Message posted by julesx2 on 08 May 2010 at 7:31pm - IP Logged
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I have just posted something to somebody on facebook about holidays and I thought it would make a good topic. We are badly in need of a new kitchen and a new bathroom, our dishwasher only works when it feels like it, the washing machine sounds like a road menders drill and mr jules car is on its last legs!!! so should we really be spending money on a holiday to Corfu...I had to think about it for a while (30 seconds) and came to the conclusion that I really dont care what the kitchen looks like and if I have to wash up myself then so be it...Corfu won hands down!!! Are any of you in the same boat this year and will go regardless?...julesxxxx
Message posted by laineybgood on 08 May 2010 at 7:42pm - IP Logged
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Same here. Husband redundant, again!!! Do we tighten the belt or go for it. No contest. Its our 25th wedding anniversary whilst we're away so the holiday was a must. Something will turn up when we get back and if it doesn't we'll not starve, so no great deal.
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The oven isn't working and in fact the kitchen needs a bomb under it and it started again, the car needs body work done, the garden needs major attention...sorry but my money just now is being spent on my trips to Corfu. My house could be beautiful but the memories I have gathred over the years are worth a thousand houses.
Message posted by Lavinia on 08 May 2010 at 7:46pm - IP Logged
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Good for you Jules! In the early 1970s I lived in Epirus for eighteen months when my late husband was doing his "time" as an agrotikos iatros" (country doctor).
We had no telephone, no dishwasher, no washing machine (in fact I used to put the washing in the bath, swirl in the detergent and then tread on it to get it clean). It was one of happiest times of my life. I honestly believe, at times, you have to feed your soul rather than spend your money on new appliances!!! I am sure a lot of people will disagree but I think you are doing absolutely the right thing and hope you have a great holiday. Very best wishes from a beautiful, softly sunlit, evening in Corfu
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Hi Jules..We still don't have a dish washer after being together for 51 years and married for 45 of them..so roll your sleeves up and get stuck in and enjoy your holiday
Bruce
Message posted by chris no 2 on 08 May 2010 at 8:09pm - IP Logged
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Hi jules (south coast)
Us as well the list is so long, but short when Corfu is on it will miss you again we are there 4th June. Hope you and carol are ok. god do I miss the chat room xx
chris
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I am with you Jules, the house will always need something done, as yet never had a dishwasher the kitchen ceiling is bowing badly might even have fallen down while I am in Corfu...but I am going!
Only 51 days till I am in Stephanos NE again.
No contest.
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Chris no 2 Im missing the chatroom as well shame we will miss each other in Corfu again, have a lovely time. The sad news is carol passed away recently but we have a new one now called bart!!!r.i.p carol...julesxxxx
Message posted by Viv D on 08 May 2010 at 9:27pm - IP Logged
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Just go to ASDA's or Tesco etc they do washing up liquid with Aloe Vera in now. So will be softer on your hands and cheaper than a dishwasher.
Enjoy your holiday.
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Viv d that sounds like a plan..a pair of earmuffs for the washing machine and if mr jules car blows up I think theres a nice mountain bike in the cellar...all sorted!!! julesxx
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In 10 or 20 or more years, we will all be old and knackered.
When I'm stuck in a wet armchair, I would rather be remembering lovely holidayus in Corfu than immaculate kitchens and things! I must confess that we've just had a new kitchen installed, but it's definitly the last one for us!
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Oh no weeney you cant get rid of poor old jeeves that would be dreadfull...who would do your washing up???..julesxxx
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Errr bobbo dare i ask why you would be sitting in a wet armchair or is it what Im thinking you mean
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Quote: Originally posted by julesx2 on 08 May 2010
Oh no weeney you cant get rid of poor old jeeves that would be dreadfull...who would do your washing up???..julesxxx
Bet Jess would!
How is she anyway? Bless.
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She is good, back in Corfu and hard at work already. Enjoy your holidays this year!!..julesxx
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Hi all I was just standing over the sink washing the cups after having coffee and looked up to the wall there was a picture of all the Sidari gang on a photo we had taken last summer, and I said to Ethel, thats the wife, look at what we would be missing if we never went to Corfu this year. Okay times are hard and money will be a little tight, but pardon the pun hell why worry as other people on this blog have said you only live once so lets all be happy and enjoy ourselves. Good holidays everyone
Message posted by julesx2 on 09 May 2010 at 12:00am - IP Logged
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Well said pete, I think that just about sums it up really. Whatever happens we will find the money from somwhere and get our Corfu fix, after all our good friends who have made our holidays wonderfull and have wellcomed us year after year need our support at this difficult time..julesxx
Message posted by Malcy on 09 May 2010 at 2:15am - IP Logged
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Jules - Sorry to intrude.
I was made made redundant at 60. Not good. But we still booked a return to our favourite Island.
Corfu will be the best incentive for you - Enjoy.
Message posted by LouiseJames on 09 May 2010 at 3:28am - IP Logged
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I love this thread. I've just got in from work at a bar job (I'm a mum of 2 little ones) and I'm back out again in a few hours to clean the cricket club - all so we can get to Corfu this year. Husband said no way can we afford to go this year so every hour I do - every stupid comment I hear or have to 'take on the chin' - I just picture landing in Corfu with my family and loving every second - its hard for sure - the barman I was on with earlier - he wanted to walk out at 8pm but I begged him to stay on with me - then around 11 ish I wanted to walk out but he was like no - we're in it together - ignore the boss he's as drunk as hell ... and its all to get to Corfu.
So tired - bed for a few hours then up to clean the cricket club - Corfu really is in my mind - night night god bless xxxx
Message posted by Welshgirl on 09 May 2010 at 11:03am - IP Logged
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Have a fabulous time everyone. Mal and I won't be there this year, the first time for many years. I am saving hard, was working full time in education, but now reduced to part-time due to budget cuts, was asked to take on extra hours for another education department linked with my office, only to be told by a third party that there was no way I was going to have my pay "enhanced" from his budget! Needless to say the extra hours I was putting in stopped as soon as the words tripped out of his mouth!
My daughter's getting married, so we really have to put all our spare money into that this year. Our house can definitely wait as long as we have a roof and 4 walls standing that will do for me! But next year I am definitely going to Corfu come hell or high water!
Message posted by ele 56 on 09 May 2010 at 11:31am - IP Logged
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Husband has taken a complete nosedive in salary and can only get part time work, I was made redundant last October and we are meant to be off this Friday to spend my redundancy money on our 30th anniversary trip to America. It will be a miracle if we get away due to the ash and the BA strikes looming again. If we don't get to go, those women on "Grumpy Old Women" programme will look like pussycats compared to me!!! Steer clear! I am trying desperately to see in my mind us arriving at the airport in America.
Message posted by tully on 09 May 2010 at 11:52am - IP Logged
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Spent the last of my redundancy money on the ferry Venice to Corfu, luxury cabin for this July. (you only live once).
Surprise, surprise, just started a full time job.
So live for today, tomorrow will take care of itself, is definitely true in my case.
Ele56, hope you get to America, fingers crossed for you.
Everyone else, have a fantastic time in Corfu this year.
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Yes fingers crossed for America ele, Im sure you will be fine. Louisejames it sounds like you will need a holiday after all those hours but Im sure it will be the best holiday as you have worked so hard for it. Welsh girl enjoy your daughters wedding and Corfu will be waiting next year .Malcy (not intruding at all) have a brilliant holiday. In fact whatever your doing this year chill out and enjoy every moment!!..julesxxx
Message posted by muffy on 10 May 2010 at 3:17pm - IP Logged
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I work part time and the money is lousy, but I put all my money in the holiday tin so I don't miss my lovely holiday in Corfu, I try for 2 weeks every year. I have not had a pay rise for 3 years so every penny counts, I go with out other things like new clothes and going out, but its worth it I could not emagine no holiday in Corfu every year
Message posted by Spike on 10 May 2010 at 3:42pm - IP Logged
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Thanks Julesx2 ... I read your post and replied on the Saturday night around 1am. I got to the cricket club at 7am - I thought the place had been burgled, I didn't know where to start or whether to laugh or cry - even the clock had gone missing The mess was unimagineable - it had rained on the Saturday and the grass had been cut too - the bar staff were sent home on time then it was 'open house' - never in all my borne days had I seen such a mess. My broom had gone missing - I wanted to cry but all I could think off if I don't get through this we won't get to Corfu and to me and my lovely family that means so much.
Every painstaking minute will be worth everything when we are in Corfu - in fact I am going to put some pictures of Corfu up in my cleaning cupboard - that will help for sure.
As long as you have a roof over your head and food on your table - and love thats what counts - I'd like some decking out the back but it can wait !!!!
If its Corfu what you live and breathe for take advantage of Easyjets offer and book up!!!!
Louise
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What a lovely, heartwarming thread. I am so glad that you are all determined to come and holiday here, believe me, we need you! We all know what an awful time the Greeks are having and we all know it can only get worse, your custom and support will mean the world to the people of Corfu. Bravo all of you.
Message posted by julesx2 on 15 May 2010 at 3:34pm - IP Logged
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Oh dear I think I have just murdered my washing machine!!! Anyone got one of those washboard thingy they can lend?...julesxxxx
Message posted by Dazskins on 17 May 2010 at 1:32pm - IP Logged
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Ash cloud, financial crisis, job at risk AND house to do up - but frankly I'll be 40 this summer, and I only want to be in one place when that happens.
Corfu.
Dazskins.x
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Me too Dazskins, almost in same order but not the 40 bit... been there, got the t shirt...
Yahooooooo for Corfu I say!!!
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Oh dear I think I have just murdered my washing machine!!! - julesx2
I'm nursing a 21 year old washing machine which is falling apart but I was on Corfu for Easter. The front of my house needs doing but I will have to save up again because I spent it in a wonderful 12 days on my favourite Island!
Jules your topic is undoubtedly one of the best I've ever seen on this Site. Thank you for giving so many of us the chance to express how we love Corfu even when times are tough.
David
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Having read the 'Fingers crossed please' post, I think we should all holiday when we can, you never know what's round the corner, washers, kitchens, bathrooms etc are just material things, so long as your house isn't falling down. Thankfully a happy ending to the post.
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I'm nursing a 21 year old washing machine which is falling apart but I was on Corfu for Easter. The front of my house needs doing but I will have to save up again because I spent it in a wonderful 12 days on my favourite Island!
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David dont you find they dont make appliances like they used to, Im sure they are programmed to go wrong now after about 2 years. I think they have got far to tecnical...keep it simple thats what I say..anyway mr jules managed to get ours going again so keep everything crossed...julesxx
Message posted by robbiej on 18 May 2010 at 9:19pm - IP Logged
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We haven't been to Corfu for the last two years, the first year because we celebrated our Silver wedding in the March in Orlando then last year our daughter got married so we had that to pay for, this year we were going to go to Kalami at the beginning of June I was really looking forward to it too but we now have to go to a family wedding, then 2 more weddings at the end of June and then low and behold the hubby gets made redundant, Something is conspiring to stop us getting to Corfu but I will get back there someday! Until then I just get my fix coming on here and getting all the news
Message posted by maureenandbrian on 18 May 2010 at 9:48pm - IP Logged
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I don't subscribe to the theory at all that holidays are a luxury. I would go stark staring mad if I didn't have my regular fix (and I have lots of fixes). I want loads of work done in my house but I also want to Brad Pitt to make my breakfast! I've had to learn that I can't have everything I want! So - holidays four or five times a year and the house will still be here when we get round to the alterations !!!!
Corfu here we come!
Message posted by julesx2 on 19 May 2010 at 12:24am - IP Logged
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Robbiej Im so sorry to hear about your husbands job that must be dreadfull..fingers crossed you will get back to Corfu very soon...and YES brian I agree, how on earth did you get your YES so big(show off)... ...julesxx
Message posted by Scotia Yannis on 19 May 2010 at 1:32am - IP Logged
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Well after a fantastic working life I now also find myself out of work since the 18th December " Happy Chritmas " like hell it was.
Well we have struggled and still are but I will remorgage, and go into debt just to ensure that I have my happy hols in Corfu. I have worked for my shattered breakdown and no one is going to take my holidays away from me. So I will be in San Steph and Kavos in July and August as usual this year. Look out for me and make mine a large MYTHOS.
Message posted by sooz on 19 May 2010 at 9:19am - IP Logged
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I'm so glad I'm not the only one who feels this way! We are planning to move house later this year and consequently have spent a fair amount doing it up this year and expect to spend more. BUT! I have been saving for this year's Corfu trip since the week we came back last year and no-one, but no-one, gets that money for anything else!
I will never forget my (lovely) son saying a few years ago "why are you spending so much money on a holiday you don't really need?" This post would be removed if I added my reply!!!
Sue
Message posted by LouiseJames on 19 May 2010 at 9:53am - IP Logged
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I was chatting to my girlfriend last night just I had returned home from a wonderful holiday in Corfu and she is going to turn out her loft, garage, kitchen and go off to a car boot sale to pay for her holiday in Corfu this summer.
Clears out the clutter and pays for your holiday
Where there is a will there is a way!
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Who ever said that holidays are a luxury needs to see the doctor as there is something wrong with them, my grandparents told me when I was a bairn, thars a long time ago that ALL WORK AND NO PLAY MAKES JACK A DULL BOY/ so bring it on roll on 26th July flying from the Toon happy holidays
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Time is getting near now..now we are eating beans on toast until departure day ready for the great food ahead, also it means if I dont go near Tesco I wont spend any money on unesesary bits and bobs. Im half packed and raring to go...julesxx
Message posted by essieb on 27 June 2010 at 2:16am - IP Logged
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Well washing machine on the way out belt comes off after every spin hubby has to keep putting back on!. Computer packed up 300 to fix so on sons laptop. Car keeps cutting out when called green flag got no homestart so push it 100 yards up road. Got no dish washer never have but Greece here we come. See where my priorities are, good topic Jules glad I'm not on my own. xx
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But the kitchen took so long to finish that our Jules is now anorexic haha
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I wish jess..all those takeaways have taken there toll. Hopefully by tonight I will have a reasonably workable kitchen, just waiting for the washing machine and dishwasher to go in..then just some tiling and a floor..woohooooo...julesxx
Message posted by seaangler (Chat Room Administrator) on 30 August 2010 at 3:44pm - IP Logged
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My opinion is Corfu will always be there for another year..I my self have holidayed up in Scotland this year (not a cheap holiday by all means)
Have given one of my daughters money this year to sort a few things out for her...So are second holiday at to go a miss (was hoping to go back to Corfu this week in fact)...
Like I said Corfu will always be there and all depends how your finances are...If you can afford to go or not...my opinion only...Chris
Hallway and conservatory being done instead..when I get of my bum to do it...
Message posted by kathy3 on 30 August 2010 at 3:55pm - IP Logged
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Jules your initial post inspired me to go back to Corfu, we decided to give it a miss this year and clear some debts and had a week in Turkey in May as a compromise but when I come back from Turkey I was really pining for Corfu and it really upset me that this would be the first year of not going after 12 years so I persuaded my husband and booked it independantly and we just returned from 10 fantastic days in Sidari last Monday. My motto is 'your a long time dead'
Angela
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Hi all...the weekend newspapers.and on the tele too say there are thousands of CHEAP HOLIDAYS this autumn to Greece. Some as ittle as £129 with a room. Bet these cheepies are from everywhere except Glasgow! If you can...just GO FOR IT...(no pockets in a shroud)...K.
Message posted by maureenandbrian on 30 August 2010 at 9:12pm - IP Logged
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Well we are off on Wednesday for a week. Booked last Wednesday deciding that we should live for today and let tomorrow take care of its self!! We shall also be celebrating our 49th Wedding Anniversary there on Thursday.
Pam...
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Angela h, Im so pleased you went back to Corfu again . Mr jules and I are considering the possibility of a holiday to the u.s.a next year, possibly doing route 66 in a campervan or a goldwing trike (ha ha wallace and gromit ride again eh jess) but Corfu will still be calling....and brian dont be so cheeky you little tinker!!!..julesxx
Message posted by corfu cal on 30 August 2010 at 10:59pm - IP Logged
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Hubby a builder so a difficult 18 months as well as off work with a knee injury but every spare penny desperately saved for this years last minute holiday to Benitses in July
But after an invitation for coffee with a local up in village above Benitses watching a little of the world go by that memory will keep the warmth of Corfu in my heart through many a cold day this autumn and beyond x
Message posted by BruceAndMaria (Born again CTG member) on 28 September 2010 at 1:41pm - IP Logged
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We won't be having a second holiday in Kassiopi this year, my Maria got this stupid idea and went and spent £700 on carpet...I look at it like this she's 68 and I'm 70...I mean are we ever going to live long enough to see them carpets worn out. It should be like when I was a nipper...wall to wall floorboards.
Bruce
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LOL Bruce you are loopdy loop!!! Look if Maria wanted a new carpet Maria was going to get one!!! Whether you liked it or not although if you had your way it would have been another trip to Kassiopi and carpet slippers all round!!!
I'm sure you will be booking your annual two trips next year though - unless Maria decides otherwise.
Message posted by tully on 28 September 2010 at 9:10pm - IP Logged
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Our usual 2 week trip in October is not happening this year, hence the month in Corfu in July we had, due to our Daughter getting married in October.
Don't quite know how I will survive the winter on only one Corfu fix. First time in 7 years, that I haven't spent my birthday there.
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Chin up everyone..things can only get better. Bruce sorry to hear about your carpet, you are going to look at that darn thing now and curse at it!!! Carpet or Corfu? Carpet or Corfu? Im not telling but I know what one I would have chosen!!! Night you lot!! julesxx
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Quote: Originally posted by julesx2 on 08 May 2010
I have just posted something to somebody on facebook about holidays and I thought it would make a good topic. We are badly in need of a new kitchen and a new bathroom, our dishwasher only works when it feels like it, the washing machine sounds like a road menders drill and mr jules car is on its last legs!!! so should we really be spending money on a holiday to Corfu...I had to think about it for a while (30 seconds) and came to the conclusion that I really dont care what the kitchen looks like and if I have to wash up myself then so be it...Corfu won hands down!!! Are any of you in the same boat this year and will go regardless?...julesxxxx
I took redundancy and then took a job earning peanuts...2010 will be a year I remember because I didn't go to Corfu...I badly badly miss it...I finally got a job worth something in June 2010, but it was too late for 2010.
My girlfriend is paying for 4 days in Seville next week and grateful I am indeed for that...but it aint Corfu
See you in 2011
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I thought I'd bring this thread up again and see how everyone is getting on!! Aanyone off to Corfu again even though things are tight? We have worked out a way to get a reasonably cheap holiday leaving the kids behind..ha ha..julesxx
Message posted by tully on 21 January 2011 at 11:13pm - IP Logged
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Hubby going in May, sadly, due to work commitments I can't go till we both go in October, it's been a long haul, by the time I get there I will have missed our usual two trips since last July
Message posted by BruceAndMaria (Born again CTG member) on 21 January 2011 at 11:43pm - IP Logged
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Well what with our heating allowance of £250 + a 5% increase on my private pensions + the increase on the state pension meant that all I had to pay towards our flights this year was about £30...hard life isn't it for this O.A.P
Bruce
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Jules we havent booked yet but are definatley going, I have a big birthday this year in July and want to spend it on Corfu (do not want any surprise parties sprung on me) ) so will feel a bit more in control in Corfu and what better place to spend your birthday.
We are looking at 17 days but the flights are so much more expensive than 14, we are going independantly again. Its what keeps me going through this long horrible winter we have had
Angela
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You deserve it Brucewe are going in June this year, my son is 17 this weekend had decided not to holiday with the old fogeys this year and my daughter is off to Chicago again for 4 months so a childless Corfu for the first time in ages. Spent a lot less on flights than last year so pleased with that, bit of spending and car hire money and bobs your uncle. My fingers are crossed for everyone who would like to get out to Corfu this year..julesxx
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Hi, if your referring to the UK, I suspect the next five years are going to be hard.
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OK a slightly diffrent slant to this thread what would you be prepared to give up/go without to get your Corfu fix? Im going to start off with using the car less, what with the hideous cost of fuel I might save a few bob...julesxxx
Message posted by BruceAndMaria (Born again CTG member) on 22 January 2011 at 9:14pm - IP Logged
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Well, I managed to get myself a hefty dose of swine flu + chest infection over Christmas and as a result lost 1.5 stone in a week (don't recommend it as a diet plan though) and packed in smoking since then... so hopefully will have a few more pennies in my pocket this year.
Eco
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We probably shouldn't be going but with all the doom and gloom on the TV every day we will be having to pay for fresh air soon so the thought of a wee visit to Acharavi chilling on the beach outside Woody's through the day and a wee wander along the street at night for a Metaxa or two and a delicious meal in Odysseus certainly brightens up our days!!!
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No kids with us this time so we are going to explore much more than before. They didnt mind coming out and about with us but didnt always want to wander around old buildings or museums. You sometimes picked up the "would rather be at the pool/beach" vibes from them. Our son is 17 today and 20 year old daughter has discovered the USA and is having another summer in camp near Chicago then off to Boston for some exploring. So when I say kids they were kids when we first started to go to Corfu. Its going to be strange just the two of us but Im actually looking forward to doing exactly what we want to do when we want to do it, mooching around Corfu town and doing some of the museums and buildings that we have overlooked. Im planning some trips down towards the south of the island this time and have also been promised (if its workable) a trip to Meteora on the mainland, our Greek friends have offered to take us and Im delighted as its something I have always wanted to see. Also something I have always wanted to do is get up at silly o'clock in the morning and drive up Pantocrator and watch the sun come up!! Seen it go down many a time but never the other way, I can imagine it will be a wonderfull sight! All this rambling has nothing at all to do with "should we really be going" but I thought Id share it anyway..thanks for listening!!..julesxx
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It takes you a couple of days to realise that when someone calls out Mum it is not going to cost you a penny then you start to relax and enjoy the holiday.
Bless their little hearts.
Viv
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Thanks Viv, on the plus side my son who is stick thin and hollow can usually manage to eat his way through mountains of Greek food whilst on holiday so we are going to really notice it in the euro department!!!...julesxx
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Jules - It's really weird to begin with going away without children as all of a sudden you realise you can do what you want and then you have to make up your own mind. We found it strange at first - we hadn't realised how much we did to keep them happy.
Now we are a few years on from our first holiday without either of them and would love to be able to afford to bring both of them, partners, children and great granddaughter out with us - waiting for lottery win to be able to do it!
My birthday today but saved money by going to the local garden centre for lunch instead of local pub/hotel. Only cost £6 for roast beef with all the trimmings. Chose a pot plant for birthday pressie - who needs diamonds!
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OK which category did I come under ... old buildings or museums???
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Jess you came under "visiting old relics"...julesxxx
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Hello Jules I think your post on the 23rd - I won't use quote as it's not far away for people to read! - says it all.
I can't think of better reasons for "Should We Really Be Going?" than the ones you give.
Enjoy yourselves!!
David
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Thanks David...not too long to wait now, daughter is off to Chicago two days before our flight to Corfu so thats going to be a busy week getting her and ourselves ready!! She is with British Airways so I have everything crossed they dont have any ideas about going on strike as things could get messy!! My son might be going to Corfu for a month to help some Greek friends so we could be in for a quiet holiday and a quiet summer all round really I know they grow up and fly the nest but I have mixed feelings at the moment :( ..julesxx
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shame we will miss each other in Corfu again, have a lovely time. The sad news is carol passed away recently
but we have a new one now called bart!!!r.i.p carol...julesxxxx
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. Mr jules and I are considering the possibility of a holiday to the u.s.a next year, possibly doing route 66 in a campervan or a goldwing trike (ha ha wallace and gromit ride again eh jess) but Corfu will still be calling....and brian dont be so cheeky you little tinker!!!..julesxx
what would you be prepared to give up/go without to get your Corfu fix? Im going to start off with using the car less, what with the hideous cost of fuel I might save a few bob...julesxxx
