My pleasure, Sam. Got home yesterday from our short break, and feeling decidedly chilly!

Hello Sam and all. I'm here at the moment and can confirm Happys was open tonight and doing a good trade. Quiet here in the evenings as you would expect but you wouldn't starve. Jota Lita, A Gale, A Fonte, Pashmina, Gurkha Kitchen and a few others open in the evening. It was 26 degrees in Portimao t...

In case anyone is interested, Ryanair are offering "today only" single fares to Faro for five pounds from various UK airports. Offer is for flights up until February. Of course, if you want a reserved seat, two bags etc. you'll pay more, but for anyone who fancies a cheap trip out in the off season ...

Wind whistles as more tumbleweed blows down the dusty street.

Yes, thanks mad. Something different and l wasn't aware of these trips.

My daughter had an afternoon ceremony (with a "celebrant" - actual wedding in UK civil ceremony) at Rei das Praias six years ago. Ceremony on the decking directly over the beach, followed by a meal for 30 plus guests there under awnings. Then a bar and music on the beach until the early hours. Resta...

You felt it important enough to stick your beak in. Still, it adds to your posts total doesn't it? Average around 20 a week for ten years and every one a gem. Nobody asked you to get involved you self important buffoon.

I'm glad I had my armoured corsets on when I read that one, Pato, or I fear my sides may have split. YOU, calling out someone else for inanity!

Thanks, logicbob. Shouldn't break the bank then and hopefully won't be going home with scurvy!

Big fan of fresh orange juice but next rental doesn't have a juicer. Looking for basic electric model with dome squeezer which rotates when half orange is pressed on it.
Any thoughts on somewhere nearby I'd be able to pick an inexpensive one up, and what it might cost, would be appreciated.

Impressed with the new venue, very nice indeed. Food and service maintained at previous high standard. A very enjoyable evening.

Not that anyone is likely to be interested in my one man drama, but to be fair to Taste my booking is now confirmed. Six more sleeps!

A favourite of mine and looking forward to seeing the new venue on my forthcoming visit. However, they do need to look at their online booking system. My request for a reservation from last week remains unanswered, as does a chaser on Facebook.

Thanks, Farol.

Over in a couple of weeks. Wonder if anyone happens to know if the Sunday car boot at Ferragudo is on now, or likely to be 25th March.
Many thanks.