Went to Scallops for our fish and chips last Sunday which entails a 78 km each way trip and seriously think that we will not be so stupid again. The service is never great there (this is our third trip) but they had enough staff and few customers yet still did not manage to offer us coffee at the end of the meal or be around for us to ask for the bill.

Shame because we had looked forward to one of our few days out and they had to go and spoil it for us.

Rosemary

yes thats the frustrating thing with Scallops - we usually order our bill when the desert comes

but how was your fish and chips ?

Service was bad when I went to, only wanted a few drinks so went in to order they said please sit down and till a waiter comes to you. So I waited and waited then I went in again and said can't I just order here then she got somone to come to me, so once I finished that drink I wanted another had to go inside again to tell her to send somone over. Anyway I gave up after 3 drinks and wanted the bill, that was hard to get aswell I did think of just going and not paying

Actually my fish was not up to their normal standard but OH was happy with his.

Rosemary

Yes, must admit that it crossed our minds to see whether they would notice us if we tried to leave without paying because they sure as hell were not attentive while we were there.

Rosemary

Wheres scallops?

try the English Fish & Chip shop - it's almost opposite Scallops, actually on the Arenal, near the kids climbing frame at the southern end

costs a bit more, but have never had a bad meal, and the service is always quick & friendly

and next time - let me know you're coming - it would be great to meet you

The far end of Arenal beach in Javea.

Rosemary.

don't bother - if you really want to try it wait til the end of the season

where have you been anyway? - we thought you might join in the fun on the 'quiet' thread

Near masymas isn't it, I remember going in for an icelolly

Will let you know, because of all renovations we only go about once a month but will let you know.

Rosemary.

sort of - better fish & chips too

well I'm just about always here

I dont know if you noticed, but I was a little quiet towards the end of the evening the other night as I was struggling with an eye problem.
For the last few days I've been suffering with some kind of eye infection, I guess from the pool. Its been a bit of a struggle to look at the screen yesterday and today.
Its a little better, but still feels like grit in my eyes. I'm gonna buy some goggles.
I tend to swim underwater a lot, as when I try to swim on the top I sink fairly quickly

ooh, sorry to hear that - have you been to the pharmacy?

goggles do sound like a good idea

why do you sink, I wonder


and if you're having trouble with your eyes, it might be better not too look at the 'quiet' thread just now