Popular Post jukel123 6,924 Posted December 27, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 27, 2023 (edited) Spent Christmas in Gran Canaria. Reflections. The people here enjoy the best climate in the world. Always between 18 and 26c degrees. They still have huge extended family gatherings in restaurants, babies and ga_ ga geriatrics included. The waiters here kiss children, especially the handicapped. Couple of kids, one with severe autism, and one with Downs, are treated like royalty in my hotel. It's not a show. Its part of their culture. Brilliant imo. The young teenagers gather in large groups and enjoy food and wine. At their age, my generation used to get legless, aggressive and wake up with a black eye and a hangover. Being loud, anti _social and obnoxious was part of a weekend's, letting_ it_ all_ hang _out, binge. These kids aren't angry like we were. A couple of teenagers offered to give up their seats to me and the Mrs when we were on a crowded bus. I felt a bit pissed off tbh. Lol . We don't feel old and we declined. But it's nice that old fogies are genuinely respected. They have a first class health and social security system here, as well as pensions which makes us all Oliver Twists in the UK. Oh well, back to chilly, rain sodden jock land tomorrow. And a government which appears to hate us and wishes Covid's grim reaper had dealt with us all. Lol. Edited December 28, 2023 by jukel123 18 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 24,220 Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 1 hour ago, jukel123 said: Spent Christmas in Gran Canaria. Reflections. The people here enjoy the best climate in the world. Always between 18 and 26c degrees. They still have huge extended family gatherings in restaurants, babies and ga_ ga geriatrics included. The waiters here, kiss children, especially the handicapped. Couple of kids, one with severe autism, and one with Downes are treated like royalty in my hotel. It's not a show. Its part of their culture. Brilliant imo. The young teenagers gather in large groups and enjoy food and wine. At their age. my generation used to get legless, aggressive and wake up with a black eye and a hangover. Being loud, anti social and obnoxious was part of a weekend's, letting_ it_ all_ hang _out, binge. These kids aren't angry like we were. A couple of teenagers offered to give up their seats to me and the Mrs when we were on a crowded bus. I felt a bit pissed off tbh. Lol . We don't feel old and we declined. But it's nice that old fogies are genuinely respected. They have a first class health and social security system here, as well as pensions which makes us all Oliver Twists in the UK. Oh well, back to chilly, rain sodden jock land tomorrow. And a government which appears to hate us and wishes Covid's grim reaper hadn't dealt with us all. Lol. You sound refreshed,decent food,sun,and a relaxed environment,glad you enjoyed the break. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 44,672 Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 1 hour ago, jukel123 said: Spent Christmas in Gran Canaria. Reflections. The people here enjoy the best climate in the world. Always between 18 and 26c degrees. They still have huge extended family gatherings in restaurants, babies and ga_ ga geriatrics included. The waiters here, kiss children, especially the handicapped. Couple of kids, one with severe autism, and one with Downes are treated like royalty in my hotel. It's not a show. Its part of their culture. Brilliant imo. The young teenagers gather in large groups and enjoy food and wine. At their age. my generation used to get legless, aggressive and wake up with a black eye and a hangover. Being loud, anti social and obnoxious was part of a weekend's, letting_ it_ all_ hang _out, binge. These kids aren't angry like we were. A couple of teenagers offered to give up their seats to me and the Mrs when we were on a crowded bus. I felt a bit pissed off tbh. Lol . We don't feel old and we declined. But it's nice that old fogies are genuinely respected. They have a first class health and social security system here, as well as pensions which makes us all Oliver Twists in the UK. Oh well, back to chilly, rain sodden jock land tomorrow. And a government which appears to hate us and wishes Covid's grim reaper hadn't dealt with us all. Lol. Yep, when you visit these places you realise we are living like pigs half the time mate. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jukel123 6,924 Posted December 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 5 minutes ago, mackem said: You sound refreshed,decent food,sun,and a relaxed environment,glad you enjoyed the break. Yes,really enjoyed it. Took a trip to the botanical garden where there are giant Canarian lizards and an amazing array of tropical flowers and trees. Also went to a marine park with fish,amphibians,reptiles and species of plants and trees from all over the world. Brilliant days out. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 24,220 Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 10 minutes ago, jukel123 said: Yes,really enjoyed it. Took a trip to the botanical garden where there are giant Canarian lizards and an amazing array of tropical flowers and trees. Also went to a marine park with fish,amphibians,reptiles and species of plants and trees from all over the world. Brilliant days out. Sounds like my sort of ideal day,I am currently sitting on a plane,short flight to Toronto then NYE in NYC. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jukel123 6,924 Posted December 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 Few empty seats there Mack. They must have got wind you were coming. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dodger 2,711 Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 9 minutes ago, mackem said: Sounds like my sort of ideal day,I am currently sitting on a plane,short flight to Toronto then NYE in NYC. Fair play 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dodger 2,711 Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 2 hours ago, jukel123 said: Spent Christmas in Gran Canaria. Reflections. The people here enjoy the best climate in the world. Always between 18 and 26c degrees. They still have huge extended family gatherings in restaurants, babies and ga_ ga geriatrics included. The waiters here, kiss children, especially the handicapped. Couple of kids, one with severe autism, and one with Downes are treated like royalty in my hotel. It's not a show. Its part of their culture. Brilliant imo. The young teenagers gather in large groups and enjoy food and wine. At their age. my generation used to get legless, aggressive and wake up with a black eye and a hangover. Being loud, anti social and obnoxious was part of a weekend's, letting_ it_ all_ hang _out, binge. These kids aren't angry like we were. A couple of teenagers offered to give up their seats to me and the Mrs when we were on a crowded bus. I felt a bit pissed off tbh. Lol . We don't feel old and we declined. But it's nice that old fogies are genuinely respected. They have a first class health and social security system here, as well as pensions which makes us all Oliver Twists in the UK. Oh well, back to chilly, rain sodden jock land tomorrow. And a government which appears to hate us and wishes Covid's grim reaper hadn't dealt with us all. Lol. Sounds great 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 24,220 Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 2 hours ago, jukel123 said: Few empty seats there Mack. They must have got wind you were coming. I went to Geneva back in march or April from Heathrow,maybe 10 people in total on the flight,on the way back about the same,Geneva was empty. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLATTOP 3,765 Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 7 hours ago, jukel123 said: Spent Christmas in Gran Canaria. Reflections. The people here enjoy the best climate in the world. Always between 18 and 26c degrees. They still have huge extended family gatherings in restaurants, babies and ga_ ga geriatrics included. The waiters here, kiss children, especially the handicapped. Couple of kids, one with severe autism, and one with Downes are treated like royalty in my hotel. It's not a show. Its part of their culture. Brilliant imo. The young teenagers gather in large groups and enjoy food and wine. At their age. my generation used to get legless, aggressive and wake up with a black eye and a hangover. Being loud, anti social and obnoxious was part of a weekend's, letting_ it_ all_ hang _out, binge. These kids aren't angry like we were. A couple of teenagers offered to give up their seats to me and the Mrs when we were on a crowded bus. I felt a bit pissed off tbh. Lol . We don't feel old and we declined. But it's nice that old fogies are genuinely respected. They have a first class health and social security system here, as well as pensions which makes us all Oliver Twists in the UK. Oh well, back to chilly, rain sodden jock land tomorrow. And a government which appears to hate us and wishes Covid's grim reaper hadn't dealt with us all. Lol. Glad you enjoyed it mate week before Christmas I spent a week in Costa Teguise in Lanzarote as you say decent climate and people just getting on with enjoying life, it was even warm enough for a swim in the sea you’ve just got to get away from this place sometimes it drags you down with the shit weather and never ending bad news in the media. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIDO.1 21,292 Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 We are off to Tenerife next month. Knowing my luck it will pisss down for the week 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tatsblisters 8,297 Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, jukel123 said: Yes,really enjoyed it. Took a trip to the botanical garden where there are giant Canarian lizards and an amazing array of tropical flowers and trees. Also went to a marine park with fish,amphibians,reptiles and species of plants and trees from all over the world. Brilliant days out. Did you do any fishing mate. The highlight of my holiday there years ago was a visit to the zoo their. Sorry mate i thought you had been to Tenereif. Edited December 28, 2023 by tatsblisters Wrong place. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jukel123 6,924 Posted December 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 Just now, tatsblisters said: Did you do any fishing mate. The highlight of my holiday there years ago was a visit to the zoo their. I've tried it in the past but always get sea sick. The weather was really windy and the water choppy. So swerved it. There's charter boats that will take you Marlin fishing for fifty euros for half a day. Its a good day and somebody generally catches something. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 6,067 Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 1 hour ago, DIDO.1 said: We are off to Tenerife next month. Knowing my luck it will pisss down for the week Did you get the thunder and hail last night? It was a weird one that and there was nothing on the weather about it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keepdiggin 9,367 Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 1 hour ago, DIDO.1 said: We are off to Tenerife next month. Knowing my luck it will pisss down for the week Jokes aside heavy rain forecasted in January for Tenerife 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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