Sweetwater Bay

Alexo


Joined: 14/04/2008
Posts: 95

Message Posted:
01/06/2008 03:44

Whatever happenened to the other threads, i,e, Rocky and completions, 47 postings and last posted 26-05-08 also Andysue, Sweetwater Bay 134 postings, last post 22-05-08.



I would just like to know where everyone has gone or is the thread being blocked as others topics are right up to date.



Thanks in advance for any advice.



Cheers,



Alex.

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
01/06/2008 10:02

i think we are all waiting for the promised letters

alexo


Joined: 14/04/2008
Posts: 95

Message Posted:
08/09/2008 17:04

Rocky,



I didn't post the following message.



Whatever happenened to the other threads, i,e, Rocky and completions, 47 postings and last posted 26-05-08 also Andysue, Sweetwater Bay 134 postings, last post 22-05-08.



I would just like to know where everyone has gone or is the thread being blocked as others topics are right up to date.



Thanks in advance for any advice.

Cheers,



Alex.



I have no idea who did post it but it was not me.

alexo


Joined: 14/04/2008
Posts: 95

Message Posted:
08/09/2008 17:10

There seems to be two people with the same handle i,e, alexo and Alexo.

Although we both sign off as Alex with a capitol A.



Cheers,



Alex (alexo)

lobylud


Joined: 14/10/2007
Posts: 242

Message Posted:
08/09/2008 19:27

You both have the same details as well!

If it's not you, something strange is going on.

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
08/09/2008 21:28

What is going on Loby do we have an imposter on the thread? Keep your eyes and ears open.

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
21/09/2008 00:31

Alexo are you back home now and how did you get on in SWB

Turtle


Joined: 28/05/2007
Posts: 2669

Message Posted:
21/09/2008 01:02

The same thing happened with scampy a few days ago ????

Izzet perhaps you need to take a look at this.

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
22/09/2008 17:01

A few more properties have been reserved on Sweetwater Bay only 2 villas and 2 bungalows left now not sure about the availability of apartments but as the site nears completion there should be more interest.

andysue


Joined: 12/11/2007
Posts: 891

Message Posted:
22/09/2008 18:57

first appartment sold in block 131 i noticed last night so the world credit crunch not holding sweetwaterbay back from selling out , allthough we seem to have the same problem as turtle bay village the penthouse appartments not selling like the garden ones,anyone got any views why? also i notice the most expensive piece of real estate bungalow B21 gone back on the market. ken baxter gone out today for two weeks ,hes going to post a special SWB update on his return. regards andrew

lobylud


Joined: 14/10/2007
Posts: 242

Message Posted:
25/09/2008 13:42

I've purchased a ground floor apartment but was really impressed with the penthouses.

The roof terrace area and the views from all of them will be truly spectacular and adds a further dimension to what are already fantastic apartments.

I think the reason they are selling slower is mainly because of the price.

Some of them are over £100,000 and for that money in some areas you can buy a small villa.

Another possible reason and its a contradiction on the great rooftop terrace is that some people may see it as a safety hazard for small children.

I just wish I'd had more money though.



If anybody is out there soon let me know how 123 GR's doing and a couple of new photos would be nice.

Take care.

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
27/09/2008 00:03

Is there anyone else apart from Arthur and Dorothy living at SWB yet?

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
27/09/2008 13:35

Not sure about anyone else living there but many completions were promised by the end of September.Do we know if or how many have completed?? I am hoping to fit in a short trip soon but it will be whistle stop need to talk to a landscaper and look at the furntiture shops. We may not furnish on completion though as may decide to sell on we are so busy I cannot see that we will have time to use the villa. May even part exchange for an apartment on SWB or TB if someone wants extra space that a villa offers.

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
29/09/2008 11:35

Hi all,



Rocky sorry to hear you may be selling up on swb??



I have read various threads on here for a while and as far as I understand you firstly need your ptp to be approved and once this comes through you can apply for title deeds for your property which swb have to do on your behalf.



Once you have your deeds then you can sell your property- until you receive deeds apparently you cant sell you property in NC unless you sell to a TC only??



So double check your options as this is quite complex?



Hope this helps take care d x

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
29/09/2008 15:56

Rocky,



I think I speak for many in saying that we're disappointed that you may be selling. You seem to have a similar [slightly wicked] sense of humour. Don't quite understand why switching to an apartment at SWB or TB would solve the time problem. I certainly WON'T be doing any gardening. Ours will be landscaped for low [in yhis case read zero] maintenance. I'm certainly not visiting SWB for a spot of gardening!

Regards



Arthur [C34]

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
29/09/2008 17:35

Hi All not definitely decided to sell yet, just that life is very busy at the moment and we cant see how we can get the holidays we need in 2009. I understand you can sell your contract to a buyer and the buyer completes the contract so may be possible. Hopefully life will get a little less busy and if things get better and life easier we may be able to use the villa.

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
02/10/2008 19:25

Hi Rocky have you heard of any completions, no have you

norths4me


Joined: 19/04/2007
Posts: 269

Message Posted:
03/10/2008 00:02

Hi guys i will be in cyprus from the 12th if you want any info or pictures let me no

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
03/10/2008 00:06

As always yes please C41 We won't be out there until next year now so it wll be lovely to have some pictures to add to the album as we watch it grow.



Thanks Sheila&Phil

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
03/10/2008 00:24

Hi Mint I plan to go out in November I will get a few snaps for you

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
03/10/2008 00:27

LOby r u going out soon if not what number are you if my Kodak Brownie is working I may be able to take a shot or two for you. I will have a look round the airports to see if I can take any fotos of any celebrities coz I know you are keen.

lobylud


Joined: 14/10/2007
Posts: 242

Message Posted:
03/10/2008 20:28

Hi Rocky/norths4me,

I don't think I'll be going out for a while so some pictures of 123GR would be nice.

It's gone past my completion date but that doesn't worry me at the moment as I'd rather keep my money in my bank account for now and they can take a little longer to finish off if they want (but not forever).

Rocky, I was having lunch with Sir Alan Sugar the other day and he's told me because of the credit crunch I'm to offer you £25,000 for your villa and to sell you my apartment for £500,000.

How does that sound?

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
03/10/2008 21:04

Loby of course I will take a shap or two for you whilst I am there. My wife is unable to travel with me so I have asked Jennifer Lopez and Julia Roberts if they would like to share the villa I have booked. After all I need a woman to do the cooking and cleaning.Whilst Jenny is doing that Julia can do the washing and ironing.

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
03/10/2008 21:06

Loby regarding your offer may I think about it must arrange the tickets for the ladies I am afraid that takes priority.

lobylud


Joined: 14/10/2007
Posts: 242

Message Posted:
03/10/2008 21:08

Forget the offer I'm coming with you!

steviec


Joined: 13/01/2008
Posts: 89

Message Posted:
04/10/2008 20:45

Hi davidoff,



Apologies for being nosy but Loved what you have done with your tiling.



Wish i had that idea it nicely breaks up the room.



Steviec

norths4me


Joined: 19/04/2007
Posts: 269

Message Posted:
04/10/2008 21:35

Stevie C



Well done you glad you managed to complete. Good to hear some positives.



With regards Davinas tiling I have to admit I helped in the design



eh Davina;)

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
04/10/2008 21:52

Now we all want to see it!! What have you had done Davina?

Sheila and Phil

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
04/10/2008 22:03

Hi Steviec,

Have you actually taken over your place at SWB? What snagging issues did you have and was the build quality ok? You must be so pleased to nearly be there. Are moving over or just using it as a holiday home?

Sheila&Phil

lobylud


Joined: 14/10/2007
Posts: 242

Message Posted:
04/10/2008 22:35

Yes I'm intrigued with what you've done with your tiling as well?

steviec


Joined: 13/01/2008
Posts: 89

Message Posted:
04/10/2008 23:46

Ill let Davina explain what shes done with the tiling.



Hi Sheila & Phill



I now have taken possesion of my flat but there still some snagging issues outstanding main one was the minor point of having the wrong kitchen put in. This was due to me changing my mind when i first chose apartments so my nieghbour has mine and vice versa have held back monies till work is rectified which is the responsibily of the builders who made the error in the first place.



Saying that my snagging list was smaller then Edith and andys who also snag so hopefully what i miss they get and vice versa. Im sure there are issues that i feel that are less/more important then others so i will leave up to the residents to decide the general workmanship which i am happy with bar the quality of the windows and doors which i feel the developers should have spent more money on.

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
05/10/2008 11:49

Hi Steveie - Many thanks for the up-date - we commissioned a fully surveyor's report and he too noticed damage to the patio door frame - something that we hadn't even noticed. Once SWB have finished repairs etc. that Stuart Hillard has suggested, we have requested Stuart to do the snagging for us also.

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
06/10/2008 15:13

where is Davina? I am over there shortly perhaps I could view the tiling design Davina selected I dont know which her property is but I guess it will stand out if the tiling really is special surely a man must have helped her design it!!

lobylud


Joined: 14/10/2007
Posts: 242

Message Posted:
06/10/2008 20:37

Here's a snagging question for somebody.

When I looked at the showhouse shower I noticed that the plughole was the same fitting as the air vents in the wall and was non removable.

Now I'm not a plumber but surely that's not the correct fitting for a shower base!

In the UK they can generally be taken out to clean out all the fluff and hairs that build up.

As anybody noticed if it's the same in the finished properties?

Something to check out Rocky.

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
06/10/2008 22:04

loby where a shower cap when you wash your hair then you wont have any hair go down the plughole. Whoops I forgot aout the other bits but I expect to be trendy you shave your chest!!

steviec


Joined: 13/01/2008
Posts: 89

Message Posted:
06/10/2008 22:17

Only thing i noticed in the shower was that they put the soap dish upside down. I nearly cancelled the contract.

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
07/10/2008 00:01

Rocky-



this cap you use in the shower, it doesn't come from Holland does it?



Arthur

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
07/10/2008 00:03

yes J its not that big and tend to be a little sticky or damp already!!!

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
07/10/2008 10:29

Rocky - the stickiness, it's not Hollandaise sauce is it??

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
07/10/2008 10:36

it looks like it but tastes different for some reason

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
07/10/2008 11:25

Hi all,



Long time no speak to??



Have just booked flights me and hubbie will be in NC from friday lunchtime and all day saturday!



Its both our birthdays on mine on the 10th oct and his on 12th oct so weve tied a trip to cyprus in with a couple of days at istanbul also!



Will be onsite around 11-12am on saturday as Im having my unit surveyed then?



Hope to see some out there?



Take care d x



P.S- Living room tiles in brown colour but rest of apartment in cream so when you walk into the living room area it feels like a whole different room.

I also paid extra direct and upgraded my kitchen .

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
07/10/2008 11:29

Hope you have a lovely time Davina and Happy Birthday!! -



Looking forward to your report when you get back!!



Best wishes -



Jackie

PtePike



Joined: 20/05/2008
Posts: 2334

Message Posted:
07/10/2008 12:15

"the stickiness, it's not Hollandaise sauce is it??"



Now that takes me back...

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
07/10/2008 19:12

davidoff who is doing your survey for you?

gaynorish



Joined: 29/05/2007
Posts: 74

Message Posted:
10/10/2008 07:32

Happy Birthday Davina. Hope your trip to NC is enjoyable.



Has anyone got their permission to purchase yet? This is getting a little worrying. Some of us bought in Nov 2006 so thats almost two years which is the approximate time lapse given at purchase.

Alexo


Joined: 14/04/2008
Posts: 95

Message Posted:
10/10/2008 09:05

Rocky



Sorry I have not posted recently but I have been away from my base on business and have been really busy.



When we were over in Cyprus recently we arranged to have some additional units installed, we organised the buying of the furniture, the bigger items anyway and we (my wife) also sorted out all the curtains, drapes and blinds etc.



We will not be back over until some time next year, maybe as late as Easter but I would just like to say that the site is coming along really well and I just hope it is not so hot the next time we are there.



Sorry to hear you may be selling your unit, but what ever you decide I would like to wish you the best of luck.



Cheers,



Alex.

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
11/10/2008 23:53

Hi Alexo,

Not being nosey..... but what extra units have you had installed? Don't want to miss out or overlook something obvious

Sheil&Phil

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
13/10/2008 18:00

Hi all,

Just returned from swb was hoping to have great visit until the sheep incident spoilt it !!!



Was driving along the main road past esentepe when an extremely large sheep stepped out onto the road straight out infront of our car!!

We had no time to stop and hit it full on!!

Unfortunately the sheep died and the car was an almost a write off- luckily we had seat belts on and the airbags worked instantly!!!

The farmer didnt speak english and we didnt speak turkish so the police arrived and we spent the afternoon at the police station!!

I cant THANK edith, andy and marco enough for their support and help they were our knights in shining armour who came to our rescue and if wasnt for them wed probably be in a NC jail by now!! WE ARE TRULLY GRATEFUL FOR THEIR HELP AND EFFORTS- THEY SAVED THE DAY !!!



Take care d x

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
13/10/2008 18:11

Hi all,



Anyway apart from the sheep scenario...



SWB looks great and overall we are very impressed with the progress on site and the completion of out unit.



We met mike from rms briefly whilst he was busy unwraping and installing the gym equiptment onsite.



Sauna, communal shower/toilet area is completed and installed and they were also installing the jacuzzi whilst we was there which is big.



The pools are almost ready to be filled and the offices shops and one of the 2 sports courts are also complete now and the 2nd court is not far from completion either.



Phase 3 is really taking shape with most apartment blocks shells complete.



take care d x

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
13/10/2008 18:57

davidoff at least your not hurt when you next meet a sheep on the road you should pullover hopefully the police didn't fleece you with a fine.

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
13/10/2008 19:26

Hi rocky,



Would have done if it hadent walked out from behind a bush on its own onto the road 5ft in front of the car!!



You try stopping swurving or braking when your doing 65km with no time to react?? Its not possible??



Luckily thank god it wasnt a child or person!!

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
13/10/2008 20:16

Hi rocky,



Sorry message 50 "pullover, fleece" me and the hubbie just got the joke..???



I was A Bit slow there?? Heads not screwed back on yet properly?? Am still mentally traumatised??



Take care d x

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
13/10/2008 21:12

Hi Davina,

I'm not as subtle as Rocky. Are you doing some nice slow cooked Kleftico? Hope you haven't been baa-red from NC !!

regards



Arthur

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
13/10/2008 21:19

I really think the sheep would have been prosecuted if it was still alive I bet it was using his bluetongue headset whilst on the road.

andysue


Joined: 12/11/2007
Posts: 891

Message Posted:
13/10/2008 22:56

i take it you wont want a sheepskin rug in your appartment then davina ? rgards andrew

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
13/10/2008 23:20

Davina,



I hope your ovinocide doesn't upset any of our Welsh friends. Running over a "Leisure Centre" is taken very seriously in The Valleys.

Regards



Arthur

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
13/10/2008 23:50

Davina was the sheep crossing the road for a dip in sweetwater bay

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
14/10/2008 10:06

Hi Davina - (on a serious note) - I knew that the boys would have a field day when they read your message - did SWB mention anything about the water supply? Jackie

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
14/10/2008 10:18

MInt where are EWE and your saucy comments abouts Davinas sheep

alexo


Joined: 14/04/2008
Posts: 95

Message Posted:
14/10/2008 17:47

Mint,



Did you get the mail I sent to your personal E mail address regarding the additional units.



Cheers,



Alex.

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
15/10/2008 00:22

Hi Alex,

Yes I did thanks and we would love the info please.

New Photos on SWB tonight



Sheila

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
15/10/2008 23:58

I appreciate that the site is coming on. However, until you get electricity and water, the properties can be as complete as they like, but no one can move in. We've asked RMS to sort our electricity connection, but there seems to be a stunning silence from SWB regarding when water will be available. I may try, but even I can't live by wine alone!!

Regards



Arthur

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
16/10/2008 11:15

Hi jakki,



I hear what your saying! Utilities connections is the vital questions right now??

Especially as many are completing??



If its any consilation when we were onsite they were testing the large underground water storage tanks located next to the shops.



They had found a small leak in one of them but were fixing it whilst we were there!



Once utilities are up and running and there are any issues or problems who will fix it?? The construction company??



Take care d x

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
18/10/2008 12:42

Hi all,



Any one return from a trip to swb recently aswell?



Or are many out there at present?



take care d x

lobylud


Joined: 14/10/2007
Posts: 242

Message Posted:
18/10/2008 20:03

I think rocky is the next one to go.



I've just made my penultimate payment, so only one to go and that's not easy when a big chunk of my money is tied up with icesave.



With the last payment that's when the fun should start with snagging, electric, water etc to be done and all the hassle and expense that entails.



Never mind as Wyn says, it'll soon be efes time.

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
19/10/2008 12:31

Talking of payments we have made 2 now. At what stage is the 3rd paid? What constitutes completion of concrete and brickwork shell? Does that mean the roof is on and we have all walls finished?

Does anyone have any pictures of the sauna jacuzzi and gym inside yet?

We will be there first week in feb and it seems a long way off yet :-(

Is there any news on water being connected?

Sheila

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
19/10/2008 13:09

Seems to be when shell completed and roof chimney and plastering incomplete. Well look at C32 April that is when you put your deposit down I think

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
19/10/2008 23:40

follow up to 67 that is when they emanded stage 3 payment.

mint1955



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Posts: 988

Message Posted:
20/10/2008 00:13

Looking at our photos then it wont be too long then!

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
20/10/2008 10:52

MInt I think you are right, they dont hang around when the money is due. Yours is progressing at a rapid rate since you agreed the purchase some 15 motnhs after I agreed mine. I think the first three stages do progress well is the next two stages where they drag their feet. I believe in one case they waited and asked for the last two stage payments together, That was when they thought it was finished, the purchaser did not agree that it was finished so I think the debate continues,

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
20/10/2008 17:21

I may be a bit behind - but there are new pics on the SWB site dated 6th October relating to the sports field. Could anybody tell us if they have received an estimate for putting in a pathway by the kitchen door (this relates to villa owners) - would be grateful to hear anything at all about this.



Jackie

missymongrel


Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 84

Message Posted:
21/10/2008 12:34

Has anyone in block 117 completed yet? We are thinking about completing when we are over in a couple of weeks but from the pictures on the website they don't look as though it's ready. MM

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
21/10/2008 18:11

I don't think that anyone has 'completed' yet - no water or electricity!! Don't be too alarmed when you visit because the villas and apartments are not habitable, not unless, of course, SWB can fit you up to a generator.



I have also learned that the 'waste' land (ravine) is actually owned by a Greek guy - has any member had anything said in writing or otherwise that SWB would be responsible for the planting and management of the same? Apparently the men working on site have been dumping rubbish etc. on this piece of land which is spoiling the views. I would also like to hear from anyone who has had an estimate for putting in a pathway by the kitchen door.



Thans - Jackie

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
21/10/2008 18:32

...........don't be shy - you can send me a private e-mail, if you wish.

andysue


Joined: 12/11/2007
Posts: 891

Message Posted:
21/10/2008 18:45

i rang edith yesterday as i wanted some information, she rang me back with it at eight this morning after discussing the issue i had she went on about how great everything was going , on the subject of water and electricity she said a huge underground tank with so many tons of water had been filled the office was to get a live connection in the next few days and the pool was going thro its final tests before being filled. regards andrew

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
21/10/2008 18:53

Thanks Andrew for the up-date - I don't understand what you mean by 'live connection'.

andysue


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Posts: 891

Message Posted:
21/10/2008 19:08

sorry its a tecnical term for connection to the main electical supply. if its correct its fantastic news it means everyone should have electric supply to there building sooner rather than later . regards andrew

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
21/10/2008 21:33

water and electricity I will believe it when I see it ( or perhaps when someone else sees it). I thought someeone had completed on an apartment a few weeks ago may have been on another thread. Loads of completions must now be overdue!!!

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
22/10/2008 15:57

Apparently there is to be a site status meeting today - if and when I hear anything, I will, of course, post it here.

andysue


Joined: 12/11/2007
Posts: 891

Message Posted:
22/10/2008 20:20

bit late to ask this but does anyone know if the land our properties are being built on is owned outright by sweetwaterbay? everyday you see a post about mortgaged land and problems arising when the builders default on payments. also bit worrying how many brits selling up in the TRNC. . sorry about this dreary subject but i want to sleep easy! regards andrew

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
22/10/2008 21:36

We have been advised that the land is 'exchange' land but what this means in real terms is anyones guess. I don't think you should be worried Andrew because there are a lot of people buying and moving to the TRNC. I sort of get the impression that the Brits moving out are the ones that have been duped into buying land that has already been mortgaged. We think that you should be more worried when Arsenal play Man. U. LOL!!!!!

andysue


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Posts: 891

Message Posted:
22/10/2008 22:58

thanks for that jakki feel better know, one things for shure man u and arsenal are the two best football teams in europe at the moment and it will be one ell of a game when we meet, allthough i think we have the edge with the size of our squad LOLxx regards andrew

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
23/10/2008 22:56

Hi all,



I am due to complete in the next few weeks.



But I too am dubious about paying my final payment until I see some mains electic and water up and running properly on site.



I have also been told it is exchange land.



Take care d x

andysue


Joined: 12/11/2007
Posts: 891

Message Posted:
23/10/2008 23:20

hi davina i have had a e-mail from arthur giving update on site i have forwarded it to a few people. you may be interested to see it as he makes reference to water and electric. if you want me to send it please e-mail me regards andrew

jakki



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Posts: 865

Message Posted:
24/10/2008 10:22

What sort of puts my mind at rest in relation to the land issue is the fact that Andy (SWB) and his wife Connie (RMS) will be moving into an apartment on the development. I am sure that Andy and Connie who have been in the TRNC for a considerable amount of time now would not put down permanent roots without first doing their homework. Likewise, I suppose for Arthur and Dorothy who were previous residents in the South. I have no news from Yoav at the present time, but we have been advised by Connie after her visit to Kibtek presenting our contract etc. that our property has been passed and a meter should be installed shortly.

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
24/10/2008 10:49

Hi andy,



Arthur sent me the e-mail aswell yesterday.



Thanx anyway.



Also N4M should be back from his visits soon?



take care d x

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
24/10/2008 14:05

Hi All



The problem is not elec and water but sewage - my contract becomes null and void by the end of November and PERSONALLY I believe this is the earliest date I'll be in botrched villa or not.



Moira

missymongrel


Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 84

Message Posted:
24/10/2008 14:10

Hi



Could someone email me Arthur's email as I haven't received it?



We are going over w/c 3 November so if anyone wants me to take photos of their property, please let me know.



M

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
24/10/2008 14:18

.....Moira but there are still outstanding issues still to be dealt with, including the provision of a proper plumbing installation as presently the cold water connection has not been made to our property and the hot water plumbing is incomplete.

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
24/10/2008 15:41

..Jakki they've given temporary supplies to B18 and could have, if they wanted to do the same for us.

Whilst we've tried to keep our surveyors report priate ANDY HAS BEEN TELLNG PEOPLE this report is now for public consumption and can be read at SWB office - hope he remembers to show phjotos that keith took. This was supposed to be a private report paid for by us - he should now give our our £400 and or SWB. Plus our meagre rental of £275 per month starting from October as we were generous and only asked for this instead of £1000.



Moira Maria Hunt - villa botched c38

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
24/10/2008 16:52

We have just heard from Yoav - he tells us that he will be putting something on the SWB site.

andysue


Joined: 12/11/2007
Posts: 891

Message Posted:
24/10/2008 18:18

christ our we glad we are in phase three!

samblaney1985


Joined: 10/09/2008
Posts: 159

Message Posted:
24/10/2008 19:16

hi missymongrel





my apartment is 104 grb, would you take some of mine if you dont mind??? theres pics on the website but would be nice to get some additoal ones, thanks

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
24/10/2008 21:09

Hi all,



Regarding sewage situation- I dare think about especially as we just had a blockage and mass leak from our property drains here in the uk and that was bad enough??



And it happened 3 times in one week!!!



Well was just about to send swb my report but if its becoming public view then I ll have to re-think as this should not be happening???



Equally I now question whether they are showing others e-mails around aswell as this should not be the case?



I think that surely it would be in the best interest of swb and owners if this didnt happen surely??



take care d x

andysue


Joined: 12/11/2007
Posts: 891

Message Posted:
24/10/2008 21:17

hi D i ring edith couple of times a month and she as never mentioned anyone or anyones property or have i received any mails regarding anything. i get a regular e-mail from arthur as you know and this is generaly about the state of the site in general. thank god arthur and dorrothy are there because we wouldnt know anything thats going on! regards andrew

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
25/10/2008 02:30

Hi D have you compared your survey to anyone elses I think Jakki may have used the same guy, be interested to know how much was copied and pasted its the norm these days I am afraid. I guess you dont want to share the downsides with us

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
25/10/2008 15:54

Speaking for us - we have only seen our own report so not sure if Stuart Hillard cuts and pastes his reports, I doubt if he does because all properties are individual with individual problems.

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
25/10/2008 17:43

Hi all,



Equally as all properties are built identical to one another it means that many issues will be the same for most properties?



But yet again there will be some individual unit issues also included in this?



So therefore I wouldnt blame them if they were to copy and paste some items as it will save them lots of time in re-typing every issue on all the reports?



Also my report was not that negative in general with mainly minor cosmetic and uncomplicated issues to deal with?



take care d x

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
26/10/2008 11:43

Glad to hear no major problems with your place Davina. Met up with a couple buying a villa last week and they also had no major problems with their survey. All actions coming from it are being dealt with already by SWB.

Sheila

missymongrel


Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 84

Message Posted:
26/10/2008 16:09

Samblaney - I will take some photos for you no problem.



MM

norths4me


Joined: 19/04/2007
Posts: 269

Message Posted:
27/10/2008 16:30

Hi All



Just back from Cyprus and had 2 great weeks holiday. I have taken photos of the site and also the gym, pool area, jacuzzi sauna etc so if any one wants a copy let me no your email and I will forward them to you. For those who asked for pictures of there units sorry I had printed of a list and left it at home.



I will write more later about the site etc.

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
27/10/2008 17:33

Yes please we would love to see the photos and also hear first hand news about the site etc.

email mint1955@blueyonder.co.uk please.

Sheila & Phil C41

norths4me


Joined: 19/04/2007
Posts: 269

Message Posted:
27/10/2008 19:42

Sheila & Phil



No problem I will send them later once I transfer them to the computer.



I went over to complete and unfortunately was not able to as there were still some outstanding works to do in my apartment and also to do with the site.



I will start with our apartment and these are purely my own views others may disagree.

I had a good look over the apartment and did some snagging checks. On the whole i am delighted with the apartment. There were and are some issues with some minor plaster and paint works but it was mostly cosmetic.Most of the other snags were minor. Some of the work was rectified during my visit. I could see no structural defects which would be my main concern. Also when we were over there was a heavy storm and I checked the apartment the following day and no sign of leaks.



I believe there have been problems with the water and waste treatment connections but have been told rightly or wrongly by Yoav that they hope to have these resolved this week.

norths4me


Joined: 19/04/2007
Posts: 269

Message Posted:
27/10/2008 19:50

The Development is truly amazing. The pool area is looking great. The gym is fully equipped and the mirrors are all up. The jacuzzi is in place as is the sauna. The ladies and gents communal showers and toilets are all installed. I must admit I haven't seen this on other developments and is a nice addition. I think we will all be delighted by the end result.



To sum up, once our apartment has had the snag list completed we will be delighted and have ordered all our furniture ready to move it in. Once the communal areas are up and running I believe it will be one of the best in the North. On the whole apart from SWB lack of information when it is needed we are absolutely delighted by the whole project. Again these are my personal views others may differ.

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
27/10/2008 20:00

Hi all,



N4M- Glad you had a good holiday and are impressed with its progress.



Like yourself minor issues to deal with- nothing major as yet.



I think youve highlighted the main questions also at the moment and that is when water and electric will be connected and up and running and the mains sewage system operational??



I loved the tiles behind the jacuzzi area also this is a nice touch I thought?



Taker care d x



P.S-Did you hear about the sheep??

norths4me


Joined: 19/04/2007
Posts: 269

Message Posted:
27/10/2008 20:31

Davina



It is the talk of the island,



We had Roast Lamb almost every day so thank you.



Yoav has told me again rightly or wrongly that they were waiting for Kibtec to approve the communal area of which they have now done and they are only waiting for them to give them the connection. This he said should hopefully be this week.



Time will tell

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
27/10/2008 22:02

Thanks NorthsforMe the photos of the gym, sauna and jacuzzi etc are fabulous. We cant wait to get out there again.

Yes its behind, yes there are minor issues with snagging, yes there is still a load of dust (its a building site so not sure what some people expect) yes its frustrating that communications are a little poor but WOW we are going to have an amazing site and I can't wait for the first party !!

Sheila & Phil C41

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
28/10/2008 11:12

Northsforme - we would be grateful if you wouldn't mind sending us pics.



Thanks!!



Jackie & Arthur

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
28/10/2008 21:40

Hi All,

New photos on individual plots tonight on Sweetwater Bay site.

Sheila& Phil

norths4me


Joined: 19/04/2007
Posts: 269

Message Posted:
29/10/2008 00:56

Jakki



I sent you 2 emails with pictures attached and both were returned undeliverable.



Could be something to do with it been a hotmail address

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
29/10/2008 09:57

Norths4me - don't worry Sheila sent them to me last night - Thanks Sheila!! The pics are great and the gym looks well equipped. Andrew if you are reading this - don't forget that cocktail party on your balcony!

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
29/10/2008 21:34

Wow even more photos on SWB site.

Sheila&Phil

kell73


Joined: 16/10/2007
Posts: 20

Message Posted:
29/10/2008 23:13

Hello northsforme



Would it be possible to email me the photos please?



Many thanks



kell73

kell73@fsmail.net

andysue


Joined: 12/11/2007
Posts: 891

Message Posted:
30/10/2008 00:12

jakki cocktail party sorted as i said to your arthur efes for the boys cockails for the girls . . regards andrew

Alexo


Joined: 14/04/2008
Posts: 95

Message Posted:
30/10/2008 03:31

Norths4me



Could you please mail me the photos, I would love to see what the inside of a gym looks like.



Cheers,



Alex.

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
30/10/2008 09:43

AndySue,

Any chance of an invite and a ladies size effes please.

Sheila

andysue


Joined: 12/11/2007
Posts: 891

Message Posted:
30/10/2008 18:32

no problem sheila , more the merrier as they say. 133 is coming on now just like your villa. do you think we will have our keys come spring? our appartment is right on sea front we could all go for a midnight skinney dip ! LOL regards andrew

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
30/10/2008 18:53

We are not banking on getting the keys until about June then we wont be dissapointed LOL



We will be over first week in Feb so rather hope to get a sauna and jacuzzi though



Sheila & Phil

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
30/10/2008 18:55

Kell and Alexo has North4Me sent the photos if not let me know and I will do it as soon as I get home. There are loads of new ones on the Sweeetwater Bay Website too.

Sheila

kell73


Joined: 16/10/2007
Posts: 20

Message Posted:
30/10/2008 18:59

Hello Sheila



I have not received the photos yet, would you mind emailing them to me?



kell73@fsmail.net



Many thanks

norths4me


Joined: 19/04/2007
Posts: 269

Message Posted:
30/10/2008 20:59

Alex, Kell



Pictures sent

Alexo


Joined: 14/04/2008
Posts: 95

Message Posted:
31/10/2008 07:53

Norths4me



Thanks for the photos, the place really seems to be taking shape now, now I can't wait to see the snaps of the bar, preferably with me in it!!

lobylud


Joined: 14/10/2007
Posts: 242

Message Posted:
31/10/2008 20:47

Yes the new photos of SWB do show it's coming on at a good pace but if you look at the last two pics of apartment 104 the building process seems to be going in reverse. I hope they are paying their money?

If it goes on like that in six months time we may have just flags in the ground.

andysue


Joined: 12/11/2007
Posts: 891

Message Posted:
31/10/2008 21:55

hi john,ive noticed that also, i thought they had mixed up the photos or something . . very strange regards andrew

lobylud


Joined: 14/10/2007
Posts: 242

Message Posted:
01/11/2008 16:17

How sad am I, on the internet on a Saturday afternoon?

I'm halfway through putting together a cupboard unit from IKEA for my daughter so I'll use any excuse for a rest.

Would anybody like to forward norths4me photos to me please:



jludford@aol.com



Thanks.

norths4me


Joined: 19/04/2007
Posts: 269

Message Posted:
01/11/2008 16:31

Pictures sent

lobylud


Joined: 14/10/2007
Posts: 242

Message Posted:
01/11/2008 16:52

Thanks,

I've received the photos now and I must agree with everybody, the gym and the communal areas are looking great.

Now back to the cupboard.

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
01/11/2008 17:36

To anyone recently visited or over there now........ Are the gates on both entrances? Has any planting been started yet?

Sheila&Phil

norths4me


Joined: 19/04/2007
Posts: 269

Message Posted:
01/11/2008 17:40

Sheila



Both gates are on but no planting has started

andysue


Joined: 12/11/2007
Posts: 891

Message Posted:
02/11/2008 23:10

hi all , as anyone paid for or orderd the key card thingy that shuts off the electric in the building when you vacate it? if so how much is it and how do you go about getting it sorted? regards andrew

samblaney1985


Joined: 10/09/2008
Posts: 159

Message Posted:
03/11/2008 11:25

hi all,





lobylud - i am part of 104 and yes as far as i am aware we are paying the funds, well i certainly am!!! i did notice the building work looking like it had gone backwards... i personally think the preious picture may have been of another building... god knows! just cant wait to have them finished now, need some sunshine!!

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
03/11/2008 12:42

Hi Andrew - We have ordered the 'card thingy' - through RMS - I will get back to you with the cost.



Jackie

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
03/11/2008 12:44

Samblaney - We all feel like that at the moment with the weather being so bad!!

lobylud


Joined: 14/10/2007
Posts: 242

Message Posted:
03/11/2008 15:36

Hi samblaney, only joking about the payments but I do know you've got some really nice swiss neighbours in one of the penthouses above you.

I thought the picture was of another building but from the position they look like six units and the rest in that row are four units I think, so who knows?

andysue


Joined: 12/11/2007
Posts: 891

Message Posted:
03/11/2008 18:29

thanks jakki i appreciate it ta

samblaney1985


Joined: 10/09/2008
Posts: 159

Message Posted:
03/11/2008 19:54

hi all again!! lobylud- did you go over there then?? persume so to have met the people above me ha ha!! im intrigued to meet whos in the same block as me but i dont think they have all been sold! luckily its in the last hpase, and they are now saying completion is due for mar 09.... supppose we all expected delays! going out there hopefully in march / april to get the last bits done, cant wait!!!



anyways gota go now, walk home in the rain!!! roll on the summer!

lobylud


Joined: 14/10/2007
Posts: 242

Message Posted:
04/11/2008 13:56

Hi Sam, met them when we were out Easter 2008, 104 was way ahead of schedule at that time and for a phase 3 it was in front of many phase 2 apartments. I think they were told to slow down a bit on the building.

According to the site spec. you have five sold and the last one reserved on 104 so that's pretty good.

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
05/11/2008 01:38

Who is going out next? We are 31st Jan 09 for a week.

Sheila&Phil

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
05/11/2008 10:44

Once snagging has been completed - my Arthur is hoping to go out towards the end of November, beginning of December to take care of furniture delivery etc. Sadly, I can't join him, I'll be in Paris!!



Andrew - the key thing is around £120.



All villa owners!! - any confirmation about cost of path by kitchen - I would be pleased to hear anything on this.



Thanks - Jackie

sweep


Joined: 11/10/2007
Posts: 241

Message Posted:
05/11/2008 13:13

jakki



is that all it costs to have one of those electric cards which turns off aircon, lights etc when you leave the apt is that everything all in labour and cost of the actual device.

gaynorish



Joined: 29/05/2007
Posts: 74

Message Posted:
05/11/2008 13:32

Hiya Sweep,



Thy cost £120 for the item. They said it would cost approx £60 I think for fitting.



Gaynor

andysue


Joined: 12/11/2007
Posts: 891

Message Posted:
05/11/2008 20:58

thanks jakki ive sent your beloved a e-mail. forgot to ask him when would we have to pay it ? we are a few months off our electrics being done so i would think they would just add it to next stage payment, any ideas ? regards andrew

lobylud


Joined: 14/10/2007
Posts: 242

Message Posted:
05/11/2008 21:55

rocky hasn't posted for a while, I'm sure he said he was going out in November.

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
06/11/2008 13:32

Hi all,



Regarding electric key card- I was told by swb that once your property is complete and kibtec have been to do their inspection and all is ok then you can ask swb to install the key card .



It cannot be installed before kibtec have been to your unit- so I pressume that as it is a seperate extra you will pay for it before installation after your property is complete and kibtek inspection hgas taken place and been successful?



Take care d x



P.S- Anyone had their gas cylinders and connections run outside their properties yet?

As too Ive heard this can be done at an extra cost through RMS who know someone?

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
06/11/2008 14:48

yes I am here ın NC ıt ıs very hot have taken some pıckıes. low gates up at each entrance they were workıng on these monday they are motorıng on wıth Mınts place and workıng ın Lobys and mıne. Jakkıs has the kıtchen fıttıngs and I am getıng the stone claddıng ıts very very hot here just eaten on the terrace up at Bella paıs the Lamb was out of thıs world abut 35L must go the sun ıs waıtıng, Jennı Lopez ıs just doıng my ıronıng Loby went up Karpaz yesterday 3.5 hour trıp there ınc stops. quıcker comıng back vıa BOgaz and the brıllıant new road vıa Getıkle....... (where the new aırport ıs planned) comes out near SWB... bye 4 now lst day Frıday home Sat I wıll emaıl the pıctures I promısed andy Loby Mınt

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
06/11/2008 22:45

Hi Rocky,

Thank you for getting more pictures we really appreciate it. Jealous that you are out there in the sun when its freezing here and dark at 5pm. Raise a glass for us all.

Sheila&Phil

andysue


Joined: 12/11/2007
Posts: 891

Message Posted:
06/11/2008 22:59

here , here sheila and phil ! but i think you will find it goes dark 5pm there aswell . regards andrew

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
07/11/2008 09:40

Oh well I still think it would be better out there than here We only have 85 days to wait.......



Some time this weekend (as the weather forecast is dire here) how about a virtual drinks do at SWB everyone just close your eyes 'be' on your terrace, garden or roof watching the sun go down with a drink of choice in hand even if its a tea or coffee.

Maybe this time next year we can do it for real what a great thought.

Have a great day

Sheila&Phil

samblaney1985


Joined: 10/09/2008
Posts: 159

Message Posted:
07/11/2008 15:16

hi all





has anyone heard back about the title deeds yet?? i sent all my bits off ages ago and havent heard anything back in a while now! slightly worrying!

andysue


Joined: 12/11/2007
Posts: 891

Message Posted:
07/11/2008 19:50

title deeds ? christ have you not been reading the posts on this forum? dont hold your breath the saying goes, dont think anyone will get their kochan(title deeds) not untill any outcome to the cyprus problem talks are concluded. whats more worrying is were do we stand if we have to pay compensation, how much and how will they calculate it. these talks taking place are in secret ,you cant find any update anywere thats worrying also. but as the great alex ferguson once said "allways look on the bright side of life" regards andrew

Superscousers


Joined: 25/10/2008
Posts: 71

Message Posted:
07/11/2008 20:03

Alex ferguson didnt say that! Hes song is rudolph the red nosed reindeer!

andysue


Joined: 12/11/2007
Posts: 891

Message Posted:
07/11/2008 21:31

for christ sake ron go away!

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
08/11/2008 10:04

Message 148 - we'll drink to that!! - Also can't wait for Rocky's report on his return - well at least my 'white goods' have now been fitted - checked the weather yesterday 26 in Kyrenia - doesn't it make you sick!!



Have a great week-end.



Jackie

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
08/11/2008 12:37

Hi all,



You need your PTP before deeds can be signed over to you?

It should say in your contract that the developer will assign the deeds to you?



But like Ive read and heard until PTP comes through assignment or handover of deeds in your name cannot take place?



Take care d x

lobylud


Joined: 14/10/2007
Posts: 242

Message Posted:
08/11/2008 15:13

rocky, hope you're having a good time out there and manage to get everything you wanted to sorted out.

What happened to Julia Roberts couldn't she make it?

Hope you don't mean the airport ends at SWB, could be noisy?

If your wife isn't with you, are you really going to choose curtains and furnishings on your own? It's not normally a mans strongest point.

Thanks for the pickies, have a drink on me and a good trip back (only drawback, it's such a long trip)

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
08/11/2008 23:23

Hi folks I am back superb weather superb food very lonely as wife nd children at home. Trip was planned as completion was due but as we all know the delays have put the project back again but they were working hard this week. I decided to go and have my trip rather than cancel the air ticket. I understand some meters are being fitted and Edith told me Moira and Keith will have completion in 2 weeks. If you are reading this K & M I left an envelope in your kitchen at the villa with the chicken stuff you wanted. I had lost your phone number and failed to bump into arthur. Used an internet cafe but the turk keyboard differd folks yo press ALt something fot the @ and use the dotted i rather than the undotted I when wanting to use an i. Long jouner back left TBV at 230am had a five hour wait in Istanbul and 5 hours also to drive home from Stansted will get some pictures to you soon.

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
09/11/2008 10:09

Jakki your place is looking nice but it dont have white goods.............. they are stainless steel and I like your extractor is that extra? (mail me the price please if so). They are rattling on with mine doing the tiling ( I guess that means another invoice shortly) they also did all the stone work in two days and that is hard work in that heat. I could not have a swim in your pool you have not tinkled enough and its too shallow with just the rain.

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
09/11/2008 10:13

sorry folks photos take an age to attach to my hotmail address can anyone tell me a quick way rather than attach each individual photo? I attach as a file but is it quicker to attach as a photo? I assume that all my photos are jpeg my new camera downlads to pc very quickly but to upload each photo as an attachmetis a long and painful process. I will need to experiment a little more and perhaps further develop my IT skillf 4 wot they r.

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
09/11/2008 11:46

Rocky, Thank you for the photo's. Woo Hoo we have a view from the roof



Virtual drinks party is even more special now!!



Sheila&Phil

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
09/11/2008 13:43

does anyone have Lobys email address??

lobylud


Joined: 14/10/2007
Posts: 242

Message Posted:
09/11/2008 19:30

Yes Loby has, I know him well.

jludford@aol.com

andysue


Joined: 12/11/2007
Posts: 891

Message Posted:
09/11/2008 20:19

thanks for the pics rocky. ive sent you a e-mail . . andy

lobylud


Joined: 14/10/2007
Posts: 242

Message Posted:
09/11/2008 20:45

Thanks rocky, personel e-mail sent.

john.

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
11/11/2008 00:20

I will be in NC 24th-27th November, to: a) see if all our snagging issues have been sorted, b) see if water and electric connections are up, c) get the furniture delivered. I've booked in for 24th at the Oscar [only £25 b+b], hoping [?!!] to stay in villa on 25th and 26th.

I'll take some photos of properties if there are particular requests. Will anyone else be visiting SWB at the same time?



Arthur

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
14/11/2008 19:57

Arthur have a great trip I have emailed Jackie seperately. where are the other bay watchers seems very quiet I think I know of only 1 completion so far from the threads any contributions anyone??

andysue


Joined: 12/11/2007
Posts: 891

Message Posted:
15/11/2008 00:51

SSSHH ! whats going on gang ? our site aproaching completion and no one posting. arthur please take a few snaps of 133 when you are over, rocky did it last week and its much appreciated. . regards andy

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
15/11/2008 01:11

Andy- me and Carlos Tevez will take a few snaps. I'll also update everyone on the general state of things.

regards



Arthur

mint1955



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Posts: 988

Message Posted:
15/11/2008 01:12

We are here and things are looking up as we now have full concrete on C41 and it looks like the roof has been started. That does mean we have just had our 3rd bill from Yoav!

We are meeting Jackie and Arthur for lunch tomorrow so we can have our fill of Sweetwater Bay talk in person.



Sheila&Phil

lobylud


Joined: 14/10/2007
Posts: 242

Message Posted:
15/11/2008 16:01

"The winter in Northern Cyprus is cold and rainy, particularly between December and February, with 60% of annual rainfall.[23] These rains produce winter torrents that fill most of the rivers, which typically dry up as the year progresses".



I've pasted this info from a TRNC site and just wondered if anybody knows if water runs in the two ravines by the side of SWB in the winter?

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
15/11/2008 16:44

LOby I was there in torrential storms in Jan 07 there was no water running down the ravines as far as I can remember during those storms. I guess the water disappears underground as the ground is so dry

mint1955



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Posts: 988

Message Posted:
16/11/2008 10:33

Hi All,

There are new photos on some of the individual plots on Sweetwater Bay website.



We met up with Jackie and Arthur yesterday and we talked SWB all through a yummy lunch. Great to talk at length about it as friends and relatives sometimes glaze over although I bet they are happy to borrow it when its finished LOL



After talking to Jackie about her villa purchases I am now tackling starting a wish list so that I can start buying 'bits' to take out next year. Daunting task but I guesss I will manage especially the buying bit!!

Happy sunday

Sheila&Phil

norths4me


Joined: 19/04/2007
Posts: 269

Message Posted:
16/11/2008 12:08

Just come across some new video clips on You tube of the site



http://uk.youtube.com/results?search_query=sweetwaterbay&search_type=

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
16/11/2008 13:43

Hi Gang



Just to let everyone know that we will finally be moving in to our villa on 5 December. We're really looking forward to unpacking and sleeping in our own bed.



We're presently trying to get 3G installed on our computer which will give us 24 hour internet access. This is a new system just been released on the island but our computer is being temperamental so Keith is trying to solve the problem.



Just to let everyone know that we haven't abandoned the R.A. and have worked hard at producing our figures but we have had other preoccupations which has taken up our time but WILL GET BACK TO THIS after we've moved in. Any newcomers, can you pse let us have your email address and unit number so that we can keep our mailing list up to date. Email to: pilgrimsrest@yahoo.co.uk



CHAMPAGNE DELIVERIES TO C38 PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!



Weather still glorious with endless blue skies and fluffy white clouds.

Regards

steviec


Joined: 13/01/2008
Posts: 89

Message Posted:
16/11/2008 15:28

Hi Milou very jealous, would love to know if this 3G broadband works in Tatlisu. still sounds to good to be true, If you can post your findings once up and running would be very gratefull.



Steven 115GR

norths4me


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Posts: 269

Message Posted:
16/11/2008 15:42

Congratulations Keith & Moira hope and the move goes well



John

lobylud


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Posts: 242

Message Posted:
16/11/2008 23:25

Yes, best wishes to Moira and Keith on a stress free final move to SWB.



I looked at the you tube video clips and it brought back memories when we went swimming in sweetwater bay and the agonies on the feet with the stones.

I have never worn beach shoes but it was almost impossible to walk on the stones so you have been warned, buy some beach shoes if you want to run into the sea at SWB.

andysue


Joined: 12/11/2007
Posts: 891

Message Posted:
17/11/2008 00:19

so is the site connected to water, electric ect?

Milou


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Posts: 425

Message Posted:
17/11/2008 10:20

Hi Stiviec



Yes, 3G has arrived and it does work.....B18 who are on holiday have lent us their computer and we're using it now. However, here in Tatlisu, we don't have full speed yet because thelocal transmitter needs upgrading and although slow it works fine. It costs YTL.149 for the modem and then you get monthly scratch cards which cost YTL.70 for unlimiteddownload or sign up for a year which is cheaper.



Andysue - we were informed that SWB were awaiting some approval from Kibtec to be able to run the sewage but it should be happening this week. We were assured that all utilities would be up and running for us to move in.



Apart from ourselves, Jan and Walter C39 will also be moving in at approximately the same time. Their container is on the sea and they will be here 26 November so there will be THREE COUPLES on site.

Milou

Milou


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Posts: 425

Message Posted:
17/11/2008 10:27

hi Lobilud



Something will finally have to be done with that beach. Presently it's only Arthur and Dorothy who are keeping the beach clean but Arthur says the water is unpolluted. Also this time of the year the sea temperature is hot enough to swim in. Although on the site where we're renting we still have people coming on holiday and swimming in the pool!!!

regards

steviec


Joined: 13/01/2008
Posts: 89

Message Posted:
17/11/2008 17:39

Thanks Milou,



reason so keen on internet is that as a holiday home instead of getting satelite/cable. you can get a gadget called a slingbox which connects to your tv/sky in uk and broadcast over to a pc in NC which you can connect to your tv. but it needs to be full speed to work properly, hopefully they will upgrade it before i come over next year.



Steveic

andysue


Joined: 12/11/2007
Posts: 891

Message Posted:
19/11/2008 21:33

not much info being shared at the mo is there? i had to schroll five pages back to post this ! how come they havent updated photos of the site on website apart from about seven pics of certain villas, these have been on scince friday last? theyr dated 12-11-09 every other pic taken in october. regards andrew

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
19/11/2008 22:05

andysue yes it is quiet I was expecting many completions in October but only aware of 1 with another completing on 5th Dec. I am planning to go out for my completion in new year but dont expect until after Phase 2 is complete, must be running 6 months late now.JUst booked for Florida in April plan an NC holiday in July 09 I think we should be finished by then. I think SWB plan to be offsite by March!!! we will see anyway. Its a lot of fun stirring up some of the other threads. Must go Fabio is short of players in Germany he wondered if I could get on in the second half.

andysue


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Posts: 891

Message Posted:
19/11/2008 22:17

the way weve sarted the game i dont think fabio will need you! regards andrew

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
19/11/2008 22:27

That's right Andy. Fabio said he wanted brothers to play, so he called Rocky & Arthur Fatoldb#stards. We were happy to oblige.



On another note, I go out Monday, & I'm taking the camera with me- Jackie has the knowledge to send the photos to you. If Fabio needs me next week, I'm not back until Thursday.

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
19/11/2008 22:43

why have the germans got a welsh Jones playing for them

andysue


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Posts: 891

Message Posted:
19/11/2008 22:47

thanks arthur and have a good trip, oh and watch those bloody sand flies !

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
19/11/2008 23:55

there were no sand flies around st the beginning of November

Arthur


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Posts: 687

Message Posted:
20/11/2008

So despite the big build up, Capello made do without us Rocky.

rocky


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Message Posted:
20/11/2008 22:28

yes but he followed my half time advice..not sure that wright phillips has got what it takes he runs out of steam or into trouble hes inconsistent.

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
20/11/2008 22:32

missy mongrel you have not posted for nearly 4 weeks did you make any progress in NC? ( I am sure I saw you with edith and 'a partner?) was it your partner on the early flight the next morning I thought I saw him at Istanbul airport I had a 5 hour wait there b4 flying on to Stansted, he would not have recognosed me I was in cogneto?

andysue


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Posts: 891

Message Posted:
20/11/2008 23:13

rocky it aint just missy m who`s gone absent without leave, no one posting anymore realy. is everyone giving up hope that they will be swimming, boozing and snoring at SWB come spring? me and susan only have a shell that is 133 to look at and its not moved on any it seems in five weeks. ive said this till im bored of saying it " why do we not get any updates on a monthly bassis" regards andrew

missymongrel


Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 84

Message Posted:
20/11/2008 23:50

Hi Guys

First time I've logged onto the forum since returning last weekend - work unfortunately takes up too much time!!! Rocky, you didn't see my hubby at the airport he was with me that day! There must be another poor sod who looks like that!

Had a great time in NC, we had a few issues but these related to us, nothing to do with the site and they're all sorted now - as ever Edith was a fantastic help. Edith and Andy are working extremely hard to get everything sorted but it appears it's one step forward and two steps back. It's typical bureaucracy or as we call it the FAF (f*** about factor)!!

AndySue, your property has come on loads since the last photo on website. We were on the top of 133 to have a look at the view and it was fantastic. They're making real progress with the remaining blocks. We were there at the weekends and the builders were there cracking on with it.



I have photos of the site but problems with my PC so will upload as soon as I get it sorted. MM

norths4me


Joined: 19/04/2007
Posts: 269

Message Posted:
20/11/2008 23:57

Hi Guys



I think the reason a lot including me are posting very infrequently is the fact that there is nothing to post about there is as ever no news from swb.



I personally have been involved with this project since late 2006 and I started of the very first swb thread on NCF and also C44 and was then joined by Trips, Gaynorish, Davidoff, Milou and others and we had fun posting as the project was in the early stages for us as it is some of you now. Most of us originals, our properties are or nearly are complete so we are going through a more intensive phase at the moment.

We personally are only waiting for final conformation that the site electric meter has been installed and as I was promised EVERYTHING is up and running. Until then there is not a lot to post about. SWB started of with sending newsletters but this slowly faded away.

On a positive note though the site is amazing No one can disagree with that. There are people working on site 7 days a week. More info though SWB i

andysue


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Posts: 891

Message Posted:
20/11/2008 23:58

thanx for that missy m feel better now!

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
21/11/2008 08:35

thats better some responses keep it going where r we all from then? Missy M it looks as if you are Wiltshire based I am Somerset howzabout the other baywatchers .I sure Andy is a northerner and Jakki an essex girl. (whoops should I have said that Jakki or will you claim to be from elsewhere? I can make a coffee if anyones local to Somerset.

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
21/11/2008 09:39

an hour later still no posts what time do you lazy lot get out of bed

jakki



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Posts: 865

Message Posted:
21/11/2008 10:48

Well I have been up before dawn!! Arthur had an early appointment with a client this morning. Yes I am an Essex Girl (Arthur and I are both from the East End originally though) - anyone on their way to Stansted is welcome to drop in. You never know Arthur may get the keys next week!!

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
21/11/2008 11:27

I will update you all when I return, and will try and take as many photos as possible whilst at SWB. I'm e-mailing Ansy/Edith/Mike for an update on whether water and electricity will be on as I've heard nothing. I have banged on to them time and again about the lack of information which leaves it open for rumours to spread, and despite promises that they would keep everyone up to date, nothing seems to happen.

However Andy, I have heard that Block 133 is to named "Sir Geoffrey Hurst Mansions", which you'll approach from Martin Peters Drive!!!

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
21/11/2008 12:06

Hi all,



N4M- I think your right some who have been around for many years are starting to fade away gradually possibly running out of things to say??



Once people do start to complete Im sure it will get lively again?



Take care d x

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
21/11/2008 14:35

Just heard from Edith '....Electricity has been turned on at site ie all communal areas and they are testing the water tanks for leaks over the weekend, then pressure test everything. The sewage tanks can now operate but testing will take time.'



Hope this helps - at least it's some news.



Jackie

andysue


Joined: 12/11/2007
Posts: 891

Message Posted:
21/11/2008 18:30

great news jakki thanx . arthur ive just had a e-mail from the main man yoav (hes a man u fan) the road leading to sweetwaterbay is to be named eric cantona drive and all the steets are named after past and present man utd legends , i think the road in front of your villa is being named calos tevez way! oh and yoav as given me permission to call our block "sir alex fergusson heights" regards andy

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
21/11/2008 19:05

We don't have any news as we are not due to get any for a while yet but we do check out here and the SWB site most days.



I am an Essex girl too but we now both live in Kent.

Sheila&Phil

ronaldo


Joined: 14/11/2007
Posts: 372

Message Posted:
21/11/2008 19:14

Sir alex fergusson Heights . A dream come true Hey ! Andy.

Ron.(aldo)

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
21/11/2008 19:25

what nonsense it is obvious that sweetwater bay drive will be called Portman Road Yoav also supports Ipswich Town. Yes I live in Somerset but oi cum frorm suffurk.

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
21/11/2008 19:31

reply 192 I am sorry MM that you feel that anyone who looks like your husband is a poor sod obviously until you saw me you were quite happy with him.

andysue


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Posts: 891

Message Posted:
21/11/2008 19:32

rocky are ipswich town in the conference? ron im reliably informed you are secret man u fan, how would you not guess when youve called yourself after the magic christiano ronaldoooooooo lol andy

ronaldo


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Posts: 372

Message Posted:
21/11/2008 19:52

Andy

you know who i support ! I was Christened ronaldo cos me dad and Kenny B had a sense of humour. any way dont mind them cos they are entertaining good football team. But not as good as ............ this season LOL Ron(aldo)

andysue


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Posts: 891

Message Posted:
21/11/2008 21:17

you creepy scouse git LOL andy

andysue


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Posts: 891

Message Posted:
21/11/2008 22:59

on a serious note can anyone tell me how to contact mike armstrong RMS he gave me his mobile in july but ive lost it. his e-mail or mobile will be great . regards andrew

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
21/11/2008 23:17

andysue you cannot have your electric meter fitted yet the property needs completing first, ok thats not serious this is Mikes telephone is 0090 5338452548 the email for he and connie is rms@cyprus.com

rocky


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Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
21/11/2008 23:19

if the limit for messages is 250 we are nearing it so praps we should start an new thread any ideas for a title?

andysue


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Posts: 891

Message Posted:
21/11/2008 23:36

thanx rocky i new you would have the info. . PS does alan brazil still play for ipswich town ? regards andy