Bar Pier

[italianirish]

Hi All,
Could someone please remind me where Bar Pier is?
See you all there Tuesday 6pm.

Ciao
Michael

[JanetC]

Hi Michael:

The Bar Pier is on the same street as the Spar and hardware store - about a block from the hardware store going north.

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday!

Janet
USA

[Lynn]

Sorry I couldn't make it on Tuesday. A few problems with meeting up with family at the last minute. Did go on Thursday but nobody else did. Still here if anybody wants to meet up for a drink.

Lynn

[Italy4me]

Hi Lynn!
We popped in Tuesday night and met a few of the crowd but Janet was saying that she hadn't managed to meet up with you although she'd expected to catch you.
The first meet was on Saturday I think (rather than Thursday which is when you seemed to be there?)

Regards, Lesley

[Niamh]

Hi Folks,
We were over in Scalea last week but unfortunately had to leave on Saturday 22nd. We only had 5 days including traveling which was far from enough. We wanted to go back even before we left. Would have loved to have been able to meet up for a drink or two !
Got the opportunity this time to take a drive south as far as Belvedere and Marittimo, then headed inland up into the mountains and oh my God - how beautiful it is ! We eventually came back in through Santa Domenica. It was a lovely drive......would have gone further but we had our folks with us so didn't want to wear them out too much. Just itching to see more now !
Renovation work is underway on our place in S. Domenica so we are very excited. So good to hear those hammers tapping away.
The tiny bit of Italian we have learned at our classes since October was a help but only made us realise how little we know. Back to class next Monday.......
Not sure exactly when we'll get back. Previously hadn't planned a trip until later in the building stages but don't think we can last that long. Hopefully get over late May if we can work out flights etc. Came through Naples and got the train down this time but will look at Stanstead/Lamezia to see if it makes sense to do the overnight in Stanstead......Yuch !
Already counting the days til we get back.........
Ciao for now
Niamh and Colman

[Lynn]

I am an idiot! Imust say in my defence that I left home in Durban in Feb and travelled to Scalea via Liverpool so it is understandable that I was somewhat confused. Any way the owner at the bar was very happy to see you all. He was quick to give me the news about his English visitors when we were there on Wednesday.

[JanetC]

Hi Lynn:

So sorry that we missed you at the Bar Pier. I posted a few photos in the photo gallery of the gang from the Tuesday night gathering. We will be back in the summer so maybe we can try to get together then.

Janet

[Italy4me]

Originally Posted by Niamh

Hi Folks,
We were over in Scalea last week ................Already counting the days til we get back.........
Niamh and Colman

Hi Niamh & Colman,
Pleased to hear you got across our way and did a bit of a tour around.
Let us know when you are over next and we'll endeavour to meet up for a least a drink.
There's a photo of you all in the gallery (taken by Billy when we were all at Chez Enzo) 8-))

TTFN Lesley

[brynithel3]

Hi everyone

Well Lynn, the question on everyone's lips, during both the meetings at bar pier, was "Where is Lynn." Of course with little or no access to an internet computer we were unable to communicate with you.

We had a great time on both evenings. On Saturday night Joyce and I had a meal with FIFI and Damien at the Antica Osteria and on Tuesday evening we were invited to a meal with Janet , Stuart, Chuck, Kath, The two Jerrys, Helen and Richard.

It seemed every time we drove in to town we would meet someone from the bar pier. It was good to make new friends and exchange information about our experiences in Italy.

Sorry to have missed you but I hope that we can arrange another get together at in the future.

Ciao

John

[Lynn]

Hi John, so sorry we misse it. It would be great to be walking around and meeting people you recognise for a change. We are back on June 26th until 15th July. At least the weather should be better then and less intimidating and restricting. Now I have an Italian cellphone life should be easier. If you want the number I will send you a pm.

Lynn

[Niamh]

Thanks Lesley,
We are coming back over May 23rd to 30th. Just booked our flights so VERY excited. Looking forward to some nice weather (fingers crossed)
We would definitely love to meet up with whoever is around during that week. Pier bar seems to be the spot from what I see on the forum.
Dying to see the progress with our renovations in S. Domenica. Exciting times.........
Will keep in touch and maybe we can arrange something nearer the time.
Must take a look at that photo in the gallery - (or maybe that wouldn't wise)

[JanetC]

Hi Lynn:

We will be over from June 25th to August 5th. Perhaps we can meet at Bar Pier sometime during your stay.

Looking forward to our next trip.

Janet

[Lynn]

Great janet. Maybe we can eventually have that glass of wine. Closer to the time maybe we can exchange cellnumbers,

Lynn

[elgian]

Hi folks;

looks like Elaine and I are going to be able to meet you too ... just. Although we're battling to find decent flights, we should be in Scalea from the 22nd May to 26th June.

ciao

[Lynn]

Can't you stretch to a few more days as I think we will stopover on the way down so won't arrive until 26th?

Lynn

[elgian]

Originally Posted by Lynn

Can't you stretch to a few more days as I think we will stopover on the way down so won't arrive until 26th?

Lynn

Ciao Lynn;

yes, well, no ... not really. We first booked a return flight for the 2nd July but had to change to the 26th June because of commitments. Now, there are no more seats on the 2nd July flight!

Anyway, we're supposed to confirm tomorrow (Mon 14th) but, we're still wrestling "One Stop" and Emirates over the refund owed to us. So, I'm not sure I should give-in and pay before getting refunded. So, it may well happen that we'll only come up to Scalea later this year, maybe September.

ciao

[JanetC]

Hi Lynn:

Great - as we get closer to our visit, we can exchange our cell phone numbers. Looking forward to the summer!

Janet