Please tell me I am wrong

TopTen


Joined: 15/04/2009
Posts: 1246

Message Posted:
12/02/2010 12:25

Looking in the for sale ad,s I so Guido advertising a restaurant lease for sale is this Liz / Guido,s place?

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
12/02/2010 12:28

None of my business !!

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
12/02/2010 14:30

If it is Guidos hope they hang on a bit longer as business will pick up everyone is slow at the moment but it will soon be summer and they will be busy again. In the meantime it must be soul destroying with empty seats in restaurants at this time of year.



Chris

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
12/02/2010 22:57

Still no comment from Guidos or I believe the Stumble Inn (Filling station) in the same situation,



Please don't give up guys better days are coming!!

Tootie


Joined: 28/08/2008
Posts: 2037

Message Posted:
12/02/2010 23:25

Everyone is having a hard time at the moment and "we" all need to help out where we can!

Liz & Guido do SO much for everyone & anything and I think we should do the same for them in these hard times.



Lets all give them some support.



Plus I here a new lunch menu is coming soon.

Pop In at a lunchtime for a tea/coffee.



Its a case of "use it or loose it". Show your support folks

Maz


Joined: 29/03/2009
Posts: 1924

Message Posted:
13/02/2010 00:18

I guess if you want the truth you must ask Guido's themselves, but I had no idea of Stumble Inn - they haven't been there for too long, have they?



Life is tough for many folk at the moment, and I agree with Tootie, that if it is Guido's (ans I suspect it might be) then it would be a great loss to community, and the only thing we can do is pack them out day after day. But I am afraid that the money I spend there wouldn';t help much - an occasional coffee!

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
13/02/2010 01:24

I have just had a look at the 'For Sale' list. Personally, I don't blame Liz and Guido for trying to cut their losses. I think they have tried very hard in trying to make a success of Guido's (which I think they have) in the face of the adversity they faced. However, there comes a time when banging your head against a brick wall loses its attraction. They are 2 lovely people who have given pleasure to a lot of people and I am very sad that they have reached this decision. They have been responsible for a lot of people on this forum becoming friends (themselves included) and I, for one, would wish them every success in the future. They deserve it. I don't think anyone can deny that they have tried their very best, so congratulations the pair of you.



Good luck and God bless.



Jeannie

xxxx

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
13/02/2010 01:27

Can I say whatever you spend we welcome. Things are very hard at present, elecrtric, water gas before you open the door etc. We do not want to go anywhere but cant afford to stay. We have lost so much and given so much there has to come a time xxxxxx

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
13/02/2010 01:34

Liz - I have e-mailed you.



J

xxxxxxxxx

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
13/02/2010 01:36

jeannie you have reduced me to tears. We do not want this but to open night after night with not a customer is so soul destroying. My man is worth more and we have to find where he will be vakued xxxx

Tootie


Joined: 28/08/2008
Posts: 2037

Message Posted:
13/02/2010 01:37

Its not over till the fat lady sings OK!!!

billyboy1


Joined: 01/06/2009
Posts: 590

Message Posted:
13/02/2010 01:46

Liz and Guido



Thinking of you both, you have had it hard and always put a brave face on things....always a smile



Hope what ever you decide to do is good for you both, but i do hope u r still around when i come out....my son has insisted that we come and see you this year cause he never saw u last year.....



No one knows what is round the corner for any of us....but whether you sell up or dont......we love ya both xxxxx

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
13/02/2010 01:47

Tootie - are you calling our Liz fat



Jean

Tootie


Joined: 28/08/2008
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Message Posted:
13/02/2010 01:52

Jeannie msg 13...



I was thinking more Guido than Liz.



Tootie

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
13/02/2010 01:55

or the fat man, toots you know i will not accept defeat. i hope , i pray , as i told you i cant help but wonder if god put me here to care for the poor dogs, if he did i have to thank him. As a result i have met the nicest people who have become real friends. many on here gave me a hard time initially but learnt to love me, all we wanted was to please people and hopefully tio make a living xxxxxx

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
13/02/2010 02:01

You listen to me Liz Spino - I told you I would not go into detail here, and I won't. I will e-mail you in greater detail tomorrow - promise.



J

x



So, Tootie - you're now saying that Guido is fat, are you You could be on very thin ice here you know - you may be accused of being "fatist" - I daresay there is such a thing



J

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
13/02/2010 02:05

you light up my life xxxxxxx

Tootie


Joined: 28/08/2008
Posts: 2037

Message Posted:
13/02/2010 02:17

"you may be accused of being "fatist" - I daresay there is such a thing"



I cant think what your on about "J" LOL

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
13/02/2010 02:31

Im crying but you lot make me smile behind my tears, i will not go out gracefully, like frank sinatra i will have a come back please look i will post or email you. You know when you are locked in depression a\nd you cant see the wood for the trees well tonight my good friend has given us options. we are looking at them all looks good means westay xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxp TOOTS I LOVE YOU

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
13/02/2010 02:40

Right Liz - onwards and upwards!!!!



Tootie - are you fat



PS You don't have to answer that - but, are you? 'Cost, if you are, and if I ever meet you, I will not be able to speak to you, as I am a very 'fatist' person - you can ask Liz, if you like - it's true

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
13/02/2010 02:47

Message 20 - should have read 'Cos' if you are' and not 'Cost, if you are' - sorry!

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
13/02/2010 02:50

jeannie i think you are one of the most beautil people i have had the pleasure of meeting, you and paul will be forever in my heart, you have given me along with tottts the will to go on xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
13/02/2010 03:14

Well, thanks Liz - I do think 'beautiful' (espcially where I'm concerned) is a little misplaced, but I do appreciate youur feelings.



Now, get yourself off to bed - which is where I am going at last. Should tell you, that we have had, at last, some photos from Dan - 139 of them - none of them referenced, apart from "East to West Without Knickers or Vest"



They look well and happy.



E-mail you tomorrow



J

xxxxx

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
13/02/2010 05:45

mess 11 - do you mean the fat lady from the curry house ?





General - Its no point diluding ourselves, the Orams case has well and truely @@cked the TRNC - it can only go one way now.....

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
13/02/2010 10:13

I back you Liz and I wish you both the very best of luck in whatever you decide

your dear friend

Sheila (smithy)

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
13/02/2010 10:47

N.N. my good friend stop being so negative and Liz and Guido, wonderful people, working so hard to try to survive



May be Guido is to skilled for the small customer base here, and lots of us who are feeling the pinch,



It aint easy, My restaurant in the Uk is busy, but we are still finding it hard.



I beleive times are changing, the halcyon days are gone for a while, I hope Liz and Guido can hang on in there.



GOOD LUCK to you both.



So let's all show some support, please book us a table for Sun. lunch 4 people Sun 21st, Feb. tell Guido big portions. see you then if not before,

hattikins


Joined: 17/02/2008
Posts: 2793

Message Posted:
13/02/2010 10:50

The reason the TRNC is in the state it's in is not just about the Orams decision, they were just one issue, the main problem is the government, who have no idea how to run a country. Don't get me wrong, I love it here, warts and all, but there is still a long way to go and changes will have to be made. For instance, why is building carrying on when there are still loads of finished properties unsold, why is planning permission being given for even more shops to be built when there are hundreds still unoccupied, it does not make any sense at all.

With restaurants there needs to be an agreed and fair rent/lease to allow business to thrive in a very difficult market, this cost should be fixed for say five years to give people a chance, nobody can say that Guidos hasn't tried it's very best but it must be like going uphill on rollerskates.

Lastly for now, people need to pack in posting such negative posts, especially people who have left the country for a long holiday abroad.

loulouis


Joined: 13/12/2009
Posts: 234

Message Posted:
13/02/2010 11:01

Hi Lilli I havent met you personally but i feel i Know you ! and i can say that from reading your postings you are a wonderfull caring person and i wish you all the best and hope that things will turn around for you. Negative Nick what a plonker you are ! If you cant post anything constructive Please take your misserable face somewhere else .

Loui

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
13/02/2010 11:16

Lilli this is just so sad, I wish I was there to give you a big hug..:(

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
13/02/2010 11:33

Thank you all, Its not over yet I still beleive in miracles. Dee play a line on the lottery for me then we can carry on. Lou thank you.Its all about money to pay the bills. Just get together and pray for us to keep going xxxxxxxx

laptagal


Joined: 28/05/2008
Posts: 549

Message Posted:
13/02/2010 12:47

Hi Liz. This is a depressing time of the year wherever you are. Don't give up. Good times are just around the corner.

Thinking of you both,

Pamela

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
13/02/2010 13:00

Hi Liz, I have sent you a PM.



Vicki

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
13/02/2010 16:49

N.N. may be a BIT Negative about TRNC. But if you know him you will realise he is a clever guy, Who does talk alot of sense.



Anyway I for one wish I was on along holiday somwhere warm (with his girlfriend) .



With regard to Restaurant,s and bars etc. I feel for the people trying to run them, I know what it's like.



But one major problem here is that there are far to many for the size of the population, And they just keep opening more and more,



Does anyone really think in this economic climate that a bar or restaurant here is going to be a good long term investment,

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
13/02/2010 18:30

mess 27 - Hatty, my comments are that of frustration...



We all bought here to "live the dream", but in light of what has gone over the last few years, Orams included, the reality is far from that.......



And whilst i am on my jollies in the sun - i will be back in a few months time to face the harsh realities.......



as far as Liz and Guido are concerned - they have had the stuffing kicked out of them by the TRNC - but every day they get up and give it their best shot.....



Its a pitty that the TRNC Gov't haven't done things to help us Brits..



Remember the Property complaints office ?? !!

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
13/02/2010 18:43

RE msg 33, JohnnyLee: (...) But one major problem here is that there are far to many for the size of the population, (...)

=> Nail on the head. More than 1020 restaurants on a population of plusminus 250.000 (and many of them never go to any restaurant because making enough money to buy food for home use is difficult enough).

Lazy days


Joined: 24/07/2008
Posts: 847

Message Posted:
13/02/2010 19:03

Neg Nick

your "its a pity the TRNC gov havent done things to help us brits" makes me puke, sorry dearie but some of the so called brits deserve what they get, specially the ones who dont live here, as me old uncle albert's wife mable two cousins nieces used to say

Maz


Joined: 29/03/2009
Posts: 1924

Message Posted:
13/02/2010 19:19

What Guido and Liz haven't said is if they have had any kind of posijtive 'sniff' at the business. And if so, where are they going?

Back to Wales and the rain? Where? It really is a rotten shame that their kind of catering is out of place where they are - I reckon. They should be in a nice, good establishment on the sea shore, and OWNED by them. It is rent and gov taxes that kill businesses.

What worries me is that nice people are forced into a corner, and cannot see where on earth to go.

Hope that doesn't happen to Liz and Guido. There has to be an answer.

I might have supplied it, butn my lottery win didn't happen last night, but some luckysoul inU.K got 50 million smackers.

Tiggy


Joined: 25/07/2007
Posts: 1994

Message Posted:
13/02/2010 19:20

Nick, since tyou joined Nigel's forum, your negativity has become worse.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
13/02/2010 22:59

Hi all, First of all can I thank each and everyone of you for your messages and emails. The situation here is very dire and the lack of customers and not just us, means no money coming in to restock or pay the rent. We do not want to go but if it carries on like this we will have no choice. Marie you are so right where do we go from here, short of a lottery win until the summmer season starts we may have no choice. We compete against free buffets with free entertainment which is so hard. I thank you all for the lovely comments, its made me cry several times. However in the meantime its buisness as usual with a new menu and a different lunch time format, to be announced soon xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Maz


Joined: 29/03/2009
Posts: 1924

Message Posted:
13/02/2010 23:53

One of the biggest tragedies on the island is paying rent and trying to run a successful business. Most of the people I know paying rent find that it is almost impossible to make enough profit to have money for themselves afterwards.

There is much to be said for owning the premises, but of course if you don't have money you are in the hands of the landlords.

I know of other peole who have been forced out of business because of high rentals, and then often the premises stand empty and the landlords are getting no rent at all. Daft, because everyone could be happy if only there was a bit more realism to the rental market.

Poor Guido's is but one of the many who are victims. Can;t the landlord's be reasoned with that a couple of bob regularly is better than a couple of pounds once in a while.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
14/02/2010 00:17

oh marie if only.What saddens me most is all the lovely people who have become friends. You know yourself how many are leaving here.My last 4tl went on dog food. I still beleive in a miracle please be to god. In fairness the landlord knows the prob and comes around each night to check how many we have in and gives the cyprus shrug, however we cant let it mount up, its not fair on him xxxxxx

phylray



Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
14/02/2010 01:22

I am so sorry to hear this. I am coming on 16th March with my friend from Scotland (who is part Irish)

and we will definitely come over for a meal. Her son lives in Rome also, and she can speak wee bit Italian

Wait for us!

littlejohn


Joined: 09/03/2009
Posts: 316

Message Posted:
14/02/2010 02:36

Lilli, you are the genuine article! Hang in there !You deserve to succeed.

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
14/02/2010 07:34

Okay some positive talk now folks. Lets give Liz and Guido a helping hand. How about a Cyprus44 get together there in the next couple of weeks?

Any suggestions for dates, and numbers will be great, instead of sympathy lets all do something positive!



Chris

joanie1


Joined: 25/07/2008
Posts: 164

Message Posted:
14/02/2010 08:33

Chris - what a practical suggestion - I'll be happy to attend and I'm sure lots more will too.



Joan

sloan



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Posts: 808

Message Posted:
14/02/2010 09:07

Brilliant idea, Chris. Please make it before March 3rd which is when we return to England. Put me down fot two!

TopTen


Joined: 15/04/2009
Posts: 1246

Message Posted:
14/02/2010 09:31

A good idea Chris Lizzie and I are there

nurseawful



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Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
14/02/2010 09:35

Okay we are now getting some interest. Even if you just buy a coffee it will help sure Guido would rather you bought lunch though!



How about next Thursday the 18th of Feb??



Free Blood Pressure checks to anyone who turns up



Chris

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
14/02/2010 09:43

Forgot to add a time. say between 12 and 2 pm. Lilli if you read this can you confirm it is okay if not will pop in and see you soon.



Chris

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
14/02/2010 10:39

Hi Chris. What can I say. You make me feel humble. Thursday is fine with us. Guido will put a buffet together at 15tl .If anyone wants to come please can you indicate numbers so we know how many to cater for. Thank you all so much xxx

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
14/02/2010 10:46

Okay will start another thread so people don't have to trail through this one.

phylray



Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
14/02/2010 11:56

Ah you could have another one after 16th March as we can't be there til then!/

laptagal


Joined: 28/05/2008
Posts: 549

Message Posted:
14/02/2010 12:10

Hi, we ar in the UK at the moment or would most certaily have come along. If it is a success, perhaps you could have a regular, monthly (44) Frendship Lunch? How about trying to get an aritcle in Cyprus Today, Marie?

Tiggy


Joined: 25/07/2007
Posts: 1994

Message Posted:
14/02/2010 13:46

Hello Lilli,



I still have the pleasure to come, of meeting you and Guido. I have heard so much about you two and the lovely restaurant you own and the excellent food you serve. Along with the friendship you have given a lot of people and animals.



just a suggestion, have you ever thought of bringing in an investor to help in the financial side of things. Cos, I’m sure your Restaurant is a gold mine in the making. I only wish I had some spare cash to offer.



Possibly some theme nights in the middle of the week may help. Salsa, Quiz, card schools etc. I’m also sure a lot the forum users and others can put their heads together in ways to help in the problems you are undergoing.



The Island will only stand to lose a well run business.



regards,



Anon.



Ps....be my Valentine XXXX

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
14/02/2010 14:02

Hi Tigs of course I will be your valentine. We do theme nights but its mainly based on food from around the world, but will look at your suggestions. We are going to start the cookery courses again, and special nights at special prices.There are so many places now doing free buffets and entertainment.Its what we are all up against.Thank you for thinking about me and catch you soon . Happy valentines day xxxxxxx

measey


Joined: 07/02/2009
Posts: 1037

Message Posted:
14/02/2010 14:15

Lilli. you seem to have some good friends over there, invite them i sure they will come up with some good ideas to help.



Measey.

Maz


Joined: 29/03/2009
Posts: 1924

Message Posted:
14/02/2010 16:26

Measey that is a great sentiment, but unfortunately friendship does not always mean one can support financially, and that is what Guido's needs. I am one of the 'meanies' that just goes for coffee (just because........) and even with hundress like me they would not make enough.



But it is good that lots of people are coming up with ideas - it means more hard work for them, but hopefully willhelp to re-dress the financial imbalance.



Guess the only thing I could volunteer for is doing the washing up.



As for articles in papers, yes, I could do a write up of the restaurant (but I don't work for CT! - sorry folks), but more people read this page! Maybe I could get something into ZOOM of one of the special nights, but it has to be a special night with lots of lovely photos of lovely people who will then buy the magazine cos their photo is init.



So, Lilli - when is the next 'posh' do with the 'beautiful people' so we can write of your 'beautiful grub'.?

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
14/02/2010 16:37

well tonight is valentine special matie. i will arrange one and let you know, maybe for st davids day xxxxx

Maz


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Posts: 1924

Message Posted:
14/02/2010 17:08

Da iawn, Lilli bach! A nice bit of 'cawl' and some leeks!

Pob bendith arnoch chi! (and for those who don't speak 'Ir Iaith yr nefoedd' - the language of heaven as the Welsh call it ) that last phase just means 'Every blessing on you.

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
15/02/2010 01:45

Sorry I'm a bit late (yet again) on catching up with this thread. Liz will know, by now that I have e-mailed off board.



Mr Measey - please, please, don't think I am having a pop at you again - because I'm not - honestly. However, you have, quite recently, urged us to contact Liz about her animal problem and you are doing so again, to give her and Guido some moral support. Have you any idea how many friends Liz and Guido have - or how many e-mails of support they have had from us? Look I know you mean well, but I really can't see the reason your are urging us to contact her and Guido all the time. If you were to read the messages on the thread thoroughly, perhaps it might give you a better perspective?



Just a thought.

stingrayno1


Joined: 03/02/2009
Posts: 58

Message Posted:
15/02/2010 09:10

liz please book nick and brenda in for thursday 18th at 12.00.you are one of our most favourite restaurants,it wouldnt be the same here without you and of course your gorgeous fresh oysters and guidos spaghetti con vongole.mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.xx

measey


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Posts: 1037

Message Posted:
15/02/2010 10:53

Jeannie. Speechless.



Measey.

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
15/02/2010 15:59

Hi Lilli, just another thought, could you perhaps have an informal meeting with all your supporters to have a 'brain storming' session, if you both are there to listen to ideas without the hassle of cooking etc, some ideas might come forth. Sometimes something not even related to the restaurant might come forward. As they say many heads together, many ideas!!! ......



If any one out there could organise a meeting without having to worry about food ect, please can they give this a thought......

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
15/02/2010 16:06

Hi Dizzy got a couple of friends coming in this week to go over some ideas, thank you for the tought. xxxx

GreenArmy


Joined: 26/10/2009
Posts: 31

Message Posted:
16/02/2010 11:47

It is a well known fact that owning the freehold / having no rent to pay, is crucial when running a bar/restaurant, particularly in tough economic times. Those in that fortunate position can cut right down on costs until things pick up. Has the smoking ban impacted negatively too ?

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
16/02/2010 14:38

as my Uncle Percy would say "running a business in the TRNC is like pushing a ping pong ball up mount Everest using only your nose..."



Keep your chin up Liz and Guido.....





It could be a lot worse - no strike that.....

MarkVPiazza


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 530

Message Posted:
16/02/2010 15:21

Sad news.



Unfortunately I don't think any restaurant that isn't owned outright has a chance in hell of surviving at present.



Rents, wages and the price of food will all need to drop, or else the TRNC economy will implode this year.



Mark

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
16/02/2010 15:52

My thoughts Mark

I arranged get together's at Guido's for over a year and they were a great success but I don't think it will help in the long run with all the rising cost and people keep putting up the rent when you cant afford what it is now, what is the answer ?? get out while you can and cut your losses, a Chef like Guido can always get a great job, good luck to you both

sheila

Marvo


Joined: 30/04/2007
Posts: 194

Message Posted:
16/02/2010 16:16

I'm sorry to hear of any business struggling. My brother owned a restaurant years ago and I remember him saying that 'no matter how good your food was, if no one crossed your door you would struggle to survive'.



Location wise his was very similar, in that he got no passing pedestrian trade. He maintained that is what killed his business, and had no 'free food' competition.



I wish them all the best in the future.



Bob

Ossie


Joined: 19/01/2008
Posts: 311

Message Posted:
16/02/2010 17:34

For those of us that don't know Guido's can someone please tell us where they are? I come from Bahceli but am prepared to come on Thursday to support " a right goodun".

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
16/02/2010 17:42

Hi Ossie we are situatated on the main Lapta Alsancak ro. Just past the statue of the bronze lady on your right hand side. Same block as PizzaKing. Tel 05338336911. Hope to see you xxx lilli

climakool


Joined: 09/11/2008
Posts: 190

Message Posted:
16/02/2010 21:30

Hi Lilli



Have never met you but feel like I know you from reading your posts on here - it breaks my heart to hear about all the stray dogs that you try to help - am coming over 3rd March and will definately give you a visit and try your food it all sounds fantastic and I look forward to meeting u both xx

Ossie


Joined: 19/01/2008
Posts: 311

Message Posted:
17/02/2010 07:54

Hi Lilli,thanks for location,however,you say Lapta Alsancak road as though you are coming from Lapta.Does that mean you are therefore on the left hand side of the main road.Are you near Ramada's fish plaice--haha?

Anyway book for 2 poss.4

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
17/02/2010 07:58

Hi Ossie,



Coming from Girne it is on the right just past the Golden lady statue, and before the chip shop. Look forward to seeing you all there it should be a good day as we now have live music as well!



Chris

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
17/02/2010 09:23

hi clima i look forward to meeting you also xxx

stellasstar1



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Posts: 1519

Message Posted:
17/02/2010 12:28

Hi Liz, so sorry to here you might be having to give it all up, but I know you have had so much stress this last year, not with just lack of business but all the animals as well. Unfortunately, without seeming negative, however many ideas people come up with, people just do not have the money to spend to go out so much, and there aren't the tourist. I have to agree with Sheila, to cut your losses and don't get even deeper into debt, if you have to work, then work for someone else and make sure you get paid. So many bars and restaurants are closing their doors now, it is getting worse for all of us. You also having the added huge problem of the animals, and they alone cost a lot of money to keep and feed. I know my stray cats cost so much on top of the cost of my own animals. Good luck with whatever you decide to do. Stella x

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
17/02/2010 12:31

Stellasstar1



Why not come along tomorrow at 12 and support Liz and Guido, we are all trying to get them back on their feet. So join in with the other 30 odd people that will be their for a buffet lunch. Price 15tl per head. If you can't afford it why not just pop in for a coffee and say hello.



Chris