Sweetwater Bay 9 (The Winners Rostrum)

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
23/07/2009 18:58

The other thread takes too long to open so come on you lot lets be positive and work together in the end it will help us all.

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
23/07/2009 19:41

welcome back sir richard fab photos and fab report. we are getting excited now ,susans allready packed (i aint) .

our furniture booked for dellivery friday 31st so its going to be ettic two weeks but ill find time for a efes or three and to cast a line.



andy

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
23/07/2009 22:22

im taking one of my satellite meters thats programed for lots of other birds other than sky, if anyone as satellite problems or you want your dish re-allighning to another satellite ie moving from 7west to hotbird 13east let me know while im over.



http://www.aerial-sky.com ( im the ansome one by the way)

norths4me


Joined: 19/04/2007
Posts: 269

Message Posted:
23/07/2009 22:59

Andy



I clicked on the link you gave but am still confused as to who the handsome one is. Can you give us some more clues please its not that easy



Rocky welcome back. The roof terraces are a problem on some apartments (2 bed), when you are coming back down the stairs if you slip and fall it is highly likely you will fall over the barrier at the bottom and to the ground I would think this is a serious issue that needs resolved on all the affected apartment as a matter of urgency before something serious happens.



With regards your comments re electric & water usage in our absence, do you no something??

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
23/07/2009 23:38

N4ME im on the right on front page or click on see "our work" im the one top of the big ladders in high viz vest . sexy eh!



lol andy

norths4me


Joined: 19/04/2007
Posts: 269

Message Posted:
24/07/2009 00:06

I give up i cant find the handsome one anywhere

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
24/07/2009 00:10

Andy- I've looked at the link. I can clearly see Igor [Baron Frankenstein's crazed and deformed assistant] and Quasimodo [the Hunchback of Notre Dame], but where the hell are you??

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
24/07/2009 00:18

arthur N4ME thanks you realy made me feel good



lol andy

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
24/07/2009 09:11

N4Me message 4 ..I know nothing except that on a development in Spain where I owned a villa my apartment garden tap tended to be used by various people to water their own gardens. Hednce I paid for it. I do intend to fit a locking tap on mine. Also on that development there was misuse of electricity by one or two of the keyholders and it was implied that one partment was wired using electricity form another on some of the property. I know nothing of this on SWB. If we are out there I will certanly email others with meter readings if they want.

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
24/07/2009 14:14

looked at your site Andy, strange to see you with clothes on you wear nothing on the other site. Anyway you sound very technical is it worth taking a DAB radio to NC...

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
24/07/2009 22:41

rocky i dont think there is any DAB transmitter in north cyprus but there is fm broadcasts from niccosia ( loads infact) DAB ( DIGITAL AUDIO BROADCAST) is a bit to far advanced for the TRNC.

im taking a cd/fm unit with me , their is a northern soul show on some fm station 96.something every wednesday so ill be tunning in



andy

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
24/07/2009 23:07

andy I notice you have 22inches with a build in DVD I am impressed..anyway we had a tv with build in dvd in one of our care homes would you recommend a dual unit coz wot happens when the dvd wont eject like wot appened to ours..yes Arfa I dropped the aitch

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
25/07/2009 00:24

rocky you have not seen me say in any post "im taking a 22" with built in dvd" anyone who would buy a tv with built in dvd must be brain dead! you are spot on "what happens when the enter and exict mechanics knacker up ( and they will just out of twelve months warrenty)

im taking a 22" samsung lcd and im having a FTA satellite system (nilesat ) installed



andy

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
25/07/2009 02:24

I'm working on the principle that Andy [SWB] will have dvds that I can play. As regards "Northern Soul" , I'm quite happy that my i-pod only has rock'n'roll, and will only ever have this. I know it's a culture thing and tekknochicken & I will have to deal with Rocky's absurd scooter fetish. I'm not concerned about Andy's 22" as opposed to my 19" as long as he can get the footie, and Susan will be serving cans of Efes.

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
25/07/2009 11:19

I am sure there will be loads of us that can do swap/borrows or library for both DVD's and books etc between us. We have a tv and seperate dvd as we also thought about the integrated ones maybe failing. Both Ipod's are full of all kinds of music, audio books, podcasts, yoga and Davina workouts but maybe I will do the gym when out there as it will be air conditioned and loads of swimming.



Roving reporters are Alexo this week and JacK from the weekend have a great time guys

Sheila and Phil x

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
25/07/2009 23:48

Just remembered Lee (sweep) will also be there next week so again have a great time.

Sheila&Phil x

millzer


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 978

Message Posted:
26/07/2009 00:04

we set up a 'swap library' on our site for DVD's and books obviously runs on trust we have a collection box for donations that we give to the local school - a jesture of goodwill ! allocated bookshelf space in the Gym for all to access, works well



Mrs Millzer

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
26/07/2009 00:06

Hey thats a cool idea a donation for local charity. As you say just hope too many dont just go walk abouts.

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
26/07/2009 00:10

So if Lee is there then it must be time for Andy and Sue to go as well.

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
26/07/2009 00:30

hi sheila , we are on same flight as lee ( susan hoping im sat nowhere near him as hes into coarse fishing like me and we may bore all and sundry around us with fishermans tales)

good idea about the dvds



andy and susan

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
26/07/2009 00:35

Andy even after 25 years you havnt got it have you Sue will love it if you talk fishing with Lee then she and Mrs Lee can talk about girl stuff or Sue can get some peace and quiet!!

Sheila x

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
26/07/2009 00:41

andy if you already have to take 22 inches with you how big is the satellite dish you are taking? Canu get them both in the same case?

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
26/07/2009 00:55

rocky the cases are are a sore point we are having to take four coz three aint enough, god knows what monarch will charge us!

sheila susan says you two could be best freinds as you seem on same wave length!



(what does she mean by that rocky?)

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
26/07/2009 01:07

Have you got sink plugs?

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
26/07/2009 09:17

no but if you go into the hardware shop on the right past mermaid (has a yellow De walt sign) they sell two white in a pack that will fit most sizes.

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
26/07/2009 09:20

not andys 22 inches though. anyway andy arnt all women on the same wave length they are so clever they know how to use these washing machine things I just dont understand them

samblaney1985


Joined: 10/09/2008
Posts: 159

Message Posted:
27/07/2009 11:27

morning all hope you are ok.... just wondering if anyone is out in swb before me (6th aug?? ) if so was wondering if i could get some pics sent to me to show the inside of the apartment and the whites good package>??? im going out soon and getting last minute nerves ha ha



x

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
27/07/2009 16:23

yes I am out before you and already back as far as I remember yours was fitted out,, if you have standard white goods they are all the same. Sam, do you know the difference between a dishwasher and a washing machine if so your are clever, I bet u have small feet so you can get near the sink.Anyway the wash machine instructions even in english dont really follow the machine indicates it is on a 4 hour delay, silly I think really but the wife worked it out after guidance form Connie.

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
27/07/2009 16:37

LOL Yes that one trick with the washer nearly got me too but I beat it into submission and just loved the fast wash very economical.

Sam all will be fine..... and if it isnt exact when you arrive then it will be sorted. You will love it.

Sheila

x

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
27/07/2009 16:45

Rocky? Can I ask a question does Mrs Rocky have a name apart from the wife?

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
27/07/2009 17:58

mint its easier to say the wife if you change them regularly for a newer model then you dont get into trouble. Remeber that when youhave the tattoo done as well.

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
28/07/2009 09:58

Rocky, you're either a very brave man, or can duck and weave like Muhammed Ali at his best. If you're good, most of the punches miss..................................

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
28/07/2009 13:50

Or Mrs Rocky isnt allowed near a computer to see what he writes about her.

x

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
28/07/2009 20:07

finally had e-mail from connie that electric meter has been fitted , i can taste the ice cold efes from over here!

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
28/07/2009 20:11

andy do you know how to switch on the fridge

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
28/07/2009 20:22

Last sleep for Andy and Sue and Lee and ? Is there a Mrs Lee? Anyway have a great time guys in the pools

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
28/07/2009 20:41

rocky what you mean do i know how to switch on fridge?

yes sheila one more sleep, we all all excited , alex is allready sorting which of her freinds will be joining us on next trip!

norths4me


Joined: 19/04/2007
Posts: 269

Message Posted:
28/07/2009 20:49

Never mind putting the fridge on make sure you put it off before you leave,



We have family staying at our apartment at the moment and when we were over in April we left some food in the freezer for them so they had something when they arrived.............Big mistake..............There had been power cuts and it had tripped the main breaker when the power came back on.



So instead of arriving to food in the freezer they arrived to maggots!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not a nice start to your holiday.



Anyway a huge thanks to Andy & Connie for all their assistance in helping them sort it out. Above and beyond their job description.

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
28/07/2009 21:00

Good shout John. We did leave the washing machine dishwasher and fridge open to the air when we left as we were worried about them getting musty. Maggotts yuk!!

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
28/07/2009 21:14

MAGGOTS! brill idea to breed your own i bet ill catch a carp know

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
28/07/2009 21:28

sorry that should have read " catch a carp now"

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
28/07/2009 21:32

I advise all to defrost fridge and freezer and dry out before you leave then of course leave the doors open then no probs no mould but no cold efes so pick up cold beer en route from airport srhan our taxi driver stopped at a supermarket for us...good man

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
28/07/2009 22:44

thanx sir richard advice taken

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
28/07/2009 22:49

Andy, have a great time. It's likely to be hot, so don't stress yourself. I would recommend that Susan brings you numerous Efes whilst you put your feet up. If there's a power cut, get Alex to fan you with a large towel !!

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
28/07/2009 23:23

thanks arfur i will !

kenny b


Joined: 12/09/2008
Posts: 211

Message Posted:
29/07/2009 00:30

Andy/Sue/Alex

Forgot to mention theres 4 efes in the fridge remember to replace on departure also forgot to mention can you give my Mandarin tree a good soaking every night.

Give us a text tomorrow mate

samblaney1985


Joined: 10/09/2008
Posts: 159

Message Posted:
29/07/2009 11:31

ha ha rocky ur very funny- of course i know the difference... and yes i have got small feet size 4, but do not intend to be standing at the sink already holiday - cheeky sod ha ha!! only 1 week now, not that im counting or anything ha ha

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
29/07/2009 12:42

now we know the size of your feet this tells us a lot for example you cant be very tall otherwise you will fall over so I think you are 5feet 5 inches with ginger hair

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
29/07/2009 14:16

Ginger hair?



I'm sure Sam's got many friends.

samblaney1985


Joined: 10/09/2008
Posts: 159

Message Posted:
29/07/2009 15:01

5 ft 5 dead on!!! rocky have we met??? hahaha sorry to let u down guys bu no ginger hair for me, broing brown! ha ha

samblaney1985


Joined: 10/09/2008
Posts: 159

Message Posted:
30/07/2009 19:41

hi guys





hope everyones well... only 6 sleeps now!!!! haha sheila you got me counting down the number of sleeps!!! just been looking for car hire co's, can anyone recommend someone to me ??



thanks



x

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
30/07/2009 19:44

We always use Baspinar cheap and cheerful http://www.baspinar-rentals.com/rentacar_prices.php meet you at Ercan from your flight and you drop the car back there when you leave. They will also pick you up from Larnaca for a fee and then hand over the car.



You could always ask your hotel to sort out a pick up fro you then get your hire car deleivered to the hotel the next day etc.

Sheila

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
30/07/2009 20:47

sam b you only need a small taxi if you are 5ft 5inches you could try Serhan if you rent a car from him he discounts the taxi fare +905428592875 we had a seven seater for 8 days only £240 and a £50 each way in a 7 seater taxi. He even stopped at a supermarket for us on the way back from Lanarca. Be careful in the sun it will bleach out your hair colourant and show the grey (or ginger)

samblaney1985


Joined: 10/09/2008
Posts: 159

Message Posted:
31/07/2009 16:22

ha ha rocky - your full of great jokes , my hair will not go ginger! at least i hope not anyway!!

everywhere said they havent got any automatic cars for hire, will try again monday cant be bothered now... i have the hotel arranging a tazi to pick us up from ercan so thats handy

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
31/07/2009 17:29

Sam have a great trip and say hi to Andy and Lee (if you come across them and the guys in the office. It will be really hot so take is easy.

Sheila

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
01/08/2009 15:14

Woo Hoo we go this month

Loby and StevieC it will be good to see you both again are you up for a BBQ and drinks? We will round up a few others as well.

Sheila&Phil

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
01/08/2009 16:51

Oh go on then, how many sleeps??



No need to take any hair dye I hear!!



Sam- Pacific do automatics if you ask them.

lobylud


Joined: 14/10/2007
Posts: 242

Message Posted:
01/08/2009 16:54

Hi Sheila/Phil,



Yes love to, put us down for two tickets with a sea view.



I'm sitting by the computer and I'm surrounded by things that are coming out to NC, I don't think the plane will be able to take off !

Every bedroom has piles of stuff, it's a health and safety hazard walking round my house at the moment.

I've been told yet again there will be no room for my clothes in the suitcases.



I think every trip out for a while I'm going to be doing an imitation of Sherpa Tenzing .

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
01/08/2009 17:51

Now Now Arthur you know you are only jealous but it will be your turn soon. Oh and by the way its 18 sleeps

Loby we are the same with all the stuff as we have 3 large and loud teenagers coming with us!!



Sheila&Phil x

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
01/08/2009 18:57

44 for us Sheila.



Our cases are bulging already, it's the TV, vacuum cleaner, Tassimo machine etc this time.



Won't be bringing out any hair dye even if it's by Loreal, "because I'm not worth it"

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
04/08/2009 12:51

Hmmmmm it's so quiet on here......................... although my inbox is buzzing I wonder why? Loads of people mailing with questions re getting organised in run up to the moment when you can get your key and what to do next so if I can help then please email me direct and I will do what I can, if I can't help then I know someone who can !!



Sheila&Phil C41

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
05/08/2009 00:03

Sheila- this buzzing inbox. You didn't get it at Ann Summers??

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
05/08/2009 00:17

Hmmm Arthur is that the best you can do !!! Looking forward to seeing you both Sunday.



Hope Andy and Sue had a lovely 25th Wedding Anniversary today on site, they text earlier and said the site is AWESOME

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
05/08/2009 12:59

I have seen the e-mails circulating between RMS and the self appointed owners representatives. Just a few comments:

1) I don't understand the technical issues about the chemical balance of the pools, but I had no complaints when we visited in June. If anyone has a justifiable complaint, wouldn't it be better to go to the office, and only if after a couple of attempts, the problem is not resolved, bring it to the attention of owners?

2) How have we got so many experts on pool maintenance? I'm not!!

3) There seem to be two stories.Visitors to SWB appear to come back with very positive feedback on both the site and SWB/RMS. Others [almost exclusively permanent residents] appear to have a very different view. I'd say visit yourself and make up your own minds.

4) I may be wrong, but it also appears that the critics of SWB/RMS don't pay their management fees. My view is that if they don't pay the fees, they aren't in a position to criticise, and out of honour shouldn't use the facilities

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
05/08/2009 14:00

Arthur I too am disappointed that some owners are taking the P by not paying management fees. Where can you get such facilities for £50 a month or so with unlimted usage. Those not paying are actually steeling from those of us who have paid. I think we should paint a big red spot on the properties of those who have not paid. A list of non payers should also be publshed in the office window and in any newsletters. The south west of england is not the most expensive area to live and gym fees down here are about £60 a month providing a pool and a gym without the other facilities. (and no sunshine and they dont maintain the public areas around somerset) Some of the email exchanges have been very personal and unprofessional. We have no choice but to live with RMS and we can review the matter later. It could well be that RMS would be approached by another complex where there are major issues. Then what do we do....

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
05/08/2009 15:23

Rocky, I worried that your silence/absence was due to the present Mrs R having taken her revenge for your serial dalliances with Julia Roberts, Jordan etc etc.

I think SWB/RMS have been too lenient, and the very least should name and shame those not paying, although I would far prefer action for recovery [with the miscreant having to pay the legal costs]. You're right that they are effectively stealing from those who pay; it seems perverse that the complaints are in inverse proportion to those paying management charges.

When you're next out there, PLEASE PLEASE be careful when using the pool- it would be a shame if your hair went a funny colour!!! When I'm next over, I may be hiring a Saracen armoured car !!

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
05/08/2009 15:35

arthur my silence has been due to catching up on the businesses after the 9 day break in NC. Also we are sharing childcare ''smy turn 2day. Also car hunting I am bored having had my clk 3 years I need to change Im often on the Autotrader website but this often lists cars that are already sold its a bit frustrating. Mines parked up outside with a for sale note stuck on it. I get this urge to change to a newer model from time to time!! JOrdan is not my type rather keen on Beyonce now but cant find her on facebook..Hopefully Andy will report back on SWB soon. Was hoping to get out in October with the boys but they say they wont come without mummy so not sure whether October is an option now.

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
05/08/2009 16:04

Had a text from Andy F last night and he said "The site is AWESOME"

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
05/08/2009 16:09

mint u already posted this in 63, r u suffering from dementia?

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
05/08/2009 17:12

Whoops

samblaney1985


Joined: 10/09/2008
Posts: 159

Message Posted:
05/08/2009 18:05

just a quick one before i go over to swb for the first time woooo!!! i will be paying the rms fees when i arrive there for the full year ahead , so far i will be ther for four days this month and perhaps a week or two in oct.nov if i am lucky..... i dont see how people can feel its right to live on site but not pay this fee!! Especially whilst people like myself and many others on this site, who will not be able to have the full advantage of 24/7 usage of the facilities are paying this without grumbling!!!



some people just want everything for nothing, and will prob end up costing us honest , fair people more money!

CyprusSage


Joined: 05/08/2009
Posts: 26

Message Posted:
05/08/2009 18:12

msg 69,



I may have dementia but at least I don't have dementia.

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
05/08/2009 18:15

......... msg 69, I may have dementia but at least I don't have dementia.



Hi Andrei,

Ok now you have me maybe I am having a senior moment that didn't make sense?



Are you buying at Sweetwater Bay?

Sheila C41

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
05/08/2009 18:16

Hi Sam,

Have a great time, enjoy your new place.

Sheila x

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
05/08/2009 18:30

Sheila, if it's not dementia, is it Altzheimer's ?



If so, can I remind you of the £50 you borrowed last time is saw you? [you mentioned something about needing the money to buy a "rampant rabbit"]

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
05/08/2009 18:36

Arthur........ I can't remember ........................

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
05/08/2009 19:08

no arthur it was £75 was I there?

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
05/08/2009 19:51

Rocky, you were "modelling" the rampant rabbit. I think it brought a smile to your face.

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
06/08/2009 19:15

Talking of buzzing, I guess its quite busy out at SWB now as 3 more units have people in this week that I have spoken to just lately.

Oh well not long now Kids have got their Ipods loaded and are ready to chill

Sheila

kenny b


Joined: 12/09/2008
Posts: 211

Message Posted:
07/08/2009 01:31

Update from Andy f

He text me tonight to let me know they moved in this afternoon.

Kennyb

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
07/08/2009 21:30

Just had calls from Sam Blaney and Andy and Sue, Andy and Sue are listening to the waves sitting on their patio drinking efes. Sam is really pleased with her apartment and says she is a happy bunny and the site is gorgous.

Someone is going to take a photo of my spa soon hopefully and then I too will be a happy bunny

Sheila&Phil xx

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
08/08/2009 00:28

Sheila, I'm really pleased to hear positive responses from people who are now on site and give their honest opinions. I have my own views on the detractors from SWB and what their agenda is, but have simply asked those who stay at SWB to express their own views, uninfluenced by either viewpoint.

You can be assured that I am more than willing to add "the jacuzzi effect" to your spa whenever asked. I just hope that you won't have previously swum in the SWB pools as I am not convinced that green hair will be complementary to your skin type!!

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
08/08/2009 00:45

For those with "green hair", look at the "zerochlor pools feedback" thread.

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
08/08/2009 12:04

Arthur another solution is easier dont look in the mirror, anyway can u post a link to that thread?

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
08/08/2009 12:07

http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/17530.asp



Good morning Rocky

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
11/08/2009 13:14

Well where are all the SWBayers except out there? I have an excuse I am busy packing

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
11/08/2009 16:03

As in Erich Remarque's novel, "All Quiet on the Western Front"



Just hope that when I try to free the butterfly, there isn't a French sniper.

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
11/08/2009 18:23

I guess we're all waiting for Andy F's return.



1) Hope they had a great anniversary

2) Hope they found the site, and Sir Geoffrey Hurst Mansions in particular up to their expectations

3) Hope there won't be too many sleeps to their next visit.

4) Hope Susan wasn't bored rigid by "tales of old anglers"

5) Hope Andy left some cans of Efes for me

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
11/08/2009 19:45

And Sam and Sweeps and and and ...........

theres more going out this week too.



Where are Rocky and Loby they have gone quiet too?

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
12/08/2009 11:47

perhaps they've been trying to free butterflies

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
12/08/2009 12:27

nope muck spreaing on my potato patch and smyturn for childcare today

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
13/08/2009 09:00

Welcome back Sam let us know how you got on.

Sheila&Phil

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
13/08/2009 09:02

Stevie C have a safe journey see you on the 20th.

Sheila&Phil

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
13/08/2009 10:02

Andy and Sue are due back today or tomorrow too.

Welcome home

Sheila&Phil

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
13/08/2009 10:55

three in a row mint are you trying to set a record..twill be good news (hopefully) when the travellers get back form swb. I wonder what colour Sams hair is now has it returned to ginger... I bet her hair dye did not stand up the the bleaching of the sun

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
13/08/2009 11:12

Hi Rocky,



No, it was a lot more to do with dis-jointed thinking!! and the fact I was talking to myself



I dread it in the strong sun as my hair ends up a different colour so I always leave it alone until we get back then re dye it.



I started a thread about what to do for winter when closing up a house in NC and I am more confused than ever now.



Heres hoping my snagging list has been attended to, if not its going to be a busy first few days. I have had a message to say I have a concete base and a hot tub but no decking as yet etc so with a week to go I hope that gets finished.



Kids are really excited now as the last time they saw C41 it was just a flag in the dirt.



Arthur whats with the butterflies?



Sheila

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
13/08/2009 11:25

Sheila, you'd understand if you saw "All Quiet on the Western Front".



The film is the story of the disillusionment of young German soldiers in WW1. In the last scene, the main character [a German soldier] is at the front and sees a butterfly trapped. He stretches out to release the butterfly and in doing so gives a French sniper a target, who promptly shoots him. It's all a bit symbolic. I believe Erich Remarque, the German who wrote the book had to flee Germany before WW2 as his anti war book didn't find favour with Charles Chaplin's understudy who was at that time the Chancellor !!

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
13/08/2009 11:29

Best I keep my head below the line then!!!! Wouldn't want to get shot down



As you say all quiet on the SWB front.



Sheila

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
14/08/2009 00:11

hi all and sorry for late update this will follow as soon as our computer at home is fixed(using borrowed one as ours been hit by lightning strike while in NC)

dont take anything on that you read about the pools we used them everyday with no problems at all . all snags sorted within duration of our stay at 133GL(seven days)

this site is fantastic and you will all see for yourselfs when you next visit, myself susan and alex did not want to return to home.

andy , connie and mike are a credit to swb/rms they realy went out there way to make sure we had a fab stay and that we did for sure

regards andy suesan and alex

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
14/08/2009 00:50

Hi Andy Sue and Alex,

So glad that all is well and you had a great time. If you have photos we would love to see them. Did you get to meet Lee and go fishing?



Sheila&Phil

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
14/08/2009 02:50

C'mon Andy, you're only saying positive things cos you look real sexy with green hair!!



Had Sir Geoff left a momento of his visit to open the block??

Blackpoolfan


Joined: 03/12/2008
Posts: 1568

Message Posted:
14/08/2009 03:36

he may have photo's but none of any fish coz he BLANKED!!!!!!!!!! Fancy a round of golf Andy........

harita


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 1343

Message Posted:
14/08/2009 17:47

Hi andy-f .. It may have been hit with lightening had you stayed another day ..

Email me some of the pics you took of our place ..

Glad your arrived home safe & sound ..

H..

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
14/08/2009 19:51

thanks steve for broadcasting i blanked!

i wont blank next time coz ive got that lake sussed now and you know it, we will have a match next time we are out 10 ytl winner takes all .

harry i thought you were winding me up about the lightening in ozenkoy, been a bad strike here, happend while we were in north cyprus its done seventy five grands worth of damage to house across the road( and knackered my computer)

harita


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 1343

Message Posted:
14/08/2009 20:37

Knew about the house on Richmond road while you were here .. Meant to tell you but with the age thing must have forgot .. Didn't want to spoil your holiday ..

Email the pics

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
14/08/2009 21:05

hi harry

ill e-mail the pics once my computer is sorted, im using a laptop thats been loaned to me while mine gets repaired

kennyb1


Joined: 06/06/2009
Posts: 88

Message Posted:
14/08/2009 21:13

Dont blank this weekend Turkish

Builder wont be able to pay his mortgage

Kenny

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
14/08/2009 22:30

kenny hes mortgage free like me , but he still needs his weekly share of my winnings to fund his sunday evening blow out on the apple juice

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
14/08/2009 23:37

the other night andy came round for a chat he said its imperitive we get a owners association set up to work with rms. we have people allready refusing to pay maintainence fees he said , we need to do this asap . rocky and arfur you would be good people to get this off the ground, rocky . . you have expeirience in this from other ventures you have been involved in and arfur your an accountant so what you think?

RMS are keen for a owners association to be set up so a smooth running site can be the end result.



regards andy

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
14/08/2009 23:50

Im up for it not sure how we go about it, do we need a fighting fund and some advice from Naomi, I guess arthur and I could go out for a long weekend

lobylud


Joined: 14/10/2007
Posts: 242

Message Posted:
14/08/2009 23:54

I'm out from Monday 17th August for two weeks (kids at home).

My wife's done most of the packing, good job I left some things out there from my last visit.

Though what's been said about mothballs, I might have a few string vests in the wardrobe.

See whose ever out there then.

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
15/08/2009 11:42

Andy/Rocky/et al



I have been accused before of wanting to set up my own "owners committee" [SWB 7, msg 151], which was a bit rich by those who send round complaint e-mails, copying in large numbers as if they represent them.

I e-mailed SWB about the situation two weeks ago, and have not yet had a reply. In my opinion, it is unacceptable from both a financial and moral point of view for there to be a group of non payers whilst all others pay. For the non payers to then use the facilities on a daily basis undermines any ethical standing they may consider they have. One then has to consider what is the objective of scaremongering e-mails to all and sundry, although I think the reasons should be obvious.

As far as I am concerned, we have issues to address:

1) How the views of all the owners [not just residents] can be expressed so that the site is run in a manneracceptable to the vast majority. No one [whether resident or non resident] has a greater say TBC

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
15/08/2009 12:01

!) [continued] In fact, those who feel they have a "bigger investment" are the very people not paying the management charges!!

2) As a group, we need to know what remedies are available to RMS as our management company [or failing that, us as the other owners] to enforce payment. At the very least, the people concerned should be named and shamed, but I would far prefer vigorous legal action against them. It has to be remembered that SWB still own about 30 unsold properties, and I would have thought that [as much as anything to preserve the value of the unsold units], they would be leading action against the non payers.

3) I think I am right in saying that an owners/residents association [if that's what we're talking about] is a formal body with legal status in NC. What I am not clear about is how or whether this will enable the existing problem to be resolved. We know that the formation of a body has been researched by the very people we are talking about. TBC

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
15/08/2009 12:18

3) [continued] Although I object strongly to what I believe are their aims, and their tactics, I cannot knock them for their thoroughness and preparation. They have the time and dedication to research matters in great detail and are very singleminded.

4) Where I do agree with them is that the costs of running/maintaining the site should be subject to review. I believe in order to keep costs down, RMS will staff this internally by employing staff on the service chharge accounts. For each of the main "activities" [i.e. running the pools, maintaining the grounds], three independent outside quotes should be obtained to confirm that by staffing it "ourselves" we are getting good value. To be honest, if work was subcontracted out there would be more scope for us to be defrauded, and no audit could reasonably spot it, [despite what some "experts" might say].

5) I don't want to set myself up as "The Mayor of Sweetwater Bay", and I'm sure Rocky also has no ambitions in that direction. TBC

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
15/08/2009 12:37

5) [continued] In fact, we already appear to have enough candidates!! There is a very great danger that Rocky and I could be just as unrepresentative as those I criticise. I agree that [if possible] action is taken against the non payers, otherwise chaos will ensue. However we must not forget that SWB have a huge stake in this and I think it is necessary for them to "step up to the plate", by either themselves or through pressure on RMS, take action for recovery. If people know that if they don't pay the rightful management charges they'll be sued, they'll soon tow the line.

6) Individual owners have the right to complain to RMS about aspects of running the site. If they don't receive satisfaction, it is open to them to bring this to the attention of a wider audience. I think however it is clear from AndyF that complaints about the pool, particularly by our Shakespearean expert, are perhaps exaggerated. People need to ask themselves why it was "broadcast" in such a way. TBC

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
15/08/2009 12:53

[continued]

7) I would be happy to visit NC with Rocky [it would give us the chance to catch up with Julia Roberts and Jenny Agutter] to investigate the issues, but I first think we need a response from SWB [particularly Yoav], and perhaps can then consider whether a visit would have any value. I know Sheila [Mint] has a number of e-mail addresses, and perhaps [once we have the SWB view], she could e-mail to ask them if they want Rocky and me to visit [at our own expense].

8) One thing I have forgotten to mention is that, despite the almost constant carping and criticism [and at times insults] they have received from certain quarters, the actions of Andy, Connie and Mike [and not forgetting Edith] have shone through, and there is report after report of how they have bent over backwards to help. You won't get a medal, but perhaps I'll buy you a few Efes.

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
15/08/2009 13:19

Hi all,



I agree we need to look at doing something. Mike has always said that he wants to work with an owners group, no money is needed at this stage as its more to do with a voice of the owners working with Mike and vice versa on owners requests and suggestions or issues onsite i.e. dealing with the non payment of fees, basic guidelines etc



An owners association to actually run the site is a whole different matter which has many legal implications and has to be formally setup and registered with the Council of Ministers in Kyrenia.



As we have not even started our 2 years with RMS we should be looking at working with and not against them to make SWB a great place to have a home. Would love to hear anyones thoughts on having an owners representative group or just state your support or otherwise for RMS, email privately if you prefer. I will talk to Mike when we are out there next week as to how he sees an owners group working in practical terms. TBC

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
15/08/2009 13:21

Cont..... Having spoken recently with other owners it is time that all owners, not just a selected few on private email lists ,are contacted about this and in the first instance we would have to request that RMS send out on our behalf (as we cannot expect to be given access to owners details) a letter of introduction so that anyone wanting information or add support could then contact us directly. It may be that the majority of owners will just want to deal with RMS on an individual basis and do not wish to be dealing with committees, minutes, arguments and pressure groups.



Arthur, I agree that the bullying and intimidation tactics of the few are unacceptable as is using the communal facilities without paying for them and I would certainly not want them to be my representative or representing the majority of owners on any site I have purchased on.

TBC

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
15/08/2009 13:23

Cont..... I have been called a moron and a fool amongst other things for wanting to live on SWB with likeminded people who will all look out for each other. I still feel the same and the antagonistic email campaign of late will not change that and in fact has only served to remind me of the alternative to having Mike and RMS working for us.



If you two are going then I am going too cant miss out on the Effes

Sheila

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
15/08/2009 14:23

If Rocky and I go with you, who do you want to "entertain" you, Brad Pitt perhaps?[please don't choose him, it will only remind me of cockney rhyming slang]. Anyway, I thought you and Jackie would be too busy "going to hell in a handcart".



It would be nice to hear the views of "the silent majority", and certainly [after you've had a few sleeps], Mike's views on how to work with and communicate with the owners. I personally wouldn't want to see a formal body, as at the end of the day RMS need to satisfy the owners that they are doing a good job. An informal body [whatever form that took] could communicate concerns to RMS and may be able to raise common issues, and thereby act as a conduit for the views of the majority. The key to this will be communication which must be two way traffic.



Anyway, no one should take my word for any of this as [and I quote] "my account is at best unreliable, at worst a pack of lies".

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
15/08/2009 18:58

andy and connie aswell as being employees of SWB/rms are also owners who live on site and they have to pay maintainence so it came as no surprise hes pissed off with who ever they are.

he said hes gone upto people he didnt know using the pool and asked who they where, getting a reply that they are freinds of so and so and they said we can use it!

so and so being none payers.

it needs sortting and fast thats for sure.



andy and susan

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
15/08/2009 21:31

Arthur believe me I am not going anywhere especially in a handcart !! (see message 22, Sweetwater Bay 8 thread,)

My partner, if Phil wasn’t around, would be a mix of Sean Connery, Billy Connolly, Eric Clapton, Bob Geldof and Richard Branson all for different reasons.

If non maintenance paying owners are inviting 'guests' to use the SWB communal facilities then they can have no conscience and are showing a distinct lack of integrity towards fellow owners.

Sheila

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
15/08/2009 21:35

On a positive note heard of yet another PTP being granted on SWB yesterday and that was only from April 08 so they are getting quicker.

Sheila

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
15/08/2009 21:48

Loby, Do you have any room in your cases as I have toooooooo much stuff!! See you around 9pm thursday. Have a good trip

Sheila

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
15/08/2009 21:52

Andy, I couldn't agree with you more, but as I have posted above, I think any action needs to be initiated by SWB [head office, it shouldn't be down to just Andy]. My view [which may not accord with others], is that guests should only be able to use the pool whilst the owner [or person renting the property] is in attendance. I equally cannot see why non payers [or their "guests"] should be using the pools and other facilities.



I'd be just repeating myself if I said any more, just go through messages 112-116.

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
16/08/2009 01:16

Andy, Did you get your tv programmes sorted? Let us know the outcome and what services you get.

Sheila

lobylud


Joined: 14/10/2007
Posts: 242

Message Posted:
16/08/2009 13:17

Sheila, all I've been hearing for the last week is 'it's too heavy, that can't go, we need that, take your things out' so yes, we do have too much stuff.

We wanted to bring so much more.



The development now appears to have split into two camps, those willing to give RMS a chance and those against.

I will say publicly that I'm in the give them a chance camp, that won't change unless they prove incapable of running the place correctly or be trusted.

So far, as an infrequent visitor they seem to be doing O.K.



The problem with an owners association (not residents association) is that they do really need to be there full time. An infrequent visitor would find it difficult to be the mouthpiece of the many if they are not there fulltime.

That is not to say that any group who have put themselves forward so far would be the right choice.



Any non payer should not be using the facilities.

Guests should be there with owners/renters on site (or shopping etc.) if not, asked to leave.

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
16/08/2009 15:23

loby I agree with some of your points but some are difficult to enforce. It is difficult to police who should and who should not be using the facilities cannot expect to know who all the owners are yet alone their guests/tenants. So how we can move people on who should not be there I dont know. Even worse when there are more visitors using shop/bar/restuarant I am sure the proprietors will say of course use the facilities. As for who have not paid their fees should not use the facilities again impossible to police. I am not prepared to put myself at risk in asking people have they the right to be there and if not physcially move them on. I have been through this before. Non payers is a contractual issue but if they have broken the contract we should name and shame them on the offices & in a newsletter. BUT only if they wont pay, if they cant pay due to a personal circumstance we should look for an agreement how they can reduce the debt. Been there before and I have shared this info b4

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
16/08/2009 18:14

Not the sort of thing I like, but perhaps wrist bands, collectable/returmable to the office for bona fide people on site. It would also identify non paying owners.



Another possible solution would be several signs around pool and gym pointing out that the communal facilities are only for the use of people staying on site.



I believe RMS will be running the bar so I don't expect them to allow outside visitors to use the pool, gym etc. [they should be allowed to use the toilets!!!]



Loby, I don't know how many trips you've already made, but we've had four visits where we've left things [plus Sheila & Phil brought a case over for us], and we're still fully loaded for our next trip, and probably the next........

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
16/08/2009 18:48

Hurrah for suction bags they are fantastic (except when they split) ! Amazingly we have got all the 'must takes' and all the 'would like to takes' in so far, now its just clothes to go and we have enough space I think. So may even be able to squeeze a couple of bits from the winter trip pile in as well



A quick round of phone calls early this week to check on furniture delivery and jacuzzi finishing and commisioning etc and we are nearly there.



Hopefully snagging list has been started but there wasnt anything much we cant live without for a couple of days.



Sheila & Phil

missymongrel


Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 84

Message Posted:
16/08/2009 18:57

Hi All



We've just returned from 3 weeks out there. The site is great. We've still got snagging that needs to be done and I'm sure it will be done in time - there's so many people completing right now that SWB are having to prioritise the jobs. However some people have louder voices than others and they're getting their houses worked on sooner! My tip is to not pay the £2K snagging until everything's complete.



We are in complete agreement to a residents (or owners) association. We need a democratically elected committee that will work hand-in-hand with RMS on a constructive basis - not a destructive one! That way only one person raises the issues with RMS and then one person reports back to the owners.



One issue that we have is that owners are starting to alter their apartments/villas/bungalows - this is being done before the site has had its final inspection. Edith has mentioned that the site will not get the green light for title deeds to be released tbc

missymongrel


Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 84

Message Posted:
16/08/2009 19:11

if the site differs in any way to the original plans. Also, some people may make changes that affect their neighbours' view. If the owners association was to get off the ground perhaps we could have something whereby people need to seek their neighbours permission or the owners association permission before changing their property. We have had similar problems with our property in Spain and the residents association there is now taking those owners to court which is costing thousands. If we put some ground rules in place right from the start, it will stop this from happening. We certainly don't want to stop anyone from altering their property but do believe that we all need to consider each other when doing so.

We are all for RMS to run the site as long as we get clear accounts of what the money is being spent on and that we, the owners, decide on how it's spent. tbc

missymongrel


Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 84

Message Posted:
16/08/2009 19:21

It is very early days for everyone involved and the current negativity is neither helpful or constructive - let's give RMS a chance to prove themselves. If the majority of us are not happy after a given period of time - then we should do something about it.



Whilst we were there, we organised a pool party for everyone to meet each other. It was well attended and it was nice for everyone to get together.



SWB is definitely the best site in NC - if we all work together we will be able to keep it that way.



Marisa & Kurt 103PL

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
16/08/2009 22:11

Hi Marissa glad to hear you had a good time and we can't wait to be there again. SWB and RMS have been so helpful throughout our purchase and I agree its such a shame that there are a few onsite dertermined to undermine all their hard work. Pool party sounds fun

Sheila&Phil C41

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
16/08/2009 22:16

sheila re tv

yes we had nilesat fitted and so did marissa and kurt , andy and connie lee ithink and on last day jacki kinnersley asked me for the installers number to also get it fitted.

about fifteen english channels and well worth 295ytl.

andy

missymongrel


Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 84

Message Posted:
16/08/2009 23:02

When it's installed, check that you have BBC World and Fox movies. You should have 500 channels (mostly flip flop TV) altogether. Check this before the guys leave - we only had 200 channels and of those only two or three English channels - then had to wait several days for them to come back out to have a look at it. It turned out that we had the wrong cable installed in the apartment so they changed it without charge.

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
16/08/2009 23:16

hi marissa had text of susan this morning while fishing , im told it took you two thirteen hours to get back to germany? i was fed up with a near six hour flight back to uk .

was fab being with you and kurt please keep in touch

andy susan and alex x x

lobylud


Joined: 14/10/2007
Posts: 242

Message Posted:
17/08/2009 00:19

Sorry Rocky, I ran out of letters so I couldn't expand on some of the things I wanted to say. Anybody who shouldn't be there should be asked by RMS to leave not by the owners. You're right it could get physical with some people but that's why we pay our management fee's, so they do the 'dirty' work.

Arthur, wrist bands for owners -no ,but maybe an idea for owners guests. Owners will eventually get known, so maybe an idea worth exploring.I will have made three trips so far and one more in October, we have been overloaded with goods every time and that doesn't look like changing for future trips.

I think my wife thinks we are going up the Amazon thats not got any shops. She's good though because it saves me money that I would probably waste.

It's nice to hear about the pool party because with all the negativity you start to think everybodies walking around with long faces and nobodies talking to each other.

Sheila,I've just brought the cases downstairs, I dont think I can carry them

missymongrel


Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 84

Message Posted:
17/08/2009 19:33

Lobylud, far from the long faces - everyone who was there whilst we were there were more than happy - yeah there were a few issues with t-shirts/hair going green and ear infections but this isn't restricted to SWB it was happening at other sites in NC but it certainly didn't ruin anybody's holiday. In fact, some of the people who had ear infections and green hair/t-shirts still used the pool. I had my hair bleached the day before our holiday (I know, not very sensible) so I am surprised that my hair didn't turn green and I was in the pool on a daily basis - obviously just lucky!



Andy, it was great to meet you, Sue and Alex and I can't wait for us all to get together again either in NC or back in the UK if we move back next year - hopefully it will be sooner rather than later though. You guys made our holiday and we missed you all when you left. Any chance you can make it for the New Year? It doesn't look as though I'll be out in October - Alison's off to Florida then!



Marisa

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
17/08/2009 20:35

hi marisa

hopefully we will be there new year aswell as october . we will keep you informed( or alex will on facebook !)



we can get sloshed at the bar as well as our patio, but dont forget to ask RMS to put some window markers around the bar area so kurt does,nt walk through them!



andy

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
17/08/2009 20:37

Hi Marisa there will be a few of us there at New Year Phil and I arrive 27th. Party time!!!

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
17/08/2009 23:27

So Sheila, just a couple more sleeps. Don't worry about the jacuzzi- I'll make it work for you, with or without electricity.



Andy, it sounds like Kurt does my trick of walking into the sliding doors. I at least have two genuine excuses:

1) I have restricted sight in my right eye

2) err............might be rat arsed



Glad to hear such positive feedback from the recent visitors

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
17/08/2009 23:38

arfur a bit of advice. . . if you get in the company of our russian freinds dont drink shorts with them , i got rat arsed and if it wasnt for marisa taking the shorts of me late on when i was in cuckoo land i shudder to think where or what might have happened !



was a great night and freinds of ours who attended from turtle bay think our site is in another league

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
18/08/2009 15:47

Hi all,

We need Ferret the handyman !!!!! washing machine decided to no longer spin, and Phil is no longer allowed to do DIY since he put a drill through the cable to the boiler thus meaning no hot water!!!!!!! so we have 3 wall cupboards to go up still, oh and we have to fill the hole that the electrician had to make when fixing cable etc.

Add to that one cat having to be taken for emergency treatment to the PDSA and costing a few bob to sort out and my computer not working properly we can't wait to get away.



But apparently the jacuzzi is commissioned and awaiting us



Sheila

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
18/08/2009 19:29

Phil, what a star you are. Do a bit of DIY wrong, and the Trouble doesn't ask you to do any more, just in case you wreck something else. Why didn't I think of that.................I take my hat off to you.

millzer


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 978

Message Posted:
18/08/2009 20:04

message 143 well that sure aint difficult being in a different league to Turtle bay lol

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
18/08/2009 20:22

Have to say we heard that your tennis court could be used for a small fee for outsiders if it was not being used by owners , is this correct ? would hate to pass this on if it was not the case , could anyone confirm ?

norths4me


Joined: 19/04/2007
Posts: 269

Message Posted:
18/08/2009 20:28

Pipe



You are a complete s..t stirrer and from reading your other posts you a very sad pathetic individual.



Get a life

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
18/08/2009 23:43

anyone had fly screens put up? freinds of ours have recomended a guy called john , hes going to measure up and qoute for the job . do they work?

or should i stick with the squatter?



andy

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
19/08/2009 00:12

I think for us the idea of being able to sleep with the windows open is great as we like air rather than air con but don't want to be bitten to death.

Let us know what he recommends.

Sheila

drowning in a sea of clothes and must take with us requests.............................

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
19/08/2009 00:30

norths4me .



I will ignore that remark and just say that if that is not the case re hiring out the tennis court all you have to say , just need to pass it on as we were told this info via our forum , one of our owners popped into your complex and asked and this is what he was told .

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
19/08/2009 10:20

Today is a better day we have a working washing machine, hot water and we are packed just need to pick up the last minute bits. Last day at work yippee.

So looking forward to being able just to chill for a while and meet everyone out there.

Sheila&Phil

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
19/08/2009 11:14

Have a good trip & keep Phil away from the DIY.

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
19/08/2009 13:58

Phil Shiela have a great trip please pop in my place I have confirmed ok with Connie. I think if the tennis court is rented out it should be a commercial rate and the complex should benefit and it may well supplement some of the none payments! However it will be difficult for owners who decide they want to play and find someone has rented it for two hours. On balance I would be against renting it out the income would be minimal and the inconveninece for the owners unacceptable. The net could get damaged and left too tight or not stowed correctly. Arthur I may be car less at the weekend may visit you with a cheque is that ok next week!! Andy please share with me your knowledge on this TV system you have set up, do you have to pay a monthly subscription? Also Andy the fly screens?? would be interested in your quote. The trouble is with the villas there are several patio doors so I guess is only sensible to di the bedrooms on a cost basis.

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
19/08/2009 17:58

rocky ill forward the e-mail from chris about the fly screens, also susans brother and family who live in balek south turkey raving about em.

re the satellite tv. nilesat free to veiw as 500 channels mostly arab shite but there are about fifteen to twenty english chans like bbc world also two fox movie chans ( alex watched nowt else) as name surgests its a none subscription service so no costs after initial install.



andy

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
19/08/2009 19:39

thanx Andy should we have a swb group on facebook??

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
19/08/2009 21:00

im up for it but ill have to get our alex to set it up for me as she uses it all the time

missymongrel


Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 84

Message Posted:
19/08/2009 22:42

There is a Sweetwater Bay group on facebook that Davina set up a while ago I've just joined it.



Flights booked for New Year - can't wait!



Marisa

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
19/08/2009 23:18

Just joined as well. When do you arrive Marissa

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
20/08/2009 01:16

Ok guys all packed finally. See you in 2 weeks but we may update as we have laptop with us

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
20/08/2009 07:11

yes I found and joined the swb group

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
20/08/2009 19:02

im all on my own now as i dont do face book thingy. anyway now that 133GL is finally paid for ive just treated myself to a new fishing pole and its awsome , cost three grand!

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
20/08/2009 20:29

Andy how on earth can you spend £3K on a fishing rod do you mean £30. If it is £3K presumably its long enough for you to fish in swettwater bay from Wigan pier isnt tit!!

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
20/08/2009 21:25

yes its cost three thousand pounds . the RRP of this pole is four and a half grand so ive got a bargain . its seventeen meters long and made from the most advanced carbon fibre available

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
20/08/2009 22:01

so is the line long enough for you to caste into sweetwater bay from wigan

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
20/08/2009 22:31

Andy- I reckon they saw you coming, just like AF when he bought Juan Sebastian Veron. BTW, [and I'm making the most of it cos it won't last], we're still above you in the Premiership !!!

missymongrel


Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 84

Message Posted:
20/08/2009 22:41

Mint, we're flying from Manchester to Ercan on 27 December. When do you get there and how long are you there for? We come back on Sunday 3 January so plenty of time for a few parties!



Marisa

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
20/08/2009 23:43

arfur you and rocky obviously no jack shit about match fishing, poles are expensive or in my case very expensive. my old one was four years old and clapt out , ive needed a new one for a year but with saving like mad to pay for sweetwaterbay could not afford one .



arfur veron?

what about that gypo berbetov ? now he is crap!

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
21/08/2009 08:01

with a rod that long I would have had to go to the other side of the pond in Suffolk to put the bait on the hook. Presumbly you use a line and hook and or do you have a sharp point and stab the fish. I swapped my fishing rod (5feet fibreglass) for a US parka in my lambretta days. My first house only cost a few hundred more than your rod Andy I think I will start an angling shop and make loadsa money.

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
21/08/2009 14:20

Andy,-if Berbatov was half as good as he thinks he is, he'd be walking on water in his spare time.



Is Susan impressed by your 17 metre [3 grand] rod ?? - probably been too busy looking at your 22" equipment !!! I had no idea this fishing lark was so expensive. Wouldn't it be cheaper [and save time], simply to go down the fishmongers???

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
21/08/2009 14:47

Arthur according to andy's mates he never catches anything..the fishmongers is an excellent idea he could also try Iceland freezer centre. I dont think these guys really go fishing they just tell their wives that, Really these long rods are receivers for the dutch prawn channels they watch mini tv screens and put no bait on their hooks.

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
21/08/2009 15:42

.....but what worms do they dangle in the water ??



But how do they get the authentic fishy smell ?? I've got a clue, but then I've seen some of the Iceland adverts on TV

kenny b


Joined: 12/09/2008
Posts: 211

Message Posted:
21/08/2009 17:35

Rocky/Arthur

You are right about what his mates say last Sunday couldnt catch so Andy went to sleep on the bank.

kennyb

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
21/08/2009 17:36

very funny you two !

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
22/08/2009 19:29

No reports from Sheila & Phil, perhaps the green hair is a bit difficult to cope with.



I'm sure Andy has cheered up with Man U's win at Wigan, but has he caught any fish?

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
22/08/2009 19:35

arfur it was a great result for man u , ive listened to it it while fishing first match with me me expensive pole . caught seven carp and a few shit fish



andy

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
22/08/2009 20:54

arfur it was a great result for man u , ive listened to it it while fishing first match with me me expensive pole . caught seven carp and a few shit fish



andy

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
22/08/2009 21:12

I knew if you dangled your worm in the right pond it'd pay off

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
23/08/2009 02:54

Hi all,



Glad to hear everyones positive feedbacks from their trips and peoaple moving into swb!

Site looks fab ashame I had to pull out due to credit crunch and all that like a few others unfortunately.

But will visit soon for a hols for definate.



Just came back from a 2 week hols in the US and mexico which was amazing- oh well back to reality now- heaps of washing to keep me busy all week.........zzz.



Thanks for reminding me about the facebook site I set it up ages ago and forgot all about it.

I only visit it about once a month at most??

But it would be great to owners chatting etc?



Anyway keep smiling and DONT rise to the bait of others!!



take care d x

missymongrel


Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 84

Message Posted:
23/08/2009 18:20

Andy-F: I've uploaded the photos to Snapfish. Let me know your email address so I can send you the videos - not sure whether I can upload those to snapfish and as my internet connection at home is crap I can only upload from work which is why I've only just got around to doing the photos!



Alison: That's on a Sunday!



All: Anyone up for a fancy dress party on New Years' Eve at SWB?



Marisa

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
23/08/2009 22:58

d I notice you blame the credit crunch for pulling out of SWB yet expensive holidays in the USA are still affordable I think you lost your nerve with all the land issues and the fact you might get green hair. The green hair, well I dont care what colour it is if I can get some more hair I will go to SWB more frequently. Met J and A today and I am sure Andys rod could reach the Thames estauary from their abode.

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
23/08/2009 23:13

rocky dont mention my rod its a very sore point at the moment

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
24/08/2009 00:01

Been dangling it in the water Andy- did you get a bite from a Pike??



[I'm sure Cpt Mainwaring told him not to give his name]

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
24/08/2009 11:43

ok I wont mention your rod anymore remember to put some cream on it Andy and be careful where you put it

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
24/08/2009 16:20

Hi all,



With regards to land issues this was never an issue as I amongst most diligent others were fully aware of the risks 3 years ago when I bought .

If I was in doubt then I would not have bought from the outset ...as simple as.



As for green hair this wasnt a problem last year when I pulled out.



Also I will not sacrifice my holiday for nothing otherwise 6 weeks with the kids at home would drive me nuts!

Anyway there are great deals to the US and mexico right now and especially as the dollars got stronger again its even better!



As for fishing rods Ill leave that to the boys and their toys!!!



take care d x

kell73


Joined: 16/10/2007
Posts: 20

Message Posted:
24/08/2009 17:12

Some info please:



Hello all, this may have been covered before, but I am going out to complete next week and will be arranging my Electricity connection whilst out there. I have been told I need a copy of my Contract (which I have), but that this needs to be have the 'Stamp Duty Stamp' on it (which my contract does not have).

Did anyone else have this problem, and if so, where do you obtain the Stamp Duty Stamp (which I have paid).



By the way, I am out there (staying with Friends) between 30/08 and 05/09, so hopefully may get to meet a few of you and put some names to faces.



Many thanks

norths4me


Joined: 19/04/2007
Posts: 269

Message Posted:
24/08/2009 17:37

Kell73



You need a copy of your stamp duty receipt to prove that you have paid your stamp duty.

kell73


Joined: 16/10/2007
Posts: 20

Message Posted:
24/08/2009 18:01

Thanks, but do you know where i get that from?



Cheers

samblaney1985


Joined: 10/09/2008
Posts: 159

Message Posted:
24/08/2009 18:42

kell - mines a one bed n its fiinished, i wont be using it .... if u want you can rent that for a good price?

norths4me


Joined: 19/04/2007
Posts: 269

Message Posted:
24/08/2009 18:50

Kell



If you have paid it your Lawyer will have it in your folder. Email them and ask them for copies of your contract and also your stamp duty receipt

kell73


Joined: 16/10/2007
Posts: 20

Message Posted:
24/08/2009 19:01

Thanks norths4me, I will get on to my Lawyer.



sanblaney1985 - thanks very much for the offer but I am staying with Friends at Seaside Apeartments.



I have a copy of my contract, but just need the Stamp Duty receipt.



Who else is out there 30/8 to 05/09?

samblaney1985


Joined: 10/09/2008
Posts: 159

Message Posted:
25/08/2009 11:04

no worries Kell.....



what is everyone talking about green hair? ?

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
25/08/2009 18:30

re green hair

someone living on swb claimed the pool water was turning blondes green!

susan and alex are blondes and used pools everday a couple of weeks back and had no probs



andy

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
26/08/2009 09:50

sam dont worry ginger hair is green dye tolerant, that means u will always be ginger until you grey

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
26/08/2009 10:51

Rocky- you'd love ginger [or even come to think of it green] hair!!!



Mines okay, I take it off every evening and give it a saucer of milk!!!

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
26/08/2009 16:03

just booked for the half term hollidays end of october , used tom at flighthollidays ( he posts on here) paid £731 for the three of us flying with turkish airlines.

all the other carriers where coming in at close to a grand and a half!

harita


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 1343

Message Posted:
26/08/2009 17:40

Andy-f .. How was the party at the Monoco

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
26/08/2009 17:52

Andy, as regards the result against Tottenham, normal service has been resumed!!



I still think you may have a problem against Arsenal & Chelsea.

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
26/08/2009 18:30

hi harry party was great,

i showed collin how to dance to northern soul!



arfur our problems are little compared with the bin dippers (red scousers)

sienna


Joined: 09/01/2009
Posts: 1627

Message Posted:
26/08/2009 18:39

Actually its not uncommon for blonde hair to turn green if you swim a lot and the pools chemical balance is incorrect proabably due to using well water (which is used in TRNC) for filling pools, your pool may have been out of blance and now is ok that is why sometimes it happens and other times it doesn't.!



, but it can happen just becasue it didnt happen to you doesnt mean it hasn't happend or wont happen in teh future - if your pool maintenacne company are keeping the correct balance of the pool you shoudl be ok .



))))))))))

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
26/08/2009 20:59

just a thought if susan and alex`s hair didnt go green perhaps "dumb blondes" arnt affected?

missymongrel


Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 84

Message Posted:
26/08/2009 23:03

Kell,



Your contract should have the stamp duty receipt on it, we didn't get a separate document. We have just been over and sorted out our elecy ourselves - it was dead easy. We just warned off the lawyer before we went that we wanted to collect the contract for Kibtec, he gave it to us and then we went to Kibtec with our passports and Turkish Lira for the deposit. We wrote down "Electricity Meter required for ..." the apartment number and block number (not 103PL but Apt 3 Block 103, Sweetwater Bay) as this is what they will go off.



When you go into Kibtec go to the desk on the left hand side and hand in the note and the contract; they will then tell you to go upstairs (go back out of the building and then next door - this is upstairs); they will then do something on a computer and then you will be sent back down back to that desk. It took us 20 minutes for everything. Our meter was installed in just under a week.



Hope this helps. Have a good time.



Marisa & Kurt

missymongrel


Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 84

Message Posted:
26/08/2009 23:07

Kell,



Your contract should have the stamp duty receipt on it, we didn't get a separate document. We have just been over and sorted out our elecy ourselves - it was dead easy. We just warned off the lawyer before we went that we wanted to collect the contract for Kibtec, he gave it to us and then we went to Kibtec with our passports and Turkish Lira for the deposit. We wrote down "Electricity Meter required for ..." the apartment number and block number (not 103PL but Apt 3 Block 103, Sweetwater Bay) as this is what they will go off.



When you go into Kibtec go to the desk on the left hand side and hand in the note and the contract; they will then tell you to go upstairs (go back out of the building and then next door - this is upstairs); they will then do something on a computer and then you will be sent back down back to that desk. It took us 20 minutes for everything. Our meter was installed in just under a week.



Hope this helps. Have a good time.



Marisa & Kurt

samblaney1985


Joined: 10/09/2008
Posts: 159

Message Posted:
27/08/2009 10:33

Rocky - what is it with you and gingers?? ? julia roberts ? ?? hmmmmm!

missymongrel


Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 84

Message Posted:
27/08/2009 18:46

Thank god I dye my hair from being a ginner to being blond! Blond suits my personality!



Sam, do you still want the details of my keyholder? She's really good - already proving her worth - had an email yesterday and she's updated me on what snagging has been done since we left! Let me have your email address and I will email you with her details, etc.



Marisa

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
27/08/2009 19:09

hi marisa hope you and kurt are well.

re the key holder, as you know we also use the same person and we have just had e-mail of her today , shes took photos of the step being built from our patio by ferrit and also told us we have a smell coming from our freezer ( seems like some sweet substance like leftover part of a ice lolly) so shes cleaning it for us . like you said shes excellent and we are glad we took up her services.

when are you back out? we have just booked for the half term holls (oct 25th one week)



andy susan and alex

kell73


Joined: 16/10/2007
Posts: 20

Message Posted:
27/08/2009 19:23

Marissa and Kurt



Many thanks for the information.



I will give it a go!



Kell

jac k


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 77

Message Posted:
27/08/2009 22:16

Hello all!! Finally got round to checking out emails etc and looking at C44 after 5 fab weeks at SWB - it was lovely to meet you all (some of you anyway) and put faces to names.... sadly my daughter's hair turned green (still has a slight tint) - during our last weeks there - change of pool product & her hair very porus as its almost white blonde - my dad's white hair also changed colour along with some of their clothes but I have to say that this didnt stop their fun - they just avoided the problem pool whilst it was being cleaned. Thanks for the tv info Andy - we got NileSat installed - but Ive got another number for one off payment for sky/english tv (sport,bbc tv etc) - left it over there but can get off a friend who lives near Alye's shop if anyone interested - ran out of cash this time but maybe in the winter? Furniture finally arrived 3 weeks late but got to stay in our 'home' for nearly two weeks and loved every minute - even started planting the garden and my 'pebble/rock'

jac k


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 77

Message Posted:
27/08/2009 22:18

/oops - mission has begun - hands off mrs lobylud!!! (ha! ha!). Anyway, just wanted to say that the site is looking fab and the 'owners' association is definitely a must.... so count me in. Ttfn xx jac

missymongrel


Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 84

Message Posted:
27/08/2009 23:28

Hi Andy-F



Yeah the keyholder's good isn't she. I'm well impressed.



We've booked for new year - we fly out from Manchester on 27 December and we can't wait!



I've been following the messages about the rod - why is it a sore point?!



Has Alex done that video yet?

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
28/08/2009 00:15

hi marisa alex says what video ?

re my new fishing pole , i treated my self to a new pole on return from NC its the latest maver model 77 elite cost me three grand and it snapped on the 11 meter section first time i used it!



how much have you got your flights for new year? we are out end of october, may look at new year if we could get flights at rite money . .



andy

samblaney1985


Joined: 10/09/2008
Posts: 159

Message Posted:
28/08/2009 10:33

thanks Marissa



its



sblaney1985@yahoo.co.uk



i think i would just have her clean and wash bed sheets etc each time its rented out, do you know how much they charge for this roughly? i think getting her to check the meter would be an idea too, each time someone rents it.



cant wait to get back out there, bring on the bar!



Sam

x

jac k


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 77

Message Posted:
28/08/2009 13:30

Sorry, just wanted to say my comment 'lovely to meet you (some of you anyway)' didnt mean it as it sounds - meant to say 'lovely to meet the people who were there whilst we were' - the 'some of you' who weren't - hope to see you next time - totally blonde (green) moment - xx

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
28/08/2009 23:54

anyone know the latest regarding the bar ? when we were out early august they said work would start very soon , we are out again end of october and hoping to be spending a few hours in it it chilling out. . .



andy

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
30/08/2009 22:31

Andy, simple answer is I don't know. Perhaps Sheila will have some news on her return.