Mariano's photos

Today 3 of Marianos photos feature the Little Barrel from the 70s along with one from the Revolution. Who is in the photos, can anyone help with the names?

The Revolution as it was in the 70s, its still going strong today with exactly the same logo, but these days looking much brighter - its painted bright orange!

Bravehearts for Rent!

I've just been asked by Jackie Milroy if I could put a piece on the 'Old Stuff' as you may have heard, Bravehearts has recently become vacant, so if anyone out there is interested in running your own bar in Lloret or maybe relocating from another bar, here are the details -

BRAVEHEARTS PUB FOR RENT

€12,000 per year plus IVA (vat)
€3,000 DEPOSIT (refundable)
Contact - Jackie Milroy via Facebook

Photos from Richie

Thanks to Richie for todays photos - he certainly looks a bit different these days!
In the fist pic are L-R Apollo from Holland, Richie in the centre, Morven and then Emma (who worked in the Seven Seas)
Below are Richie over on the left, Stewart (centre) Billy at the front then Emma in the blue top.

Photos from Kevin

Thanks to Kevin Speak for sending a fantastic selection of photos from the 70s, if anyone out there remembers Kevin I'm sure he'd love to hear from you! here is a note from Kevin -
"I worked at both Moby Dicks and The Pink Panther during different seasons from 1974 to 76, it’s been a really nice trip for me down memory lane to see so many of the old workers I once called my friends some of which as the season came to an end we would then travel down to Grand Canaria and hang out at the Guantanamo campground at a beach called La Playa de Touro"

Just look at the the price of the meal in the above photo 95pts!!

After all the bars and cafes in Lloret that used to do Sunday lunch or a typical cooked breakfast, just now its very hard to find a place where you can get such a meal.... In fact just now you cant, everywhere is shut.
The White Horse and Bravehearts have sadly closed down and even El Torito which hasn't closed for years are having a long winter break. There wont be many bars left soon!

Back to Maureens photos

1980

I've not used any of Maureen's photos for quite a while now so here we have a few more today.

Maureen has given names for those in the photo below - from L to R are Dave? Tommy, Maureen, June (RIP) and Kung Fu Dave on the right.

A few of those pictured in the photo below are - John, Tommy, Marie, Jim and Sharon.

Below are Angel, Kung Fu Dave & Tommy.

Karens photos

 Two photos from Karen today, in the first one from 1978is Karen, Paula and Tommy. For those of you who don't know about Tommy...he is now a man of leisure, after retiring last year. He had been having some problems with his back, and wasn't able to work for a few months but he is now much better and able to get out and about more.

The next photo...Grace  and Roman pictured outside the Montevideo where a lot of the workers lived. 

Karen says she can remember that Louisa the owner used to sleep behind her door and watch for everybody as they came in! She must have lost soooo much sleep!
 

Grace & Roman outside the Montevideo.

Latest News on (Para) Alan

 I've recieved this message today but I've omitted the persons name who is trying ... or should I say doing their very, very best to sort this out....

"There have been no developments or no good news anyway. To be honest its all been a massive cock up on part of the judge and because of the holidays. Wednesday consulate told _____ the judge is back but because the temporary judge declined the petition they would have to submit a new one. Friday _____ called them and the consulate said it had been done do he went to blanes and they said there had been some error on the application. They would try to sort it out and would be in contact. Its just been so frustrating and _____ is getting to his limit bless him. Then today the tanatori has called to say they cant hold the body any longer and so are asking the judge for permission to bury him. She says she can't believe the errors that have been made by the judges. Also now sadly there is no chance of cremation anyway as the body is too old. So now ____ is in the process of talking to the tanatori to find out what the next steps are. _____ is gutted as he has tried so hard and he really didn't want alan buried but sadly there is nothing more he can do. Will be in touch this afternoon to let you know what is happening. Think really its just time to lay alan to rest however that may be. Was wondering if you had any pictures of alan from before he became ill or when he looked a bit healthier as ____ would like some for the wake."