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Sparky 13-01-2017 16:30

A pile of earth has been delivered to Rincon de Mami :).

CathB 13-01-2017 17:00

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Originally Posted by sparky (Post 116446)
A pile of earth has been delivered to Rincon de Mami :).

Also Norai 😃

Sparky 13-01-2017 19:56

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Originally Posted by pansy potter (Post 116190)
Does anyone know of any restaurants for the Monday night offering special menus for the festival ? We went to el casinet last year and they had a BBQ theme but I think it's different this year , any ideas please :)

El Casinet will be doing Arroz Brut and BBQ for 15€ pp ;).

glentobay 13-01-2017 20:37

Will be interesting to watch the competitive bonfire building over the next couple of days. We noticed the butcher at LaVall had ready prepared trays of BBQ meat on display. They are closed on Monday so be sure to get yours tomorrow if you need this.

Sparky 14-01-2017 11:27

Yes piles of earth have appeared in just about every road it's going to be a nightmare for motorists :eek:, i love watching them build the fires, they all seem to have their own technique.

glentobay 14-01-2017 19:05

Delivery of earth
 
Noticed Nostalgia had its pile of earth delivered outside (under a leafless tree)!

Sparky 15-01-2017 11:04

Well the forecast is abysmal with rain, high winds, amber alerts for CP and wind plus yellow alerts for snow and low temps on Tuesday.........jeez i hope it's wrong :eek::eek::(.

CathB 15-01-2017 12:20

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Originally Posted by sparky (Post 116498)
Well the forecast is abysmal with rain, high winds, amber alerts for CP and wind plus yellow alerts for snow and low temps on Tuesday.........jeez i hope it's wrong :eek::eek::(.

I know - Having looked at a few I have decided I prefer the look of Accuweather 😉😉😉 ( ever the optimist )

Sparky 16-01-2017 17:51

All ready for lighting.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/361/32...cc99c4e5_c.jpgSant Antoni 2017 005 by lyn.sparkes, on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/538/31...a55e2ebf_c.jpgSant Antoni 2017 004 by lyn.sparkes, on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/407/31...47812456_c.jpgSant Antoni 2017 003 by lyn.sparkes, on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/383/32...423d393e_c.jpgSant Antoni 2017 002 by lyn.sparkes, on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/414/32...7ef1e41f_c.jpgSant Antoni 2017 001 by lyn.sparkes, on Flickr

Jonsey 16-01-2017 18:51

I've never visited Sant Antoni, but there's one thing that never ceases to amaze me - some of the bonfires look so incredibly close to buildings! Looking at some of Sparky's photos I can see that some of the bonfires are pretty well stocked up with large tree trunks etc., and the heat generated must be huge. Does the paintwork etc on the buildings ever get damaged/blistered?
Anyway, one day I may come over and see it for myself. Enjoy yourselves out there, and hope the weather doesn't put too much of a damper on proceedings

copper 16-01-2017 20:11

Exactly what I was thinking Quite amazing large bonfires close to buildings !!

One day we may come out for it as well

Fingers crossed for the weather

Sparky 17-01-2017 11:05

The weather has not been kind to Sant Antoni, although it was mostly dry last night the wind got up making the fires a bit risky. Because of the extremely high wind and very rough sea the tree is not coming by boat but will be brought over on a lorry from Formentor.

Sparky 17-01-2017 11:24

I am confined to barracks with the lurgy but Mr S took these photos of the fires last night :-

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/380/31...51855c54_c.jpgSant Antoni 2017 014 by lyn.sparkes, on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/524/31...c47b6830_c.jpgSant Antoni 2017 013 by lyn.sparkes, on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/454/31...5fc51287_c.jpgSant Antoni 2017 012 by lyn.sparkes, on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/511/31...8373e7e7_c.jpgSant Antoni 2017 011 by lyn.sparkes, on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/695/32...f5728034_c.jpgSant Antoni 2017 010 by lyn.sparkes, on Flickr

Sparky 17-01-2017 11:27

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/720/31...90e9c622_c.jpgSant Antoni 2017 009 by lyn.sparkes, on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/282/32...3a7a8885_c.jpgSant Antoni 2017 008 by lyn.sparkes, on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/486/32...ebb5b3c8_c.jpgSant Antoni 2017 007 by lyn.sparkes, on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/664/32...d1068ce3_c.jpgSant Antoni 2017 006 by lyn.sparkes, on Flickr

mike_dublin 17-01-2017 11:51

Thanks to Mr S for taking the photos.

Hope you're better soon, Sparky.

Sparky 17-01-2017 11:58

Thank you Mike :).

copper 17-01-2017 12:51

Sorry you had to miss it all Sparky but Thank you for the photos

Even there the weather lets you down on special occasions !

Sparky 17-01-2017 13:25

Thank you Copper, i am really miffed not to be out in the thick of it all but it would be foolish to go out, the weather is really awful and i can't believe they are still doing the tree climbing :eek:.

LK1960 17-01-2017 15:18

Thanks for the great photos, looks amazing - would love to make it over some day. Sorry to hear you're ill Lyn, know how much you love Sant Antoni. Hope you feel better soon.

Sparky 17-01-2017 15:27

Thanks LK.
I feel sorry for those who have come out just for the fiesta, the weather gods have been unkind this year but it seems to have gone off really well generally, the tree has been climbed without any injuries......i hope :).

Pina 17-01-2017 16:56

Sorry to hear you are not feeling too good, hope you feel better soon, thanks to Colin for the great photos.

Pina 17-01-2017 16:58

Oops, by the way that last message was for Sparky.:rolleyes:

lollipop 17-01-2017 23:08

Sparky, sorry you had to miss things but my was it cold. After going to Formentor we were too cold to watch the tree being erected and climbed.

PP76 18-01-2017 08:05

Hope your feeling better Sparky.
It was very cold but fortunately we had booked a table for lunch in Casa Vila and were able to watch it from there.

its cd 18-01-2017 08:40

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Originally Posted by sparky (Post 116534)
Thanks LK.
I feel sorry for those who have come out just for the fiesta, the weather gods have been unkind this year but it seems to have gone off really well generally, the tree has been climbed without any injuries......i hope :).

Yes the weather was awful and there were far fewer people at Formentor and in the square ..... 2 of our group were new to San Antoni and I feared they would not " catch the bug " , but my fears were unfounded ..... even a cut down version of our fvaourite festival has charmed them ..... despite the wind, cold, hail, snow etc

mike_dublin 18-01-2017 08:49

Gómez takes the Pollensa pine crown once again » Balearics » News » Majorca Daily Bulletin

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It is one of the most anticipated of events during the Sant Antoni fiestas - the climbing of the pine (Pi de Sant Antoni) in Pollensa's Plaça Vella. While parts of Majorca struggled with snow and wind and had to put off the traditional animal blessings, there was no deterring those who set off for the Ternelles finca to collect the pine and wheel it into the town. ...

In Puerto Pollensa, meanwhile, they weren't quite so lucky with the weather. Rough seas meant that the Formentor pine had to arrive by truck rather than by boat. This pine, which goes up in the afternoon rather than evening, was scaled by Patricio Medina.

see full article (and picture) on the MDB website

Teflon 18-01-2017 11:32

Just got back from our first experience of Sant Antoni and have to say that we had a fantastic time. Although we had to leave yesterday before the tree finally arrived we sheltered from the snow in the bars around the square chatting and had a great time the night before at the fires. Yes the weather was surreal as on Monday we sat outside in the sun having lunch and a drink and yesterday drove home in the snow!!!

What we both appreciated the most was the way that the locals welcomed us in to their celebration on both days and that we never felt that we were gate crashing their fun.

If you have not done it before we thoroughly recommend Fiesta Sant Antoni, put it in your diary now, we will be back next year!!!! :)

sws97sdg 23-01-2017 14:31

Agree with everything Teflon said, got back on Saturday and had a fantastic time again, weather was bad as you know, but we still had a great time. Everyone seemed to be intent on enjoying themselves and despite the weather the fires were great, less people around for the tree and such a shame they had to shorten the route, but still so enjoyable and great to see the locals having fun.

sws97sdg 23-01-2017 16:40

Just a few pics of the fires before and after!!

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/344/32...0fd2bfb8_z.jpgDSC_0967 by sws97sdg, on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/389/32...d015149f_z.jpgDSC_0965 by sws97sdg, on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/319/32...603ae6ee_z.jpgDSC_0964 by sws97sdg, on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/711/31...1bf5a213_z.jpgDSC_0963 by sws97sdg, on Flickr

sws97sdg 23-01-2017 16:43

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/751/32...ab0b97ed_z.jpgDSC_0961 by sws97sdg, on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/603/31...e1dd0162_z.jpgDSC_0960 by sws97sdg, on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/335/32...017bedb3_z.jpgDSC_0959 by sws97sdg, on Flickr

sws97sdg 23-01-2017 16:46

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/676/32...bd3237b4_z.jpgDSCN4264 by sws97sdg, on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/324/32...c6c994f1_z.jpgDSCN4262 by sws97sdg, on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/522/32...b2b06f37_z.jpgDSCN4261 by sws97sdg, on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/582/32...c146ceef_z.jpg. by sws97sdg, on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/778/31...c36d41f9_z.jpg. by sws97sdg, on Flickr

Bracken 01-08-2017 12:41

Does anyone know the dates for Sant Antoni 2018? Planning ahead. Thanks

Sparky 01-08-2017 15:50

It's always the same dates, 16th & 17th January ;).


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