Rain

rotciv · Post by **rotciv** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 1:47 pm

Bludall wrote:Victor,

Do they have campsites in Malta?

Hi Louise,Up to a few years ago there was no organized camping site as the locals either have summer residences by the sea or they used to camp wherever a place took their fancy which still happens.Now there is an official campsite (www.maltacampsite.com). This year i was going to spend a couple of days there but my teenage daughters weren't too enthusiastic ,so we went to a posh hotel more near where the disco action and nightlifeis. 3 on 1 the majority wins.I still managed to get away as my brother used to pick me up at sunrise at the hotel's jetty and we'd be off for a morning of deep sea fishing or snorkelling .
I gather your kids are still young and malta would be the ideal hliday for them just don't forget to bring a lot of sun protection cream.

Bludall · Post by **Bludall** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 1:53 pm

Victor,

I'd love to visit Malta one day, it sounds like a fascinating island.
My two are 8 and 10 year old girls, so my husband has the same problem. At least the dog is male!

The last time I went sea fishing was on a boat in Barbados. I bet you have plenty of exotic fish.

rotciv · Post by **rotciv** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 1:59 pm

Hoovie wrote:
rotciv wrote:Last week of hols, could do with a shower of rain over here as it's sweltering heat all day long.Even the sea is 27 deg c . it's either swimming or having a siesta under the aircon.At least ther's cold beer to keep me from dehydrating
Mods Could you ban Victor please - I don't like him any more.

now where did I put that umbrella smilie?

Hoovie I enter a guilty plea

Next week i can assure you that it will be no joke installing granite (which becomes as hot as a poker) under the harsh sun.And i would be praying to no avail for thhunderstorms.

Hoovie · Post by **Hoovie** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 3:09 pm

I'll let you off then. Anytime you want some of our rain, feel free to come over to collect

I read about the fresh water system in Malta recently - amazing it is

(totally off-topic there

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rotciv · Post by **rotciv** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 4:14 pm

Hoovie wrote:I'll let you off then. Anytime you want some of our rain, feel free to come over to collect

I read about the fresh water system in Malta recently - amazing it is (totally off-topic there )

As a matter of fact Hoovie, rain is one problem that was not created by our politicians yet they have to deal with it. On a good year we have a foot of rainfall so 80% of our water needs comes from huge desalination plants that convert sea water to drinking water. this is ok as the quality of the water produced is very high. the snag is that these plants consume huge amounts of electricity making the price of water dearer than wine. to help citizens the government subsidizes the cost by 75% obviously through taxes collected. thje other side of the coin is that heating in homes is nearly non existent except for a couple of days in Jan/Feb andthe fine weather makes this place a tourist mecca generating jobs and revenue.
So don't be surprized if i take you up and come over to collect some rainfall

thescruff · Post by **thescruff** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 4:25 pm

If you bring the boat over we can give you a hand to load it, mind you, it would only be fair to help un-load it the other end though

rotciv · Post by **rotciv** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 4:50 pm

thescruff wrote:If you bring the boat over we can give you a hand to load it, mind you, it would only be fair to help un-load it the other end though

Fair enough deal mate

thescruff · Post by **thescruff** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 5:03 pm

Can you rent cottages for 4-5 weeks, and whens the best time after the holiday makers have gone home

bobbie-dazzler · Post by **bobbie-dazzler** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 7:59 pm

Telmay wrote:When the rain stops you from earning your living, you have got the right to bitch and moan about it! And now I am bitching and moaning

I dont blame you Tel

, I dont do exteriors as a rule, I have just done a couple jobs for a new clients, and has asked me to squeeze in a little outside job, ie garage, gate, front door and porch, its a pain trying to sqeeze it in cause of the bl00dy weather, so it must be a flippen nightmare for you.

rotciv · Post by **rotciv** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 1:21 pm

thescruff wrote:Can you rent cottages for 4-5 weeks, and whens the best time after the holiday makers have gone home

Hi Scruff
You can rent self catering holiday apartments as cottages are non existent over here. the lean tourist months are Jan and Feb . moneywise it would be cheaper but you would be missing a lot as thge magic of malta is at it's best in summer unless you opt for a tour of the innumerable historical places. it all depends on your tastes.
victor

Telmay · Post by **Telmay** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 2:14 pm

Victor - planning to visit next year, spring or early summer

thescruff · Post by **thescruff** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 3:32 pm

Will have to think about it Victor, as I'm not allowed to much heat.

Hoovie · Post by **Hoovie** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 7:20 am

Thunder and Lightning yesterday in Croydon! Just drove though a set of lights (on green!) and saw a flash and thought it was a camera, then the thunder came and then it all came down.

Then sat on M25 for 30 minutes while car debris of idiot drivers cleared away

rotciv · Post by **rotciv** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 12:08 pm

Telmay wrote:Victor - planning to visit next year, spring or early summer

Hopefully will meet you for a couple of beers :

victor