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Welcome to Arillas => Arillas general information => Topic started by: Eggy on July 27, 2018, 04:51:25 PM
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........ at the number of tourists here who leave their road sense or pedestrian awareness at home!! - I use the word "tourist" here as they are nothing like you Arillas veterans. - So.... the quad bike with his left signal flashing who suddenly veers to over to turn right. And.... what about the quad bike convoy?? Four , in a line at speed you would fall asleep to maintain. - But all hunched together so how do you get past them?? And.....the hire car, at a T-Junction , who is lost , panics, and then stops dead!! - Pull in first , you plonker, there are 3 vehicles behind you and one approaching. Has happened more than once but doea not beat the one that approached me, on the wrong side of the road , after pulling out from a junction.
And.................what about the guy doing 10mph with a road map on the steering wheel??
The pedestrians who like to walk 3 abreast and then give you a dirty look if you honk them. The couple who let their child run across the road, before me . to look at Yiotas Shop. The happy Hippies who think they float on water, courtesy of their Guru, and are oblivious to any 4 wheeled vehicle.
I have just pranged my Punto Mirror, pulling close to the Coconut wall to let a van though who had to go past a 3 abreast family. He hooted them but one adult looked, as if to say , Yeah???? -.
C'mom guys!!! - I hope you Arillas veterans, out there. pass all this on to the newbies out here. Tell them, because they are on holiday they do not throw the "Highway Code" rule book outa the window and do not walk around with a thumb up their bum!!
Negg
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Agree with all of the above mate , but its not going to get your wing mirror back sorry ....
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Well said Neil people think they are invincible because they are on holiday
So be vigilant the roads are not like in England there’s no pavement in Arillas
BE SAFE AND HAVE A GOOD HOLIDAY
KEVIN
P/s. You don’t want me to bring a wing mirror out as
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I know exactly what you mean. Bobby was driving me around to the see Dr Yanni when we were there a few weeks ago (nothing serious) and he couldn't get past people walking 2 or 3 abreast and like you say they look at you as though you have no right to be on the road. I am sorry but I am afraid the hippy, happy brigade do seem to be the worse for this. Haven't lifted their head up from naval gazing probably.
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Well said that young man,another example people watching and listening to the group in coconut from the roadside.
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Probably waiting to get in it gets that packed..... 🙂
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No probably too tight to buy a drink and instead listen to some free enertainment
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I knew I'd get found out ! 😂
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Haha I was talking about the hippy happy brigade mainly!
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Maybe I will use this link and report, hopefully not daily , of any "lack of concentration happenings"
(My wing mirror is now super glued back - The question is should I buy more glue , just in case??
Cheers
Negg
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Oh dear.
Who are the hippy brigade.I Remember in the sixties hippies were laid back non aggressive people who wished no harm to anyone.
Also, we've only been to Arillas 6 times, do we qualify as veterans fully entitled to criticise other people who are holidaying? It's all a bit of a worry.
Should I cancel?
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Oh dear.
Who are the hippy brigade.I Remember in the sixties hippies were laid back non aggressive people who wished no harm to anyone.
Also, we've only been to Arillas 6 times, do we qualify as veterans fully entitled to criticise other people who are holidaying? It's all a bit of a worry.
Should I cancel?
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There is a posting dedicated to the Hippy Happy Brigade
Dont cancell though
Geoff
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It's just the thought of all those "gentle people with flowers in their hair" walking three abreast that frightens me.
They will not make us cancel! We'll have to live and let live I guess.
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Audrey
There is no reason , whatsoever , to cancel. They are a very peaceful group but are known for their chanting and beach yoga.
(Though, with a small minority, beach antics can get out of hand - But only on the naturist end) To be honest chanting is much better than a group of lager louts singing "Here we go , Here we go" and beach yoga is much more acceptable than balls n frisbees being thrown/kicked in your direction whilst a "Ghetto Blaster" works overtime. It may not be long before they become a tourist attraction. It is good business for many locals but a few of these "new age folk" need to consider others are trying to relax as well , in a way that does not interfere with anyone.
All this said they , as many on holiday, cannot leave their common sence in the appt before venturing out on small busy Arillas roads. (On foot or scooter etc)
Cheers
Negg
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Thanks Neggy for reassuring us.
Never the less we'll give them a wide berth if encountered. Mind you we'll probably have to if they're walking three abreast
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Though, with a small minority, beach antics can get out of hand - But only on the naturist end
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There has never been any out of hand activites at the naturist end when we have been there. Early morning some practise their yoga/meditation or whatever, in complete harmony with others. At least it is the correct place to disrobe, unlike some who do so on the main beaches.
There has never been any issues such as this in the extensive other Hippy Happy Brigade reports. So if you prefer the north end, dont worry
Geoff
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One morning last year we were walking early up to Gravia and there was a woman stood naked in the shower near the start of the donkey track.
This year we went onto the beach near Gratselas and there were 2 women naked and the sunbed man showed them the sign saying no nudists but they still tried to argue with him before reluctantly getting dressed and leaving.
I'm afraid that people like this will spoil it for those who sensibly keep their nudity to the north beach or the very south end of the beach.
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All of this is obviously better than the "2 on a scooter" that stopped dead , in the middle of the road , by Mon Amour , Kavaddades. I assume they were looking for somewhere to have a meal. - Good job I kept my distance or they could be eating hospital food tonight.
Negg
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I must agree with a lot thats been said about people straddling the road, BUT as a regular visitor my biggesr gripe is about the drink drivers, and sadly a lot of them seem to be locals. Walking back from the beach today, about 5:30 a small red car went past and almost shaved my leg, and yes, I was walking along the verge. After passing me it continued right and was just corrected before it went into a field. It seems walking around Arillas isn’t as safe as it used to be!
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It's just the thought of all those "gentle people with flowers in their hair" walking three abreast that frightens me.
They will not make us cancel! We'll have to live and let live I guess.
I detect a hint of sarcasm there Audrey, lol.
For the record, I refuse to refer to them as 'Hippies' - they're NOT Hippies, on any level!
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It is a good point that Dai has made and another that worries nme . If an alcohll fueled driver meets an absent minded family late one evening that could be a very volatile combination. - I am probably over the UK limit , every afteroon , with my Ouzo and a beer but do not abuse the acohol. When Wegg and I go out, in the evening we share a Retsina and Tonic between us. We generally venture home around 10pm and quite often have a vehicle behind us who seems to be trying to get into out boot!! - (They are not happy when I slam on the brakes) Very suprised there is not a lot of road rage around!!
But that straight Arillas road and people not paying attention..................... Well , I hope I never have to read about the possible consequences.
Negg
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It's just the thought of all those "gentle people with flowers in their hair" walking three abreast that frightens me.
They will not make us cancel! We'll have to live and let live I guess.
I detect a hint of sarcasm there Audrey, lol.
I agree Angie. The only way I can define them is a cult yet to be given a name.
For the record, I refuse to refer to them as 'Hippies' - they're NOT Hippies, on any level!
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I just had to reply. As the folk named Arillas Hippies by dear Eileen, Jen and I have always been part of the love and let love brigade. We both love Arillas in buckets, buckets and buckets. We would wear flowers in our hair if it helped. Jen's hair would support rather a lot of them!
Neill is right - there will one day be a tragedy as a result of these issues. Everyone will wring their hands together, but without an effort to police and stop it we can anly blame ourselves for doing too little.
Phil
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Angie - sorry my reply seems to have got mixed up in your post.
To clarify what I was saying is that I agree with Angie. They are not hippies but a cult with no name yet. Just my opinion.
Phil - I don't know what we can do other than raise awareness of safety on the roads for everyone and I think Eggy and Dai make very valid points which hopefully will help.
We all need to be more safety aware as we can sometimes forget when we are on holiday to be more careful.
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It is a good point that Dai has made and another that worries nme . If an alcohll fueled driver meets an absent minded family late one evening that could be a very volatile combination. - I am probably over the UK limit , every afteroon , with my Ouzo and a beer but do not abuse the acohol. When Wegg and I go out, in the evening we share a Retsina and Tonic between us. We generally venture home around 10pm and quite often have a vehicle behind us who seems to be trying to get into out boot!! - (They are not happy when I slam on the brakes) Very suprised there is not a lot of road rage around!!
But that straight Arillas road and people not paying attention..................... Well , I hope I never have to read about the possible consequences.
Negg
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It seems once we Brits leave home all thoughts of Health and Safety go out of the window. Considering the majority, if not all, H&E legislation originated within the EU, we happily accept ignorance and avoidance of such rules throughout many continental Europe destinations.
It seems that UK authorities enforce all the regulations, albeit to the extreme at times, yet we comply.
In respect of driving habits, no seat belts, no crash helmets, drinking and driving, speeding, parking offences and driving without due care and attention seem to be the norm. It’s not just locals, but holiday makers.
We don’t seem to pack common sense along with our sun tan lotion.
Though I doubt it, it appears that motor vehicles are not subject to the equivalent of any testing standards from the visual defects you often see, such as no working lights, missing door mirrors, smoking exhausts and rusting bodywork etc.
Makes you wonder how effective their brakes and suspension systems are.
If you met one on an unlit road, driven dangerously by a driver under the influence at a junction etc. I suppose you would find out.
There are prolfic Food& Hygiene rules and regulations, again, many of EU origin, which we expect at home to be abided by in shops, hotels and restaurants etc. Yet once on holiday we seem to willingly accept any failings.
Geoff
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Though I doubt it, it appears that motor vehicles are not subject to the equivalent of any testing standards from the visual defects you often see, such as no working lights, missing door mirrors, smoking exhausts and rusting bodywork etc. From Geoff
Neil that’s you no door mirror the turkeyfoot will be after you 😂
Kevin
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Though I doubt it, it appears that motor vehicles are not subject to the equivalent of any testing standards from the visual defects you often see, such as no working lights, missing door mirrors, smoking exhausts and rusting bodywork etc. From Geoff
Neil that’s you no door mirror the turkeyfoot will be after you 😂
Kevin
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You are safe Neil. Yours is now stuck on,I could bring you a new one our soon lol, along with the Colmans you asked for, and hopefully some dart bits
Geoff
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Though I doubt it, it appears that motor vehicles are not subject to the equivalent of any testing standards from the visual defects you often see, such as no working lights, missing door mirrors, smoking exhausts and rusting bodywork etc.
Makes you wonder how effective their brakes and suspension systems are.
I believe Greek cars are subject to an MOT type test, the same as here in the UK.
Perhaps Eggy could clarify that?
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The system here for licencing and testng a vehicle is very good. - . Cars have to be tested every 2 years and miss the test date you will be fined, as and when you get it tested. - Licencing/Taxing a vehicle happens on or before 31st December. each year. - Miss that date and your car tax will be extra to include a fine
Don't follow the above and when you decide to sell your car you have to get the above done plus the fines. You cannot sell a vehicle without the relevant paperwork
-- If you take your car off the road , for repairs etc , you have to return the car plates to the vehicle office in Corfu Town. So you are exempt of any fines for missing the MOT/Tax. The vehicle insurance here is that you insure the car not the driver.
All this said it is fair to say that some old vehicles haven"t had an MOT or Tax for some time and that vehicle will probably be abandoned at some future point.
Not worth back tax/MOT if it has been a "few" years without them.
My biggest "gripe" is the UK cars being driven around without TAX/MOT. You cannot tax a UK car here unless you get it registered and without that document you cannot insure it. - .
(As the UK car that drove up my bum a few years back-- He was a worried man and it cost him repairs to my PUNTO plus 2 weeks hire car, which he was more than happy to pay - Good job no one was injured)
I believe the police are now clamping down on this and stopping any suspect vehicle
Cheers
Negg
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It pleases my heart today to be sat behind two quad bikes at a reasonable spped with the space between them to allow anyone in a hurry. Coming down into Arillas not only did the first bike signal , to turn left into Tria Adelphia, but the second bike signalled plus a hand signal. (This is were I am Going matey - he says!!!)
This is good driving and I am impressed. This is road sence and I wish this family the best holiday thay have ever had!!
Negg
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Hi All
They must of read this thread it works then 🤣 haha
Kevin
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Maybe they were intoxicated lol
Geoff