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:( ssssshhhh about Banana Moon - we wanted to keep it quiet!!!
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Gemma next season the explosion in the mattress factory hair style will be all the rage and you dont need to go the hairdressers just bring those straighteners things,i can just see you and irishcolleen sitting in mai tia and all the other ladies being envious but dont sit in front of the bar or the waiter wont be able to see me when i need another drink :yikes :rofl :rofl :glynis :twisted:
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:lol: Well at least me and Irishcolleen will be in the fashion :lol:
Dont worry I will make sure those large whiskies dont stop flowing :glynis and you wont be short of a drink or two
Looking forward to seeing you both in November :D
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really enjoying your report Gemma, how were all the lads at the Oceanic??
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Lots of new staff at the Oceanic Shirley and some of the old faces as well. Jay, Raju, Sikander, Sam etc are all there, but other ones have moved on, which is a shame. Also Johnny and Deepu moved along to St Anthonys Shack (2 along to the left).
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Can I have a large whisky too in fact make mine a DOUBLE :pele :pele :rofl :rofl
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Trebles are the business, most cant get past the doubles tho, cant see it changing either, can only cope with it once every 30 years :shock:
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Happy Birthday to me :lol: We are away for the weekend in the Lake District and York. In York today the weather is :swear awful, no wonder we all go abroad. But before going out for my birthday meal I will do some more of the report :D

Tuesday 24 April - Just the usual routine. Get up and head for the beach. If its not the hotel bus to Baga Beach then we get a taxi. Ive noticed that our taxi driver Rupesh charges 150 rupees from the Lagoa Azul to Baga Beach but if we jump in a taxi with one of the hotel taxis it only coss 100 rupees :shock: Its only 50 rupees but I hate to think people are ripping me off! :evil: :twisted:

Been having a look at the hotel shop and they sell gorgeous bags, shoes and other small accessories. Everything is cheap because it is end of season. Need to give this further investigation and get stocked up on some goodies before going home :lol:

Had a quiet night in the hotel restaurant tonight. Emily isnt feeling that great, with very dodgy tummy :cry: not the full delhi belly business, but still not feeing 100 per cent. I only had a couple of drinks this evening and Emily is on the diet coke and we had a nice two course meal. Bill for the whole night 946 rupees. Still dont like this circle shape bar at the Lagoa Azul and everone is also sitting facing each other, its a strange concept! :shock: Early night for us ....
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Happy birthday Gemma,have a lovely evening.Paula
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Sorry folks but need to type this in single days. Typing the report on a laptop and its not allowing me lots of space to type :hmmm

Wednesday 25 April - Taking some washing to Vell Wash today. We handed in ironing only and laundry to the LA. Prices are great, very cheap, only about 20 rupees per item. The clothes did come back clean, but they parcel up all the clothes so they still look crushed :oops: So its off to see the nice man at Vell Wash. Rupesh busy today so we got another taxi driver at the hotel called Amigo. Took us to Vell Wash, then along to a tailors in Tito's Road to see about getting a dress made (for Emily).

We also decided to get the taxi along to Candolim beach for a change. Got dropped off near the Whispering Palms and we were intending to go to Ganesh Shack, but its so quiet and the shacks are really deserted. So we walk along to the right, going more into Candolim. Evetually stopped at Bono's shack. Recognised the name from the forum (but didnt know if it was good or bad reading). Bono's shack is fabulous. I had never been in cleaner toilets anywhere, apart from After 7. Ive taken a photo of one of the ladies toilets so other HTers can see, will upload soon. I was amazed. Two ladies and two separate gents toilets. Food was great, shack immaculate and virtually no hassle from any sellers. Will definitely come back here. Amigo told us to phone him when we wanted collected. He came back about 5ish. Picked us up near the Snow Inn, just facing the football park. It was a bit manic near the Snow Inn, with all the bikes, taxis, buses. All the traffic was trying get round the temporary abandoned bikes cos everyone was watching the footy! :shock: So Amigo charged us 500 rupees for a whole day running about all over the place, cheaper than we would have paid Rupesh, thats for sure!

At night we ate at Lazy Days. Food here is nice, not fantastic, but very acceptable and no complaints. We were joined by Chilly and Mike and Lez. We had a good night, a few drinks and lots of chatting :D
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Thanks Paula, thats really nice. Looking forward to a nice night out :D
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Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you!!!! Have a great day.
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Happy birthday Gemma, hope you enjoy your meal tonight in York, we go to york quite a lot where are you eating?
Cannot wait to see the photo of the ladies loos at Bonos!
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Hi Shirley we are staying the the Queens Hotel in York and going to eat here. Was in the restaurant last night it was very nice. Do you know the hotel, its overlooking the River Ouze and in the centre, its very convenient.
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Happy birthday Gemma. It's a great report but how do you remember all that stuff weeks after you come back? I'm struggling to add to mine because it all goes sort of blurry once I've been back a week or two.

We like Bono's shack too. The toilets are lovely except for the time I saw a live frog in one of them. :rofl
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Happy birthday Gemma, we will be in thirsk not far from york tuesday and wednesday staying at the golden fleece, then on to Hull for the weekend to stay with my son for a couple of days, :D York is a brillant place we go quite a lot x
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Yes Gemma I know the Queen's hotel , my friend stayed there recently hope you enjoy your meal. :D
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Katie I note down bullet points in a wee diary ive got. Its a tip that Irishcolleen gave me. Like yourself I wouldnt remember anything after ive been back a few or two :hmmm
I am nearly finished now, only a few more days to go. But we did try a couple of different restaurants the last few days (recommended by other HTers) so I will mention them as well, might give people new ideas for Winter 07/early 08 :D
Carol: you and I were like passing ships in the night :lol: between Bono's and The Shining Star :lol: but hope to catch up with you on your next visit.
Thanks Shirley :D
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Bonos toilets have to be seen to be believed - i was thanked on the way out for complimenting them!

I t's got to be woth an extra 5rps extra for your drinks + paying for your sun bed.
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