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Everything that has a beginning, must have an end! The 2nd of October 2004 and it's the Delilahs Closing party! Just about the end of the summer, so time for one last bash, a do to end all. But how do you finish such a great summer, how would you put the icing on the cake? Superstar DJ, ALI FROM THE VALLEY was away, back to the home land the week before.

One morning in a downtown bar, San An - it came to pass, that a friend of a friend, knew a guy in the States, who was connected to a certain American TV personality, JOHN BURNELL! yes John J.F.K. Burnell, only THE VOICE of The worlds wildest police videos, BRAVO most weekdays, certificate 15.

Little did we know, that this guy knew, that John was also a world famous DJ and was actually in Barcelona filming the hit TV series Chilli Dog Chasers!

A few phone calls were made and yes u guest it, John was booked! He was set to grace this fine island with his presence.  The Delilahs PR's were sent out to spread the word. The eggnog mixed and twinkys freshly baked. San An waited with baited breath as Wisconsin's finest was on his way, venue Delilahs! Commeth the hour, commeth the man and there he stood, fine and dandy. Oozing power and per Nash as he entered the stage, his stage! You always knew that this was going to be it, a night to remember always - track after track, hit after hit! Oh, how the eggnog flowed - the whole bar, packed full and pissed as f * * k - perfect, one of the best nights of the year!

Thank you Delilahs and thank you John, there is a god after all  and GOD is a DJ!   2005 at Delilahs, bring it on........!

NAME: John Burnell                                                              By Thomas Callaghan

AGE: No one knows

I grew up in a remote town in Down town illanoy, as a young lad i always wanted to be a cop!! i studied at San Diago university where i became a cop, and the love affair had turned into reality! my first bust was of a man called James Decker, i never forgot that name as he was the first man i sent away to the SLAMMER!!!!! James had tried to rob a convinient store, but little did he know i was hiding behind the tins of beans!!! The next time James tries that again i can assure you i will be hiding in some more tins of beans waiting to bust his asse!!! OTHER FACTS ABOUT JOHN! MY Dad was a cop, my Mum was an ordinary house wife! once i retired i became a DJ!! 

HIGHLIGHTS OF MY LIFE! Putting away scum to the Slammer!!! 

DJING at DELILAHS on the closing in Ibiza! 

p.s leon let me know what else you need from me and i will be more then pleased to help!!!!!!!!

Thousands of young workers head over to Ibiza every summer, whether it’s poor students during their short 7 week summer break, or footloose, happy go lucky's , who just sell up and scarper to the Island of Sun.

Looking for work

The best time to come over to Ibiza is in the first week of May, at this time many of the bars are still setting up. This is a good time to treck around asking for work, most places will be on the look out for PR’s, bar staff, waiter staff and chefs etc.  It is probably a good idea to book yourself a two week holiday so that you will always have a base while you job hunt. There are also a few hostels in San Antonio, which range from around twelve euros per night. There’s one hostel on the West End strip above Delilahs, or you can head up to the top of the strip, to the Ship Inn Pub, where you have a useful notice board with information, numbers and people looking for roomy’s..

Working

You have to remember that the summer season only lasts for 5 months and every bar and club has to make their money, so the pressure’s on. Do not expect to get a day off, most bar workers work seven days a week, with days off, few and far between, if your lucky – Waiters and waitresses and chefs usually work shifts, so there’s a good chance of getting a bit of time to yourself to get your sunbathing and clubbing done! PR,s usually work seven days a week, but finish at 3 or 4 o clock in the morning. Most pubs and clubs are open till 6.

Money - Barstaff and waiter staff, around 35 to 40 euros a night. PR's - around 25 to 35 eruo. ( most club tickets are free for workers - happy days!

Have no elusions, you will work hard, and sometimes the season will seen never ending but look on the bright side - are you stuck in traffic on a wet Tuesday afternoon? – no you are spending your week days on one of the most beautiful Islands in the world.

Working in Ibiza is a lot more relaxed compared to working in the UK. It’s just as important for all workers to have a laugh and a good time during your work, remember, you are on a party Island! Taking a risk and making a break to Ibiza, may just probably the smartest move you’ll make, most workers return year after year, you’ll never know unless you give it a shot!

GIRL'S DIARY                                                                              Written by Amy Wright

Sunday 11th May 2003

Saw him in the evening and he was acting really strangely. I  went shopping in the afternoon with the girls and I did turn up  a bit late so  I thought it might be that. The bar was really crowded and loud. I suggested we go somewhere quieter to talk. He was still  very subdued and  distracted so I suggested we go somewhere nice to eat. All through dinner he just didn't seem himself; he hardly laughed and  didn't seem to be paying any attention to me or to what I was saying. I  just knew that something was wrong.

He dropped me back home and I wondered if he was going to come  in;  he hesitated, but followed. I asked him again if there was  something matter but he just half shook his head and turned the television on.

After about 10 minutes of silence, I said I was going upstairs to bed. I  put my arms around him and told him that I loved him deeply. He just gave a sigh, and a sad sort of smile. He didn't follow me up, but later  he did, and I was surprised when we made love. He still seemed distant and a bit cold, and I started to think  that he  was going to leave me, and that he had found someone else I cried myself to sleep.

BLOKES DIARY

Sunday 11th May 2003.

My football team Cardiff City were relegated today. Gutted. Got a shag though!

Name Amanda.

Hello all!!!! specially Leon and Ally from the Valley!! how are we all? back in uk yet? love ya!! Amanda.

Name Bucket
well ello, im on me way 2 ibiza on may 11th and 1st stop we'll b goin 2 is delilahs a few of my mates went las year and they said the 1 place 2 go was delilahs..we cant wait 8 of us goin in may jus as a warm up and then for a big hol in august 18 of us r goin then..(aug 27th) we'll b ova 4 me bday 2nd sept then of course 3rd of sept is wales play england..what a way 2 watch a footie match..in the sun day afta me 21st bday with ya mates and in bar fanatical about wales!!!..so what else can i expect from..ibiza and near by bars etc..??????????/

Name Helen
hi there just a quickie to say hi made a fab time in ibiza this yr. the
mind reading trick leon showed me has kept every1 at home amused. roll on
2005 luv helen x x x x x

Name Ryan Tinsley
email  tinz33@hotmail.com
comments
Im from Northern Ireland and me and my mates were in ibiza at the time
when we played Wales in the World Cup Qualifing match. I'd just like to
thank your bar and all the Wales fans for such a great night. We talked to
loads of the Welsh at half time and after the match and we made friends
and had such a laugh! I signed your wall something like ' Northern Ireland
Boys on tour 2.2' and the date i think. Y is there no pics of that night
on the site? cheers!!!!!!!!!

Name Kevin

Hi all. I was just wondering if there would be work available in Delilah's in the summer 2k5? I'm going to be out there from middle May till September with a mate and will be looking for work.
f there's nothing available @ the bar could you give me some info on how to get work elsewhere... also could I have some more information on the accommodation above Delilah's please?
Cheers
Kevin Rowe 

Name Troy Slater
email
slater_no1@hotmail.com
comments
who was the lass that looked like that girl off corrie send me a pic of
her if you have one
thanks real good bar

Name Charlie xxx
Hi leon
Thanks for getting back to me. It will be my first time working in Ibiza,
but i have been on holiday there before.
I live in Manchester - not very Welsh i know, but i have been in Delilah's
quite a few times and really liked the atmosphere there, and think it would
be a great place to work.

Hope to see you both soon!

Name Holly

email
plasticlegco@hotmail.com
comments
hello,
i need at job in may!
well ive looked at Luke's, Ali's and Leons likes and dislikes and ive come
up with this:

for Luke im very hard working, and im not welsh (well a bit welsh my gran
was welsh)
im sorry only watched free willy 1!
Ali, not too sure about Old Tesco cashiers but rivers are cool, and for
Leon chalk gets everywere and i have to hold my hands up and say i havent
watched any Rocky films so dont no if i would like it or dislike it!

a little bit about me: im 20, blond 5.1 bubbly, nice and sweet. enjoy
having a good time, i dont drink, dont smock and dont do drugs but i still
no how to party. im coming to ibiza at the start of may and ill be
looking to stay for about 3 months maybe longer! i work in a local pub on
the nights and work with computers in the day, i come from a ilttle town
called redditch, thats just out side birmingham . its good because im not
to close to get the crap birmingham twag but not to good becasue it has
one 1 night club :(
if you can help with a job for me that would be fab, if not if you could
point me in the right direction that would be cool to.