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Title: Guests
Post by: Karen on August 12, 2020, 04:07:13 PM
Hello Guests!  I notice there are over 70 Guests online.  Please please register and join in the forums.  It can be lots of fun and your input would be greatly appreciated.  It also gives access to the Yammas forum, which is for members only and has some interesting content also.  Come on by...give us try...! :)
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Evertonendo on August 12, 2020, 04:42:10 PM
Whats the yammas forum ?
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: WINKIE on August 12, 2020, 04:44:36 PM
Yammas Bar, bottom page on the main forum page.
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Karen on August 12, 2020, 05:05:31 PM
Apologies...Yammas bar...can only be accessed by members :)
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Karen on August 13, 2020, 02:13:14 AM
I see one new person has registered...welcome!
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Rod on August 13, 2020, 02:44:45 AM
I see one new person has registered...welcome!
Great effort.  However we need more contributions.  Please help.  I am guilty as I only look in when I'm about to go on holiday.  My wife and I are hopefully going in September to our beautiful place and I promise to all that I will report back my findings.  Does that sound a little too much regimental?
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Karen on August 13, 2020, 02:51:29 AM
Please report back your findings Rod, I find it very interesting to know how things and our friends, are out there, at the moment :)
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Radarman on August 13, 2020, 09:31:36 AM
Would appreciate any daily updates Rod, where you staying sir ?.
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Rod on August 13, 2020, 11:21:59 AM
Would appreciate any daily updates Rod, where you staying sir ?.
  We are staying at Fedra Mare for two weeks.
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Karen on August 13, 2020, 11:42:56 AM
  We are staying at Fedra Mare for two weeks.

Is that in the old part of the village Rod?
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Radarman on August 13, 2020, 12:12:22 PM
  We are staying at Fedra Mare for two weeks.

Fedra eh, stunning chilled place, with fabulous owners, and little Eirini. Lucky devil you, you will be spoiled for sure.
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Rod on August 13, 2020, 01:27:04 PM
Is that in the old part of the village Rod?
Heading towards the harbour, just past Fantasea turn left, 50 yards up on left.
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Rod on August 13, 2020, 01:31:45 PM
Fedra eh, stunning chilled place, with fabulous owners, and little Eirini. Lucky devil you, you will be spoiled for sure.
They are lovely apartments.  They even have upstairs to your bedroom and bathroom.  Two balconys overlooking a lovely pool.  And as you say Radarman they are lovely owners with a chilled atmosphere.  Dimitri loves to show off his wine collection and both the wife and I love good wine ........ hic!
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Karen on August 13, 2020, 01:46:59 PM
Heading towards the harbour, just past Fantasea turn left, 50 yards up on left.

Aah, that's what I thought Rod, it's lovely down that end.
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Karen on August 13, 2020, 01:48:24 PM
They are lovely apartments.  They even have upstairs to your bedroom and bathroom.  Two balconys overlooking a lovely pool.  And as you say Radarman they are lovely owners with a chilled atmosphere.  Dimitri loves to show off his wine collection and both the wife and I love good wine ........ hic!

Sounds ideal.... :)
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Evertonendo on August 13, 2020, 07:51:05 PM
I go on 22nd August for a week, should have been tomoro for 2 weeks but TUI cancelled flights etc.
So I will post updates too  >:(
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Karen on August 13, 2020, 08:14:04 PM
I go on 22nd August for a week, should have been tomoro for 2 weeks but TUI cancelled flights etc.
So I will post updates too  >:(

Oh sorry that happened. Yes please update us, I love reading about what's happening there. :)
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: geordieborn on August 13, 2020, 08:28:18 PM
Hello Guests!  I notice there are over 70 Guests online.  Please please register and join in the forums.  It can be lots of fun and your input would be greatly appreciated.  It also gives access to the Yammas forum, which is for members only and has some interesting content also.  Come on by...give us try...! :)

This has always been a very contentious issue on forums and one well worth a mention. I’m not too sure if with this common mode of forum (SMF, which is common) it is just a case they are registered users simply ticking the box in their profile to say they do not want to be seen (named) as on-line and they show up as “guests”?
But getting back to the post, unfortunately I’m not too sure if the likes of myself are not to blame for the lack of participation to some extent. It’s the old adage of “once behind that keyboard”, along of course with a few bevvies and the often late hour :-[ . But I also think a lot just can’t be bothered to join in and just want to know what’s going on – they are still supporting it by using it, even if it would be better to have an upfront and seen to be active forum. Hopefully those running the forum see it as being used as I’m sure everyone on here gets something out of it and would not like to lose it?
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Rod on August 13, 2020, 08:56:53 PM
This has always been a very contentious issue on forums and one well worth a mention. I’m not too sure if with this common mode of forum (SMF, which is common) it is just a case they are registered users simply ticking the box in their profile to say they do not want to be seen (named) as on-line and they show up as “guests”?
But getting back to the post, unfortunately I’m not too sure if the likes of myself are not to blame for the lack of participation to some extent. It’s the old adage of “once behind that keyboard”, along of course with a few bevvies and the often late hour :-[ . But I also think a lot just can’t be bothered to join in and just want to know what’s going on – they are still supporting it by using it, even if it would be better to have an upfront and seen to be active forum. Hopefully those running the forum see it as being used as I’m sure everyone on here gets something out of it and would not like to lose it?
All we need is damn good argument!  Someone just needs to post a contentious subject and everyone will be flying in.  The more obtrusive the better.  It's great.  Hi Jimbo!
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Karen on August 13, 2020, 09:00:53 PM
You could be right. It's the same few of us who post. I find it's a very useful forum, especially for newcomers to San Stef. I like to do little updates when I'm out there and have had pm's to thank me, so it's worth it. I have been approached by people out there, who have recognised me. I remember seeing Jimbo at Nafsika pool a few years ago and recognised him from a couple of San Stef videos, so I just asked if it was him, it's great to meet people you have chatted to on here :)
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Karen on August 13, 2020, 09:04:18 PM
Haha! No we do don't want arguments on here. Jimbo is very sweet and interesting in real life, as is the lovely Gillie :)
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Rod on August 13, 2020, 09:07:22 PM
You could be right. It's the same few of us who post. I find it's a very useful forum, especially for newcomers to San Stef. I like to do little updates when I'm out there and have had pm's to thank me, so it's worth it. I have been approached by people out there, who have recognised me. I remember seeing Jimbo at Nafsika pool a few years ago and recognised him from a couple of San Stef videos, so I just asked if it was him, it's great to meet people you have chatted to on here :)
Yes I have also spent an hour with Jimbo and his lovely wife in The Aquarius Bar I think.  Great banter but I could hardly see for the smoke.   ;)
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Jimbo on August 13, 2020, 09:18:26 PM
Emerging from the smoke... it used to be the case that property or taverna owners were not allowed to join, to avoid self-promotion. I don't know if that's still true.

Dear Karen - thank you for saying that I'm sweet! I'm sure that Gillie will be along to confirm that soon. When I tell you that if she doesn't I may not buy any more chocolate digestives you will realise what a complete bastard I am.  :-X
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Karen on August 13, 2020, 09:26:29 PM
Emerging from the smoke... it used to be the case that property or taverna owners were not allowed to join, to avoid self-promotion. I don't know if that's still true.

Dear Karen - thank you for saying that I'm sweet! I'm sure that Gillie will be along to confirm that soon. When I tell you that if she doesn't I may not buy any more chocolate digestives you will realise what a complete bastard I am.  :-X

Haha! John and I always look forward to seeing you both each year and sad that we won't see you this year. :(
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: WINKIE on August 13, 2020, 10:24:22 PM
Never met the Jimbo, hopefully some day our paths will cross in the village. We could discuss the smoking ban in restaurants and bars, that subject on here, went on for miles lol.
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Karen on August 13, 2020, 10:28:50 PM
Never met the Jimbo, hopefully some day our paths will cross in the village. We could discuss the smoking ban in restaurants and bars, that subject on here, went on for miles lol.

But a great discussion :)
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: geordieborn on August 13, 2020, 11:19:39 PM
All we need is damn good argument!  Someone just needs to post a contentious subject and everyone will be flying in.  The more obtrusive the better.  It's great.  Hi Jimbo!

Jimbo does not have it in him these days, he's a jaded bottomless pit (A/H) ... Okay, ok I hit the glass a while back, and really I  love (read tolerate) him really.... But I do miss the Tory Maggie and her mundane repost ... and Charlie/Trevour ! 
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Jimbo on August 14, 2020, 12:38:32 AM
I am not a bottomless pit, I'll have you know. I've been told I have a nice bottom. So there!
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: geordieborn on August 14, 2020, 12:43:40 AM
I am not a bottomless pit, I'll have you know. I've been told I have a nice bottom. So there!


ooo you are so nice! And of course "in the best possible taste"!!!
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: swedebasher on August 14, 2020, 12:45:59 PM
Isn't all this way off topic??
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: gillie on August 14, 2020, 02:33:48 PM
Way off topic!! However I'm going to be just as off topic as I need to agree to the sweetness of Jim in all ways 'cos  I definitely need my chocolate digestive supply!  Hope to see the two of you next year Karen - it's 17 degrees here and cloudy, sadly. I'm glad people are still keeping this forum going. I don't contribute much but enjoy keeping up to date with everything. So keep it coming, it would be boring if we all agreed on everything, and we certainly don't   :o- apart, of course from our universal love of Aghios Stephanos - which is why we're all here in the first place.  :D
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Karen on August 14, 2020, 04:39:17 PM
Hello dear Gillie! Yes these forums always go off topic, but it keeps the site going hopefully and keeps us in touch with our friends.

I too am a lover of chocolate digestives, but I have to buy my own!
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: hobbes on August 14, 2020, 06:19:08 PM
Dark chocolate caramel digestives were to die for but they seemed to have stopped making them  >:((Not fussed about the milk chocolate caramel ones!!)
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Karen on August 14, 2020, 06:28:05 PM
Dark chocolate caramel digestives were to die for but they seemed to have stopped making them  >:((Not fussed about the milk chocolate caramel ones!!)

I prefer dark chocolate :)
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Tredegar Boy on August 14, 2020, 07:11:44 PM
Me too
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Lesley on August 15, 2020, 09:52:37 AM
Galaxy Caramel Salted for me.......
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Grounded on August 15, 2020, 10:43:05 AM
I am a frequent contributor in the Yammas Bar but not much elsewhere these days, though keeping up with the news from San Stef helps keep my spirits up. We last visited in 2017 and stayed at the Margarita apartments for 3 weeks. We had a wonderful time. We are booked to come back next year but the prospects are not looking too shiny at the moment. You may well have seen that we in NZ are back in lock down, due to slack border management. Our major concern is the availability, and cost, of long-haul flights to get us back to our favourite place in Greece.
Fingers crossed we will be back at the end of May next year. In the interim i will continue to enjoy your varied ramblings.
Chris
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Karen on August 15, 2020, 11:17:00 AM
Let's hope next year is better Chris :)
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Karen on August 19, 2020, 02:27:39 AM
Big welcome to MervTheSwerve :)

Are you a regular in San Stef? :)
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Charlie on August 19, 2020, 01:35:06 PM
Can someone explain why occasionally on the users online it shows that someone is hidden.  Is it the admin?
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Karen on August 19, 2020, 03:26:34 PM
Can someone explain why occasionally on the users online it shows that someone is hidden.  Is it the admin?

Haven't noticed that Charlie. Mine just shows guests, non members and named members :)
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: geordieborn on August 19, 2020, 03:55:42 PM
Mine shows as hidden now. You amend your profile>>account>>un-tick show when on-line. I assumed the other day these were shown as "guests". I doubt if it really hides you!
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Karen on August 19, 2020, 04:04:31 PM
Mine shows as hidden now. You amend your profile>>account>>un-tick show when on-line. I assumed the other day these were shown as "guests". I doubt if it really hides you!

Aah good point. So when I saw 70 guests on line, they were maybe hidden profiles ;D
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: maggiesaes on August 20, 2020, 09:23:43 PM
I think some people are a bit nervous posting as there  are some not very nice people about in the social media sphere.
This forum however is no such pace,we are all friends here,share one special interest and are respectful of each other’s opinions.
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Karen on August 20, 2020, 09:26:09 PM
Well said Maggie! :)
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Rod on August 21, 2020, 02:30:29 AM
I think some people are a bit nervous posting as there  are some not very nice people about in the social media sphere.
This forum however is no such pace,we are all friends here,share one special interest and are respectful of each other’s opinions.

Too right Maggie, Jimbo is always bullying me.   :D ;)
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Karen on August 21, 2020, 02:33:28 AM
Too right Maggie, Jimbo is always bullying me.   :D ;)

Haha! ;D
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Jimbo on August 21, 2020, 09:47:08 AM
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Too right Maggie, Jimbo is always bullying me.   :D ;)

What? A big strong guy like you bullied by a harmless little old man!
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: hobbes on August 21, 2020, 12:17:50 PM
Jimbo is one of the bullies on "The Simpsons"...coincidence?
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Jimbo on August 21, 2020, 03:53:21 PM
I'm going off into a corner with my teddy to cry!  :'(
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Karen on August 21, 2020, 04:04:58 PM
I'm going off into a corner with my teddy to cry!  :'(

Aaw :(
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Rod on August 21, 2020, 10:06:49 PM
What? A big strong guy like you bullied by a harmless little old man!
;)  Just kidding Jimbo, you are lovely.  However, your verbal bullying............  ; ;)
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: WINKIE on August 28, 2020, 05:20:23 PM
A little quiet on here of late,  are Charlie and James on their hols ?. ;D
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Karen on August 28, 2020, 05:34:24 PM
A little quiet on here of late,  are Charlie and James on their hols ?. ;D

Haha! It is quiet Winkie. Was hoping we would get some more updates :)
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: geordieborn on August 28, 2020, 06:01:04 PM
Perhaps the video Hobbes kindly told us about has went awry and made people too sad to post :-\ [size=78%].[/size][/size] Or it could be the awful weather here with the arrival of winter! I’m hoping there is still a chance for at least a better week in the UK here in September[size=78%] ;D
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Karen on August 28, 2020, 06:06:57 PM
I'm going to have a look at the video now :)
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Karen on August 28, 2020, 06:19:14 PM
Aaw, enjoyed that 8)
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: geordieborn on August 28, 2020, 06:36:40 PM
92 guests on here :o
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: swedebasher on August 28, 2020, 07:00:19 PM
Probably several bots and crawlers.
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Jody on September 30, 2020, 10:34:15 PM
Hello everyone,

A bit about me.
I am currently studying in the University of Nottingham following in my mother’s footsteps in year two of a three year nursing degree 🤱 and loving it even though at the moment everyone throughout the country is wondering what will happen with this dreadful virus that is kicking about.
I experienced San Stefanos for the first time last year when l met up with my Gran & Grandad who were staying in the Little Prince apartments.  I had been to Corfu several times with my M & D but always stayed in Corfu Town which l absolutely love.
San Stefanos is certainly somewhere that l will make every effort to return to soon, even though my first impression was not good with the terrible weather that we experienced in early May, it was cold and wet and  we even had a terrific hail storm.  But when the sun returned it was lovely with a glorious beach and very friendly locals.

My Grandad is a member and l have been instructed by Mum to keep an 👁 on him


I just love Corfu and the lovely People.
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Jimbo on October 01, 2020, 12:22:40 AM
Welcome to the forum, Jody.

Spying on grandads is absolutely forbidden. There are quite a lot of us on here, and you'd be amazed what we get up to!  :o
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Karen on October 01, 2020, 01:20:47 AM
Aah welcome Jody, lovely to hear your story! Good luck with your degree. So are you going to reveal who Grandad is? :)
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Jules on October 03, 2020, 08:00:24 PM
I think I may know who Granddad is. If it it who I think it is he is a lovely man...
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Waspman on October 03, 2020, 08:31:07 PM
I think I may know who Granddad is. If it it who I think it is he is a lovely man...
Spill the beans Jules
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Karen on October 03, 2020, 08:47:44 PM
Yep, come on Jules ;D
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Jody on October 03, 2020, 09:27:37 PM
Ha ha ❤️
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Karen on October 03, 2020, 09:50:04 PM
Ha ha ❤️

 ;D
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Jody on October 04, 2020, 03:06:34 PM
So no one has guessed who my Grandad is?

Just to say he is not best pleased with me.
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Karen on October 04, 2020, 03:24:58 PM
So no one has guessed who my Grandad is?

Just to say he is not best pleased with me.

Hello Jody! I can't find the post at the moment, but a poster mentioned that his daughter was a nurse, so potentially, your mum...I'll keep looking for it :)
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Jimbo on October 04, 2020, 03:33:06 PM
Jody - Why is your granddad not pleased with you? Is he a bank robber who has been living incognito for twenty years? Is he a famous celeb who has been on The Chase? Did he win a million on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?"

OMG - Is he a parking warden?
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Karen on October 04, 2020, 03:37:22 PM
I think I know who it is :)
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Karen on October 04, 2020, 04:52:50 PM
Welcome Sledge, to the forums! :)
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Jody on October 08, 2020, 01:15:43 PM
I think I know who it is :)


🤷‍♀️
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Tredegar Boy on October 10, 2020, 01:33:18 AM
I have no idea who you're chatting about.
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Charlie on October 12, 2020, 10:48:09 PM
I have no idea who you're chatting about.

Snap
Title: Re: Guests
Post by: Karen on October 13, 2020, 03:02:38 AM
Snap

 ;)