Forec 11 in Greece

Manos · 19 March 2003, 17:12

At the begining of this week I said about the very bad weather we had in Greece.

Here are few photos (which for people who may know the area show the severity of the situation

1st the Port of Lavrion (North break water)

Manos · 19 March 2003, 17:16

South and North Facing Break Water
HArbour entrance

Manos · 19 March 2003, 17:18

Makronisos Island accross

Manos · 19 March 2003, 17:19

Ships sheltering from the storm by Anavisos Bay (South South West of Cape Sounion)

dgpw · 21 March 2003, 12:19

Looks like the UK. Wish I lived in greece

Manos · 21 March 2003, 13:31

LOLOL

I love the sun shine

Brian · 21 March 2003, 14:30

Manos, what you call a Force 11 in Greece is called a slight chop here in Torbay.
Goodness knows what they call it around Cape Wrath.

Manos · 21 March 2003, 15:25

I studied in Plymouth (for 5 years) and I have been around Torquay a few times. I also live in the UK and I know about the weather and I agree with you.
However, force 11 in Greece is something unheard of and I thought that it worth mentioning

whitingiom · 21 March 2003, 16:29

Looks like the reservoir on a Sunday morning in a Force 5 over here

Manos · 21 March 2003, 16:40

On the subject of bad weather do you know that it has been published by the Statistical Services that most casualties during the summer months involve BRITISH Tourist that try to sail the Aegean??

bryan edwards · 21 March 2003, 20:21

and just think , we used to rule the waves. regards bryan

Manos · 21 March 2003, 20:28

Quote:

Originally posted by bryan edwards
....used to rule the waves....

'Use to' is the operative word. Sorry Brian couldn't resit the temptation LOLOL

Seriously though sea needs respect whatever the sircumstances! Most mistakes are not forgiven and usually end in tears!

Phill · 21 March 2003, 22:29

Quote:

Originally posted by Brian
Goodness knows what they call it around Cape Wrath.

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Summer.

bryan edwards · 22 March 2003, 08:24

manos , the sea needs to be respected @ all times, i agree, but if you check the stats you gave us i suspect you will find most accidents occur when you mix our bright eyed youths on a club 18 - 30 jolly with that most important of greek inventions ( uzzo) together ,( ps i sould know ive been pissed up on the stuff in corfu myself a few times mate )regards bryan

Manos · 22 March 2003, 08:57

Fully agree Brian however, there are also (a minority that is) or more mature adults (over 30) that get into unecessary trouble.

Any way going to more important issues i.e. OUZO you never mix it either with beer, wine or any other spirits.

If you do you become commatosed for the next 2/3 days (as you probably know) LOLOL

Cheers

bryan edwards · 22 March 2003, 16:10

manos, i do indeed

ps did you get the rib wet on your recent trip ?

Manos · 22 March 2003, 17:30

No Brian. Didn't get the chance!! Laat weekend it was pooring with rain with gale force winds. This weekend is actually snowing!!!
SODDING WEATHER #@#@#@#$#$#@

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Hopefully on Tuesday (is a National hol here) will be fine and as I will returning back home the coming weekend will give it a go and HOPEFULLY

will get some photos.

bryan edwards · 22 March 2003, 17:35

hi manos , have a good time, ps i wont tell you what the weather has been like here lol

Manos · 22 March 2003, 18:22

I know what the weather is like there.
My cruel wife told me (just to make me mad!!)