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Welcome to San Stefanos (NW Corfu) => San Stefanos news and views => Topic started by: katie on May 16, 2010, 12:36:30 PM
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We're due to fly out tomorrow morning from Newcastle. It doesn't look likely now if the ash cloud is moving towards the rest of the UK. Waiting for further updates.....
Katie
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My wife has just recieved a text from friends there flight from Manchester tomorrow has been cancelled
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http://www.yr.no/verkart/1.7103434
Try the link above for an active map. This is the latest prediction.
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Ash covering northern parts of the UK and already all Northern Ireland / Scotland/ NW airports closed
Haven't actually seen if Newcastle was one of them although not looking good as Humberside closed
so good luck Katie but prepare for the worst :-\
I'm due to be flying to Belfast on friday for 3 days and just hope the ash has cleared the UK by then :'(
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Thanks for the link to the map Don. Things are not looking good but at least Newcastle Airport is not included in the No Fly Zone yet. Everything is ready to pack, we will just have to wait for further news later today.
Katie
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Leeds/Bradford airport is closed from 13:00 hrs today.
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hi spesh 49 who is your friends flying with tommorrow we cant find anything about mon we also go mon with easeyjet cheers jm
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hi spesh 49 who is your friends flying with tommorrow we cant find anything about mon we also go mon with easeyjet cheers jm
Hi
They are flying with Thomsons
Cheers
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east-midlands -doncaster -humberside-manchester-leeds -airports close till further notice , we fly this friday from e/midlands hopefully .yammas mike. ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
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There is an update on Sky News (501) and BBC News 24
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may be a good idea anyone that has to take any medication should take at least 1 weeks extra with them just in case they cant fly back
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Well, we are packed, hoping to have a few hours sleep and ready to set off to Newcastle Airport at 3 am. The Airport is still open at the moment and we are hoping we will be sitting in the bar at Kapetanios by lunchtime tomorrow, fingers crossed. We are just hoping our friends who are flying from Birmingham Airport will be able to make it. Will be in touch again when we get back.
Katie
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hi zoe thats what im doing in the morning going to the doc,s for extra medication just in case you never know .you are flying the same day as us [friday 21] what airport are you flying from we are going from east -midlands with a lot of luck hope to see you both in aquarius bar one night [who knows].yammas mike. ;D :o ::) :-[ :'(. [ hope the weather gets better in corfu raining again today and cold ].
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we are going from gatwick 5.55am flight so we are booked in a hotel thursday night taxi to airport picked up on the way back and they have the car for the two weeks not a lot more than just the car park at gatwick but if we cant fly i would rather be safe even though i will have a good cry hope everyone can get there as we all look forward to our holiday
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I know what it's like to totally lose a holiday due to this d*mn ash! Wish everyone better luck than I had. Would probably be booked to go myself if I'd been refunded yet.
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Hi All - I really hope no one loses their Corfu Holiday this time round!
Maybe Don can sing the Volcano a lullaby - and put it to sleep with his velvet voice!! LOL
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We had absolutely no information on the ash cloud when we were picked up in SS this morning other than what we had been able to find out from Sky News. Unfortunately Sky News was the only information the Thomsons Rep (who this year is 18 year old Sadie on her first repping assignment) had too. She did get a text message while on the way to the airport saying that flights would be leaving but with delays. We were lucky in that the Birmingham flight arrived Corfu on schedule, nothing else arrived before our departure and Thomas Cook flights were showing up to 6 hour delays with a Bristol flight perhaps longer.
It look as though everyone was getting there but "eventually" was the operative word.
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I take it no news is GOOD NEWS from Katie and she got away from Newcastle ok ?
Seems to be subsiding than goodness :)
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News today is that the Ash-cloud was not there - but action was based on an unreliable bit of deduction!!
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Well the Met Office is involved. 70% accuracy over weather.. Factor in cloud and where it goes and they've no chance of being better than50/50. .................. Heads or Tails anyone?
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better take a pray mat with me to the airport on friday [still hopefull to fly fingers crossed]. yammas mike. ::) :o ;D :o ::) ;D
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Mike, take the following:
Prayer Mat as stated - (make it an XXXL and face east for max effect)
Prayer Beads
Rosary
String of Garlic around your neck
Quack-Quack Duck Caller for Bingo
Elastic DVT stockings and a Truss for good measure
Parachute
extra medication in case you get stuck there (what a shame!!)
Walking boots and wheels on your cases, (in ''case'' Taxi's are on strike)
Spell-checker
New pair of extra-tight Speedos!!
Also lots of good luck and have a good time!!
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I know what it's like to totally lose a holiday due to this d*mn ash! Wish everyone better luck than I had. Would probably be booked to go myself if I'd been refunded yet.
ooooh Don! fancy slipping an asterix into the word damn! you little tinker!! ;)
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ooooh Don! fancy slipping an asterix into the word damn! you little tinker!! ;)
Colin - Asterix, the gall LOL
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Obviously a typo Colin!! LOL
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Obviously a typo Colin!! LOL
Not into cartoons then Tony? Nor French theme parks?
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Yes it was fully understood!
But - I just thought I'd divert it to being a typo!! ;)
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Latest scientific view is that NO ASH is being thrown out by the volcano. Fingers crossed everybody!
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I heard the risk from the volcano had almost subsided
Unfortunately the 'risk' of using Sleazyjet as an airline continues
40 minutes late flying out of Luton on friday and 45 mins late flying
back from Belfast yesterday due to the inbound Luton flight being late
Got to Luton on friday morning only for EJ to have 3 or 4 desks open for about
800 passengers, then security taking a further 45 minutes to get through
And this was ONLY a domestic UK flight and only may, whats it going to be like in the peak holiday season -
I would strongly advise anyone flying to Greece (or anywhere)
for that matter to allow extra time at the airports to avoid missing their flights
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We always get there at least 3 hours early and have a drink or a bite to eat if we have time left, plus the shops!!
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We do exactly the same Tony. You never know what traffic may be on the road as well
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I agree - for the sake of a couple of hours, you don't miss the flight!!
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Seen to many airport programmes with people shouting , ranting and raving when it mostly is there own fault for not allowing enough time. We just want to be safe than sorry.
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Seen to (TOO) many airport programmes with people shouting , ranting and raving when it mostly is there (THEIR) own fault for not allowing enough time. We just want to be safe than sorry.
Hey! Jules!! Typo Heaven!! Back on Track!! LOL [/size]
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I aim to please Tony ;)
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The pleasure was indescribable!! LOL
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Jules this thread is supposed to be about the "new loud cash!"
Anyone else please read the header! :P
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So that's how she understands it!! LOL
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We have to translate. Her "Glossops" are getting in the way of her keyboard! .... Mighty fine Glossops they are too may I add? ???
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Best in show!!
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You want to see their rosettes! When they twirl they bloody well turn! ::)
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I've decided to be very interested in Glossops - enlighten me Don!!
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Glossops are otherwise known as her High Peaks! :o
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Her very own sand-dunes!! Lovely!! - I see she's keeping quiet about this!!
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Quiet? ....................................... SHHHHHH !!!! Jules is watching ! ;D
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No comment though? - - is she saving it up??