Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum
Calis Beach Forum => Calis Beach Questions and Information => Topic started by: Colwyn on July 26, 2007, 10:21:30 AM
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On our recent visit to Calis we were much disappointed by the quality of walking on the prom. There was far too much trudging, slouching, plodding, traipsing, lumbering and general shoddiness of perambulation. I suppose this is OK during daytime or in other roads in Calis, but not on an evening on the front. A promenade (noun) is a structure purpose-built for people to promenade (verb). I speak as a man who taught both his (then teenage) daughters the art of promenading at Calis in the days before the characterless block paving was laid.
To promenade is to walk as a couple with arms lightly linked, aware of each other but not engrossed, taking in the sights around you but not staring at any in particular, with eyes focused on the indefinite middle-distance. This produces magical effects. Hasslers no longer hassle; instead they smile and wave. The crowds part to let you through. You feel good.
Promenading does not require athletic ability. Hilary for example, says that I dance "like a plank" - she is very supportive of me in this way, like a joist - but accepts that I am capable of promenading. I have seen some very classy wheelchair and walking stick promenading. What it requires is style; an understanding that walking the prom is about seeing and being seen. It doesn't really matter what mode of promenading is adopted - strolling, sauntering, ambling, striding, stepping, waltzing, whatever - what is important is that the walking is invested with attention.
So I call upon CBFers, residents and holiday-makers, to make a proud effort for the rest of the summer to improve the promenade on the promenade.
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There is really no excuse for not getting it right as one can allow the eyes to wander over the horizen of the beautiful Fethiye bay in a serene manner.
You tell them Colwyn.:D
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LOL You are Soooooo Right Colwyn :D :)
I had a very good tutor in the 'Art of Promenading' in Italy... Many years agoooooo, ahh that's such a good memory :) ;)
I'll have fun next time over, observing 'how' much competition there is :):D ;)
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Good idea Colwyn if you holiday with your wife.If you go out for a quick holiday alone[?][?]
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hubby and i are expert promenaders we had plenty of practice on New Brighton prom
we enjoy our stroll along calis prom with me causally linking his harm aargh
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Originally posted by sannyrut
Good idea Colwyn if you holiday with your wife.If you go out for a quick holiday alone[?][?]
That's when you get the chance to be 'Mysterious, Enigmatic & very Interesting' ;)
Might only be a fantasy which disappears in a flash, but can be great fun too :-\ :):D 8) ;)
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No disrespect but it is like you are saying that those of us with young children cannot walk along the promenade in the evening as there is no way I could walk in such a manner (albeit it would be nice) with 2 young children in tow. Surely however you walk along as long as you are enjoying the time together what else is to be said.
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I think Colwyn has his tongue firmly in his cheek, Kazzyber.
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Originally posted by stoop
I think Colwyn has his tongue firmly in his cheek, Kazzyber.
:) Just as long as he keeps it firmly, in his cheek :D ;)
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Originally posted by Kazzyber
No disrespect but it is like you are saying that those of us with young children cannot walk along the promenade in the evening as there is no way I could walk in such a manner (albeit it would be nice) with 2 young children in tow. Surely however you walk along as long as you are enjoying the time together what else is to be said.
I am sure if you link up and look indulgently at your children you could get off with it.
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You know .....just once.. we might get a light hearted post without somebody taking offence...
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Originally posted by cef
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Originally posted by sannyrut
Good idea Colwyn if you holiday with your wife.If you go out for a quick holiday alone[?][?]
That's when you get the chance to be 'Mysterious, Enigmatic & very Interesting' ;)
Might only be a fantasy which disappears in a flash, but can be great fun too :-\ :):D 8) ;)
Go for bow tie and stick and look dapper:D
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Originally posted by chrisw
You know .....just once.. we might get a light hearted post without somebody taking offence...
Where's that flying Pig Tinx :D:D ;)
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Originally posted by chrisw
You know .....just once.. we might get a light hearted post without somebody taking offence...
Sorry but this is serious:DMust keep up the standard ;)
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Originally posted by chrisw
You know .....just once.. we might get a light hearted post without somebody taking offence...
If there is any doubt whether a posting could be taken out of the context in which it was intended, I think it's an idea to add a smile or a wink in there to make it clear and prevent any misunderstanding. It's sometimes difficult to display a dry sense of humour in print.
Ps For good measure :):D 8) ;):D :) 8):D
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I Can'ttttt dooooo this anymoreeeeee PMSL :D:D:D:D:D:P:P:P ;) ;) ;)
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:DOh right, you and Maria, TanNDame, and Kenny And Me,Lets hit the prom on our return, two's or single file,with a few shuffles thrown in for good measure, ;)
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Originally posted by laffa
:DOh right, you and Maria, TanNDame, and Kenny And Me,Lets hit the prom on our return, two's or single file,with a few shuffles thrown in for good measure, ;)
I'll give it a go Mo :D ;)
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:D
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Originally posted by tinkerman
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Man have you got the Hump, Hump, Hump, Hump :D:D ;)
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We might well give it a try next time Colwyn.
But only on the way out. There's no way on God's earth that I could manage it on the way home after a night in Scarlett. It being the walk of course:D
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Originally posted by laffa
:DOh right, you and Maria, TanNDame, and Kenny And Me,Lets hit the prom on our return, two's or single file,with a few shuffles thrown in for good measure, ;)
Moe, I had to laugh at Colwyns comments about the 'characterless' block paving ! How many times did we come a cropper in the flaming pot hols that used to be there. I rmemember Maureen going full length into one. We obviously never got the hang of promenading the holes in the road with the minimum of street lighting to guide the way. :)
Give me the block paving any day ;)
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:)Could'nt forget Shaun, your shoes would be wrecked, I think thats why Nesim made a fortune. ;)
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I didn't flash:D