I won't comment on your last sentence, it'll get me into trouble!
george...
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Just about to open the first bottle .............................................................
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Just about to open the first bottle .............................................................
You're a cruel woman Jann!
Hopefully you've saved some for the weekend's bbq, or do you need to get another crate?
george...
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It was really good George could almost imagine I was in Plakias
Not much chance of a barbie I don't think, it's thunder and lightning here (the only reason I'm awake at this unearthly hour )
But.................... will, go and get another crate just in case
are you still thinking of going back this year?
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It was really good George could almost imagine I was in Plakias
Not much chance of a barbie I don't think, it's thunder and lightning here (the only reason I'm awake at this unearthly hour )
But.................... will, go and get another crate just in case
are you still thinking of going back this year?
We haven't had any proper rain down here for months Jann, so you can send some down if you want to
It's getting a bit late now Jann, it would have been next Tuesday if I did go and it's getting a bit tight now!
But I will be back next year, absolute defo!! 2 years without my fix is not doing me any good so I'll boost up my campaign and get something sorted
george...
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...2 years without my fix is not doing me any good ................
george...
Now "Fix" (a beer brewed in Athens) was (is?) much better than Mythos (as far as I recall)!
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...2 years without my fix is not doing me any good ................
george...
Now "Fix" (a beer brewed in Athens) was (is?) much better than Mythos (as far as I recall)!
We've had this conversation on the forum before Rogataber!
I must admit that I am a little sentimental about 'Fix'. It was my first introduction to the delights of Greece, and wasn't it odd sitting in a bar asking the waiter for a Fix?
I think I drank them out of business!
george...
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I must admit that I am a little sentimental about 'Fix'. It was my first introduction to the delights of Greece, and wasn't it odd sitting in a bar asking the waiter for a Fix?
I think I drank them out of business!
george...
Nearly as odd as when I was in a Dorset pub a couple of weeks ago and ordered a pint of Piddle
http://www.dorsetpiddlebrewery.co.uk/ (http://www.dorsetpiddlebrewery.co.uk/)
Mythos et al are fine in Greece but in England you can't beat a pint of real ale, properly served IMHO.
Mike
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I must admit that I am a little sentimental about 'Fix'. It was my first introduction to the delights of Greece, and wasn't it odd sitting in a bar asking the waiter for a Fix?
I think I drank them out of business!
george...
Nearly as odd as when I was in a Dorset pub a couple of weeks ago and ordered a pint of Piddle
[url]http://www.dorsetpiddlebrewery.co.uk/[/url] ([url]http://www.dorsetpiddlebrewery.co.uk/[/url])
Mythos et al are fine in Greece but in England you can't beat a pint of real ale, properly served IMHO.
Mike
I'm with you Mike, I can't stand that gassy, chemicalised gnats pee they call lager, at home. I'm a real ale man and was a member of CAMRA for several years, but real ale or even bitter of any kind doesn't seem to fit when I'm in Crete. I'll stick to bottled Mythos, red wine and gin and tonic, even the draught lager over there is yuk! Blows me up something chronic!!
george...
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I must admit that I am a little sentimental about 'Fix'. It was my first introduction to the delights of Greece, and wasn't it odd sitting in a bar asking the waiter for a Fix?
I think I drank them out of business!
george...
Nearly as odd as when I was in a Dorset pub a couple of weeks ago and ordered a pint of Piddle
[url]http://www.dorsetpiddlebrewery.co.uk/[/url] ([url]http://www.dorsetpiddlebrewery.co.uk/[/url])
Mythos et al are fine in Greece but in England you can't beat a pint of real ale, properly served IMHO.
Mike
I'm with you Mike, I can't stand that gassy, chemicalised gnats pee they call lager, at home. I'm a real ale man and was a member of CAMRA for several years, but real ale or even bitter of any kind doesn't seem to fit when I'm in Crete. I'll stick to bottled Mythos, red wine and gin and tonic, even the draught lager over there is yuk! Blows me up something chronic!!
george...
My late husband and I were CAMRA members too,used to go to all the localish beer festivals to try them all out. I still drink real ale in England, can't beat it.
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My late husband and I were CAMRA members too,used to go to all the localish beer festivals to try them all out. I still drink real ale in England, can't beat it.
You are a woman of great taste Jann!
I must admit that I'm not that much of an officiado these days, and quite happy with a pint or two of Boddingtons, but Lager :'( !! You can keep it!! YUK!!!
We're quite lucky down here, we have King and Barnes(haven't seen them for a while), Harveys and several micro brewerys in Brighton and the surrounding areas.
There was another Mike on the site who lived down here, he was into it too!
george...
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If you ever get chance try these
http://www.moorhouses.co.uk/beer_range/beerrange.html (http://www.moorhouses.co.uk/beer_range/beerrange.html)
'Pendle Witches Brew' is like nectar
or
Phoenix Breweries 'Wobbly Bob'
or Summer Lightning http://www.hopback.co.uk/beer-shop/summer-lightning.html (http://www.hopback.co.uk/beer-shop/summer-lightning.html)
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If ever I'm up your way Jann and you're really good, I'll let you buy me a pint OK?
george...
My number of messages match your member number...spooky!
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If ever I'm up your way Jann and you're really good, I'll let you buy me a pint OK?
george...
My number of messages match your member number...spooky!
Tis spooky indeed !!
That is a very kind offer George, just let me know when
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Another real ale drinker here. Mythos or Amstel does okay when in Greece but can't have too many as its just too gassy (switch to the metaxa or ouzo or G&T or wine or sambuca )
Had a nice pint of Sneck Lifter last night, funny name but tasted good (if a little chewy)
"Is the bottom falling out of your world? Drink real ale and let the world fall out of your bottom!"
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"Is the bottom falling out of your world? Drink real ale and let the world fall out of your bottom!"
A very apt quote Paul, I used to drink Directors, and I did have a few dodgy mornings!
george...
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Well I had a raki last night and did it taste the same?
Barny
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It never does Barny! I've got three bottles of homebrew at home that I use in the Lemsip when I've got a cold or flu!
And yes it does work... well it makes me feel better anyway!
george...
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My late husband and I were CAMRA members too,used to go to all the localish beer festivals to try them all out. I still drink real ale in England, can't beat it.
You are a woman of great taste Jann!
I must admit that I'm not that much of an officiado these days, and quite happy with a pint or two of Boddingtons, but Lager :'( !! You can keep it!! YUK!!!
We're quite lucky down here, we have King and Barnes(haven't seen them for a while), Harveys and several micro brewerys in Brighton and the surrounding areas.
There was another Mike on the site who lived down here, he was into it too!
george...
Would you be referring to me, George?
King and Barnes got sold back in 2000 and the Horsham brewery was closed down. You still see Sussex Bitter about, but it is brewed in Dorset by Badger!
As you say we still have Harveys of Lewes, but it gets confusing when you see their Sussex Best Bitter. It must be best since it is half a per cent stronger than Sussex Bitter from Dorset.
Mike
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Yup!!
george...
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Had a nice pint of Sneck Lifter last night, funny name but tasted good (if a little chewy)
"Is the bottom falling out of your world? Drink real ale and let the world fall out of your bottom!"
jennings snecklifter a sneck is a door latch, the idea is a pint that will get you through the door and last you all night
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Someone has been going to Preveli longer than most on this site
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/art...-years-ago.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1343969/Stone-Age-tools-Crete-prove-man-sailed-sea-130-000-years-ago.html)
Happy New Year one and all.
Peter&Dawn
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Someone has been going to Preveli longer than most on this site
[url]http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/art...-years-ago.html[/url] ([url]http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1343969/Stone-Age-tools-Crete-prove-man-sailed-sea-130-000-years-ago.html[/url])
Happy New Year one and all.
Peter&Dawn
That's very interesting, thanks Peter and Dawn
and a Happy New Year from me as well! I hope you all manage at least one Plakias trip this year
jann
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Crete has been separated from the mainland of Greece for about five million years, so whoever made the tools must have travelled there by sea, a distance of at least 40 miles.
Is that all it is? I thought it was loads more! never was good at geography!
Barny.
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However there is a proposal to set up a large development just down the coast, which might wreck the whole area. You might want to have a look at https://nicelocal.com/new-york-city/entertainment/type/play_area/