The poor exchange rate means that it has , technically, gone up in price John.
We start Arillas Today with a 14deg outside temp which all hope will get to 22/23 deg by lunchtime.
And , how about this ??
Arillas has been shortlisted for a new idea in sun bed hire.
As I understand it, each umbrella will have a coin operated unit which is “WI-FI” linked to the sun beds, by the Taverna/Hotel owners. Tourists can select either 1, 2, 3 or 4 beds for a period over 2 to 5 hours, and pay the relevant charge.
There is no way this can be overridden as you are unable to sit on a bed unless it is “activated” Try it and an alarm will sound. A high bleep that will certainly wake up the neighbours! .The original plan was for every bed to issue a small electric shock but was against the “Health/Safety” law as should someone be sleeping when their time expired..…? .That would be a wake up call!!!
Anyway , good news, for those who want to save a euro or two, is that anyone who only wants to spend an hour or so, on the beach, can check each empty unit to make use of any un-expired time that maybe is available.
(A bit like using parking meters)
Plus…… the beauty of it all is that each unit is fitted with an intercom so you can “buzz” the relevant Taverna owner and order snacks and drinks.
A snippet from the local news says it all………….
“ Ein Anderer Aprilscherz , a little beach resort in Germany, instigated this “Pay and Tan“ sevice last Summer and has reported the following benefits.
a. The service is linked to the owner and all cash taken is recorded on the computer.This eliminates the need of regular checks by Tax Inspectors.
b. There is no need to employ anyone to check and collect money from Tourists. The owner empties the boxes at the end of the day and prints his invoice.
c. An increased profit on sales of drinks and snacks.
d. A benefit tor any tourists who want a short time on the beach and not pay for the day.
(This now has the saying * Search and Scorch for free *
So , Guys , get yer change out and get a tan by the hour , or two!!!
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And…. It looks like the Arillas Chemist idea will not be happening but do not despair. I am thinking of taking on a Summer rental and turning it into a “Local Bookmakers”.
Called E.R.A (Eggy Racing Arillas) It will offer drinks plus a smoking area and of course a dartboard.
Planned to open every evening what better way to spend some gambling time with an aperitif before your evening meal?? I need to plan/monitor the times though because, being 2 hours ahead of the UK, it could be difficult to monitor someone, for example, backing the winner of the 4:30 Newmarket when it is 6:30 over here. ( They know the result, don’t they?? )
Negg
