We have several times had a break of a couple of days up in Porto. A beautiful city with the added advantage of the Port wine lodges along the banks of the Douro at Vila Nova de Gaia. Well worth a visit if you are interested in the history and production of Port. In April Ryanair operate two return ...

It's been going on for months now but only one or two days a week; some weeks not at all and in 10/10 cloud cover. If for a film remake they must have blown the budget by now in man hours and fuel
All the best
Dave

Went outside a few minutes ago and saw him flying over us now much lower. Had another look at Flightradar and he tracked South toward Sleaford in a steady descent, then doubled back North and turned at Market Rasen to land at RAF Scampton. Amazing slow landing speed of 87 knots if Flightradar is cor...

We have a similar thing here in Lincoln some days, today being one. Constant distant droning which can become irritating. Showing up on Flightradar as a C130J Hercules. This is usually at 17 to 19,000 feet with speeds varying between 150 and 220 knots. The flight pattern shows as a multitude of circ...

Hi spook. Just realised that the hourly rate I quoted was before IVA. Sorry

You are welcome.

Yes. They charge 60 Euros per hour for a medium sized lorry and two men. Phone number is 282 313 966 or if you want to call in to see them (the office staff are English) turn right at the roundabout on the N125 at Porches and continue for about 1km and their depot is on the left. Good luck.

We have just used Direct Transport for a move. Based in Porches and an excellent service. Try wendy@directtransport.net. Say Dave King recommended.

Very extensive ground works are going on just off the A22 immediately opposite the turn off to the airport, on the left going from Carvoeiro. Really huge site and it looks as though they are putting in an extra slip road off the motorway slip road toward the airport. If they can finish the ground wo...

Boiler now gone to a good home. Thanks for all the views.

Vulcano gas boiler for sale. Only removed as we needed one with a fan assisted flue. In good working order, I believe 14 Lt and about 10 years old. 40 Euros. Pm or call 913 140 638.

I also tipped in Australia on our first visit. Went to the same Cairns restaurant several times and the seafood was excellent. Good luck to the waitress, the food and service were superb so no regrets. No wonder she was so keen to serve us. In Portugal always pay cash and leave small change for the ...

I have used Travelrent for the last 35 hires, and for the last few have noticed that the cars are older with problems that are dismissed on collection and check out on return. The woman who met us on return last time three weeks ago insisted the fuel level was not sufficient. I know it was just abov...

Yes, it did.

Would certainly recommend Les. Excellent plumber and the wall and floor tiling he has done for us is great.