DECEMBER 2021

Last Updated on Tuesday, 11 January 2022 12:01 Written by Paul Tassell Tuesday, 11 January 2022 12:01

December was a mixed month with both the weather and with covid regulations .

The month was warm and we did see a number of owners for the first time since the pandemic began.   Many were very complimentary about the complex which was very nice to hear as it has been a long hard slog to keep the place hygienically clean and looking good throughout the pandemic and so I wish to thank Jose and the cleaning staff for their commitment to the complex throughout these hard times.

COVID 19                                                                                                                                                  We started December in tier 1, this is the lowest level but still we had restrictions in the pool area and mandatory wearing of masks, half way through the month the numbers started rising and we went into tier 2, this brought about more restrictions for bars and restaurants etc.  One  week later we were  into tier 3 and the government were meeting on 24 December to decide levels for all of the islands. It was decided to leave the islands in their respective levels but they reiterated the fact that the wearing of masks was mandatory by LAW in all public places including the community areas of ALL buildings.                           On 24th December I put up even more signs around the complex in three different languages and with pictures so nobody could misunderstand them. It was to inform and remind people that masks must be worn.    The whole exercise was a complete waste of my time as on 26 December (and numerous times since) I was on the solarium in the morning and people were just not taking any notice of the signs,  the few that were wearing masks said to me that they were annoyed that so many people were flouting the restrictions and totally disregarding the safety of  other people on the complex,  I couldn’t agree more and find it very selfish.

At the end of the month we had covid cases confirmed on the complex and it was necessary under covid regulations to have the whole complex completely spray sanitised which resulted in the pool area being closed for a day.

After Christmas our numbers kept rising and we were put into tier 4, this restricts our pool area to 33%  capacity meaning we can only have 6 people in our large pool at any time.

I am looking forward to the time when we do get back to some normality with this virus but I firmly believe if EVERYBODY stuck to the rules and wore their masks and used the sanitisers etc supplied by all commercial premises we would soon see our numbers falling and the very necessary restrictions could start to be relaxed.

I wish you all a happy new year.

NOVEMBER 2021

Last Updated on Tuesday, 14 December 2021 08:10 Written by Paul Tassell Tuesday, 14 December 2021 08:10

This year has nearly passed and it has been a very challenging year and a very sad one for many of us who have lost loved ones to this terrible pandemic and other causes.

Unfortunately later in the month the virus numbers started to rise in all the islands and last week we went into tier 2 along with Lanzarote, this restricts numbers allowed even more in restaurants and bars, but as in the rest of Europe and the UK the numbers keep rising and we are keeping our fingers crossed that we don’t have to go into tier 3.

As you will probably have seen in the media, new regulations have been bought in by the Spanish as well as many other Governments, you now have to be double jabbed to enter Spain and you must have a negative test to travel back to UK and other countries, it makes you wonder when this will all end.

The weather was still good through November  the nights are getting cooler but still T shirt weather during the day. We are experiencing beautiful sunsets at the moment with the skies turning red when the sun goes down.

It has been good to see even more owners coming out to their apartments after nearly 2 years but we think things will remain fairly quiet over Christmas and New year due to the new restrictions.

Yet again we have had big problems with a few dog owners who allow their dogs to defecate on the complex and don’t clear it up, we are keeping a good eye on this and if we can ascertain who the culprits are we will take police action against them. The garages are not a toilet for dogs. We must ask again if you rent out your apartment long term please have a no pets rule in the contract otherwise you could end up with a tennant who is a bad dog owner and the community would be expecting the apartment owner to take responsibility and resolve the situation which would be difficult without a no pets clause in the contract.

Please all keep safe and let’s all hope next year will be much better,

Have  a lovely Christmas and a happy new year,

Paul

OCTOBER 2021

Last Updated on Thursday, 11 November 2021 02:46 Written by Paul Tassell Thursday, 11 November 2021 11:38

October started with good news as Tenerife went into level one as the covid 19 infection numbers continued to fall, however the government have been watching the numbers very closely and they started rising in the middle of the month and we are hoping that we don’t go back into level 2.

We are still under quite strict rules here in Tenerife there are still restrictions on bars and pool areas that MUST be adhered to, even if some holidaymakers do find the rules ridiculous as they are on holiday, I find this attitude very selfish and will not put our complex at risk of massive fines for not following the rules .

Masks are still mandatory and you must have one with you at all times when in public places.  You must wear the mask when using public transport and if you cannot distance from other people by 2 metres, it is also mandatory in all shops, bars, restaurants etc, you can remove it if you are seated at a table for food and drink. These laws also apply to our complex and the government have said mask wearing will be with us at least until spring 2022.

We have had trouble with dogs defecating on the complex again and in the garage area one person with a small white dog has been seen on a few occasions in the garage after coming down from D5 and allowing the dog to defecate as soon as it gets into the garage and then walking off and leaving it, this behavior is totally unacceptable and is unfair to all other owners and to our cleaning staff who eventually have to clear up the mess.

We have had a lot more owners coming  out to their apartments for the first since the pandemic started. It is great to see you all again after such a long time, hopefully as we get into next year the ‘new normal’ will be a ‘better new normal’

In January we are starting to replace all the emergency hose reels and cases on the complex as they are looking tired now and we are bound by legislation to update them. Some were replaced a few years ago and are still ok .

Just a word of warning if you haven’t been here for a long time when you come please go to your bank and make sure your details are up to date, we have had many owners with money in their accounts but the account has been frozen because it hasn’t been updated.

Christmas is coming and we will soon be decorating the complex again and setting the poinsettias around the solarium and lift areas to get us all into the Christmas spirit.

The weather has been good although now a little cooler especially in the evenings and a jumper is required, the sun is still shining but obviously the days are shorter.

What’s on in Los Cristianos;-    ( added by Steve, with thanks to Colin Kirby )

Dance Takes The Stage At Los Cristianos Auditorium

More events are being confirmed as Tenerife moves forward on the road to normality. The 800 seat  Auditorio Infanta Leonor in the centre of Los Cristianos is a comfortable, modern venue and has now reopened the outside bar café terrace.

On Friday 28 November Moscow Ballet presents Lago de Cisnes (Swan Lake) at 7pm, tickets from 30 euros.

The box office in the Cultural Centre is open daily from 9am to 2pm or you book online at www.arona.org   

Take care and see you soon

Paul