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Title: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: Lizilu20 on March 30, 2014, 05:25:36 PM
 Saturday March 29th

The preparations have begun!
6 days to Kalkan and counting. The washing basket is groaning with holiday clothes and the first load has gone in and all is well.
The washing machine is making a very strange noise on the spin cycle - building up to a crescendo the likes I can only compare to the front row of a one direction concert I had to endure last year. Probably a hair clip stuck again, never mind I thought, OH will remove offending item and normal service will be resumed. Not on your nelly! The sodding washer has eaten my best knickers which are stuck between the drum and the top of the machine. OH managed to pull the shredded silky remnants out bit by bit but had to remove the door seal, then couldn't get the seal back on. He googled it, you tubed it, but to no avail! It reminded me of a neck collar my uncle Albert used to  wear when he was trying to get out of doing any tasks my auntie set him!
Well the bloody thing would not go back on SO a call to a man that can was in order!
Alan the washer man hummed and ahhed! ,"Well cocker, it's like this, you're just  out of me boundary, so it'll cost ya a bit extra!" At this point I'd have sold him my soul if I'd have had to as that washer is my soul mate! So Alan is booked in for Monday and fingers crossed no other disasters happen on our count down to our much needed and long awaited kalkan adventure.
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: Babs on March 30, 2014, 05:38:13 PM
Ah the familiar pre holiday washing machine disaster.....sadly something I know too well!
Lizilu.........at the risk of sounding like a stalker, I am really looking forward to your holiday.....look forward to the reports, first of the year so noressure!  ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: itstime on March 30, 2014, 07:25:53 PM
Me too  ;)
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: tortoise lady on March 30, 2014, 07:42:14 PM
I also will be looking forward to your reports.   What is it with washing machines?   I think they know when you are going on holiday (or possibly just come back) and the washing really really needs to be done.   Strike time, down tools for all washing machines.

Last time this happened and I had to buy a new machine I rediscovered the "joys" of the local launderette.   Took them for granted when I first came to London (long time ago) and certainly didn't even aspire to a washing machine.   I was still grateful there was a launderette within walking distance but I really really appreciated it when I had my new machine installed.

Hope you have a swift and happy outcome to your washing machine problems
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: Lizilu20 on March 30, 2014, 08:02:01 PM
Sunday March 30th
Mothering Sunday
British summer time begins

Today was spent shopping for smalls just in case the washer can't be fixed tomorrow! Oh and buying sausages for our friends who live in Kalkan.
Thanks all for your lovely comments. I was just touching up my roots and had a spare 30 mins so I thought I'd start my Kalkan diary. Sometimes the lead up to the hols can be as eventful as the hols themselves! Happy Mother's Day to all. Hope you are all being pampered.  :)
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: Blue Lizard on March 30, 2014, 08:23:47 PM
If your washing machine is too expensive to repair or just plain knackered try buying one from AOL (appliances on line) they can deliver and install for you the next day and vanish your old one away!(I'm nothing to do with them other than a satisfied punter ;) )
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: Christina on March 30, 2014, 10:20:38 PM
Lizilou - pre-holiday frenzy is also in full swing in my little Pennines hill village. I am now threaded, waxed, plucked, shaved, polished, exfoliated, bleached and moisturised. Ready for action!! Nearly packed, fly day after tomorrow - in KK for 6 blissful weeks. Bring it on. Look forward to meeting you there!
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: kalkan4eva on March 30, 2014, 11:59:16 PM
Oh goodness...I hope it all gets fixed for you, Lizilu. A salutary lesson and good advert for the early packers I'd say.....although that's a bit like hearing the words stable horse door and bolted all in the same sentence. Sorry :-[
I don't know what I'm looking forward to most your reports when in Kalkan or your lead-up blog. Something tells me its going to be a bumpy ride  ;D ;D
Christina, I salute your beauty regime....wow. I consider myself high maintenance but you've just put me to shame. I'm usually an eyelash tint only person but last year I pushed the boat out and shellac'd too. It was a one off  :-\
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: Lizilu20 on March 31, 2014, 09:36:29 PM
Monday March 31st

4 days to go to K day!
Very rude awakening at 7am with youngest daughter screaming that she'd no PE shorts ready. No darling, that's because the blasted washer ate my smalls and is now in bits on the utility room floor!!!
As I was getting ready for my long day at work, I realised that my scalp was a bit tingly but carried on regardless as you do. Got to work where it was all systems go. You may not think that the end of the financial year was too important in a GP surgery, but believe me it is. The last 2 weeks have been a nightmare of hitting targets, audits and appraisals. I'm really ready for our Kalkan holiday. My list of patients were as long as your arm today and I was feeling really uncomfortable as the hair dye had really irritated my scalp. One of my favourite patients was first on the list, a blood test, nothing too taxing. As I was bent forward , concentrating trying to find a suitable vein she let out a yell, making me jump
"Hey nursey Lizzie (as she always refers to me), I just noticed something!" I was made up - thought she'd noticed my new slimmer bod, since losing 2 stones recently - "bloody hell, you've got dandruff!"
Note to self - add head and shoulders to the holiday list!
My patients are not the most tactful but at least they're honest.
Thanks for the advice BL re the washer but I'm happy to say that ours is fixed and I shall be continuing with the washing tomorrow, then dashing away with the smoothing iron.
Christina - I'm being threaded tomorrow by one of our receptionists who assures me that she's a phantom threader in another life, in between patients, so I'm going to look bonny, a bright red face and a flaky scalp! Wish me luck as the preparations continue...
Ps K4E - don't rub it in, I've learned my lesson  ;D
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: Christina on April 01, 2014, 08:38:24 AM
I wasn't going to mention it for fear of putting too much pressure on you - but eyelash extensions have also been administered! Not the Bambi kind. No, nice suble ones which mean I don't have to bother with mascara. Anyhow, alone at my kitchen table this morning, bags all packed, in those anxious couple of hours before a big trip - after all the months of preparation, and yearning to be back in the place that I love - I found myself blubbering like a baby when Oletta Adams came on the iPod. 'I don't care how you get here, just get here if you can.'
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: kalkan4eva on April 01, 2014, 12:00:54 PM
OMG eyelash extensions.....a whole new world my stubby ones would appreciate. How long do they last, Christina?
Lizilu the end of year mayhem....I know it well, feel your pain and share your stress. At least you have lovely Kalkan to look forward to in a matter of days, our holiday still feels like a lifetime away :P
The good thing about Head and Shoulders, it will help with the olive flies. I understand it acts like a repellent - so there are some benefits to dandruff after all ;D. More likely if you've dyed your hair you've had a reaction to it and the flakiness is only temporary.
Threading looks so painful...I'm not sure I could go there. Besides the older I get the more my eyebrows are dissappearing - I rarely pluck these days - except for the odd one that follows the Dennis Healey path.

Loving this build up thread...more please Lizilu :)
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: Bob & Jayne on April 01, 2014, 04:19:02 PM
Hi everyone, only just caught up on this thread, and sitting here chuckling! Firstly Lizzie, that's hilarious about your patient's comment, am sure Head and Shoulders will do the trick though!Glad that you have your washing machine fixed now.  I have recently had my roots done, but noticed yesterday they are beginning to come through again! Eyebrows threaded yesterday, and my goodness how it hurts, but worth it though.  Am saving my pedicure for when I arrive, am really hoping the Pirat Salon is open, they did an amazing job last year, and so reasonably priced too.  Christina you sound like you are much more prepared than I am, and have a safe journey today, and look forward to catching up next week.  We still haven't packed yet, but everything is on the spare room bed ready to go in the case on Thursday.  Oh we can't wait. 

K4E I agree with you am looking forward to reading Lizzie's posts, and also sharing a glass or 2 of vino with them next week!!! We arrive on Saturday, not that we are counting down or anything!!!

We have been trying to contact Captain Abdi on Pina X to book some trips for the summer, but still haven't got the right email address, but heyho, we will be there in person to book our trips personally in 4 days  :D :D :D :D

Jayne

Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: kalkan4eva on April 01, 2014, 05:27:13 PM
You lucky things going out this week....
Like you Jayne I get my pedicure in Kalkan - usually day 2 after my Turkish Bath :) If Pirat isn't open I recommend Jasmine on Kalamar Road.
Please can everyone post whilst you are out there - let us know how things (and by things I mean the roads...) are looking, weather, new places...
It's so exciting :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: suzyq1 on April 01, 2014, 05:49:03 PM
All this talk of washing,packing and holiday grooming is making me very envious of all of you going out for the Easter Hols. First things first, Lizzie, fantastic weight loss, you must be thrilled? Its a lovely feeling when you can rediscover a whole new wardrobe of clothes up in the loft that you can get into again!  :)
 Unfortunately our washing machine decided to die on us a couple of weeks ago, but at least I wasn't under the pressure you were. Don't you just hate paying out for boring, practical things? Just think of all the boat trips and meals in Kalkan that would have paid for.
Christina, need feed back later on re the eyelashes. Something I have thought of but wasn't sure how they would stand up with all the swimming.
Can't wait for holiday reports, so don't be shy all of you and I  promise to return the favour.
Hopefully you can get those contact details Jayne.

To all of you, safe journey and  have a lovely time.  :)

Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: joycie on April 01, 2014, 08:07:29 PM
I'm so envious haven't booked yet this year . After last years experience with Brian and his heart attack just can't bring myself to do it. Notice the gorgeous Daybreak at the Nur apartments was vacant for the three weeks in September that I love but haven't heard back from Martyn so guess someone beat us to it. Perhaps it's an omen.
Please everyone have a fantastic time I will be looking for all the reports on my favourite place in the world.
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: Lizilu20 on April 01, 2014, 09:16:34 PM
Tuesday April 1st

All Fools Day

Awoke today to youngest asking if we could buy square eggs in Kalkan as featured on GMTV. She was not impressed that it was an April fool as she insisted that it must be the truth, "it's on the telly"!
No April fools jokes at work this year as the practice manager, GP and I are still squirming from the stunt we pulled a couple of years ago. It seemed like a laugh at the time, but on reflection I think we were a tad evil. There'd been talk in the media of private companies  taking over GP surgeries so what better than to have Tesco take over ours and have me doing health checks on a Saturday morning, then manning the tills and the receptionists varying their time between the surgery and the fag/fish/deli counters? Each member of staff had a letter in their pigeonhole  and an urgent  meeting was called where the GP and I had a very heated and emotional debate about the ethics of the takeover (which was choreographed of course) but must have done a good job as one receptionists ran out in floods of tears and the other rang her husband who was getting her union on the case!! Oops, think we went a bit too far -  we've not lived it down since and are still apologising for our naughtiness to this day!
I was just in the middle of being threaded - I'm ashamed to say that it was my chin and 'tache, not my eyebrows like any other normal woman - when the bloody fire alarm went off and we had to evacuate the building with me looking very weird while the hunky firemen did their thing. Turns out it was some numpty in another surgery who put an oatmeal heat pack in the microwave and blew it up.  This makes a change from our receptionist who put her super noodles in last year but omitted the water and blew our microwave up!
We called at my mums after school as it's the last chance we will get to see her before Kalkan and Grandma didn't diassapoint. A few pounds for us to have nice meal, some spending money for the girls and a few hundredweight of goodies to scoff on the way there. 3 days to go and it's all going well. I got my epilady out at weekend but can't pluck up the courage to use it yet. The washers just done a cycle (yeah!!) and it's time for a nightcap before I dream of what we going to do on our first day in Kalkan.  ;D :o
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: kalkan4eva on April 01, 2014, 10:14:18 PM
Oh this made me laugh...your doctors surgery brought to you today by Tesco!!! (other supermarkets are available ;)) The thing is in Tesco World this idea may have already been discussed as part of their world domination.
I'm probably as excited as you are....if that's possible. You sound really chilled 8)
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: Babs on April 02, 2014, 08:52:42 AM
If nothing else you're going to be completely fuzz free by the time you get to Kalkan!  :laugh:
I keep thinking oh I wish I was going away this weekend......but guess what.....I am! We are off to Seville for a few days. I keep forgetting as today is the day we hear if we have jobs in our restructure in work.....it's been so stressful that I have put getting ready to go away.
Saturday morning will see plucking, shaving and explicating frenzy.
Apologies to all our male forum members who thought us ladies were naturally beautiful and smooth!  ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: kalkan4eva on April 03, 2014, 05:26:19 PM
Lucky you, Babs  :)
Lizilu, you have two days to catch up on since the website has been down...
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: Cuddles on April 03, 2014, 05:50:45 PM
explicating????

Sorry to be pedantic but what are you explaining or making clear? Did you mean exfoliating? Help me, I have to know?
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: Bob & Jayne on April 03, 2014, 06:12:28 PM
Just read this Lizzie! hilarious!

Jayne  ;D
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: Babs on April 04, 2014, 08:43:20 AM
BubblesG....it was meant to say epilating! silly auto correct!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: Lizilu20 on April 04, 2014, 09:58:23 AM
Friday April 4th

Its K DAY!!!!!!  8) :) :laugh:

Hey we are bock on - I've only just realised. Sorry for the temporary absence.
The last few days have been a frenzy of spring cleaning ( both the house and my wintry neglected  body), making lists, ticking them off and making even more lists, washing, ironing and at long last  - the packing!! I'm happy to report back to HQ that the packing is done, bar the contraband (lurpack, bacon and sausages) which will be secreted in the lightest case and tucked up in a tea towel and a carrier bag between our smalls.

I dusted off the epiladay last weekend but couldn't pluck up the courage to actually use it until a couple of days ago. It then took me 2 days to do half a leg. I'd let the hair grow freely for rather a long time and maybe it was too long 'cause boy oh boy I think child birth would have been preferable than the pain I was in.  :o
For you blokes out there, maybe it's the same principle as in don't let your lawn get too long before you mow - you get the idea  ???
Anyway, last night, I sat down with a stiff Jack Daniels and managed to shift the lot. Both legs are now as soft as a newborn baby, in fact, I'm surprised I didn't slide out of bed last night without the Velcro like stubble that once was adorning my pins - just hope the red dotty rash calms down a bit!
I once saw Shania Twain on a chat show and she said that real women don't shave over winter, so if it's good enough for her...

Anyway, let's get back on track. I'm sat at my desk in between patient's writing this and wishing the hands on the clock would hurry up and turn a bit quicker until 11.30 when I'm outta this joint!
Hopefully, next entry will be from Kalkan  8)
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: Blue Lizard on April 04, 2014, 10:17:43 AM
Mr Lizard is proud of you!! Bacon & Sausages!!..but wrapped up with your smalls?? don't think I'd like to wear pork pants!! :o ;D And Shania Twain Is so proud of her beard she has become the 4Th member of ZZ Top :angel:
anyway...safe journey to you and yours ;)
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: Chris_S on April 04, 2014, 10:28:53 AM
All this epilating and defoliating - I'm wondering if the Barber's outside the PTT isn't missing a trick with a bigger market share and thus a bigger cabin!
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: Lizilu20 on April 04, 2014, 10:30:15 AM
Thanks BL, my chest is all puffed up now with your kind words  ;D and thanks to all for your comments, I've been having  a good laugh catching up with the thread. Have a great time in Seville Babs and good luck with the work situation.  :)

Chris_S, maybe a new business venture there. I'll check out the premises and see if he fancies a job share!  ;D
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: kalkan4eva on April 04, 2014, 01:12:45 PM
Soohhh excited for your next post.
Safe, event-free journey over to paradise :)
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: Babs on April 05, 2014, 02:49:00 PM
Thanks lizilu......happy to say we are off to the airport in a couple of hours and also happy to say I got a job!! phew!
looking forward to hearing all about your holiday....assuming some kind person can help me get on to this forum on my ipad.......thats all I am taking with me.......well technology wise!  ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: Lizilu20 on April 05, 2014, 03:12:05 PM
Saturday April 5th

Well we are here again after a rather turbulent flight from Manchester. I daren't post this earlier as Jayne (as in Bob & Jayne) might have read it and I didn't want to worry her. Poor Lucie our youngest had her head in a sick bag all the way and had such a tight grip on my hand that it took a while for the circulation to return! I still managed to drink my wine but unable to multi task and read my book so had to buy some headphones and watch Thor and Frozen instead!

I slept throughout the transfer and missed my favourite view as you sweep around the bend and see the familiar twinkling lights of town and the buildings hugging the horseshoe bay. I love seeing the stars reflecting and shimmering on the sea and always have a lump in my throat at this point. Unfortunately it was a snore rather than a lump at stupid o'clock this morning. We booked our transfers through Alper at egerentals and our hire car was waiting for us at the apartments when we arrived. It was a really smooth transfer (must have been as I never usually fall asleep) and we can highly recommend him.
A swift nightcap and we turned in for the night. The apartment is really lovely, it's on the kalamar road quite close to cafe vita and has fab views of kalamar bay.

Today has been a mixed day weather wise. Lovely and warm in the sun but there's a cold breeze in the air and I'm sure we felt a few spots of rain earlier. We were sat in our bikinis (not OH  :o ) at the time so it's really not that bad  8)

We dined at chillies for brunch and I had my favourite menemen which was yummy. One chicken durum kebab, one full English, one omelette and a round of drinks for 68tl.
OH wanted to get his hair cut as he's been cultivating it ready for a good trim but it was closed so he'll try later. This afternoon we have mooched about aimlessly, still groggy from our late night but I think the girls have just got a new lease of life as they are behind me right now as I type, performing "let it go" from frozen with a J2O bottle for a microphone!

We are off to musskka tonight to meet friends and then Bob and JAyne arrive later, so hoping to manage a nightcap with them before bedtime.

Happy days are here again!!  :)
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: suzyq1 on April 05, 2014, 10:03:22 PM
Hi Lizzy

Glad you all arrived safely, albeit a bit shaken up from your bumpy flight. Can't believe it's come around so quickly. It doesn't seem five minutes ago that we were both posting from Kalkan last August!

Anyway, will look forward to tuning in each day to hear all about your holiday exploits  :)

Have fun and please try to send us  some sun with your posts as its been foul here today  and doesn't look much better for tomorrow:(
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: kalkan4eva on April 06, 2014, 12:12:13 AM
Glad you are there safe and sound.......looking forward to hearing all about your stay :)
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: pw on April 06, 2014, 09:29:18 AM
Saturday April 5th

Well we are here again after a rather turbulent flight from Manchester. I daren't post this earlier as Jayne (as in Bob & Jayne) might have read it and I didn't want to worry her. Poor Lucie our youngest had her head in a sick bag all the way and had such a tight grip on my hand that it took a while for the circulation to return! I still managed to drink my wine but unable to multi task and read my book so had to buy some headphones and watch Thor and Frozen instead!

I slept throughout the transfer and missed my favourite view as you sweep around the bend and see the familiar twinkling lights of town and the buildings hugging the horseshoe bay. I love seeing the stars reflecting and shimmering on the sea and always have a lump in my throat at this point. Unfortunately it was a snore rather than a lump at stupid o'clock this morning. We booked our transfers through Alper at egerentals and our hire car was waiting for us at the apartments when we arrived. It was a really smooth transfer (must have been as I never usually fall asleep) and we can highly recommend him.
A swift nightcap and we turned in for the night. The apartment is really lovely, it's on the kalamar road quite close to cafe vita and has fab views of kalamar bay.

Today has been a mixed day weather wise. Lovely and warm in the sun but there's a cold breeze in the air and I'm sure we felt a few spots of rain earlier. We were sat in our bikinis (not OH  :o ) at the time so it's really not that bad  8)

We dined at chillies for brunch and I had my favourite menemen which was yummy. One chicken durum kebab, one full English, one omelette and a round of drinks for 68tl.
OH wanted to get his hair cut as he's been cultivating it ready for a good trim but it was closed so he'll try later. This afternoon we have mooched about aimlessly, still groggy from our late night but I think the girls have just got a new lease of life as they are behind me right now as I type, performing "let it go" from frozen with a J2O bottle for a microphone!

We are off to musskka tonight to meet friends and then Bob and JAyne arrive later, so hoping to manage a nightcap with them before bedtime.

Happy days are here again!!  :)

Love Chillies, love their menemen. Sadik arranged for the chef to give us a menemen cookery lesson last year.
If you go back there say hi to Sadik, Ewan, Ufuk & Dolphin from "Peter abi". We'll see them in September.

pw
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: Lizilu20 on April 07, 2014, 03:11:37 PM
Monday April 7th

Sorry for the hiatus yesterday but the day just flew by and before I knew it it was bedtime!

On Saturday night we ventured down to the harbour. We weren't sure what we would find re the the state of the roads but managed to drive down cardiac hill and park opposite the Pirat. We took the short cut, down by chillies so hadn't yet seen what what was happening on the main road down by the taxi rank. Horror of horrors - marina restaurant was closed for business! This really put a damper on our hols as the marina is always open and we wanted to book a table for Sunday night. Not to worry, on we sauntered to kleo for pre mussakka drinks. Another horror of horrors - no diet coke for my Bacardi! Just have to have full fat then and not give a damn  :P

We met up with some friends at mussakka and had a lovely meal. I really craved the creamy chicken livers but didn't want a starter and mains, so Mehmet very kindly agreed to serve me the chicken livers as a main with veg.  I was in my element - back in Kalkan, back in mussakka and stuffing my face with gorgeous food.  :)
Our bill was really reasonable, the others had steak, pasta and mixed grill, 2 rounds of drinks and a milkshake for around £200.00 TL.

We got back to the apartment and had a night cap and I did a double take. There were 2 bottles of gin in the fridge?? We had only bought one on the plane as a 2 for £20.00 deal along with Morgan spiced, then I remembered about the turbulence. The cabin crew were backwards and forwards with the trolley as we were bouncing up and down and inadvertently slipped us an extra bottle of gin into our duty free bag!! Yippee  :laugh:

Yesterday dawned and the sun was shining. Off we traipsed to cafe vita for a Turkish breakfast then dropped the sausages with our Kalkan  friends who had been licking their lips in anticipation! OH tried to get a much needed haircut but his favourite barbers was shut unfortunately. We then called in on Bob and Jayne for an emotional reunion and a wee beer or two ......to be continued  :)
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: Lizilu20 on April 07, 2014, 04:27:02 PM
Thanks again guys for your lovely comments - I'll do my best to get you all in the mood for your Kalkan hols when your turn comes around. PW, I'll definitely pass on your message if we go back to chillies  :-\
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: kalkan4eva on April 07, 2014, 06:25:03 PM
Thanks for taking the time to post, Lizilu. Sounds like you are having a great time and certainly getting me in the mood for our Kalkan trip - which is still over two months away  :(
The weather looks fantastic on the webcams given that April can be a bit changeable - enjoy the rest of your stay and keep your reports coming when you have the time.
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: tortoise lady on April 07, 2014, 07:32:06 PM
Much enjoying your blog, lizilu.  Like others it is getting me in the mood for my next visit - must wait until June.

I think it is great you ended up with another bottle of gin but as I hate turbulence I can't decide whether I would trade it for the gin.   Given you had no choice I hope you enjoy having an extra tipple or two.   I find g and ts seem to more or less evaporate in Kalkan.   I get the lovely chilled drink ready, have it in my hand, look at the view and strangely the next time I look at the glass it is empty, or very nearly.   Wonder if others have this problem with evaporating drinks in Kalkan...........//
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: Blue Lizard on April 07, 2014, 07:52:43 PM
Yes enjoying your reports Lizilu..although I admit to being selfish..i don't take my phone(only take basic turk phone) ,I pad or go near a computer but love reading other peoples hols !! ;) keep em coming!
TL.....I don't suffer from evaporating drinks ..I drink them to fast ::)
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: suzyq1 on April 07, 2014, 09:06:12 PM
Hi Lizilu, My mouth is watering just thinking about  a meal in Mussakkas!

Wondering if Feners was open? Charlotte and I were only just talking  this morning about the ice creams and wondering how many we thought it was humanly possible to eat in a fortnight?  No doubt we will conduct our own research in July :)

Keep up the posts, you are giving us all a much needed Kalkan fix after a long wet winter  :)
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: kalkan4eva on April 07, 2014, 09:59:49 PM
Yes evaporating drinks....I've noticed that too  :) BH reckons when we are in Kalkan gremlins break in and not only replace our clothes with identical ones that are a size smaller, but they also drink all his Efes and leave the empties. I find this so funny that I laugh about it really loudly in restaurants...... :-*
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: Lynne T on April 08, 2014, 09:41:08 AM
You have made me really chuckle Kalkan4eva, and I too might laugh out really loudly thinking about it when eating in kalkan  ;D ;D
Lynne
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: Lizilu20 on April 08, 2014, 02:43:04 PM
Tuesday April 8th ( I think  ???)

Gosh, how time is cracking on. It needs to slow riiigghhhtt down as I want to savour each second that passes.

Thanks again for all your responses, Suzyq, fener opened today, yippee! Tortoise lady and K4E, my alcohol is evaporating nicely and the wardrobe burglars have been in and swapped my clothes for smaller sizes already. I bought half a dozen new pairs if Knicks  and have had to abandon them ( not literally - I'm no commando - but more about that later ) as they keep rolling down and cutting my circulation off!

Well we've done lots of lolling around and lots of LOLing in general and hope we haven't been too offensive to others but I'm afraid last night we propped the bar up at kaya and had the most fun with erol and kadir, I nearly fell off my stool at one point such was the hilarity and I wasn't too drunk I promise!

So off we went to Bob and JAynes on Sunday and had a lovely afternoon and evening. We arranged for Adem to collect us and spent the night up there at his lovely restaurant. 5 of is had the lamb shanks and a tip for this time of year is to pre order if you want them as he will only cook to order in low season and they need a good 6 to 8 hours cooking slowly. The meat just fell off them and they were absolutely delicious. To us, an experience at Adems is not really about the food, although it is very nice, it's more about the hospitality and the fantastic family friendly experience.

Yesterday, the sun was cracking the flags, so we spent a day round the pool, but too chicken to actually take a dip as the water feels icy cold. Others were in but not us I'm afraid.
We have absolutely marvellous views here over kalamar bay and there's always a breeze so it never seems to get too hot at this time of year anyway.
The weather in General is beautiful, the best we've ever experienced at Easter so far. Although Saturday and Sunday were a little bit overcast but very warm out of the breeze.
 We ate at hunkars last night and it was as good as usual. I had a beyti kebab as usual but I'm going to try something different next time. The trouble is, I look forward for so many months to eating the food I know I love, I miss out on trying new tastes.

Today we met bob and Jayne and went in convoy to patata beach......to be continued  :o
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: kalkan4eva on April 08, 2014, 04:22:01 PM
thanks for keeping us posted, Lizilu. I feel like we are there with you, enjoying every minute. Luckily you have more gin to evaporate than you originally intended eh, if its disappearing fast ;D
The knickers story sounds like it will be a good one - can't wait to read all about it. Get yourself to the market on Thursday and see what you can find by way of replacements :o
Have you ventured into the old town proper yet...? dying to know what you think of the roads.
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: joycie on April 08, 2014, 04:30:05 PM
Fabulous reports you actually motivated me to book for three weeks in September. Can't wait.
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: Lizilu20 on April 09, 2014, 02:29:01 PM
Wednesday April 9th  8)

K4E, I've not seen much of the old town in daylight yet so can't really comment about the roads much. The new bits seem to be covered in a layer of sand so difficult to visualise really. We are going to have a walk down before we go home so will keep you posted.

Joyce, so glad you have booked and glad I have helped  :)

So back to Patara,  :o

We drove in convoy to the beach and all was going well apart from one small incident where a wasp started to tease me while I was paying our entrance fee. I think the lady in the cabin thought I was a tad strange as I wriggled, screamed and ran round the car - Bob and JAyne said they thought I was choking on something but neither they or my loving family offered assistance. I think they were hanging their collective heads in shame and pretending I was just some idiot they had taken pity on and offered a day trip to the beach as their good deed for the day !
It was really blustery on Patara, so much so that the waves were rally crashing on shore and the sand was spitting at us as we tried to circumnavigate the by now, sand covered walkway. It felt like being stung by a million wasps as the shards of sand pelted at us. We decided to take shelter at the side of the cafe as we thought it might be a good wind break and it was perfect. We laid down our towels and parked our milk bottle bods down. There was a family of Germans behind us who were like the fit family, they all ran into the crashing waves together, heedless of the red flags and body surfed, swam, and cavorted in the surf.
We watched as they all ran back together holding hands, mum dad and 4 teenage kids. They made me feel exhausted, the lazy lump that I am!

I was positioned so that I was looking at them and ( K4E - this is especially for you as this is the commando bit ) they collectively doffed their swimsuits off, formed a circle, held hands again and proceeded to sing "we all live in a yellow submarine" in German, every verse and chorus. We joined in in English ( clothes in situ though ) and a jolly time was had by all  :o
It was a very surreal moment and although I had to squint a bit, I can confide that dad was circumscised and mum had never heard of an epilady!!!

Aubergine last night for the first time ever and yes, it was very good. Very pricey, 305.00 TL for the usual meals 4 mains and a shared starter, extra roast potatoes and a bottle of red wine and soft drinks.
While we were there, I had a message - my cover is rumbled - onelove has Sussed me out and is staying at our apartments ...to be continued...
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: kalkan4eva on April 09, 2014, 03:34:12 PM
Oh goodness....I laughed out loud reading this ;D ;D Although I have to say no diners were offended in the process  ;)
What a strange how d'ya do....being naked in front of your teenage children (let alone the whole beach) is extremely bizarre behaviour. I feel as though you've stumbled across some religious sect here...be thankful you escaped with your liberty (and of course your own clothes still in situ...)
So onelove is suddenly Poirot....? Where were those skills when everyone was looking for Daniel Craig last year. tut tut  :-*
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: Blue Lizard on April 09, 2014, 03:36:05 PM
Ha!Ha!Ha!..Nuddy Germans on a beach singing Yellow submarine?  :o...think I'd rather have the wasps!!! >:D
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: Pompeyalbie on April 09, 2014, 05:23:04 PM
Lizilu20 you are brilliant, had to laugh at the beach story. We had a similar experience at Dalyan mud baths, while the shy Brits were fighting with towels to preserve their modesty, Frau Schwarzwald just stripped off and carried on regardless.
Glad to hear Fener is open and also the tip about pre-ordering Adem's lamb shank, I always have one when we go there although never had to do that before in May.I'm determined to try some new restaurants this time but will still go to a couple of favourites. Can someone remind me the name of Adem's brothers place? Only a few weeks to go ;D
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: Haybo on April 09, 2014, 06:46:18 PM
Excellent!  This made me laugh so much! The family are super keen to go to patara now!  :o enjoy the rest of your stay.
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: Bob & Jayne on April 09, 2014, 07:11:46 PM
I just have to comment on your blog lizzie, even though we are here in kalkan and enjoying our holiday and sharing a lot  of what you are saying, it is still hilarious to read.We are just sat reading your posts and howling with laughter! Lol. Keep on writing! X
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: brian j p on April 09, 2014, 08:23:39 PM
Lizilu20, re meal at aubergines, 305 trl does not seem that expensive for 4 meals + drinks,  especially as it is a  top notch classy restaurant , = about £85 , it costs  us £70 for 2 in a local Greek restaurant in Leeds, nothing too posh, and we do not get the Kalkan views thrown in . Great reports by the way
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: lynda on April 10, 2014, 10:12:21 AM
Pompeyalbie.....Adem's brother is Rami. Unfortunately his restaurant is closed and will not be re-opening this year. Not sure what he is doing now but if anyone knows could they please post a reply.
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: Lizilu20 on April 11, 2014, 09:52:30 AM
Friday April 11th

RIP Sue Townsend  :'(

Such sad news to wake up to this morning. She was one of my favourite authors and the inspiration for my Kalkan blog this Easter as last Easter, I read one of her books while lazing around the pool at Bob and Jaynes lovely apartment. How poignant. I can in no way compare my literary skills to hers, but this ones for you Sue and eternal rest to a very funny and talented lady.

Thanks once again for your comments. I totally get what you mean Brian j p re Aubergine. In the whole scheme of things ie ambience, setting, etc, it's certainly not exorbitant. We would expect to pay this at home for a restaurant of a similar standard and if you want to experience finer dining while in Kalkan, then I guess Aubergine is one of the places to go. However if you fancy a good mixed grill of the same (or better) standard as Aubergine but are not bothered about the fancy setting, don't pay the 75TL at Aubergine, pay 40 odd and go to the Marina or kaya instead. So glad we went though as it's one to tick off the never ending list and we probably would go again if we felt like dressing up and pushing the boat out one night.

Well it's been like emergency ward 10 here in the lizilu residence  :(
We've had some kind of virus that's really put a downer on our holiday this Easter. Wednesday dawned with the sun rising high in the sky and burning through the clouds. The distant rumbles I heard were unfortunately from my belly and so set the theme for the day. I'm sure it has nothing to do with anything I've eaten, just unlucky to pick up a nasty bug and my day mostly was spent in the beautifully furnished bathroom. We did manage to fit in a very short trip to fener as it has just opened but I had to sit and watch the family devour their chicken burgers while I clenched my cheeks and hugged my gripey tummy. Let's just say that I wasn't a very good advert for fener so we thought we'd better get off home, otherwise I think we'd have chucked out as I'm sure that vision of green faced me wasn't good for business.

I managed my blog and convinced myself after 6 Imodium, that I'd be ok for the evening as we were due at Bob and Jaynes where they were cooking us a veritable feast. We arrived and mine hosts B and J didn't disappoint. They had gone to so much trouble, the table was groaning with tasty titbits and gorgeous food. Bob is a brilliant cook and I was really looking forward to this. He'd made lamb in red wine with lemon and rosemary from adem's garden, chicken sish, kofte, Greek salad, liver and, bulgar and green beans with garlic and tomatoes and I'm ashamed to say that I could only manage half a 2 inch chunk of lamb before I collapsed and had to be put to bed. I even left the bloody metaxa they been all the way to meis for!! I somehow don't think we will get another invite in the near future  ;D
The party continued as I lay in a delirious state in B and Js bed, occasionally being prodded to make sure that I was still breathing and I had the odd recollection in between hallucinations that people were hovering over my sickbed, but when my shivering and rigors ( as we call it in the business) became so bad that my teeth were chattering together and the bed was shaking, OH decided to bundle me off home, all wrapped up in the quilt nicked from B and J! A great big thank you Bob and Jayne for putting up with me and feeding my family. I'm so sorry.
I continued to vomit and emit other disgusting bodily fluids all night but by the dawn of yesterday I began to feel a whole lot better and managed to get to the pharmacy for miracle pills and a quick sprint around the market.
Thank goodness I was feeling a bit better as we had a complimentary lunch to look forward to. There is a new restaurant opening at the end of the kalamar road called Asian gate. It will serve Indian and Chinese food amongst other things and is the old Atlantis hotel. We were invited quite by chance by the new owners to try a complimentary taster menu lunch. Wild hoses as well as bad guts wouldn't have kept this freeloading family away so off we traipsed.
I'm afraid that I couldn't manage much but I can definitely say that the salt and pepper chicken is to die for. We had a taste of burgers - big home made chunky quarter pounders, pizza's, chicken balti, korma, pilau rice and naan breads. I'm so sorry that I couldn't do it justice but OH and the girls were very impressed with the food. They will be doing a packet service, ie delivery service too and we will definitely make sure we go back in august. Unfortunately the lovely owners Jawad and his wife aren't quite ready to open yet so we won't manage to dine there properly this holiday, but thank you both for your warm hospitality - what a lovely treat we had.
We dined at the marina last evening. I really wasn't up for it but seeing as we had begged the chef earlier in the week to open on Thursday instead of Friday, I thought we'd better show our faces.
I'm so glad that we did as we had a brilliant night with lovely friends and fantastic food although again I only managed a sparrows portion.
Today, morning has broken and the heavens have opened. It's a horrible grey day with torrential rain and our poor elder daughter is now captive in the beautifully decorated bathroom - and so the virus continues ......
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: kalkan4eva on April 11, 2014, 03:51:12 PM
Oh goodness....!
The last time we came to Kalkan with all the kids we all picked up something similar - its really not pleasant so feel for you. Strangely enough we were in Fener one of the nights someone was unwell, and the public toilet is quite a trek from the cafe if your table is by the lighthouse. We made a mental note never to go there if someone is plagued with Turkish Trots. Have to say though, my best friend the pharmacist did sort us out with fantastic stuff which absolutely did the trick. Peaches are apparently good to eat when you have this bug - don't ask me why, but we heard that from a number of Turkish friends.
Have to say we were Aubergine fans for years and years and a couple of bad meals and poor service during two different visits means we have never set foot back in the restaurant again. There are loads of wonderful places to eat - with spectacularly better views (IMO), good service, fabulous food. Whilst its not pricey compared to UK, it is in Kalkan. We don't mind paying more for something that's really good, but I think a lot of the other restaurants have caught up to Aubergine and in some cases have passed them and are not charging the same prices. They get our business these days.
Asian Gate sounds like it will offer something a bit different so we will be sure to give it a try.
Hope the weather and the tummies improve as soon as possible :)
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: Babs on April 11, 2014, 07:15:39 PM
I'm just catching up after a lovely few days away in Seville.
Lizilu I have to commend your attention to detail.......noticing the German dad's circumcision.....was above the call of duty!  :laugh:

Hope you are all feeling better.....there is nothing worse than being poorly on holiday.....I was gripped by the Turksh Trots last year  :-X apparently peaches and banana chopped and mixed in natural yogurt with a pinch of salt is the local remedy and boiled potatoes.....personally I'd say go for strong drug therapy every time!

Looking forward to some more interesting "observations"!  ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: Lizilu20 on April 13, 2014, 05:08:56 PM
Sunday April 13th

Home sweet Home  :(

Well, where did that week go  ??? I think our holiday evaporated just like the gin!  ;)

Friday was a wash out weather wise, torrential rain and a very cold wind. Our poor elder daughter was unwell and it was our last day - what a bummer! We jumped in the car and decided to explore - not too far though! We thought we'd start off with the old town and see how far we could get on foot to see what the roads and pavements were like. We had only just set off and got as far as the reprieved barbers when the heavens opened yet again and we had to take shelter over the road, where the water fountain is. We thought we saw a familiar face in the barbers and sure enough, there was Bob ( of Jayne and bob) being pummelled and perfectly coiffured. So glad the barber has had a long reprieve, I can't imagine him not being there.
In between showers, we continued down the main road, sheltering and catching up with old friends now and then in the various shops that were opened. We ended up in cafe Leon for brunch. First time we have ever been there and is now a must for all future holidays.
I had an Irish coffee and a slice of carrot cake, the first real thing I'd eaten in over 24hrs, and it was amazing. Bob and Jayne coincidentally called in and introduced us to Levant, who was a wonderful host. I told him that I was going to make my way through the cake menu in August! Our youngest had a bacon sandwich and she said that it was the best bacon butty ever! OH had a mixed toastie and an Irish coffee and was very happy with his choice. Our elder daughter had stayed at home as she was still unwell poor thing but will look forward to trying cafe Leon in August when we are back.
We carried on down the steps that lead to the marina hotel and had a walk down the road by indigo beach club. A sudden downpour saw us sheltering in said beach club, along with upturned tables, half painted furnishings, sand paper, power tools and general chaos. Hard to believe that this will ready for business in a couple of weeks. It looks like derelict building right now.
We decided to head home as I was worried about our daughter but couldn't believe the deluge cascading down cardiac hill. It was a fully flowing river, water bottles and plastic carrier bags weaving their way down to the harbour. Out car was parked at the top of the hill  opposite fotos pizza, so the only was was up. We actually ended up stranded above the Pirat and had to cross the rapids about halfway up cardiac hill. A very nice van driver stopped and was offering us a lift up but our youngest was a bit wary of being kidlapped (she has watched  too many episodes of the rug rats) so we politely declined. I had a bit of a panic attack while crossing the river, I suddenly went very vertigous ( if that's a word). Instead of looking ahead, I looked down at the rapids, honestly it would have rivalled sakklikent! and felt like I was being swept away. I stood still in the middle and shrieked like a banshee 'help me!!!' My poor family were mortified but I couldn't move. Poor OH had to wade back and rescue me. We eventually made it back up cardiac hill to the bemused glances of passers by and home we went. I had to throw all our footwear in the washing machine as our trainers, converse and fit flops were covered in sludge, gravel and unmentionable muck!

The weather improved and the sun popped out so we had a drive down to kalamar bay and checked out kalamar beach club and the kuluube hotel. Workmen really busy and all is looking good for the summer season.

We met Bob and Jayne at parc Kalkan, (now the lemon garden) and admired the very talented art groups paintings and then ambled off to kaya on Friday night. It was their first time there and I'm pleased to say that they really enjoyed it. 3 of us had the special stuffed chicken which was divine, OH had the mixed grill (38 TL) and youngest had chicken sis. Kadir entertained with his usual brilliant magic tricks and a good night was had by all. Our poor elder daughter was still poorly so we went straight home as I don't like leaving her alone for too long.

Saturday, our last day was as perfect as you could imagine for a last day in Kalkan. We left at 6pm for Dalaman so had a full day to ourselves. The weather was fantastic, all trace of Fridays storms had cleared and the sun was blazing down. Our poorly daughter was still not well and had not eaten for 2 days. We went to fener for a really delicious breakfast but she couldn't manage it. She had a craving for salt and vinegar crisps and chewing gum so OH set off in the car and called in at every supermarket in Kalkan but no salt and vinegar crisps to be seen. He came back with paprika and sour cream Pringles! Of which I've just polished off while writing this blog! Of course they were no good to her but they definitely travelled home well and have given me a little taste of Kalkan while finishing off writing about our adventures.
We had a fab couple of hours around the pool yesterday with the fantastic mr and mrs Onelove and Bob and Jayne and felt quite tearful when Alper turned up with his driver to ferry us to Dalaman.

And so ends our Easter holiday in Kalkan. Another wonderful week of fun, sunshine, showers and sickness but the most fantastic week of the year so far! This was a much needed week as we had a rotten start to the year, an unexpected family bereavenent amongst other things and we really needed to kick back and just spend time as a family to lick our wounds and let our hair down. I can honestly say that  we did this and more. We made some wonderful new friends and spent quality time with valued old friends and are very much looking forward to coming back in august and doing it all again  8) 8) :D

Thank you all so much for taking the time to read and/or comment and give feedback. I do this because I love reading everyone's holiday reports, I devour every word written and your holiday reports keep me going until our next Kalkan holiday, so no pressure, but it's over to you lot now  ;D
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: kalkan4eva on April 13, 2014, 05:25:29 PM
Oh Lizilu, I'm probably just as disappointed that you are home as you are....if that makes sense..? I've loved catching up with your blog and you have reminded us all why we love Kalkan so much and return year after year. Thank you so much for taking the time to post whilst you were there, I hope someone now carries the torch and keeps us all going till our own trips come around.
Loved your story about the cardiac hill rapids....sounded like that challenge they have for the finalists on "I'm a Celebrity.." so I understand your sudden overwhelming fear. Glad you found Cafe Leon...one of our favourites for an afternoon tea and cake stop. The carrot cakes is a particular favourite of mine :)
I hate to say this, but August will be here before you know it...in fact it will soon be Christmas ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: suziq on April 14, 2014, 01:28:02 PM
Sorry you are home too. I have enjoyed reading your blogs and getting a little taster of what we love about Kalkan and what is ahead of us later this year.
Sorry also that sickness spoiled some of your time, but Kalkan is so special that even a couple of poorly days are easily forgotten. Hope you are all well now.
Looking forward to your next instalment in August.
Thanks again for taking precious time out of your holiday to keep us lot happy.
Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: suzyq1 on April 16, 2014, 07:21:04 AM
Yes I totally agree with  K4E and suziq. Have really enjoyed your blog, infact I will reward you with a gold medal for your services! Fill free to call on me at any time to collect it.  :)
Will need to find cafe Leon in July. I must admit I miss the map that they used to have on KTLN.As a newbie last year it was invaluable. As a break from all her studying Charlotte and I went and had a cream tea yesterday so just know that cafe Leon will be right up our street…….yum yum  :)

Can I quickly highjack your post and apologise to suziq. It seems an appropriate time since I am posting right after her. Sorry suziq, when I joined the forum last year i registered as suzyq1 and didn't realise there was such a similar name. I'm sure there have been times that people have thought we are one and the same, but we are definitely two people. Apologies to you. I'm more than happy to change if it is confusing people?

Sorry about that Lizilu. Any way I hope you have all recovered and have a great Easter weekend. Thanks again for sharing your holiday in such an entertaining way and an even bigger thanks for managing to squeeze some sunshine into your cases  :) …Don't you just love this weather?

Title: Re: The Secret Kalkan Diary of Lizilu20 aged 48 3/4!
Post by: Lizilu20 on April 16, 2014, 09:02:07 AM
Thank you so much K4E, suziq and suzyq1.
I'm loving this sunshine too - hope it lasts and I'm very much looking forward to reading your holiday reports too.  8) :)
Kalkan seems like a distant dream away now. Well apart from the reminders that emit from the washing basket.  I managed to wash most of our gear before we came home but it still seems never ending. A but like the magic porridge pot!!  ;D
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