Sweetwater Bay Completions Part 6

rocky


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Message Posted:
28/04/2009 00:23

Well hopefully we wont need a number 7 as phase 3 deliveries commence... MInt its 40 days and Im out there providing this new flu does not prevent travelling.. not sure where I will stay yet have had no offers so it looks like a hotel.

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
28/04/2009 00:28

Hi Rocky, I think there will be a few more posts yet!! 59 days for us and we are not making plans until nearer the time for places to stay.

Sheila&Phil

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
28/04/2009 14:04

OK the Oram's decision is known but how will it impact on us the buyers and SWB the developers? anyone any views hopefully SWB or Naomi can provide some guidance here !!

lobylud


Joined: 14/10/2007
Posts: 242

Message Posted:
28/04/2009 14:25

I'm not worried until further details come out, there's a lot to unfold over this yet.



The problem for us at SWB will be how it affects the sales.

We don't want unsold properties or the place left as a building site.

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
28/04/2009 17:48

Loby, I think you're right. None of us know how it may affect our ownership, only time will tell, but it is likely to discourage purchasers of the remaining units.



In practice, not only are there many overseas buyers of properties in NC, but there are also many settlers from mainland Turkey. I can't see how the clock can be turned back 35 years. It would be like Germany demanding a recount of WW2 in 1980 [or in 2001, questioning the decision of the Russian linesman].



I simply think we need to take a cpl Jones attitude to it; either "don't panic" or "they don't like it up 'em" - your choice.



IF it comes down to paying a reasonable amount of compensation [for what was after all unimproved land], I wouldn't be against it. But there should not be a gravy train for a GC to hold everyone to ransom.

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
29/04/2009 09:10

Does anyone know if Mermaid fabrics still in business I have emailed them 3 times in the last week and no response! Praps their email system is down anyone been in contact with them in the last few days

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
29/04/2009 10:04

Just had a message from C42 our other neighbours (1st Villa through gate) they had a great time and as this was their first visit to SWB or seeing the villa in the flesh they are really excited. They said they met Alex and Linda and a few people on site as well.



Loads of people working on our place yippee.



Mermaid are working hard as they have just measured up C42 and will be doing ours shortly.

zhivago


Joined: 21/01/2009
Posts: 70

Message Posted:
01/05/2009 23:47

hello my friens not mutch to tell you pryvate vestigator say Z not in mines we are now checking the spair body parts laboratrees under the great wall at the border intasextion chine russsia nd siberia not looking good funs running our arthur haffu kollected much for me

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
02/05/2009 19:28

So glad that Cyprus44 is back on!! Thought I'd better get this topic back on the top - Also glad that Zhivago is back and is safe and well - Anyone heard from SWB on the dreaded Orams' case??







Jackie

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
02/05/2009 19:46

Woo Hoo we are back in action. Am I the only one that suffered withdrawal symptons and missed you guys?

54 sleeps and we will be back out there. The photos we have had in the last few days of C41 are fab so we are even more excited than before. Have organised that our garden is to be gravelled so thats another thing crossed of the list and no worries with raging weeds when we are not there.

Next job is to get Mermaid to measure up the curtains and quote for the pergola coverings.

Have a great Bank Holiday

Sheila&Phil x

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
02/05/2009 20:01

Msg 8



Rocky, how many times have I told you to avoid cider with vodka chasers?

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
02/05/2009 20:35

MInt only 35 more sleeps..thats less than u also I think we all were aware compensation would eventually be due to Zorba on our properties so in time we will find out how much..so in the meantime we can njoy our life. We have a dinner party tonight no vodka just a selection of wines beers and Pims and no smashing glasses

Arthur


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Posts: 687

Message Posted:
03/05/2009 02:11

Rocky- Z and Mrs Z dropped in??

rocky


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Message Posted:
03/05/2009 11:39

Arthur it would be nice wouldnt it but it sounds as if the woman is in a desperate state. Date raping for his credit cards atc , then possible salt mines then chinese spare parts lab where does she go next. I guess if she can she will keep us up to date. Anyway 35 days to go I think but the head is not very clear. I have emailed Naomi for advise (eg re how the NC property should be held whether in single joint or trust) no reply yet. On a complex with in xs of 130 dwellings as far as I am concerned the situation has not changed we always expected to pay compensation but certainly not lose the property. I do have the view that anyone, not just the purchaser who has profited from any land that did belong to a GC , should contribute to any compensation legally due. However Ltd Companies can disappear cant they ARthur with directors taking the dosh. I do not expect SWB to be a company with directors like this but I dont know who they are from Adam. Anyway did anybody or can anybody (cont)

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
03/05/2009 11:42

even research the history of the land?. It would provide some comfort if the developer could post an official comment coz if the claim any claim is against SWB can they proceed to parcelisation? If NC just ignore the Oram thing I guess they can, lets hope the development is completed first and then take it one step at a time.

Arthur


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Posts: 687

Message Posted:
03/05/2009 12:00

I agree with most of what you say Rocky, but I think you're optimistic re SWB contributing, or even whoever sold the land to SWB contributing. If I was advising SWB, I'd be telling them to get assets out of the company fast and leave it as a bare shell, so that any claim would be pointless. In any case, I think the Orams decision will rest on whoever is using the property/land.



If the Orams case shows anything, it's that reunification can't possibly go ahead unless there is an agreed formula to solve land disputes without restitution- it's not just overseas buyers, but also a lot of settlers from mainland Turkey. There is also the matter that difficulties for overseas property owners will devastate the NC economy. By inference, if reunification took place without a sensible deal, the damage to the NC [and thereby RoC] economy would be similar to the huge problems Germany faced on reunification.



cont.

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
03/05/2009 12:10

Either a sensible deal is done on land compensation, or the NC government needs to take steps to make it's land registry secure. I think some search may help in finding out what we are dealing with.



However, on a more serious note, do you think Roy Keane can do the business for the Tractor Boys?? I suspect he's already written out his resignation, just needs to ink in the date.



Finally,[on an even more serious note], is Julie Christie Mrs Z ?? Was she one of your youthful fantasies?? Personally it was Jenny Agutter for me...................

missymongrel


Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 84

Message Posted:
03/05/2009 19:46

Has anyone raised concerns arising from the Orams' case with SWB? Have they responded?



Has anyone raised this with their solicitors and if so, what was their response?



I have just sent an email to my solicitor and will keep you informed of his response as and when I receive it.



MM

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
03/05/2009 21:39

mm not sure if anyone has raised anything with swb I seem to remember that someone said Yoav was going to post an update after K & M invited someone in for tea but have not seen anything.Perhaps now is an appropraite time but I dont think there is much anyone can say yet. I too have emailed Naomi but to date no response I bet she has several people chasing her.

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
03/05/2009 23:47

Rocky, I have said many, many times to SWB that they need to get their act together on information, all to no avail. The Orams case is a significant issue, but there have been many occasions where there has been negative [and ill informed & deliberately negative] posts by certain persons which could have been stopped dead by SWB.



I can't see how Naomi or any other lawyer can give a meaningful response at present. really the whole thing needs to go through the legal process. If it follows through to the logical conclusion to the present decision, there will be hundreds [if not thousands] of very pissed off people.

zhivago


Joined: 21/01/2009
Posts: 70

Message Posted:
04/05/2009 00:53

ello all bad newz I afrade body parts eg foot found in Zabaykalsk it sounds same size as foam koverd clogs do nid to vizit to identeefy this part will take all my robles how much money hav u clected Arthue u verry good frens.The labrotary is xpected in manzhouild china not shure I will be ullowd cross border to vestgate furtha

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
04/05/2009 00:58

i honey im home !!!

andy-f


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Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
04/05/2009 01:28

i all you sweetwaterbayers i am back but not as you new me ! dont ask , i think izzet and co wanted shut of me and thats why i had to reinvent myself. .



long live the trnc and mufc! ! !

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
04/05/2009 02:12

Welcome back Andy, you were obviously having more problems than most getting on here.

rocky


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Message Posted:
04/05/2009 10:12

like an aerial from the roof like a Phoenix from the ashes arise Sir Andy and welcome back...dont give any clues to your previous identity as you might get banned again at the moment no one knows who u r. Two aerials got wed the wedding was ok but the reception was brilliant.

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
04/05/2009 12:44

I have a reply from Naomi see below .but as I said....there is really no answer yet!!



In relation to the case of Apostolides v Orams (the ‘Orams Case’), at this stage, we can only state that the preliminary ruling by the ECJ is an opinion of the ECJ on the substantive points of EU Law raised in the case and that the matter will now be referred back to the Court of Appeal which will make a decision on whether or not to enforce the judgment issued by the Court in the South of Cyprus. Until a decision is reached by the Court of Appeal, there cannot be a definitive answer.



At this time, we can only rely on the information provided by the TRNC authorities as guidance. We would recommend following the link below for further information on the status of the case.







http://www.trncinfo.com/TANITMADAIRESI/index.htm#1

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
04/05/2009 13:27

good morning all, rocky i cant understand why i had to do this to get back on i didnt do or say anything against anyone with a vested interest in north cyprus, i got involved in some slangging jobbies with the baddies from the south thats all. . keep posting you lot



andy

andy-f


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Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
04/05/2009 14:08

when i logged on this morning it asked me to click on and send verification e-mail but a white screen with "error message" comes up , they have to receive this by 22.18 tonight . so it could be a short stay on here for me folks! if i get elliminated again ill be calling it a day.



andy

Babybean


Joined: 09/05/2007
Posts: 14

Message Posted:
04/05/2009 14:13

Andy&Sue

A belated thankyou for the photos on snapfish of 120 and I believe your daughter posing in front of the patio/balcony. I'm sure you see our point about needing a ballustrade around.



I see a few people are going out in the coming weeks, we'd be really grateful for any update photos of 120/1 (if you are stood on the road that runs past the sports courts looking towards the building it is the left hand side one (slighly lower balcony) it should now have a ballustrade on.



Rocky, my advice if you hand over via RMS make sure you hold back a good snagging payment, as they don't seem to get the snagging done very promptly. We completed supposedly in Feb and are still waiting for the final bits to be done and answers on some of the snagging issues, although admittedly we aren't pushing them as it seems more important that they get on with completing as much of the major building work as possible.



Babybean

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
04/05/2009 14:26

No Andy DON'T GO!!!!! - sometimes I get the e-mail verification thing - then it goes away!!!



Babybean - we're not out until the 15th June but will update for you.



Rocky - thanks for the advice from Naomi - as I've said before it's just a waiting game now. In the meantime, let us just enjoy our lovely places in the sun.

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
04/05/2009 14:45

read the article in daily mail about the worried ex pats, one of the couples are freinds of ours who we visited last month while we were over, its unthinkable they could loose theif house. is anyone else worried? i am



andy

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
04/05/2009 17:37

Keep the Faith Andy. We may be in the brown stuff, equally we may not. I think there is still a long way to go.



Just remember WHUFC were dead and buried two years ago, until The Great Escape led by a little Argentinian.

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
04/05/2009 22:45

Theres not a lot we can do at this stage apart from sit tight and hope for the best. We dont have a lot of options I dont think. So lets keep looking forward and enjoy what we have.

Sheila&Phil

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
04/05/2009 23:18

sheila this judgement or what ever it is as destroyed the norths property market over night thats for sure, sweetwaterbay will not sell out for or if for the long term , that in its self is very worrying. before this judgement i put it to edith about the site being sold out and she said to my amazement that for every three sales they had four cancelations! due to the echonomic situation. with this ECJ and the credit crunch its looking bad. im trying to be positive but ive all but emptied our life savings into this and i cant not be very concerned. .



andy

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
04/05/2009 23:49

Andy dont worry..you die if you do and you die if you dont....this is purely a judgement that will probably and possibly be overturned by other events in due course..think of the precious things in your life your wife and your daughter the Zorbas cant take them away...the property thing will sort itself out with some sort of compensation which we always understood would be forthcoming...then the properties (if finished) will boom in the next economic upturn - stay positive and my forecast in Feb for the champions league final was Barcelona v Arsenal and that still stands......well for 24 hours anyway

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
05/05/2009 00:03

rocky what would the odds have been six months ago of a repeat of last years final man u Vs chelsea? i bet you could have got good odds. cant see anyone stopping the mighty now!



andy

andy-f


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Message Posted:
05/05/2009 00:23

my cut off time was 22.18 on 04-05-09 and i think im still here?

andy-f


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Message Posted:
05/05/2009 00:25

waw and ive got my first star! yipee im back!!

rocky


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Message Posted:
05/05/2009 10:04

Andy I am after my fifth star I was worried you were catching me up . Get posting watch the colourful language though dont let the mods getu

andy-f


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Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
05/05/2009 18:56

hi all , as anyone spoke to edith or anyone at sweetwaterbay/rms for their take on this orams judgement?

andy

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
05/05/2009 20:25

No I haven't bothered to tell you the truth - perhaps they might put out a statement!!!

andy-f


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Message Posted:
05/05/2009 21:02

jakki "perhaps they might put out a statement" i wouldnt hold your breath dear! anyway as anyone heard from my mate zivargo?



andy

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
05/05/2009 23:24

andy u should be happy at the moment with Man U, but shame theres no news from Mrs Z if the foot fits the clog the case could still be open so dont worry about Z untul we hear something for definite. SWB are disappointing there is no official statement from them I thought that would be essential in the current climate not sure if we are protected by the compensation fund or not any one have any knowledge on this or is it once again head in the sand time. Do we continue to make payments or do we pull out???

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
05/05/2009 23:49

Rocky, I appreciate it doesn't look good, but I don't think there is any realistic choice but to stick with it. It's academic for us because we've paid the full price, I guess you have to make a value judgement. All I would say is that if the Orams thing is seen through to conclusion on the existing decision, I think it will be the worst possible thing for NC and even the whole of Cyprus. With the Annan Plan, compensation would have been paid for those who lost land- not restitution but the next best thing. Apart from our own [perhaps selfish] interest, I don't think the GCs have really thought it through. Will they be welcome in/want to return to the North? Unless they have skins like rhinoceri, I doubt it. If they take back their land [and by definition expel Turkish settlers and expat owners], I think NC will be an economic wasteland. As this scenario would really only happen if Turkey abandons NC [and thereby NC would be part of a reunified Cyprus], is that what GCs want??

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
06/05/2009 00:01

Arthur I think cash will talk in the end with various farmers walking away with dosh tied to their goats and sheep perhaps not unfair in itself but why should the landowners post 63 and 74 conflicts in Cyprus be any different to the landowners in previous conflicts across the world. The concerns are will swb take your advice of a previous posting, will parcelisation ever occur? will the development be finsihed? and and and!!! I know they wont but developers could calm the situation by making clear the position and their own position on this and how they can help their customers. Declaring their own financial status may provide some confidence! Silence is more concerning. I see Naomi has info on her website but it does confirm she cannot give an opinion she confirmed this already in an email to me? a little different from here in the UK where advisers are accountable and if they get it wrong we can obtain redress through the professional indemnity insurance

rocky


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Message Posted:
06/05/2009 15:40

I have now listened to a number of views from differing sources including Naomi and SWB and although no one can give specific advice the following is relevant:- It does appear that nothing has actually changed during the past years (with this prolonged case offering rulings to both sides).This case eventually will be called before the London Court of Appeal and that ruling should be the final one. The Orams did not even attend this case as they knew the ruling would go against them. SWB is a large development, not a single plot, making it a different scenario. SWB is built on Exchange land title thus the TRNC government’s responsibility in a way (as well as being differentiated in the U.N Annan Plan of 2004).as we all know the TRNC has of course instated a property claims commission, financed by Turkey. This body can and already has awarded compensation for lands abandoned in NC. It is very probable the SWB land may be settled in that manner if there is a valid claim.

andy-f


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Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
06/05/2009 17:55

rocky re message 43 " should we pull out?" thats the first time ive read that by you , if your thinking about it ,it must be bad. sweetwaterbays silence is nothing other than what i expected , im worried but i think the best way forward is to stick in there. i can see the trnc telling the greeks where to shove the talks and carry on as they allways have done. .

andy

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
06/05/2009 18:40

andy did you see my previous message I have spoken to Yoav and also a few others I am less worried now sent my last payment over to NC today will releae after snagging next week I guess.

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
06/05/2009 18:43

SWb of course cannot give a definitive answer because there isnt one but it is unlikely anyone will take individual actions against 130 worldwide owners but I do expect we will have to pay something at sometime hopefully not too much though. After any compensation is paid and the property market picks up then all should be ok Andy.

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
06/05/2009 19:12

Andy- don't pull out. I'm looking forward to having a right laugh with you at SWB. I'll instantly recognise you when I see you there, you'll be the geezer with the coal stained cloth cap, wearing clogs, jigging about to some Northern Soul on your i-pod.



Rocky will be wearing a smock, with a bit of straw sticking out of his mouth



As for me, I'll be normal [sting vest, and knotted handkerchief on me nut], and a bubble blower that I'll have nicked from some kid................

andy-f


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Message Posted:
06/05/2009 20:46

rocky i havent seen any posts by you refaring to comments by yoav, please tell me what he said



andy

TekknoChicken



Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 18

Message Posted:
06/05/2009 23:46

Hi all. Thought I'd pop my head above the ramparts to see what got thrown my way.....



Looking forward to having a get-together with everyone who's over in June/July and putting a few accents to faces.



btw, I'll be the one at the bar sweating in my leathers

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
07/05/2009 00:33

re message 51 please see 46 Yoav had an input to my conclusions but naturally that is not an official comment on behalf of SWB coz I have taken other comments into consideration....re football ok I was only right on Barcelona but I think they have all the luck and probably means they will win it ...sorry andy

Alexo


Joined: 14/04/2008
Posts: 95

Message Posted:
07/05/2009 05:32

Hello folks,



I really can't get too excited over the Orams case.

Whatever happens it is way down the line and I am now about to make my last payment, minus a couple of K for the snagging, so I am committed.



I have had furniture delivered and more on the way, I shall go out there enjoy the site the surroundings and I'm sure the company of the other owners and just let things work themselves out.

Constantly worrying about it won't help and expressing your worst fears and anxieties on the forum will only make certain people very very happy.



Think positive, the worst case scenario could see all the SWB property owners paying a small sum in compensation.



I look forward to going out there again in the near future and enjoying myself, if I do start to worry or get concerned I shall make an appointment with that most esteemed gentleman Dr Efes, I have always found this path to be very soothing and relaxing.



Good luck to all and keep positive.



Alex.

kell73


Joined: 16/10/2007
Posts: 20

Message Posted:
07/05/2009 10:03

Hi Alexo



I am just about to pay my fourth instalment, but have not been given a date for the completion and final paymeny yet.

How does it work? I am going to go out once I get a date and do my own snagging, do you hold the whole payment back or just a percentage of it?

Also, where did you get yor furniture from if you dont mind me asking? I was thinking of going for some kind of package deal.

Any tips or advice at this stage would be most appriciated, like the process for connecting the Water/Electric etc.

Many thanks

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
07/05/2009 10:23

Yes let's keep the faith and as Alex says expressing our fears on this Forum will make some people very happy indeed.



Kell - many people are holding back around £2,000. as per contract - we instructed a Stuart Hillard (surveyor - check out his website - he is based in NC) to do the snagging for us. We purchased our furniture from 'Electrokur' in Girne and our beds from 'Mermaid' - in relation to water/electric - the lovely Connie at RMS will organise this for you - just send her an e-mail. When are you next over and where is your place?? Hope this helps and good luck!! - Jackie

Arthur


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Posts: 687

Message Posted:
07/05/2009 11:37

Alex- I totally agree with your comments. If anything, we should be more concerned about the fate of Zhivago, but I've got a hunch that he's spaced out on scrumpy somewhere in Zummerzet............................

zhivago


Joined: 21/01/2009
Posts: 70

Message Posted:
07/05/2009 17:46

Good mornig from moskov, furda to my larst messedge I am konfadent Z has not bin disectted on chinese border spar part labotry my vestgator think Z in hozptL with I stinku cawl it Hog feeva , AM going to Shanghi (I think coknee arfa would say pork pie iz that ryming slang) to see so I em hopfull..still wetting for Arfas donasian.

jakki



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Posts: 865

Message Posted:
07/05/2009 20:32

I've just a had look at the SWB site - it may be old news but there is some updating on the Orams' case and landscaping.



Where is Sheila????

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
07/05/2009 20:40

Hi Jacki yes there has been some updating on the Home page re Orams and Phase3. Also under special offers on Price page there has been some updating looks like C51 is back on market.

Arthur


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Posts: 687

Message Posted:
07/05/2009 20:54

See what you mean Rocky. It seems like C51 followed the Pope's advice and pulled out............

kell73


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Posts: 20

Message Posted:
07/05/2009 22:25

Jakki

Many thanks for answering my query, I will look into the info you gave me.

I am in 124GR, not sure when I will be over as no completion date as yet.

What abot you? Where is your place and have you completed yet?

andy-f


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Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
07/05/2009 22:26

well if we hadnt had enough of north cyprus last month we are back for more end of july. just paid £1107 for the three of us monarch to larnacre. its susan and mine anniversary (25th) on the fourth of august so thought id spoil her and take her to the nicest place on earth. you never know we might be able to complete while we are threre. .



andy

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
07/05/2009 22:31

what date r u going andy I will be there 15 July but we are so busy at home we can only stay 9 days the trouble is our staff want paying at the end of the month

andy-f


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Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
07/05/2009 23:06

hi rocky, wed 29th for two weeks would be lovely to meet you sir richard, anyone else out then?



andy

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
08/05/2009 00:55

Hi I am here. Phil posted the other day but he was royally ignored 49 sleeps for us before we can be there. So we will miss Rocky by 5 days after we leave in July and Andy by 8 days before we arrive again in August. Its a bit nerve racking not knowing where we will be staying though espcially with 3 large teens in tow in August!!!!! But with still 2 stage payments to go and no photos on the ste since 19th Jan we are trying not to count our chickens. We have had photos from others and we are well on the way as it looks like electrics are nearly done some of the sanitary ware is in the tiling looks complete so next stage payment cant be far away.

Don't know who had C51 hope they didnt have to pull out due to credit crunch and lose money. I dont think the Orams case will make people pull out though. Well done Andy on your 25 years.

Sheila

mint1955



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Message Posted:
08/05/2009 01:26

Rocky are you still going over in June for a few days as well as July?

Arthur


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Message Posted:
08/05/2009 11:08

Sheila, I didn't ignore Phil, I just didn't want to have to comment on his sweaty leathers.

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
08/05/2009 11:58

reply 67 sheila I am booked to go to NC on 7th June from stansted with Pegasus, never used them before, should complete that week. Curtains, blinds and main furniture all should be deliverd 9th June...back on 12th June. Then I think we as a family (leaving the lady friends behind) go out for 9 days in July, after that I will probably allow a few friends nd family to use it cant be bothered to get into renatls and tax over there and I am not sure that the rental market is not very active, mature or even worth it.

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
08/05/2009 14:50

We're the same Rocky - our house in NC will be our second home - we will allow some friends/family to stay and that's about it. We've furnished the place quite expensively and will be worried about damage - you're right I believe the rental market is dead in any event. Pegasus airline is a bit like going to back to the 1970's - take your own food and drink with you. Some new photos of the site would be great!!!!!



Any news at all on the bar/restaurant??????

cronos


Joined: 26/10/2008
Posts: 2093

Message Posted:
08/05/2009 15:12

Jakki...msg 70



"Pegasus airline is a bit like going to back to the 1970's - take your own food and drink with you"



You CAN buy sandwiches,snacks and drinks on the plane if you choose.



Although it's no Singapore Airlines,I've always found Pegasus to be very friendly and efficient.

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
08/05/2009 16:24

Jacki I am sure Pegasus will look after me like most airlines they will upgrade me to business class so I can post favourable comments on here. I will need the extra space by the sound of it for my primus stove and gaz grill. I only have the interent print out for the tickets from travel agents and I never know whether I should trust these internet agents. Confrimed deliver dates for Mermaid and Homefront just need the villa complete please Yoav, edith and anyone else that knows me. xx

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
08/05/2009 16:26

sorry not sure now with advancing crepitude is it Jakki or Jacki

andy-f


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Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
08/05/2009 20:12

thanks sheila mess 66 , rocky you are in good hands with pegasus we went with them last month and we were very impressed , only problem for us in lancs and cheshire its a four hundred mile round trip to stansted



andy

zhivago


Joined: 21/01/2009
Posts: 70

Message Posted:
08/05/2009 22:31

zorry bad news Z is no more the fever was to much but I was with him at the end. Kremlation neckst Vedsday iffu like to come. Zs last words say sellerbrate my life kremlated after Pig flu must have hog roast. Adny I vil not buythe kop now but vill send a clog for u to yourr villa by bye nid tyme with my children we had 7.

mint1955



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Posts: 988

Message Posted:
08/05/2009 22:33

Zhivago R.I.P. You will be missed xxx

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 00:17

I echo that Mint... Lara I am very sorry time is a great healer and no doubt Z will live on through his children and the clog hopefully mounted in Andy's garden will remind us of him. Sorry cant get to Moscov next week but will think of Z when I am enjoying our annual hog roast in our garden..

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 00:20

The SWB site shows stage 3's now completing!!! am I the first any others there with me at the beginning of June? They say the whole site should be ready by end of June when r you completing Mint/Andy??So in the current climate will there be a SWB2?

mint1955



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Posts: 988

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 11:02

No news for us re completion Rocky but ever hopeful. We still have the last 2 stage payments to go although from latest photos people have sent us we know we must be nearly ready to pay one of them. Who know's work may have really cracked on and we may just have to pay them both at the same time. We will be there 26th June and it would be fantastic to be able to get things sorted. Leaving the snagging, electric meter connection and garden to RMS to sort so thats a little less to worry about.

Sheila&Phil

mint1955



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Posts: 988

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 11:30

Just started looking at flights for New Year week and it will only cost us £225 each (no changes or refunds available) or £285 (changes and refunds are available) to fly KTHY from Stansted 27th december and return 3rd Jan. Anyone else joining us for New Years Eve?

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 11:35

Blimey I should have kept my gob shut about Pegasus - Rocky there's no business class or was that a joke!!



What I meant was there's no films/entertainment and I like a bit more than a small tube of Pringles to eat - ah well each to their own.

jakki



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Posts: 865

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 11:53

A message from Arthur and myself to Mrs. Z - you have our deepest sympathies - we'll definitely have a hog roast in Z's memory - sorry can't make the funeral next week I have a very important appointment with the chiropodist.

jakki



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Posts: 865

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 12:01

You know Sheila that we'll be joining you!!

mint1955



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Message Posted:
09/05/2009 12:05

Woo Hoo it's (another) party

New Years Eve at Sheila and Phil's all welcome will make sure the jacuzzi is hot and the fridge stocked.

mint1955



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Posts: 988

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 12:17

Happy Dance, Woo Hoo, Yippee

We have a new picture of C41 bring on the stage payment then we are on the last leg!!!

Arthur


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Posts: 687

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 13:18

Poor old Zhivago. We're all gutted at the demise of our Russian/East Anglian comrade. I'm sure Rocky will be consoling Mrs Z.



Andy, we'll have an Efes to Z's memory............any excuse for a beer

mint1955



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Posts: 988

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 13:26

I have calmed down a little, well enough to say there are loads of up to date pictures on the construction page.

andy-f


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Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 14:09

well if its all to be finished in june they had better let me know quick so we can arrange hand over for us in late july while we are hollidaying over there. mrs Z im hartbroke at the news about zivargo, please do send me a clog or something i can put in my garden at sweetwater, i was going to ask Z if he would do the honners and hand over our keys at the oppening ceromony. i think ill ask arthur if he would stand in for Z , i have a feeling we are going to be best boozing buddies !



andy

Arthur


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Posts: 687

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 15:12

I would be delighted Andy. As a special treat I'll wear my 1965 European Cup Winners Cup Final shirt [and it ain't a Munich 1860 one].



You can wear a 1968 European Cup one

andy-f


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Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 15:15

its a deal arfur, thanx

andy-f


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Message Posted:
09/05/2009 16:12

anyone noticed some unsold properties have been subject to price reduction like 126gl was £64,900 now its £59,900 . any comments bay watchers?

andy

lobylud


Joined: 14/10/2007
Posts: 242

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 21:34

We met the buyers of C51 when we were out there once, they were a nice well spoken youngish couple with small children.

They had actually ugraded, from an apartment I think, so to pull out now with all the extras they've put in is a real shame.

The reductions in price are also a shame because it means my profits are not going up but I'm in it for the long term so eh oh.

Last time I was over I lost my camera somewhere around Buffavento castle so I bought a new one yesterday, I'd better keep a better eye on it.

I've been told by my wife and daughter that when I'm out there at the end of June I can't take any clothes with me just tools and household goods in the suitcase.

mint1955



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Posts: 988

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 22:11

I think it's par for the course. Properties need to be sold so that the site is running at capacity. It's no good having plots unbuilt but even worse to have them built but unsold plus no money coming in either for communal stuff. No different than the UK so many discounted properties now due to the falling house sale market.

Sheila&Phil

mint1955



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Posts: 988

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 23:48

Who knows Loby they may have gone back to buying an apartment?

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
10/05/2009 11:41

will it be called Lobys Plaice 2

lobylud


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Posts: 242

Message Posted:
10/05/2009 12:47

I'm thinking of becoming an MP so I can furnish my second home at SWB for free.

Gold plated taps will be nice.

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
10/05/2009 13:00

Loby aim high (gold plated will tarnish in time) go for solid gold diamond studded taps then you will need a security guard and a couple of freezers for the fish then claim for everything when you are an MP I am sure we will all vote for you. We could make SWB a constituency. I think MPs second homes should be donated to the Gurkhas and teh MPs provided serviced offices with bunk beds provided for all MPs. I will ask JOanna Lumley and see what she thinks when shes next round for tea.

lobylud


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Posts: 242

Message Posted:
10/05/2009 13:09

Careful rocky you're almost admitting you know a celebrity and maybe even like her a little bit.

Arthur


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Posts: 687

Message Posted:
10/05/2009 15:39

Loby- you don't need to take tools. Andy[SWB] will lend you drills, hammers, screwdrivers etc. He has a number of screws and rawlplugs, but asks for people to bring over these things so that there is a "pool" of fixings for people to use.



Anyway, if you ever have a need for a spare pair of hands, I'm sure Joanna Lumley could help [if Julia Roberts is busy with Rocky]

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
10/05/2009 19:06

Had an email from Connie RMS and she says Kibtek have reduced the deposit they are requesting, it is now only 279 TL instead of 837 TL

lobylud


Joined: 14/10/2007
Posts: 242

Message Posted:
10/05/2009 19:35

I'm about the size of a Gurkha so I will offer to take Joanna to our restaurant (when built) for a slap up meal with meze and an efes (if my wife doesn't mind).

Seriously I'm also of an age where I get goose pimples for what the Gurkha's have done for this Country and to refuse them rights to live here whilst allowing people who hate us to live here is beyond belief.

Arthur, thanks for the info about the tools and the last thing I want when I come out is to be working on the apartment, I get enough of that on my English home but I will bring some spare things out and donate to the pool any extras.

About the MP's expenses it's just a disgrace. Any MP of all parties who has taken the 'p***' with their expenses should be prosecuted and voted out next election.

I know if I'd been found out doing this with mine I would have been sacked.

jac k


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 77

Message Posted:
10/05/2009 19:37

Hi All.

Finally got my keys to villa - on the same day went to Kibtec with copy stamped contract plus registration docs (all provided by solicitor - Naomi Mehmet) and paid 279 ytl deposit plus 71.91 ytl meter fee and 150 ytl to credit my account so I dont have to worry for a while... it was completely painless (even with a short power cut during which I was offered coffee/tea/water whilst I waited for reconnection). Had to call into payment office first to register application then given a set of papers to go 'next door' where a really lovely man completed the paperwork, after which sent back to first office to pay the monies. Got an email from Arthur B18 last week to say the meter's in and he's kindly taking care of my fuse. All in all, a very easy process taking just two weeks from payment to meter at only a fraction of the cost I had been expecting... xxx Just hope my furniture shipment goes as easy. xx

mint1955



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Posts: 988

Message Posted:
10/05/2009 19:47

Welcome back Jac. When do you hope to get your container delivered? And even more important when will you be out again? Hope we get to meet over the summer.

Sheila&Phil

lobylud


Joined: 14/10/2007
Posts: 242

Message Posted:
10/05/2009 19:53

I agree with jac k I found the electric connection not a problem though I did do it in Feb. when the queues wouldn't be so large.

Also just looking at my receipts I paid 837 ytl deposit and 61 STG meter fee.

mint1955



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Posts: 988

Message Posted:
10/05/2009 20:47

Fab photos on snapfish Loby. Planting is looking good.

lobylud


Joined: 14/10/2007
Posts: 242

Message Posted:
10/05/2009 22:46

They are very good.

I didn't post them though, it's another John.

mint1955



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Posts: 988

Message Posted:
10/05/2009 23:28

Whoops sorry Phil just said they were yours. They are John - Norths for Me as he is opposite the playground.

andy-f


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Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
10/05/2009 23:46

im confused what new photos ?

andy-f


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Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
10/05/2009 23:51

sorry just seen em and what a view the lucky owners of 133gl have lol x x x x

mint1955



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Posts: 988

Message Posted:
11/05/2009 00:01

Andy I think its all down to yours for sundown drinks

andy-f


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Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
11/05/2009 19:08

no problem sheila cant wait you are all welcome just bring a bottle ! lol



andy

Arthur


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Posts: 687

Message Posted:
11/05/2009 20:02

Kell73 [msg62].

Jackie forgot to reply- we're C34.

The issue of the snagging [or as Rocky would call it the snogging] retention should be in your contract.

Hope this helps



Arthur

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
11/05/2009 22:07

J (ex Ns 4 me) your photos look great that patio table looks impressive probably dining room quality where did you get that?. Have you locked it away coz it would look nice on my terrace I take it you are not there in early June?

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
11/05/2009 22:10

Well my property has been snigged (snagged Arfa) but m emails wont let me open the attached snagging list did n e one else have that problem if so is it possible to overide this hotmail problem?.

andy-f


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Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
11/05/2009 22:11

rocky why you using so much text slang of late ?

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
11/05/2009 22:28

andy life is very busy we dont know when it will end if eye can save thyme I will, see if Arfa spots the delibertate mistakes..I cant wait to have a swim in his pool when hes not there I hope my incontinence is better by then

norths4me


Joined: 19/04/2007
Posts: 269

Message Posted:
11/05/2009 22:39

Rocky



The Pictures on Snapfish are not mine.

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
11/05/2009 22:42

r u sure 107 says they are i usually believe mint

andy-f


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Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
11/05/2009 22:55

rocky you will get on well with our daughter alex she use`s this text slangy thingy a lot , ill start askin her to convert your post into queens english!l lol

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
12/05/2009 00:13

oo - er who is John then as it says Johns photos and North 4 me has a place opposite the playground!!! So we kind of assumed if it wasnt John oby then it was John North 4 me?

mint1955



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Posts: 988

Message Posted:
12/05/2009 00:42

Mystery solved its another John

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
12/05/2009 00:42

who is John then.... is it LOby or has Zhivago gotta step brother

mint1955



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Posts: 988

Message Posted:
12/05/2009 00:46

It's Dobbo

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
12/05/2009 10:02

mint I have lost the thread what or who on earth is Dobbo

dobbo



Joined: 13/06/2007
Posts: 72

Message Posted:
12/05/2009 10:10

Hello everybody glad you enjoyed the photos yes it was me!

mint1955



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Posts: 988

Message Posted:
12/05/2009 10:11

John aka Dobbo buying on SWB put the pictures on Snapfish he also has an apartment playground end.

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
12/05/2009 11:18

Message for Jac k - where's your villa?? We are C34 - and would love to meet our neighbours!!!!



Jackie

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
12/05/2009 12:21

Rocky, if you go in the pool after me, you won't be swimming properly, you'll just be going through the motions.....................

mint1955



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Posts: 988

Message Posted:
12/05/2009 15:37

Arthur I have just spat my tea all over my desk laughing so much ...... and I am at work!!!!!!!!

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
12/05/2009 22:00

arthur you are lucky it sounds as if yours are solid I m sure andy can get them out with his keep net

Arthur


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Posts: 687

Message Posted:
12/05/2009 23:17

They weren't when we went to Goa.



At least I got a good run for my money!!



I'm amazed at SWBers interest in my bowels- Jackie certainly doesn't consider it has "the sweet smell of success", but then an ill wind......................



I would however like to confirm that when Sheila & Phil came to a party we had just before Christmas, it was Robbie the dog who was dropping awful farts, it wasn't me!!

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
12/05/2009 23:26

Thats agood one Arthur blame the dogs for your expelled gasses very clever, creative accounting I think

Arthur


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Posts: 687

Message Posted:
13/05/2009 16:20

Rocky, that's not fair. I'm proud of my farts and wouldn't think of blaming the dog. Robbie [the dog] is a bit of a sly devil. He drops one and then walks away with a very accusing look on his face.

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
13/05/2009 16:26

But who did he learn that from ?

Arthur


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Posts: 687

Message Posted:
13/05/2009 20:11

Oh Sheila, from Jackie of course!!!

andy-f


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Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
14/05/2009 20:14

its no wonder only a handfull of us post on here when conversation turns to farts we must realy be in the brown stuff

Arthur


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Posts: 687

Message Posted:
14/05/2009 23:14

I'm sorry Andy, I didn't realise you were so delicate.



At least your red nosed leader should be well satisfied with last night's work.

andy-f


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Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
14/05/2009 23:22

arther it was infact susan who said this after reading it so i posted it, delicate im definatley not! was great result for us last night but shame we may loose the little argy . . . lol

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
14/05/2009 23:50

Hi there is little activity on this thread now so lets get it going again. Mine has been snagged and yes there is a list of matters for swb to sort but I did not retain the full amount allowable as realistically they could be sorted quite quickly!!!!!!!!!!I also asked naomi for the fatura re VAT but that cannot be issued until you have paid the full amount. SO the main areas were redecorate lounge, fit white goods and straighten some sockets and switches I guess this is pretty common. R u ok andy u haf been kwyet ofl8 f u sent ne mor £ and arfa u r motionless,

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
14/05/2009 23:52

only 23 sleeps b4 I take over my vills with staright switches u r green with n v rnchew mint

andy-f


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Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
14/05/2009 23:59

please come back zivargo you make more sense than rocky, i had just got used to your spelling, but rockys text slang is driving me mental!

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
14/05/2009 23:59

sorry bout the spelling I am drinking 2 mutch of a rather nise red wine

lobylud


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Posts: 242

Message Posted:
15/05/2009 13:08

First time I've noticed this but on the SWB website, the Google earth link has been updated.

It's not bang up to date but you can see the swimming pools, apartments, layout etc.

It's good to see the site in from the air and the old road leading to our site (btw needs a top layer of new tarmac)

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
15/05/2009 13:31

thanx Loby will have a look when are you next going out?

lobylud


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Posts: 242

Message Posted:
15/05/2009 13:50

Out Sunday 28th June for a week with my daughter, will arrive very late I think, going via Istabul with 2.5 hour stop over from Birmingham.

Doesn't sound like it's going to be much of a holiday for me though, the females of the family have got tons of jobs for me to do. I'll find time though for rest and recuperation with a few beers thrown in.

There's a few others out there at that time so that should be nice.

I'm need to stay in somewhere inexpensive for Sunday and Monday night and I noticed you were advised the Fez, so may give that a try.

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
15/05/2009 13:56

Sheila/Phil - just had a look at your villa on the SWB site - the man with gravel - is he doing your garden? - sorry just being nosey!!!!

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
15/05/2009 14:34

loby they have a website at the Fez looks ok to me I have booked with them

zhivago


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Posts: 70

Message Posted:
15/05/2009 19:13

Hollo Adny F and uther boywatchers I am Rasputin Z's brothor I help Lara now Z gone ve not by in swbay now other rushias by there but they ar politiks with expents accounce.My inglesh good uthink? Adny ve vill save a felt bottomd clog for you and Lara wunders if u mind a plack on 133 warl in mummary of our lost Z.

mint1955



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Posts: 988

Message Posted:
15/05/2009 19:24

Loby we arrive on the 26th not sure where we are staying yet though.

The neighbours in C40 are flying from Birmingham and are arriving also on the 28th so you may be on the same flight they are staying at Sammys Hotel which they highly recommend.

Jakki, yes the man is doing our garden can't abide the thought of having to weed in the heat!!



Hopefully Mermaid have been along and measured us up as we picked our fabrics out last time we were over. We want them to quote for the pergolas to be woven as well. Have you got both yours done or just the back one?

41 sleeps and counting xx

andy-f


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Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
15/05/2009 19:34

hello rasputin good to hear from you, yes i will put a plack on our front wall in rememberance of Z please keep in touch and if you want a free holliday i can fix you up in a villa at swb for free!

Arthur


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Posts: 687

Message Posted:
15/05/2009 19:40

Sheila, we didn't bother with the pergola on the carport as I don't plan on sitting there!



I think the appearance of Rasputin means that Rocky has been at the cooking sherry again.



I hope you got the tea stains off your desk Sheila.

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
15/05/2009 20:57

re message 144 I meant Loby when are you next going out in the UK you seem to be looking at this site most of the time. Welcome Rasputin glad to hear you are looking after Lara she has had a tough time.

lobylud


Joined: 14/10/2007
Posts: 242

Message Posted:
15/05/2009 21:41

Your right rocky, I seem to be on here all the time at the moment, though I'm more looking than posting.

I think we've probably got quite a few SWB'ers who are doing the same.



Sheila, I've provisionally booked the Fez but strangely enough Sammy's was going to be my second choice.

Mermaid should be putting our curtains up on Tuesday.



Your neighbours in C40 have you contact details for them ?

If they are on my flight we may be able to share transport/costs at the Ercan end ?



Arthur, just a thought, in the summer it's baking hot and cars left out tend to get too hot to touch, rocky will probably tell you how he used to boil eggs on his tank in the war, so it may not be such a bad idea getting the carport done.

mint1955



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Posts: 988

Message Posted:
16/05/2009 12:45

For us Loby the car will be a rental for the next few years so we will do the usual covering the windows etc and putting towels on the seats and probably get the side pergola done when we move over permanately.



I will find out which flight C40 are on and how they are travelling to Sammys for you.



Maybe if Mermaid are there on Tuesday they may do our measure up at the same time



One thing we need to check out is getting a log burner for the winter fitted in the sitting room.



Onwards.........

Sheila and Phil

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
16/05/2009 17:46

MInt you must be jealous only 22 days to go for me....in that time hopefully all my snagging will be finished

mint1955



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Posts: 988

Message Posted:
16/05/2009 22:02

I am just looking forward to watching the sun go down and having a few drinks with friends. Can't wait to meet you all.

Sheila&Phil

mint1955



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Posts: 988

Message Posted:
17/05/2009 12:42

Oh and early morning lane swimming in the big pool, or a session in the gym. Just imagine in the winter a lovely sauna and jacuzzi after 50 lengths of the pool

Sitting by the pool with a good book and a glass of something cool...........

andy-f


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Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
17/05/2009 15:34

anyone else been invited to the new swb private forum? and who is nimrod whos doing it?

Arthur


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Message Posted:
17/05/2009 15:39

Four weeks tomorrow for our next visit. Looking forward to "the longest day" party.



Any news on how grassing of the site is going??

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
17/05/2009 18:21

yup andy is nimrod Arthurs under pool missile?

mint1955



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Posts: 988

Message Posted:
17/05/2009 18:52

Arthur is the party definiately on then as not heard anything, what day is it?



Had an invite to the new forum but have no idea who nimrod is.

Sheila&Phil

rocky


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Message Posted:
17/05/2009 19:28

Mint nd Andy I would prefer to know the identity of Nimrod before I agree to join .Nimrod has our email addresses and therefore should be one of us (it aint me) or someone at Rainbow or swb perhaps or is it more sinister. We never really established who Zhivago was he seemed genuine to me so lets flush our the nimrod and the motions from arthurs pool.

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
17/05/2009 19:41

Yeah I've got an invitation also - I did join the private forum last year - but I don't want to get into something where people hide their real identities in order to slag off others - if Nimrod is reading this then he/she should be aware that I will only contribute if other people come clean otherwise there is no point!!!!!

Arthur


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Posts: 687

Message Posted:
17/05/2009 20:57

If it's the longest day, it's 21st June, if mid summer's day 24th June. But if you miss it, I'm sure we can have another just for you and Phil, I guess we'll call it "the sweaty leather" party.

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
17/05/2009 21:18

Arfa what happened to your restuarant guide? can you remind me the restuarants very close to SWB that you recommended. I think some are to be avoided.Someone else must have recommended one in Tatlisu old village was it you? I tried Steves Bar last time was adequately looked after but I prefer local food restuarants I had a great lamb dish ( Cant remember the proper name but know it as Thieves Kebab)on the terrace at Bellapais in November.

jakki



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Posts: 865

Message Posted:
17/05/2009 21:54

We haven't eaten in Tatilsu village - but Arthur's Good Food Guide (thread) should still be available (look under Sweetwater Bay) - We also tried Steve's bar (very British) - too smokey for us and the food was OK (I bet others who read this will tell me off) - we also prefer local - but must recommend The Moulos Inn - great Italian food - just like mamma makes - very good.

andy-f


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Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
17/05/2009 22:26

the last person to try a swb residents assc was keith hunt , if this is keith why would he post under a name "nimrod" which by the way was britains biggest aviation disaster! not what i call an inspired move, cost thetax payer in the seventies hundreds of millions of pounds trying to build our own early warning aircraft, after many years trying to make it work it was scapped by mrs T and we ended up buying four boeing AWACs of the US. . ( history lesson over now children)

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
17/05/2009 23:00

Andy I did not know you were an expert on aviation history I was very impressed. Perhaps if it is Keith he may be doing it with good intentions after all he and Moira have been there a little while and are getting to know their way around. I request that whoever Nimrod is that he/she (even you Rasputin) should email us declaring his/her identity then I would be keen to join. Presumably its not Davina again is surely she hasnt time doing all the washing and shopping. They say women can multitask but it appears that only Jacki and Sheila contribute on a regular basis the others are doing the chores or attending school meetings, bingo halls and coffee mornings. I guess you keep your wife in her place dont you Loby?

samblaney1985


Joined: 10/09/2008
Posts: 159

Message Posted:
18/05/2009 11:43

hi all,





hope everyone is well. i am so excited, received my letter re completion and i am hoping to book my flight for my first visit for mid june!! hope to be able to meet up with anyone who is out there : )



samantha

x

mint1955



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Posts: 988

Message Posted:
18/05/2009 13:00

Hi Sam,

There are a load of us on there out there end of June. We arrive 26th.

Sheila&Phil

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
18/05/2009 13:37

Hi Samantha - we leave the UK on the 15th June and will start our holiday on the 16th there's not much work for Arthur to do really - my daughter (your age) will join us on the 24th June and we all leave for home on the 30th June - hope to see you there as well as others - let's have a get together and a few drinks - shall I contact Edith about this party we're supposed to be having, or does anyone else have any news about it??



All the best - Jackie

Arthur


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Posts: 687

Message Posted:
18/05/2009 14:58

Well, apart from putting up the new curtains in our bedroom, fitting bathroom shelf, toothbrush holder and soap dish in both bathrooms, fitting three wall lights, ceiling light for lounge, and finally shoving a broom up my #rse so I can sweep up at the same time as well, I think it's fair to say I will have a relaxing trip to the villa!!!

mint1955



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Posts: 988

Message Posted:
18/05/2009 15:11

Arthur,

What about cleaning the pool - getting the shopping - mixing the drinks etc etc etc



xx

rocky


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Message Posted:
18/05/2009 15:16

when youve done all that Arthur u should still have 13 days left of your holiday.

mint1955



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Message Posted:
18/05/2009 15:48

Phew Thanks for that Rocky I will get another list of jobs ready for Arthur so that Phil can have a rest

Arthur


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Message Posted:
18/05/2009 19:13

Thanks Rocky & Sheila for your supportive and reassuring comments. As you're a woman Sheila, I can understand it, but Rocky?? Et tu Brute, or as Kenneth Williams said: "Infamy, infamy, they've all got it in for me"

mint1955



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Message Posted:
18/05/2009 20:39

Just explained the new regime to Phil and he is thrilled but he did say he would be really supportive while you work

mint1955



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Message Posted:
18/05/2009 21:52

Loby are you going to book at Sammys as we have made our minds up and are about to book there arriving 26th June.

mint1955



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Posts: 988

Message Posted:
18/05/2009 23:25

Just checked on the SWB site and the main photos are showing where the grass is starting to come through. Also nice pics of the pools.

Sheila

jakki



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Posts: 865

Message Posted:
19/05/2009 10:07

...and it looks so much better with a bit of green!!!!

mint1955



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Message Posted:
19/05/2009 13:14

Just had a call from Mermaid our windows have all been measured today. They were on site putting up someone elses!!!!

samblaney1985


Joined: 10/09/2008
Posts: 159

Message Posted:
19/05/2009 15:58

well i shall try and arrange my trip for the end of june in that case, would be great to finally meet you all : )



x

mint1955



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Posts: 988

Message Posted:
19/05/2009 17:52

The party is getting bigger

rocky


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Message Posted:
19/05/2009 20:04

You miserable lot arranging this after I have gone home I bet u planned it that way. Anyone out there early June or are you all avoiding me?

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
19/05/2009 20:05

more particularly any lone women out there? Will you be there Lara?

lobylud


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Posts: 242

Message Posted:
19/05/2009 20:46

Sheila, I've already booked the Fez for two nights, then hopefully in my apartment for the rest of the week.

The website looks good and I'm only paying £17 for bed and breakfast (full english).

Will arrive at the fez about 1:00 am Monday morning.

mint1955



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Posts: 988

Message Posted:
19/05/2009 21:03

No Worries Loby best you get some sleep before the party then



We have booked 4 nights at Sammys (£15 per night B&B full english) so far and then if the villa is not actually ready we will just stay on there for the whole 9 nights.

Sheila&Phil

Arthur


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Posts: 687

Message Posted:
19/05/2009 21:16

Sam will recognise me as the geezer with the screwdriver in one hand, screws and rawlplugs in my pocket and a long list on a bit of paper in my other hand.



Rocky, for your sake I hope Mrs Rocky doesn't see your postings.

mint1955



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Posts: 988

Message Posted:
19/05/2009 21:19

Jakki did you get in touch with Edith?

rocky


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Message Posted:
19/05/2009 22:24

has anyone yet responded to the private forum group offer I would be very interested but need to know who has set it up. INstigator please email me and tell me if you want it kept confidential.

jakki



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Posts: 865

Message Posted:
19/05/2009 22:36

I haven't e-mailed Edith yet but will do -



I did log onto the private forum - some interesting reading.

mint1955



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Message Posted:
20/05/2009 01:08

http://www.thesolarcentre.co.uk/products/3_in_1_Solar_Powered_Torch-349-2.html



For when the power is out. Just leave on the window sill and never be without a torch when you need one.

mint1955



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Posts: 988

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 01:10

http://www.thesolarcentre.co.uk/products/Solar_Fairy_Lights-195-7.html

And I just have to have some of these

jakki



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Posts: 865

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 11:00

Thanks Sheila - I like the fairy lights - what a good idea - may put them around the pool or if we have a four poster bed made for the roof terrace.



I've just e-mailed Edith and when I hear from her - I'll post her reply on here.

jakki



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Posts: 865

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 13:06

I have just heard from Edith who advises that it's not going to be a party but she is inviting clients and estate agents over to see what SWB is about. A local magazine is also going along to take picutures. Tt's really about promoting sales and 'people been invited will be there by appointment'. She says that the official opening will hopefully be in August. She is organzing sun loungers etc. to go around the pool.



Don't shoot the messenger!!!

Arthur


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Posts: 687

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 13:10

Has anyone noticed that the only unsold villas are 35, 36 and 51- all near our villa 34. Are people trying to tell us something??

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 16:31

yes arthur they were selling very well until you bought!!!!are they trying to tell us something..

mint1955



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Message Posted:
20/05/2009 21:13

Jakki,

So much for Andy's news about the party.



Oh well at least we know and August is cool !!!

rocky


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Message Posted:
22/05/2009 13:10

seance time..... is anybody there?

samblaney1985


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Posts: 159

Message Posted:
22/05/2009 13:32

hello all.... no party : ( what are they like? o well im sure we can organize a shin dig of our own?!?





going next week to the trnc consulate in holborn, london to get my poa forms sign so rainbow can apply for my elecricity meter. ive been reading that when you order things like furniture out there, they deliver it same or next day, how true do you think that is??

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
22/05/2009 14:17

sam I have ordered curtains on the phone through Mermaid they can have them ready within a couple of weeks but they need to book a fitter who may take longer to organise. I have ordered furntiture over the internet thro Homeefront and they need two weeks notice of course you can buy stuff if its available in the showroom or store but may not be the fabric you require.it could be delivered same or next day.

mint1955



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Posts: 988

Message Posted:
22/05/2009 17:20

Sam it seems you can get most things furniture wise quite quickly and even if you want different fabrics it only takes a couple of weeks. Loads of places out there make furniture to order.

Mermaid have been and measured up for me at the villa for all blinds and curtains and are making things ready for when I get the go ahead. They are also doing the canvas weaving on the pergola to give some shade at the back.

My garden is I think completed now and Connie is doing the electric for me to save me some time.

I have been out yet again buying stuff to bring over with me in the suitcases!!!!!

Enjoy this is the best bit

Sheila x

Arthur


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Posts: 687

Message Posted:
22/05/2009 19:45

Rocky [msg 199]- if you hear some mysterious knocking, it's me banging a nail into the wall.



I can confirm that my experience is that if a TC shop says they will deliver on a given day, it will happen. Also, if something delivered has to be brought in, they will do it [and politely refuse your assistance], put the thing together if it needs assembling, and will take away the packaging............err, just like in the UK.

Arthur


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Message Posted:
23/05/2009 16:44

I reckon it's time for the ouija board again. Is there anybody there...............is that you Zhivago??

rocky


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Message Posted:
23/05/2009 19:12

HI Guys n Gals only 15 days now..can n e one help me and point me to the old court house in Kyrenia /Girne

Arthur


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Posts: 687

Message Posted:
24/05/2009 00:50

If it's what I think, from SWB get to the statues roundabout and go straight on, past the hospital. It's about 400 yards on the right

lobylud


Joined: 14/10/2007
Posts: 242

Message Posted:
24/05/2009 12:45

When I signed in about 10:00 am I was the only member present, now there's about 20.

First time I've been at the top.



Rocky, I agree with Arthur, if it's the courts your looking for it's just before the big car park going into Girne. You can't miss it, plenty of street parking.



There's new photos on the SWB website, mainly of the sea facing apartments, wish they would update mine , no new pics. since 15/12/08.



If you look at the office building you can see the 'villa' at the entrance coming on as well.

lobylud


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Posts: 242

Message Posted:
24/05/2009 13:08

As anybody seen the doom and gloom comments about the Tatlisu area ?



I've not heard of Sweetwater view before but I hope he's not confusing it with Sweetwater Bay.



Whatever individual problems people have had, you have to admit the site is looking really good now and I can't wait to see the progress made.

Bjarne


Joined: 22/05/2009
Posts: 3

Message Posted:
24/05/2009 13:15

Hi,

We are about to by a penthouse flat in Sea Terra Bay, Tatlisu, from the company Podhorzer and Gal-Sav Properties Ltd. Are they the real owners of the Sea Terra Bay development - ?

lobylud


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Posts: 242

Message Posted:
24/05/2009 13:21

Sorry Bjarne,



SWB and Seaterra are two completely different sites with no conection as far as I'm aware.



You would be better off putting your question onto one of the Seaterra threads.



All the best.

Bjarne


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Posts: 3

Message Posted:
24/05/2009 22:02

Dear Iobylud - thanks for your answer! I will follow up on your advice!

rocky


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Message Posted:
25/05/2009 16:39

is everybody ill or dead (whoops sorry Lara) or is there just no news.. I bet Andys computer is playing up coz he is very quiet

Arthur


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Posts: 687

Message Posted:
25/05/2009 16:43

Andy's in an alcoholic haze to last from winning the Premiership up to [and hopefully including] winning the Champion's League

andy-f


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Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
25/05/2009 16:52

hi arthur and rocky, ill be in a alcoholic haze at 10pm aprox on wednesday night (hopefully). been away in north yorkshire with thirty other lads on a fishing and boozing week thats why i aint posted, only got back last night. Q. is the party edith told me and susan about not happening in june (21st i think she said) ive seen a post by jakki to this effect or is edith deniying saying anything about it?

Arthur


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Message Posted:
25/05/2009 20:13

As I understand it, it's a PR exercise to try and sell the remaining units, with estate agents etc invited. I'll try and have a glass or two [well, I don't have to drive home!!]

mint1955



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Posts: 988

Message Posted:
25/05/2009 20:35

Hi All,

We have been away on the motorbike all weekend to Stratford Upon Avon and met up with the peeps who will be in C40 had a great laugh. Good new pictures on SWB Andy you must be thrilled with the progress on yours.

Rocky not long now and just 31 sleeps for us!!!



Sam have you decided when you are going over yet?

Sheila&Phil

andy-f


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Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
25/05/2009 21:24

yes its looking great and ideal for sea view party, is anyone over when we are over (july 29 to aug 12)? would be nice to meet anyone whos bought at sweetwaterbay. does anyone have info on when site will be finished? would have been great to start moving in during our next stay.

samblaney1985


Joined: 10/09/2008
Posts: 159

Message Posted:
26/05/2009 09:59

hi all,





sheila and phil - not sure still.... ive been looking at flights to ercan, im going with a friend to finsih all the last bits off, but im really busy at the mo, and need to get to the trnc consulate to get my poa forms signed n sent off to rms. i want to get the elsectricity and snagging done for when i get over there.... thanks for the adive, i might just have to contact mermaid also to get my curtains fitted, might as well..... cant imagine going out there and wanting to do too much hard work, just want to relax and enjoy what i've been waiting for so long for. as soon as i book up i will let you guys know, how exciting!

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
26/05/2009 10:59

Arthur and I think that the site should be completed by August - Andy we don't think you should have any problems with moving in during your next stay - that's just our opinion of course but things are looking good at the moment.



We too are looking forward to meeting up with others.



Feeling exhausted today from the week-end.



Best wishes to all.



Jackie

millzer


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 978

Message Posted:
26/05/2009 11:01

How are you management company doing at the moment? Are they having much trouble with non payers on SWB, and what do they do with non payers?

jakki



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Posts: 865

Message Posted:
26/05/2009 11:03

Well they should be named and shamed as far as I am concerned and not use the facilities on offer -

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
26/05/2009 13:03

millzer it is probably too early to assess the problem of non payers you get this problem all over the world and in many palces there isnt a lot you can do about it. Can the management company turn off the water? Can we name and shame the owners?, do we paint a red dot on their property and throw tomaotes at them also we will have problems with non owners& non residents using the facilities whats the use of electic gates when often they will be left open?? in the usa people taligate to get into locked complexes anyway the perimiter walls will not stop people geting in.

rocky


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Message Posted:
26/05/2009 13:04

a few undeliberate typos for you to spot arfa in the last message

Arthur


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Message Posted:
26/05/2009 14:56