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by smudger
Tue Jan 30, 2024 6:33 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Road train
Replies: 2
Views: 858

Re: Road train

Hi,
The train used to park up for the night at Vale d'Oliverais and I used to use the train to go into CVO in the morning and occasionally returning in the evening. I got know one of the drivers quite well.
There is no suspension on the carriages hence rather rough experience!!
by smudger
Fri Dec 25, 2020 7:23 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Santa Tracking
Replies: 1
Views: 1841

Re: Santa Tracking

Glad to report Santa even managed to drop off some presents for our gran kids to our house!

Merry Christmas one and all. Ho Ho Ho!

A wee glass of port now in order, cheers!!
by smudger
Fri Dec 25, 2020 7:20 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 7
Views: 4074

Re: Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for a Happy, Healthy and Peaceful New Year.
by smudger
Wed Dec 02, 2020 5:36 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Easyjet booking changes
Replies: 13
Views: 6990

Re: Easyjet booking changes

I see EasyJet also changing rules on cabin luggage, reducing size and charging to use overhead locker.
by smudger
Sat Nov 21, 2020 7:15 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Kitchen Fitter
Replies: 3
Views: 3260

Re: Kitchen Fitter

I’ve heard from a couple of people that a chap called Paul Atkins is very good. Not a joiner, a carpenter! Has build kitchens from scratch. Don’t have any contact details but I know he ran the quiz night in Hemingway’s Bar on the out road.
by smudger
Sun Nov 08, 2020 2:50 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: F1.. who needs it!
Replies: 11
Views: 6092

Re: F1.. who needs it!

I quite like F1 and if had been over at my place I’d probably tried to get a ticket for either the main race or a practice session, just to experience the ‘buzz’ of the day. Living in Scotland attending a F1 race in UK would involve a lot more travel and expense. Hope F1 returns to Algarve at a time...
by smudger
Sun Nov 01, 2020 4:34 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Faro Airport
Replies: 30
Views: 16324

Re: Faro Airport

As a property owner I don’t class myself as a “tourist” when I fly over to Algarve. When there I may look like a “tourist” but I like to act like a local. :D
by smudger
Fri Oct 02, 2020 8:23 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Portuguese driving licence
Replies: 2
Views: 2299

Re: Portuguese driving licence

Sorry not yet at that stage of transition. Will be interested in how long it takes!
Good luck.
by smudger
Tue Sep 29, 2020 8:52 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Faro Airport
Replies: 30
Views: 16324

Re: Faro Airport

A friend arrived in CVO yesterday and wasn’t health checked on arrival at Faro airport. Wasn’t asked for Passenger Locator Form. Only 30 people on Ryanair flight from Edinburgh. Initial impression? Feels safer in CVO than back home as vast majority are adhering to restrictions.
by smudger
Sun Sep 20, 2020 5:15 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: New restrictions
Replies: 4
Views: 3224

Re: New restrictions

When we first came to the area, we spent about half an hour walking round that area after spotting the Country Club sign on the main road!! I’m a regular at Jophil for their menu of the day lunch.......when I manage to get over!!
by smudger
Sat Sep 19, 2020 8:46 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: New restrictions
Replies: 4
Views: 3224

Re: New restrictions

Thanks widge.
I know there are several places called Sesmarias, are you where Jophil and Rosa’s Bar are? Know them well if yes!!
Have a flight booked for November but not confident I’ll get over.
by smudger
Fri Sep 18, 2020 8:15 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: New restrictions
Replies: 4
Views: 3224

New restrictions

Any comments on the new restrictions on going out and about to bars and restaurants? Owners and customers adhering to new rules? Is there much checking by GNR? Just asking.
by smudger
Thu Sep 10, 2020 3:56 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Faro Airport
Replies: 30
Views: 16324

Re: Faro Airport

Think its a matter of luck as comments on other social media forums suggest there are problems on arrival and departure, especially at Passport Control. When I landed at Faro, as plane headed for stance, I always had a look at whether or not other flights had arrived and passengers were getting off,...
by smudger
Tue Sep 08, 2020 3:31 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: test post forum update
Replies: 2
Views: 2345

Re: test post forum update

Wondered what was happening to home page, couldn’t log in and couldn’t post, assumed was just me being usual jinxed self when doing anything with computers etc!
Good to see back to normal.
by smudger
Tue Jul 07, 2020 5:10 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Portuguese Bank Account
Replies: 11
Views: 8006

Re: Portuguese Bank Account

I have a UK Santander account. I was told there was no connection between Santander UK and Portugal.