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GENERAL STUFF => CLUB MEETINGS & MEMBERS TRIPS => Topic started by: AlanHo on February 21, 2016, 13:54:19

Title: Gran Canaria Pictures
Post by: AlanHo on February 21, 2016, 13:54:19
We spent most of today exploring the hotel and gardens. we are quite impressed, it fully lives up to it's brochure promises. This was followed by a 2 km walk along the sea front paseo (promenade) to a shopping centre to buy today's English daily mail newspaper and catch up on the Eurofarce. We think we are going to enjoy Gran Canaria despite the poor start at the airport and the disappointing Citroen C4 cactus car.

Our hotel

(http://i.imgur.com/iE8L5rH.jpg)

Part of the extensive hotel gardens

(http://i.imgur.com/K4shZDX.jpg)

One of the swimming pools

(http://i.imgur.com/MIsRiyO.jpg)

The black sand hotel beach

(http://i.imgur.com/YsQccGX.jpg)

You wooden want one of these – unless you were a member of a splinter movement
NSFW – or are they?

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Title: Re: Gran Canaria Pictures
Post by: Doggie 1 on February 21, 2016, 14:14:37
A cock a doodle do (said the rooster).   :)
Title: Re: Gran Canaria Pictures
Post by: AlanHo on February 21, 2016, 14:25:44
I rather expected you to say that I had cocked up the dick on a stick pictures  :crazy1:
Title: Re: Gran Canaria Pictures
Post by: Surferdude on February 21, 2016, 23:13:02
"unless you were a member of a splinter movement"
Alan, did you mean a "sphincter movement"?
Title: Re: Gran Canaria Pictures
Post by: rustynutz on February 22, 2016, 04:32:12
Quote from: AlanHo on February 21, 2016, 13:54:19
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Oh look! Miniatures....are they key rings or something?  :lol:
Title: Re: Gran Canaria Pictures
Post by: Dazzler on February 22, 2016, 04:32:22
Think they made a bit of a balls up with those toys... they look a bit small! Wonder what scale they are? :winker:
Title: Re: Gran Canaria Pictures
Post by: cruiserfied on February 22, 2016, 08:02:43
Puts a new meaning on pop a top.
Title: Re: Gran Canaria Pictures
Post by: AlanHo on February 23, 2016, 12:06:51
(http://i.imgur.com/1SLjTqx.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/o9hKftA.jpg)

Decent sized boot at the expense of a spare wheel
(http://i.imgur.com/HedVIeY.jpg)

User unfriendly dashboard
(http://i.imgur.com/xZCcSuF.jpg)

TPMS Warning notice
(http://i.imgur.com/PGS2U8B.jpg)

It was after I took the above photos that I had a deep dig into the menu system. Several layers down I reached a menu that enabled me to change the language to English – which was very helpful. Further staggering around the tiled menu led me to a page where it described the tpms system in detail and explained that after tyre pressure adjustments - the system had to be reset. Further browsing revealed another page telling you how to do it – which I did – and the tyre pressure warning signals have now been cancelled. Interestingly, the manual explains that the system is based on comparing the relative speed of the wheels to detect any tyre that has lost pressure. There is no sign of a sensor on the neck of the tyre valves  - they look perfectly standard.

Being able to access an owner’s manual on the screen is useful because there is rarely one in a hire car. This is the only compliment I can pay the dash – it remains ugly, difficult to use and in my opinion dangerous.

Whist farting about with the menus system I came to a page which described the internet browsing feature. I have not yet read it so cannot imagine how it functions. I suspect you can connect your phone and browse using the car screen.

Title: Re: Gran Canaria Pictures
Post by: Doggie 1 on February 23, 2016, 12:14:09
So it's not so much a "woody" as a "plasticky" then.  :) :)
Title: Re: Gran Canaria Pictures
Post by: The Gonz on February 23, 2016, 12:34:13
Wouldn't give ME a woody. :confused:
Title: Re: Gran Canaria Pictures
Post by: Shambles on February 23, 2016, 12:37:12
Just before you hand the car back, change the menu language to Outer Mongolian.
Title: Re: NSFW - Gran Canaria Pictures
Post by: rustynutz on February 23, 2016, 12:40:11
Oh goody! us Aussies can buy one.... :happydance:  :sicky:

:link: CITROEN C4 Cactus Showroom (http://www.citroen.com.au/new-car/c4-cactus/)
Title: Re: Gran Canaria Pictures
Post by: eye30 on February 23, 2016, 13:07:43
Thanks for the pictures Alan


Title: Re: Gran Canaria Pictures
Post by: Mike SX on February 23, 2016, 13:26:53
Quote from: Shambles on February 23, 2016, 12:37:12
Just before you hand the car back, change the menu language to Outer Mongolian.

Typical  :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Gran Canaria Pictures
Post by: CraigB on February 23, 2016, 14:26:18
If the pill boxes were removed from the doors and the black trim painted in the body colour it wouldn't look half bad.
Title: Re: Gran Canaria Pictures
Post by: AlanHo on February 23, 2016, 15:13:22
I found this registration document in the glove box. It confirms it was first registered on 18th Feb and has a 1200 cc engine. WOW - only 1.2 litres and with so much grunt from 1200 rpm on up. I'm impressed.

These types of engines are going to be a serious threat to diesel sales.
Title: Re: Gran Canaria Pictures
Post by: AlanHo on February 24, 2016, 17:22:23
Here are few pictures grabbed at random from my phone showing some of the sights being enjoyed by a couple of old 73 and 78 year old fogies.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/AlanHo1937/i30%20Forum/P1030963_zpsdft2yliq.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/AlanHo1937/i30%20Forum/P1040605_zpszy6ng5pq.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/AlanHo1937/i30%20Forum/P1040599_zpsi7gzeoe4.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/AlanHo1937/i30%20Forum/P1040593_zps1b5httrn.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/AlanHo1937/i30%20Forum/P1040586_zpsdoadilpt.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/AlanHo1937/i30%20Forum/Coast%20Road_zpsqqb4b4a5.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/AlanHo1937/i30%20Forum/P1030959_zpsjran6auc.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/AlanHo1937/i30%20Forum/P1030961_zpseubxaz4n.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/AlanHo1937/i30%20Forum/P1040585_zpsshourap6.jpg)

Title: Re: Gran Canaria Pictures
Post by: eye30 on February 24, 2016, 18:02:16
Looks nice and warm.

And you are both enjoying yourselves
Title: Re: Gran Canaria Pictures
Post by: Dazzler on February 24, 2016, 21:53:13
Great random pictures Alan! You look great for your age.. you both do.  :victory:

Trish and I would like that place!  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Gran Canaria Pictures
Post by: FatBoy on February 25, 2016, 01:25:58
Nice photos, Alan.  Although I can't see any old people in any of them, unless they are in the car on the road.   :goodjob:
Title: Re: Gran Canaria Pictures
Post by: Doggie 1 on February 25, 2016, 03:12:17
Quote from: FatBoy on February 25, 2016, 01:25:58
Nice photos, Alan.  Although I can't see any old people in any of them, unless they are in the car on the road.   :goodjob:

That's because you're similar age! 
Title: Re: NSFW - Gran Canaria Pictures
Post by: beerman on February 25, 2016, 03:28:26
Quote from: rustynutz on February 23, 2016, 12:40:11
Oh goody! us Aussies can buy one.... :happydance:  :sicky:

:link: CITROEN C4 Cactus Showroom (http://www.citroen.com.au/new-car/c4-cactus/)

How much  :Shocked:

http://www.carsales.com.au/bncis/details/Citroen-C4-Cactus-2015/OAG-AD-12445436/?Cr=5 (http://www.carsales.com.au/bncis/details/Citroen-C4-Cactus-2015/OAG-AD-12445436/?Cr=5)
Title: Re: Gran Canaria Pictures
Post by: CraigB on February 25, 2016, 04:57:33
Photos are great Alan, you both look happy and relaxed :goodjob2:

A sporty drive around that cliff face would be an exhilarating :Drive: and that water looks beautiful and clear  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: NSFW - Gran Canaria Pictures
Post by: Phil №❶ on February 25, 2016, 07:24:52
Quote from: beerman on February 25, 2016, 03:28:26
Quote from: rustynutz on February 23, 2016, 12:40:11
Oh goody! us Aussies can buy one.... :happydance:  :sicky:

:link: CITROEN C4 Cactus Showroom (http://www.citroen.com.au/new-car/c4-cactus/)

How much  :Shocked:

:link: 2015 Citroen C4 Cactus Exclusive Auto MY16 (http://www.carsales.com.au/bncis/details/Citroen-C4-Cactus-2015/OAG-AD-12445436/?Cr=5)

4 Cyl Diesel  :exclaim:

Too pricey
Title: Re: Gran Canaria Pictures
Post by: AlanHo on February 28, 2016, 13:47:15
Quote from: Shambles on February 23, 2016, 12:37:12
Just before you hand the car back, change the menu language to Outer Mongolian.

I changed it to Finland with imperial units.............. :rofl:
Title: Re: Gran Canaria Pictures
Post by: AlanHo on February 28, 2016, 13:59:35
The Cacktus averaged 41.8 mpg (6.8 l/100k) over the 236 miles (379 km) we travelled during the week. Considering that about a third of this was on tortuous and steep mountain roads where I never got higher than 2nd gear - I think economy was very good. The engine performance was very spirited - spoiled only by a gruff and noisy engine note.

Getting back into the Venga for the 100 mile drive home from Heathrow was heaven - a much smoother and quieter ride with comfortable seats and a smooth auto box. Can't beat it.

Now for unpacking - not my favourite job.
Title: Re: Gran Canaria Pictures
Post by: eye30 on February 28, 2016, 18:04:38


Quote from: AlanHo on February 28, 2016, 13:59:35


Now for unpacking - not my favourite job.

Why bother......... you'll be off in another adventure soon as .................. or ...................even HOS!



Title: Re: Gran Canaria Pictures
Post by: Phil №❶ on February 28, 2016, 20:46:23
 :lol: :goodjob2:
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