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by DVBRO
Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:34 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: GLS Express parcel delivery (not)
Replies: 9
Views: 6321

Re: GLS Express parcel delivery (not)

Steve, when eventually I found my small package which was delivered by Royal Mail and Gls, it was likewise at the Easy Go Shop near the Chemist. When I asked why they signed for it, they stated they didn’t and it was in a large bag with other parcels! I tackled them on the subject of being a Parcel ...
by DVBRO
Tue Jun 05, 2018 5:50 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: GLS Express parcel delivery (not)
Replies: 9
Views: 6321

Re: GLS Express parcel delivery (not)

Ordered a small item from Ireland, for my car the other week. Asked for tracking etc, as I thought, so small would have it delivered directly. WRONG. They used Royal Mail, who then used GLS here. After numerous phone calls to the supplier, CTT and Emails, I found it had been delivered last week to a...
by DVBRO
Tue Jun 05, 2018 5:44 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Jaguar I pace on tour in algarve
Replies: 2
Views: 2359

Re: Jaguar I pace on tour in algarve

Saw one passing Apolonia the other Day. Very smart Motor, but could never afford one!
by DVBRO
Thu May 24, 2018 5:37 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Air conditioning
Replies: 0
Views: 2085

Air conditioning

Re my last post, many thanks for your feedback. I did get ask for five quotes and decided to go with Eurocooling. Three Companies did not respond, Mr Cool unfortunately is not at all well, so he declined the install. Eurocooling were absolutely first class. The equipment arrived on time as did the O...
by DVBRO
Thu Apr 19, 2018 6:28 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Delivery carrier for Amazon
Replies: 3
Views: 3213

Re: Delivery carrier for Amazon

I purchase a lot of items from Amazon and over the years, the delivery has got worse. Initially they had a lovely Lady making the deliveries and knew where to find me. I always made sure I had my phone details on my order. However they then used Seur, courier company, who must be the worst ever! Sin...
by DVBRO
Sun Apr 15, 2018 6:28 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Air conditioners
Replies: 5
Views: 4055

Air conditioners

Hi all. Wonder if you could advise me if you have had any units installed recently as I can’t go another Summer without them I am looking at having a 1200 inverted unt in the Bedroom and an 1800 inverted unit in the Lounge. Any recommendations for suppliers, installers, manufacturers would be greatl...
by DVBRO
Tue Dec 05, 2017 8:47 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: UK Sports TV
Replies: 27
Views: 18255

Re: UK Sports TV

Following the recent posts on this subject, I took out a Days subscription to see what was offered and quality. I use a Mag Box and have an average of 5 mgb download via a SIM card Router. This was an easy set up by adding their Portal, sending the MAC address and Bingo. Yes I did get a lot of chann...
by DVBRO
Mon Oct 02, 2017 10:06 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Nowo phone & broadband
Replies: 12
Views: 8381

Re: Nowo phone & broadband

I am thoroughly cheesed off with MEO. The internet keeps dropping and I am badgered by agents who have very limited technical knowledge trying to sell me a so called improved service which will tie me in for another two years. Does anyone know what lines or cables Nowo are using to get their much g...
by DVBRO
Wed Sep 06, 2017 9:40 am
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Cameras not working
Replies: 8
Views: 7887

Re: Cameras not working

I do miss them. Health issues and exchange rates mean I won't be coming in October. Hope they are restored soon. ETA. OOps. Sorry. Cam 2 IS working - just very slow to load. Sorry you can't make your visit, however, to cheer you up, have a look at beachcam.meo.pt There are excellent views of our be...
by DVBRO
Sat Aug 05, 2017 3:16 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Web Cams
Replies: 14
Views: 12446

Re: Web Cams

e-richard wrote:A quick Google search came up with this one.
Is this what DVBRO was referring to ?
Yep, that's the one.
The App I downloaded from Apple, free, was Meo Beachcam.
Enjoy
by DVBRO
Thu Aug 03, 2017 10:45 am
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Web Cams
Replies: 14
Views: 12446

Web Cams

At last we have moved in to the 21st Century!
Most impressed with the new Web Cams covering the Algarve and the west Coast, launched recently.
About time the provider of the ones in the Square upgraded theirs. Great App with great resolution.
Well done Meo and affiliates, excellent job.
by DVBRO
Thu Jul 13, 2017 8:31 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Rua Do Cerro - arghh
Replies: 4
Views: 4442

Re: Rua Do Cerro - arghh

I have never heard about this problem with Air Conditioning units. I think, they have been turned off as they really expensive to run and some renters leave them on 24/7! I personally, living here for eleven years, don't have them. I use fans, which work a treat. Even in the extremely hot conditions...
by DVBRO
Fri Jun 30, 2017 9:03 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Webcam
Replies: 6
Views: 6199

Re: Webcam

Roy, there might be a strong possibility that the operators might be moving in to the 21 st century and upgrading the Camera and streaming us live pictures!
At least we get a refreshed picture on Webcam 1 now. There's an improvement!
by DVBRO
Sun Jun 25, 2017 3:43 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: WIFI in villa
Replies: 18
Views: 15380

Re: WIFI in villa

Sorry, but I am sitting here reading this chuckling as I read your post, Maccasa. Bad news that you have had all these problems, however it does not surprise me at all. They are all the same, full of promises, only too keen to take your money, but don't give a damn about service or what trouble you ...
by DVBRO
Mon Jun 05, 2017 1:18 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: WIFI in villa
Replies: 18
Views: 15380

Re: WIFI in villa

I have tried all the suppliers here over the past 10 years. Firstly although I get numerous promises, because we don't get cable and frankly, never will and are on the fringe of a 4 g Area, no one could supply a decent service to suit my Business and personal requirements. I have had promises of 20 ...