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by **Jim** » 13 Apr 2008 06:13

Graham looking good..thank you for the shots!!

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by **jackanory** » 13 Apr 2008 12:37

First post to this site - we are due in Paphos on May 7th - last visit 17 years ago.
Really appreciate Trev's and others photo's - sea front looks a big improvement (finished or not).

by **Derektee** » 15 Apr 2008 01:27

Great shots again Trev, so you don't reckon they are gonna finish in time for my next (was it to be final?) inspection first week in May!

Surely the tiled/ paved areas along shop fronts would need to be open again soon, the owners must be going spare over lost revenue.

by KG » 15 Apr 2008 11:47

Many of the shops facing Poseidonos Avenue have been gutted to bare shells. It will take more than a couple of weeks to put that right, and up until last weekend not all the traders had agreed to the design of the new verandas (which presumably they will have to pay for). The verandas will not be erected until there is unanimity.

The block work is scheduled for completion on the 19th May. Barring cock-ups (such as the current debacle about the street lighting and the reluctance of the government to pay the contractors) then there seems no reason why that date should not hold. It is likely (though by no means certain) that pedestrian access will be permitted following the completion of the paving. It is anyone's guess when the whole job will be finished.

Let's hope that the local authority pays someone to keep the new facilities tidy, as there is already a load of litter in the new fountain - including beer bottles and empty MacDonalds cartons. I don't suppose there is any chance that chewing gum and cigarette stubs will be controlled?

by **jimgward** » 15 Apr 2008 21:53

Out local town spent Â£2m on granite slabs and paving. Within weeks, the areas outside the shops such as Greggs, Subway etc. were a total mess, mainly with school kids and their lunches....

The vendors should be made to pay for the cleaning - it's pretty easy to prove....

I know some McDonald's who employ outside cleaners.... to keep the area clean.

As to gum - they should do what Singapore does and ban it

Jim W

by **larsson07h** » 18 Apr 2008 15:45

Yippee its friday again and already feeling the pangs of withdrawl from not having seen any new pix of the harbour for few days.

Being a 365 day a year shiftworker ( where all days / weeks merge into one) this thread has brought that friday feeling back again and not a crunchie in sight.

5 weeks tomorrow and will be back in paradise - not yet counting the days but that will come - can't wait.

I've been saving my last 7 bottles of Keo up - didn't want to drink them too soon - might just open a couple tonight

by **trevnhil** » 18 Apr 2008 15:47

Hi all. Here I am again after my Friday rambles around the edges of the building site. This lunch time i met a very nice couple from Scotland who are here on a weeks holiday. We chatted a little, and I asked them their names, which they told me........... And which of course I now cannot remember.
Still it is nice to be noticed and I suppose be recognised.

I went the usual route and as you would expect they keep getting nearer and nearer the "Seagull" end and therefore finishing.

Here are today's pics.........

So. There we go my friends. You can see the shops near Rose corner, and they all appear to require some work doing on them.

It is still VERY much. Time will tell / we shall see, time.

Best wishes. Trev..

by **LouiseCastricum** » 18 Apr 2008 16:00

Great pics again Trev. Thanks very much. Strange indeed how you get used to things like this. Early this morning I thought.. Oh great, it's Friday, Trev's pictures day.

Thanks again,

by **larsson07h** » 18 Apr 2008 16:12

Great pix as usual Trev - its getting there slowly but surely.

Thank you for your dedication to duty & please keep up the good work

by **yummymummy150** » 18 Apr 2008 16:52

Thanks again for friday fix
Tricia

by **Charnwood Fox** » 18 Apr 2008 16:54

trevnhil wrote:I asked them their names, which they told me........... And which of course I now cannot remember.

Well, there you go, a senior.................. err............... senior............... err, what are they again? :lol:

Nice pics yet again, Trev.
Thanks, and keep up the good work.

by **Lesley Wakeling** » 18 Apr 2008 17:01

It looks like its really coming on today - thanks again for the pictures Trev

I wonder if those builders recognise you and say here comes that man

again taking pictures of us !!!!! he comes the same day, same time

every week :wink:

Lesley

by **Comet** » 18 Apr 2008 17:19

Thanks again Trev, they seem to be cracking on. Is that a hosepipe being used in picture 7? Thought there was a ban? Can't wait til my next visit in 5 weeks - hopefully it will be finished!

by **tremithousajohn** » 18 Apr 2008 19:04

Great pics again Trev.

Like most on here we now look forward to Fridays for the weekly update. Over for a week on the 28th of this month so may come down on the Friday to do a bit of 'Trev Spotting'.

What time do you normally do your weekly recce? If you have time may even buy you a Keo for all your hard work.

Obviously no chance of being finished by then which is a shame as we always like to have a stroll along the front ( apart from the timeshare idiots).

Keep up the good work.

John

by **trevnhil** » 18 Apr 2008 19:29

The builders, or at least some of them probably do recognise me now. Some of them even wave for the photograph.

Re what time do I do my "Shoot"..... well that may well change for the next couple of weeks. I go on Friday lunch time because my wife has Greek lessons in Paphos. However they are cancelled for the next two weeks due to the Easter Holidays.

Re wasting / hosing down with water....... Yes they are using hoses I presume to wet the "grout" mix to get it to set. However here is another pic from the area behind the promenade buildings.......

This probably happens daily. It was certainly happening last Friday.

This is Cyprus...... Regards. Trev..

by **discopants** » 18 Apr 2008 19:37

Well done Trev. As you obviously like using a camera please feel free to put up photos of anything else you fancy/see on your travels about the Paphos region. It really does remind all of us not as fortunate as some of the place we love.
Does anyone know if there is any work going on at the old Sodap factory site ? If so a photo of that from anyone would be interesting.
Thanks Again Trev
Gary

by **tracie** » 18 Apr 2008 19:41

This is what was happening in November at the sodop winery.

Regards
Tracie

by **tanny** » 18 Apr 2008 23:06

Great pix, trev. The fountain looks really pretty!

Is that where all the dams have emptied into..

by **Eleni** » 19 Apr 2008 14:52

Hi Trev

Many thanks for the Pics, it really brightens up a dull cold saturday, over here in UK!

by **tracynh69** » 20 Apr 2008 13:23

This is my 1st input but have been reading for a couple of months now and feel like I know you all

We are flying out on 17th May for 3 wks on our honeymoon (with our 2 kids :!:

). Thanks for all the harbour updates and all the info off you all, hopefully things will have moved on when we arrive. Can't wait for 3 wks in the sun

by **trevnhil** » 20 Apr 2008 14:24

Hi Tracy (?). Welcome to CyprusLiving. The 17th of may is one of the dates that have been mentioned as an opening date. As we keep saying..... Time will tell. But if you are here for 3 weeks then you stand a better chance of a walk on the cobbles. You will still be able to visit the Harbour area and take your kids on a speed boat ride.

I hope you have a good time here.

Best wishes. Trev..

by **djs** » 20 Apr 2008 20:36

Once again Trevor many thanks for the photo's. It's now under 4 weeks until I'm there so hopefully things will be finishing off by then!

After this work has finished and you have no more pictures to take of the work what will be your next assignment?

by **trevnhil** » 20 Apr 2008 20:53

I believe that I am earmarked for the underground car park at Yeroskipou. :roll:

My batteries are on charge now.......and some for the camera. :lol:

Cheers. Trev..

by **welderette** » 24 Apr 2008 12:34

Hi Trev
We were the couple you met last Friday! It was really nice to meet you.
We had a fantastic holiday, the only problem being it was too short! I am back at work today in the fog and drizzle!
We hope to come back to Cyprus agian some time, as we had such a great time.
Keep up the good work!

Janet & Stuart

by **yummymummy150** » 24 Apr 2008 12:49

Hi Janet,Glad you enjoyed Cyprus. and you met the man himself,
looking forward to my holis in July.So welcome back to the not so sunny costa Fife. :lol:

Tricia

by **trevnhil** » 24 Apr 2008 12:50

Hi Janet and Stuart.
Of course as soon as I saw your signature I remembered your names. I am glad that you both had a good time here, and the weather now is even warmer. Still no rain though to put some water in the reservoirs.
As far as I can see I will be there taking photographs tomorrow, so that yourselves and others can have their weekly fix.

Take care. Best wishes. Trev..

by **discopants** » 24 Apr 2008 16:20

Trev
How fitting that you got the half thousand post up.
Well Done, Keep up the good work !
Gary :lol:

by **yummymummy150** » 24 Apr 2008 16:45

OH almost Friday, cant wait :lol:

Tricia.

by **trevnhil** » 24 Apr 2008 17:02

Hi Gary. It is actually only 45,*** . But yes it's good that it has had so much interest. But I never forget that it is a post that you started, and there are indeed pictures from a number of other members as well.

So, well done to all of us. :smt038

.

Best wishes. Trev..

Oh, and Tricia............. Steady on :wink:

by **yummymummy150** » 24 Apr 2008 17:14

Trev its hard to restrain myself sitting here looking at a grey sky.
Heating on.Dreaming of Cyprus.Apart from seeing your great pix on a friday i can mark of another week closer to my holiday
:bounce:

Tricia

by **Charnwood Fox** » 24 Apr 2008 17:15

trevnhil wrote:So, well done to all of us.

Hear, hear!!!

by **Marilyn&James** » 25 Apr 2008 13:05

Can't wait!

Marilyn

by **trevnhil** » 25 Apr 2008 15:20

OPEN FOR BUSINESS...PEDESTRIANS ONLY.

Hi All. Well there was no sign up, but today the promenade was open for pedestrians to walk along. There are a few areas still restricted, particularly around the Seagull end. No comments from me :roll:

but plenty of pictures.

So. There you are 12 pictures out of 44.
It is still not clear whether any parking will be allowed. And ladies.... High heels are a bit risky and stilletoes are a NO NO.

Enjoy the views all, and if you live here.......Pop down and have a walk around.

Best wishes. Trev..

by **Charnwood Fox** » 25 Apr 2008 15:35

No sign or the "railings" this week. :lol:

No stilettos?!?!?!? BU**ER! :oops:

by **trevnhil** » 25 Apr 2008 15:40

Hi Mark. The "Railings" must have been a prototype that failed.

No barriers of any kind are present. You can step off onto the rocks and pebbles.

Regards. Trev.

PS. Strappy tops and sandals are OK.

by **discopants** » 25 Apr 2008 15:56

I'll take your word about the shoes Trev. Did you try out sandals and high heels ?
Gary :wink:

by **yummymummy150** » 25 Apr 2008 16:03

mmmm long walk with no seat.
Tricia

by **trevnhil** » 25 Apr 2008 16:28

Hi Tricia. The whole length is a seat...... Just dangle your little legs over the edge. :lol:

Hi Gary........ Truth is I used my eyes :shock:

And I asked a lady near by who agreed with my observations.

Best wishes All. Trev..

by **LouiseCastricum** » 25 Apr 2008 17:01

Great pics again Trev. Thank you very much!

by **tracynh69** » 25 Apr 2008 17:02

Great photos as always, things definately seemed to be moving along now, maybe it will be finished for 17th May when we fly out

and maybe not :wink:

but who cares, the sun will be shining and we'll be away from all this rain!!
Tracy X

by **Mandy** » 25 Apr 2008 17:06

Thanks Trev - great to see the work progressing

by **Cappielow1** » 25 Apr 2008 17:13

Fantastic!, I'll be able to see for myself a week tomorrow.

by **Dougie** » 25 Apr 2008 17:13

My first post to your site, which I have really enjoyed reading over the last few weeks. Like many others was looking forward to seeing the updated photo's of the harbour front in Paphos. It seems to have really come on since my last visit 3 weeks ago. Hopefully when I am back at the end of May will be able to walk along the front. Thank you Trev, you are doing a sterling job.

by **trevnhil** » 25 Apr 2008 17:19

Thanks for all your comments, You have now earned a Bonus picture :lol:

Oh No!!! I hear you say .... but I insist :roll:

I hope some local members take the chance to have a stroll this weekend and come back with their comments.

Regards. Trev..

by **Milly** » 25 Apr 2008 17:43

Brilliant pics as usual Trev

I always thought that was what was wrong with the old wall, you were facing the wrong way, these steps are great! Of course as Cyprus has only just joined the EU they are unfamiliar with the nanny state and being sued rotten if someone's small child or dog takes a tumble, I bet they will have to resort to railings in the end, shame for the rest of us though.

Cheers

Milly

by **trevnhil** » 25 Apr 2008 18:02

Hi Milly. I understand exactly what you mean. However if you walk a few hundred yards to the Harbour, there are no railings there to stop youngsters going... Plop!! People will just have to keep a hold on there little treasure. (child)

Cheers. Trev..

by **Paph-taff** » 25 Apr 2008 18:13

Excellent, Trev, thanks again. It's looking very smart - what a shame it would be to spoil it with cars.

Ray

by **glenwrh** » 25 Apr 2008 19:01

Great pics again Trev

Looks like some of the shops were open....was there just the odd 1 open?

Giving the contractors a little bit of credit... it seems to be a lot further on than I would have thougt if we go back 4 or 5 weeks

We are over for a fortnight on the 22nd May...can't wait!

Glenn

by **trevnhil** » 25 Apr 2008 19:19

Hi Glen. One shop at least, up at the Seagull end has stayed open throughout all the work. Also McDonald's have remained open.

But I know what you mean, because some of them appeared to be ready for customers. I can only say it looked as though a few were open. I mainly stayed on the seaward side, because for weeks I have only been able to take pics from the shops to the sea.

Maybe some others may be down there this Easter weekend, and be able to enlighten us.

Cheers. Trev..

by **Eleni** » 25 Apr 2008 23:00

Thanks for the Fridays Pics Trev. and a Happy Easter to you and Mrs Trev!

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