Perfectspecimen wrote:The big new hotel in the valley between San Blas and Los Abrigos. Shitty brown colour with pokey windows.
Is it this one Vince?
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Is it this one Vince?
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I wrote about that on TA a long time ago - here
On our way down to El Medano yesterday afternoon, to check out the location of the Underground Rock Bar (can´t stop us oldies rockin!!) we decided to do a quick detour and have a nosey around the San Blas Reserva Ambiental Hotel. As it was spur-of-the-moment we didn´t have a camera so no photos. This 5 star hotel opened last December and we were intrigued to see what it was like. All of the adverts show a huge boating lake, a time tunnel, beautiful swimming pools and it is described as a nature reserve.
The location is actually bang smack in the middle of a housing development. OK the two storey houses are new and quite pleasing to the eye but they surround the hotel on three sides. The road running around is separated by a nicely planted central divide and there are a couple of roundabouts and a few one way systems - it took us two attempts to get into the car park. So much for the nature reserve!!
The wind was howling around the entrance to reception and we ended up chasing our baseball caps back towards the car. The yellow shirted security guard was very pleasant and as we passed the time of day with him, he just assumed we were guests. We were tempted to say we had locked our key in the room and could he let us in. Then we realised we didn´t know how many rooms there were or how they were numbered, so gave up on that idea.
Inside the entrance which is at level 4 you are faced with a typical Canarian indoor courtyard. There is a waterfall that comes from somewhere near the roof at one side and glass walls which stop guests getting wet. Considering this is a new hotel these glass panels were all covered in lime scale (not nice). Both inside and outside the building the colour scheme is terracotta and dark wood, which makes the interior feel cool but the exterior rather depressing and it looks a bit like something from Star Wars.
We managed to decipher what there was on each level and took the lift to level 3 to see the Time Tunnel/Museum. After feeling our way across the pitch black entrance we were inside a medium size room that was filled with display cases of rocks and large photos. There were screens high on the wall that if I could have reached would have given an audio visual presentation but it was too hot for me to be jumping up and down to reach the touch screen so gave up and headed towards what we thought was the pool area.
These were on level 2 I think, got a bit confused by the twisting pathways but we seemed to be heading downwards. The pools 7 or 8 of them are really pretty, and they are set at angles down the middle of the hotel grounds. Unlike normal swimming pools, these are all triangular shapes surrounded by black slate and not the usual bright blue but a cool silver grey. They range from very shallow 0,25 mtrs to one that obviously had a deep end which is where the majority of guest where gathered. There were plenty of sun beds around each of the pool areas, black mesh covered with thick black and gray towels. I noticed that two of these loungers had reserved cards placed on them (that must be a 5 star thing) and a couple had screens that pulled down right over the top. The umbrellas were green, red and beige and covered with thick dust, but that is hardly the hotel´s fault with the Calima we have recently had most houses on the island are covered in a layer of dust, mine certainly is.
There were several bars and restaurants in this area, one in the large circular building that can be seen from the road was closed so we looked through the windows and saw that the table numbers went to at least 117 but there couldn´t have been more than 50 or 60 guests around. In total there are 4 restaurants. In the same area there were activity areas, a nice volleyball court, tennis courts, a climbing wall and two large rocky mounds covered in new plants that need time to grow, not quite sure what these were meant to be. Perhaps they are something to do with the nature reserve.
We kept looking for the boating lake but could only find something that looked like a largish pool with one small canoe on it. However there were 3 or 4 chalets with wooden balconies that were perched over the water and the appearance was very tropical island.
We wandered down to the beach (we already knew there was no beach just rocks) and to get to the chairs and umbrellas you have to cross a road which is outside of the hotel. The sea is usually quiet choppy around this part of the coast and not suitable for people with young children.
There was a large outdoor stage which was being set up with speakers and lots of floodlights were already in situ. Don´t know what this was for perhaps evening entertainment but that is just a guess.
The hotel is very close to the airport and directly under the flight path, while we were there we waved to those coming in on Air Berlin and Iberian Airways.
Back inside the hotel and heading past the small gym and hairdressers we found the internet area which had several computers for guests use. There were also plenty of newspapers and magazines here but they were all in German. Perhaps this is where the majority of the guest come from.
A must was checking out the restrooms. Very modern, with what looked like large green plant pots for hand basins in the ladies and I am told red in the gents. Liquid soap, not a known brand and paper towels, not air machines. I found these particularly disappointing as even the paintwork around the door frames (dark brown) was splashed with cream paint.
It would have been nice to have seen the rooms, perhaps eaten in one of the snack bars - and we thought we might stop for coffee but in the end decided to head on down to El Medano.
From what we did see this is a very large hotel easy to get lost both inside and out. The staff we spoke to were all very pleasant and if you are happy to spend your holiday within the hotel complex it could be very nice.
On our way down to El Medano yesterday afternoon, to check out the location of the Underground Rock Bar (can´t stop us oldies rockin!!) we decided to do a quick detour and have a nosey around the San Blas Reserva Ambiental Hotel. As it was spur-of-the-moment we didn´t have a camera so no photos. This 5 star hotel opened last December and we were intrigued to see what it was like. All of the adverts show a huge boating lake, a time tunnel, beautiful swimming pools and it is described as a nature reserve.
The location is actually bang smack in the middle of a housing development. OK the two storey houses are new and quite pleasing to the eye but they surround the hotel on three sides. The road running around is separated by a nicely planted central divide and there are a couple of roundabouts and a few one way systems - it took us two attempts to get into the car park. So much for the nature reserve!!
The wind was howling around the entrance to reception and we ended up chasing our baseball caps back towards the car. The yellow shirted security guard was very pleasant and as we passed the time of day with him, he just assumed we were guests. We were tempted to say we had locked our key in the room and could he let us in. Then we realised we didn´t know how many rooms there were or how they were numbered, so gave up on that idea.
Inside the entrance which is at level 4 you are faced with a typical Canarian indoor courtyard. There is a waterfall that comes from somewhere near the roof at one side and glass walls which stop guests getting wet. Considering this is a new hotel these glass panels were all covered in lime scale (not nice). Both inside and outside the building the colour scheme is terracotta and dark wood, which makes the interior feel cool but the exterior rather depressing and it looks a bit like something from Star Wars.
We managed to decipher what there was on each level and took the lift to level 3 to see the Time Tunnel/Museum. After feeling our way across the pitch black entrance we were inside a medium size room that was filled with display cases of rocks and large photos. There were screens high on the wall that if I could have reached would have given an audio visual presentation but it was too hot for me to be jumping up and down to reach the touch screen so gave up and headed towards what we thought was the pool area.
These were on level 2 I think, got a bit confused by the twisting pathways but we seemed to be heading downwards. The pools 7 or 8 of them are really pretty, and they are set at angles down the middle of the hotel grounds. Unlike normal swimming pools, these are all triangular shapes surrounded by black slate and not the usual bright blue but a cool silver grey. They range from very shallow 0,25 mtrs to one that obviously had a deep end which is where the majority of guest where gathered. There were plenty of sun beds around each of the pool areas, black mesh covered with thick black and gray towels. I noticed that two of these loungers had reserved cards placed on them (that must be a 5 star thing) and a couple had screens that pulled down right over the top. The umbrellas were green, red and beige and covered with thick dust, but that is hardly the hotel´s fault with the Calima we have recently had most houses on the island are covered in a layer of dust, mine certainly is.
There were several bars and restaurants in this area, one in the large circular building that can be seen from the road was closed so we looked through the windows and saw that the table numbers went to at least 117 but there couldn´t have been more than 50 or 60 guests around. In total there are 4 restaurants. In the same area there were activity areas, a nice volleyball court, tennis courts, a climbing wall and two large rocky mounds covered in new plants that need time to grow, not quite sure what these were meant to be. Perhaps they are something to do with the nature reserve.
We kept looking for the boating lake but could only find something that looked like a largish pool with one small canoe on it. However there were 3 or 4 chalets with wooden balconies that were perched over the water and the appearance was very tropical island.
We wandered down to the beach (we already knew there was no beach just rocks) and to get to the chairs and umbrellas you have to cross a road which is outside of the hotel. The sea is usually quiet choppy around this part of the coast and not suitable for people with young children.
There was a large outdoor stage which was being set up with speakers and lots of floodlights were already in situ. Don´t know what this was for perhaps evening entertainment but that is just a guess.
The hotel is very close to the airport and directly under the flight path, while we were there we waved to those coming in on Air Berlin and Iberian Airways.
Back inside the hotel and heading past the small gym and hairdressers we found the internet area which had several computers for guests use. There were also plenty of newspapers and magazines here but they were all in German. Perhaps this is where the majority of the guest come from.
A must was checking out the restrooms. Very modern, with what looked like large green plant pots for hand basins in the ladies and I am told red in the gents. Liquid soap, not a known brand and paper towels, not air machines. I found these particularly disappointing as even the paintwork around the door frames (dark brown) was splashed with cream paint.
It would have been nice to have seen the rooms, perhaps eaten in one of the snack bars - and we thought we might stop for coffee but in the end decided to head on down to El Medano.
From what we did see this is a very large hotel easy to get lost both inside and out. The staff we spoke to were all very pleasant and if you are happy to spend your holiday within the hotel complex it could be very nice.
Topdog-
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I read that before did not put 6 and 6 together.
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Thats it Cam, I can recognise the rusty railings. It looks ok from that side but from the road it looks ghastly. Also the colours different.
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I still dont think it looks as bad as el baranco on pebble beach
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Yeh but people wouldnt pay big money to stay there. Wonder how many people have turned up outside, seen the first plane go over and the wind blowing their hats past the tumbleweed and got straight back in the cab and said blox, take me somewhere nice driver. I remember the first time I saw Abama Resort I thought Jeez, thats different. But that architecture looks stunningly interesting unlike Sandos or whatever its called this week.
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E MUST BE VERY BORING.truth.man wrote:Hi all been extremely busy past week or so. A few naughty chaps and chapesses have been credit card scamming online and taken my time up. Still that's what I am paid for.
Looks like Jack O has woken from his slumber! [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
Telling all about the infamous el barranco and Chris Davis. This guy must have a miserable lonely life if all he can do is his continual rant. You would think by now his spelling would have improved. If Chris Davis is as bad as Jack makes him out to be then if I was Jack (err Joel, err Joe) I would not be going out in the dark! He is obviously scarred with hiding behind the facade of someone living in Santa Cruz.
He says in his post “if you witnessed a thief stealing a purse from an old ladies bag it would turn your stomach and you would not stand by and let it happen”. I bet he would not stand by. He’d hide behind a corner till someone else sorted it out. I have met that sort before – when push comes to shove there off. Still at least he hasn’t been giving out the gut churning drivel about the faded superstar Joel David. (yet) Reminds me of Fred Wedlock - Oldest Swinger in Town. [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
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I smell a rat! If I remember rightly there were many attempts on another forum to discredit Jack Oakley by so called different people who actually turned out to be the same person i.e the developer???? Sorry Truth.man but your story doesn't ring true to me. Unless you can convince me otherwise, you sound like the same guy who has posted on TF before. I couldn't care less who Jack Oakley is. I just feel sorry for all those affected by a shoddy development.
Just call me a suspicious old bitch but I hear a lot of Jackanory's in my profession. Come to think of it I can spin a few Jackanory's as well, so I apologise if you are genuine but somehow I don't think you are.
P.S Do I get banned for this?
Just call me a suspicious old bitch but I hear a lot of Jackanory's in my profession. Come to think of it I can spin a few Jackanory's as well, so I apologise if you are genuine but somehow I don't think you are.
P.S Do I get banned for this?
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pollye wrote:I smell a rat! If I remember rightly there were many attempts on the TF to discredit Jack Oakley by so called different people who actually turned out to be the same person i.e the developer???? Sorry Truth.man but your story doesn't ring true to me. Unless you can convince me otherwise, you sound like the same guy who has posted on TF before. I couldn't care less who Jack Oakley is. I just feel sorry for all those affected by a shoddy development.
Just call me a suspicious old bitch but I hear a lot of Jackanory's in my profession. Come to think of it I can spin a few Jackanory's as well, so I apologise if you are genuine but somehow I don't think you are.
P.S Do I get banned for this?
The thing about this forum Pol, is that we can all voice our opinions (we may not always agree) but we are all adults so live and let live.
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pollye wrote:I smell a rat! If I remember rightly there were many attempts on another forum to discredit Jack Oakley by so called different people who actually turned out to be the same person i.e the developer???? Sorry Truth.man but your story doesn't ring true to me. Unless you can convince me otherwise, you sound like the same guy who has posted on TF before. I couldn't care less who Jack Oakley is. I just feel sorry for all those affected by a shoddy development.
Just call me a suspicious old bitch but I hear a lot of Jackanory's in my profession. Come to think of it I can spin a few Jackanory's as well, so I apologise if you are genuine but somehow I don't think you are.
P.S Do I get banned for this?
Suspect not, but try spelling ****** without the disappearing ink and see what happens.
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truth.man wrote:What do you mean discredit Jack O. He has done that himself. Just take a look at my other posts which show who he really is and his various vested interests. He has a particular grievance due to el barranco and has done for years, you just need to look how long he has been banging on about it – and to what end? The bad guys whoever he claims they may be are still alive and kicking and still going about their business. As I have previously said hiding behind a pseudonym is one thing when you are trying to right a wrong but then Jack spews all that drivel re; Joel David which at the end of the day is a somewhat pathetic attempt to promote himself. My sis recently received copy of the latest PBV AGM and guess who was stirring it about Chris Davis and el barranco but none other than Joseph Murphy of Aries. I have no axe to grind nor have I made any attempts to promote myself or anything I may have an interest in. The rat you smell is not coming from my direction
Really? So what on earth makes you think this guy being a secret singer has anything to do with the price of fish? Properties aren't selling full stop, unless drastically reduced. I am confused as to what el B has to do with the sale of an apartment on PB. This makes me think you have something to do with El B and have just taken a new tack from the usual. Also the initial post, I work for the police (get's peoples trust), I have a timid sister who I look after (gets people in protective mode)sorry been away credit card fraud (wow this guy is gen he's fighting crime).
Can you actually explain what problems P B have faced specifically down to El B? All you go on about is Jack Oakley slating El B. Wonder why I'm suspicious?
BTW I nearly bought a place on PB 3 years ago, It is a lovely complex although it was a little tired then. Unfortunately some bugger beat me to it!
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Polly, one day on here and you have totally dis-illusioned me.
I thought he did the Credit Card fraud, I was beginning to think, my sort of geezer.
I thought he did the Credit Card fraud, I was beginning to think, my sort of geezer.
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Does he sell genuine or fake sunglasses? 
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Topdog wrote:Polly, one day on here and you have totally dis-illusioned me.
I thought he did the Credit Card fraud, I was beginning to think, my sort of geezer.
Darn! Sorreeeeee! I once cheated on a spelling test! Copied my mate! She bloody spelt it wrong too! Or is it to?
Cruella de Vil wrote:Does he sell genuine or fake sunglasses?
He sells genuine fakes!
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Yippeee at last! Now where's Jimandsi? I haven't given him an ass whoopin' for ages! Or is it the other way round?Gypsy wrote:
The thing about this forum Pol, is that we can all voice our opinions (we may not always agree) but we are all adults so live and let live.
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pollye wrote:Yippeee at last! Now where's Jimandsi? I haven't given him an ass whoopin' for ages! Or is it the other way round?Gypsy wrote:
The thing about this forum Pol, is that we can all voice our opinions (we may not always agree) but we are all adults so live and let live.
Oy, hands off, he is mine
- at least until Cru claims him back and at the moment she is too lovey dovey with her OH after a long absence. So stand in line gal, your turn will come. :sulk2:
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I am still waiting for the answer to my question. What has this got to do with PB? You are attacking an individual that is not on here, as far as we know, and everything you say is aimed towards discrediting him. That makes me suspicious because of previous attempts to do the same in various different guises on another forum. You sound like someone who has a vested interest in El Barranco not PB.truth.man wrote:
Sorry Pol I think the crust on your head is a little bit thicker than you realise. What I do is what I do. I don’t pretend otherwise. Unlike a certain Jack O and others it seems. Just arrived and your jumping down my throat. I trust you have no axe to grind as it where. I applaud you however for conjuring up the idea of a certain subterfuge i.e police and timid sister. Diversionary tactics! Well done.
As for what problems PBV have faced down to el barranco? Better ask your mate Jack. Now he does have all the answers or is it all the questions? You have missed, possibly by accident the fundamental points and its nothing at all to do with the price of fish. Or apartments for that matter, although that was my primary concern. Jack O is a blatant liar and what’s more I think he believes his lies. He “cherry picks” from the internet probably and places items out of context and no doubt out of date. Surely this is manifested by the fact he still bears a grudge after all this time. What is it 10 years or so? And as for secret singer – he advertises at every possible opportunity. The only secret is he thinks it’s his secret. He’s fantasy world that he strives to keep a secret. Hey, if I had any sort of artistic talent I would shout it from the tree tops. But I suppose you must have a certain degree of sympathy for someone who will never be more than they have ever been. I suppose he lives in hope.
I don't know Jack Oakley but I do remember his posts. I was buying property at the time and his posts gave me an inkling at some of the pitfalls of buying property in the canaries.
BTW I may be new on here, but was invited on here, by a member. I know quite a few people on here from another forum so I don't need to pussy foot around and pretend I'm something I'm not. If you are going to accuse people of lying etc. you have to accept that you are going to get a response, maybe one you do not like. Forums do this. If everybody agreed with each other on a forum it would be boring as hell.
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You will certainly get un-adulterated debate on here, some is so big, it goes to the realms of Mass Debate.
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If you seriously work for the police like you say you do, you would not be making accusations of this kind on an open forum! You would be a lot more subtle and a lot more concise in the way you write. In fact you wouldn't be making accusations at all, it's more than your career would be worth!truth.man wrote:
I came on this forum, as you, invited. Apparently unlike you, I have no previous connections with anyone.
In my last post I believe I answered the question regarding PBV and there is nothing more I can add other than I have no connection whatsoever with el barranco. However if you wish to believe otherwise, that is your choice. Does not worry me one iota neither does your response. But it is curious. You make no mention of who he really is of which there is no doubt.
You use the word “attacking” an individual. Again, your choice. I would prefer to describe it as establishing the identity of someone who hides behind a facade for his own selfish aims and personal benefits and yes he is lying. Jack O claims to be a reporter, working under cover for Granada TV revealing property scams. Tenerife, Cayman Islands, Portugal, South Africa etc etc. Has anyone seen any such broadcasts? In his own words he has been investigating el barranco for 10 years. What financial benefit would any broadcasting company gain in spending 10 years on a single subject? Claims to live in Santa Cruz when in fact he lives in Darwen, Lancashire. Reporters by their profession are supposed to be word perfect. It’s their job. In Jack O’s last post (30/05/2012 13:58) there were 12 fundamental spelling mistakes. Get a reality check. But again if you wish to believe he is what he says he is – your choice and if you benefitted from some of his posts that fine. Interesting when you say “an individual that is not on here, as far as we know” I believe there is enough evidence to prove he is lying furthermore I would welcome a full and open debate with Jack O or should I say Joseph Murphy, but I doubt whether he has the bottle. Or, and this is my guess, would he prefer others to fight his battles?
This post is a rant! So what if someone makes spelling mistakes? I have a friend with a degree who cant spell for toffee! She was taught phonetics. As I've got older my grammar and spelling has deteriorated drastically.
Look at the above post again. Still on about El Barranco. Why?
The bit where you bring up something I wrote I.E Interesting when you say '' An individual et etc etc'' doesn't end with any explanation as to why it was interesting!!!
If you truly have a sister who wants to sell a property why not ask for advice on here?
The more I read your posts the more I am convinced you are not genuine.
Sorry.
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pollye wrote:
Yippeee at last! Now where's Jimandsi? I haven't given him an ass whoopin' for ages! Or is it the other way round?
Whenever you're ready my little sugar plum.
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I agree pollye.No copper,of any rank,would come on here and reveal what he was doing at work.ie,tracking down online credit card fraudsters,the yard wouldn't be to pleased,to say the least.