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vickie2008
Starting Visitor
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 04 June 2008 : 13:38:08
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Jesus! just looked this up and i actually feel sick....are these bad boys all over the place? or do you hardly see them? Have any past visitors seen these beasts?
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Trailer
Symi Visitor
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Posted - 04 June 2008 : 13:53:59
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| Yes Vickie they are everywhere and you have to be very careful of them. They are particularly fond of getting in to you bed at night as they like dark warm places so keep the sheets tight around your neck! |
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vickie2008
Starting Visitor
United Kingdom
15 Posts |
Posted - 04 June 2008 : 13:57:28
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I think you are winding me up  |
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Trailer
Symi Visitor
136 Posts |
Posted - 04 June 2008 : 14:10:54
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Look when you go abroad, the hotter it is, the more grizzly the creatures get. And that's just the locals. Wait until you come across a few of the uber-friendly ex-pats. Symi is beautiful, wonderful, utterly unique you will fall in love with it. Creepie crawlies 'an all. Just relax and ENJOY! What you don't know, you can't worry about. Except of course when one these furry b.u.g.g.e.r.s joins you in bed one dark night. Now that can be a bit disconcerting!! |
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Richard
Persistent Visitor
United Kingdom
1093 Posts |
Posted - 04 June 2008 : 14:15:58
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| Of course they're winding you up. The Symi Spiders won't get into bed with you. They prefer to pick up the bed and carry it outside where it's cooler. Very helpful animals. |
In Greece, time is merely an idea in the mind of God. |
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Trailer
Symi Visitor
136 Posts |
Posted - 04 June 2008 : 14:21:55
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| Richard - brilliant. Made me laugh out loud!!! True as it is of course! |
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vickie2008
Starting Visitor
United Kingdom
15 Posts |
Posted - 04 June 2008 : 15:07:59
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| When you reffer to the Furry .s do you mean the spiders or the Ex Pats? he he |
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Kojak
Persistent Visitor
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04 June 2008 : 15:15:42
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| In certain cases, both! You needn't worry too much about spiders. I've never heard of any reported deaths from incey-wincey bites (although they'd probably cover those up) As Richard said, they are only likely to bother you if they move the furniture to get at you. I won't mention giant cockroaches dropping on your shoulder in the shower.... |
Who loves ya baby! |
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Adriana
Persistent Visitor
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Posted - 04 June 2008 : 15:16:57
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| We always leave a bit of 'scramble netting' over the side of the bath and the sinks - helps cut down on corpses |
The secret to survival is a well developed sense of the ridiculous. |
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Mille
Administrator
Denmark
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Posted - 04 June 2008 : 15:21:15
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I've never seen any spiders on Symi. Other creepy things, but that's another story
The only thing that really scared the BEEEP out of me was a snake. At one time almost two decades ago I encountered a real living one, and two years ago I saw a dead one..
Killed by a huge stone thrown by an elderly lady
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Trailer
Symi Visitor
136 Posts |
Posted - 04 June 2008 : 15:23:30
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Originally posted by vickie2008
When you reffer to the Furry .s do you mean the spiders or the Ex Pats? he he
Oh Vickie. Everyone needs a bit of mystery. I'll leave you to report back on that one eh?? |
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vickie2008
Starting Visitor
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04 June 2008 : 15:29:47
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| To be honest it looks so beautiful and amazing I dont care if there are hords of creepys! I spend way too much time checking out the images and getting excited about my holiday. I will just have to drink more to make me more relaxed..... what a shame..... do any of you guys live there? |
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Richard
Persistent Visitor
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04 June 2008 : 16:10:45
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Quite right too. It's impossible not to enjoy beautiful Symi. I particularly liked your comment about drinking a bit more. You will obviously fit in perfectly.
I was a little worried about Adriana's advice on netting and corpses. Perhaps she will explain whose. I've seen quite a few of the little darlings over the years but don't worry, they are not venomous and are easy to pick up, even if this needs at least two strong people. When are you going?
Try the Chat Room after 10 pm. There are usually a couple of regulars around who will answer questions and (very occasionally) you will get a sensible reply there. |
In Greece, time is merely an idea in the mind of God. |
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Mille
Administrator
Denmark
856 Posts |
Posted - 04 June 2008 : 16:13:06
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Originally posted by Richard
Quite right too. It's impossible not to enjoy beautiful Symi. I particularly liked your comment about drinking a bit more. You will obviously fit in perfectly.
I was a little worried about Adriana's advice on netting and corpses. Perhaps she will explain whose. I've seen quite a few of the little darlings over the years but don't worry, they are not venomous and are easy to pick up, even if this needs at least two strong people. When are you going?
Try the Chat Room after 10 pm. There are usually a couple of regulars around who will answer questions and (very occasionally) you will get a sensible reply there.
I'm glad you added that, Richard! |
Don't argue with idiots. They drag you down to their level and beat you with experience. |
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benedetti
Super Visitor
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Posted - 04 June 2008 : 17:25:44
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| In twenty years i have only seen one poor we dead one... well maybe not so wee. |
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Ange
Regular Visitor
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04 June 2008 : 19:10:25
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| We saw a spider one night, I don't think it was fully grown and it sat still for its photo taking. My husband had in the meantime run off and left me! |
Experience suggests it doesn't matter so much how you got here, as what you do after you arrive. |
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