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Title: anything new
Post by: wayne on September 16, 2007, 03:54:56 PM
just wondering if anything new is planned where the chinese and pizza place was
Title: Re: anything new
Post by: John B on September 16, 2007, 04:07:27 PM
The Chinese is now a gift shop, don't know about the Pizza place though.

John
Title: Re: anything new
Post by: Eggy on September 16, 2007, 05:02:57 PM
The rumour is that Yainnis and brother will be back from America next year so it could be they re-open both Whispers and the Pizza place.
( Unless they've come back with some new ideas )
Negg
Title: Re: anything new
Post by: wayne on September 17, 2007, 09:10:32 AM
perhaps a real ale bar would be nice like they once had on thassos, ...if only
Title: Re: anything new
Post by: Rugbymad on September 17, 2007, 09:32:05 AM
Totally with you on that one wino.....
Title: Re: anything new
Post by: Brian on September 17, 2007, 10:55:31 AM
Totally disagree.
I don't want Greece turning into Twickenham.
Drink Mythos with the rest of us.
Title: Re: anything new
Post by: TerryW on September 17, 2007, 11:02:50 AM
No no no, not a real ale bar. How Greek would that be? I think a trip to Sidari could statisfy  that need.



Title: Re: anything new
Post by: ouzoandolives on September 17, 2007, 01:53:54 PM
A real ale bar sounds a really good idea its the only thing i miss when im on holiday, but i agree not in arillas its not the right place for it, ina's had a few different beers in this year to sample that satisfied my taste buds till i got home!  Terrys right sidari is the place for that, maybe a real ale drinking night once a week could be arranged!?
Title: Re: anything new
Post by: dimitris on September 17, 2007, 02:46:14 PM
Totally disagree.
I don't want Greece turning into Twickenham.
Drink Mythos with the rest of us.
Totaly desagree too,
Arillas is visited by people from all over the world in order to find some greek simplicity and atmosphare.
If we start doing the same mistake like many other resorts in the world then it will be the begining of the end of Arillas the way we all know it.

Title: Re: anything new
Post by: moi2travel on September 17, 2007, 03:08:55 PM
The only thing arillas needed was a ATM and we got that, empty buildings dont look so good though.  So whispers and pizza place, as it was, would be good for me,
Those shops that are empty opposite brouklis need a life, then no more buildings please.
Title: Re: anything new
Post by: TerryW on September 17, 2007, 04:52:37 PM
I think that a small museum / information centre would be good idea.  I liked the old objects that can be seen in Brouklis ( and I haven't seen eggy there, yet), and it would be nice if more items could be displayed somewhere like a mini museum. Also old photographs could be put on display.   

Or maybe it could be the Arillas forum  members "Drop-in Club", with a separate smoking area :)
 
Title: Re: anything new
Post by: Eileen on September 18, 2007, 09:58:40 AM
I think that a small museum / information centre would be good idea.  I liked the old objects that can be seen in Brouklis ( and I haven't seen eggy there, yet), and it would be nice if more items could be displayed somewhere like a mini museum. Also old photographs could be put on display.   
 

I agree Terry,  it would help visitors to focus on and to appreciate Arillas for what it is and not what they want it to be...ie Sidari/little Britain.

Most of the frequent visitors to Arillas are familiar with the local family names.  How interesting it would be to visit a 'Peoples Museum' where we could see photos of the families through the generations.

The first time we took my mum to Brouklis we could not tear her away from the photos inside.  Beware Dimitris,  she is coming over in 2 weeks and wants to see them again...just look busy or else she will be asking  you who's who!

Continuing in the same vein and to bring up the subject yet again (!), the Heritage Trail was such an under-valued asset to Arillas it is such a shame that it could not have been re-routed.

Eileenx
Title: Re: anything new
Post by: Eggy on September 18, 2007, 11:01:14 AM
Terry
There's generally an old object propped up in the corner of the Coconut most afternoons and which people view with amazement. Some stop and stare and wonder as to age and condition.
Reckon Whispers could make a very good Museum/Info Centre with linked Cafe where you could sit and maybe read a few free newspapers dotted around.
Negg
Title: Re: anything new
Post by: wayne on September 18, 2007, 11:34:43 AM
re:real ale bar
it was only wishful thinking.as a non lager drinker,i hate gassy beer and this bar in thassos town called zythion used to serve real/live beers it also served greek food and lots of the locals ate and drank there.they had some beers which were 15% strength.
it wasnt commercial no neon lights just a nice place to go for something different.i know arillas wont go this way as i said wishfull thinking.
and even if they built one in sidari i would not go there.
a can of guinness would be nice though if any bar owners could get some .,after all gin and tonic or vodka and coke are not very greek but people drink them on holiday.
Title: Re: anything new
Post by: TerryW on September 18, 2007, 01:30:03 PM
Right, Eggy.

New project for you over the winter period, to set the wheels in motion for the Museum/Info Centre or even Museum/Kafenion.

You could start by walking around Arillas, before the season ends, shouting "Any Old Iron". Then you could put some adverts up asking for "Old Greek Relics"
and you never know what you might get. You might even get some applicants.(http://www.hotlinkfiles.com/files/384450_ivgpn/old.gif)
Title: Re: anything new
Post by: Eileen on September 18, 2007, 01:57:01 PM
Hi Wino,

I'm sure there are cans of Guinness amongst the display on the bar at the Coconut.  I will check it out for you next week :-)

Eileenx
Title: Re: anything new
Post by: TerryW on September 24, 2007, 03:17:06 PM
Swing your partners round and round. A new dance starring guest dancers Viv and Eileen

http://www.jibjab.com/starring_you/receipt/940833
Title: Re: anything new
Post by: wayne on September 25, 2007, 02:11:11 AM
nice one terry i like it
Title: Re: anything new
Post by: vivian on September 25, 2007, 02:26:25 PM
Wow Terry, its great wonder if the other 3 have seen it yet. I love it. Ta Viv
Title: Re: anything new
Post by: wayne on September 25, 2007, 03:21:20 PM
Hi Wino,

I'm sure there are cans of Guinness amongst the display on the bar at the Coconut.  I will check it out for you next week :-)

Eileenx
great looks like i can get a drink thats not full of gas
Title: Re: anything new
Post by: JohnJ on September 25, 2007, 03:51:49 PM
As for wanting a can of Guiness in Arillas try the Rainbow pool bar.  Jimmy and Spiro normally have a few cans in their fridge, along with some Tetley's.  Not that I driink it, I prefer to do as the Romans when in Rome!!!
John
Title: Re: anything new
Post by: wayne on September 25, 2007, 03:56:21 PM
As for wanting a can of Guiness in Arillas try the Rainbow pool bar.  Jimmy and Spiro normally have a few cans in their fridge, along with some Tetley's.  Not that I driink it, I prefer to do as the Romans when in Rome!!!
John
thanks for the info john
Title: Re: anything new
Post by: Lindypops on September 25, 2007, 06:55:45 PM
Blimey viv, what you told me about, certainly seems to have done the trick!
Title: Re: anything new
Post by: Diane x on September 26, 2007, 12:25:53 PM
No no no, not a real ale bar. How Greek would that be? I think a trip to Sidari could statisfy  that need.




Does bacon an egg and all that english food not fall into the same category ! there seems to be plenty of places serving and making a profit from it in Arillas !
Title: Re: anything new
Post by: Eileen on October 14, 2007, 08:31:35 PM
Wow Terry, its great wonder if the other 3 have seen it yet. I love it. Ta Viv

I've just caught up with it Viv!! It's hilarious isn't it?!!!  It sure brought a smile to my post-holiday blues! 

Well done Terry. :-)

Eileenxxx
Title: Re: anything new
Post by: vivian on October 15, 2007, 10:12:49 AM
I cant stop looking at it, am learning the steps ready for next time we go dancing with Dimritis and Niko's, might be the next big event. lol Viv
Title: Re: anything new
Post by: Ang on October 15, 2007, 09:54:25 PM
Lol,Terry when do you find time to do your job..
Ang
Title: Re: anything new
Post by: TerryW on October 15, 2007, 10:58:42 PM
Ang,

You should realise that us blokes are good at multi-tasking!!!!!!

And, if you believe that....................
Title: Re: anything new
Post by: Lindypops on October 16, 2007, 12:27:24 AM
Yeeeeeeeeeees,lol.