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by smudger
Tue Nov 06, 2012 1:27 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: November Newsletter
Replies: 14
Views: 6983

Re: November Newsletter

Interesting news again Margarida, puts me in the notion for a visit...................oh, I am visiting!!!! Over in couple of weeks for 10 days! Hope I manage to find a pub showing the Scottish Cup Edinburgh Derby game!
by smudger
Tue Nov 06, 2012 1:21 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Sinking of Naval Ship
Replies: 17
Views: 7174

Re: Sinking of Naval Ship

I'm with you, TomUK. My great grandfather and grandfather were both employed in the Clyde ship yards back in the 30s and 40s. Never knew my great grandfather but can remember my grandfather talking about the ships he had worked on. He followed their sea going life and I'm sure he'd have mixed emotio...
by smudger
Sat Sep 29, 2012 9:53 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Aptamil follow on milk
Replies: 9
Views: 4477

Re: Aptamil follow on milk

We looked/searched for similar back in June but only found powdered. We also tried the s/mkt with the petrol station just off 125 at Lagoa and Continente at Retail Park. Did find other liquid starter milk.
by smudger
Sun Sep 23, 2012 6:51 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Portimao retail park destroyed by fire
Replies: 24
Views: 10620

Re: Portimao retail park destroyed by fire

Oh dear, we'd bought many items from the various stores at this retail park. Our sons especially liked wandering round the sports shop while we did a sweep of the supermarket. Bang goes the loyalty card!! I felt a different centre from the Algarve Shopping Centre and the new Aqua Centre. On a positi...
by smudger
Tue Sep 18, 2012 10:55 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Another satisfied customer for AlgarveDriver.com
Replies: 16
Views: 8519

Re: Another satisfied customer for AlgarveDriver.com

We've used Algarve Driver for years and (touch wood) not had any problems or difficulties. Bookings have included delays due to the Icelandic ash cloud and extension to booking after deciding to stay on for a few extra days. Nothing fazed Algarve Driver/YOR. In July, YOR operated out a yellow VW Cam...
by smudger
Tue Sep 11, 2012 1:17 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Is there a gym in Carvoeiro
Replies: 20
Views: 10026

Re: Is there a gym in Carvoeiro

The indoor and outdoor pools at Vale d'Oliveiras are very good but you require to wear a batheing cap in the indoor pool. The gym is popular with resort users. Also a sauna and jacuzzi.
by smudger
Mon Jul 16, 2012 3:54 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Thinking of using Algarve Driver
Replies: 11
Views: 4954

Re: Thinking of using Algarve Driver

Just arrived home to damp and dull weather. :( Have used Algarve Driver loads of times and always found them very good. Had 3 week hire beginning June and a further hire beginning 5 July, originally until 13th. However, because of awful weather back home decided to extend stay until today (16th). Em...
by smudger
Sat Jun 09, 2012 6:45 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Pay and display
Replies: 11
Views: 4805

Re: Pay and display

GNR booked/clamped two cars this morning that were wrongly parked in the bays outside the chemist shop on the out road opposite Hemingway's bar. Took a long time to examine the documents of one of the owners.
by smudger
Fri Jun 08, 2012 4:28 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: The Irish Times
Replies: 9
Views: 5521

Re: The Irish Times

Walked past Irish Times the other day, several people sitting outside at tables. Saw the barman stop of at Hemingway's before his shift. Happy to carry out some 'market research' for you on my next trip into town!! Watch this space.
by smudger
Fri Jun 08, 2012 4:22 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Rosa's Bar Sesmarias
Replies: 27
Views: 15149

Re: Rosa's Bar Sesmarias

Been there couple of times this week. Seem to recall from past experience not open on a Sunday, however, they have installed a tv under the front canopy which is decked out with flags so reckon gearing up for footie. Saw owner arrive with a bag on what looked like more bunting!!
by smudger
Thu May 24, 2012 10:00 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Jubilee Celebrations
Replies: 39
Views: 16303

Re: Jubilee Celebrations

Thanks Ma-Ja's for PM, useful info. Apologises for delay in acknowledging receipt of email.

Case out the loft, list is made and get impression grand-daughter Nina (4 and a bit months old) is looking forward to arriving in CVO. Nina's Dad and I are planning our Euro 2012 venues!
by smudger
Thu May 17, 2012 9:51 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Jubilee Celebrations
Replies: 39
Views: 16303

Jubilee Celebrations

This may seem strange coming from a native north of Hadrian's Wall......but are any venues in CVO planning any Jubilee Celebrations (just realised not sure of actual date!!) I do know that we're over during the celebrations and would like to raise a glass or two in celebration.
by smudger
Mon May 07, 2012 9:34 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Long Queues at Carhire in P4
Replies: 9
Views: 4480

Re: Long Queues at Carhire in P4

Already posted about Algarve Driver but didn't mention waiting times. To date never been an issue, think in the 10 years, generaly no waiting, or if so, just one or at most two before me. And that's over various times of the year. But then haven't had the experience of the new car parking arrangemen...
by smudger
Mon May 07, 2012 9:22 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: ECONOMY CAR HIRE FARO AIRPORT
Replies: 6
Views: 4379

Re: ECONOMY CAR HIRE FARO AIRPORT

Whenever booking services in an untried area, personal recommendation is a very useful indicator. As a freguent visitor for the past 10 years I've been impressed with the company that the Carvoeiro website advertise, Algarve Driver. Like previous post, I took got caught in the ash cloud delay (did w...
by smudger
Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:32 pm
Forum: Restaurant reviews
Topic: RASCALS
Replies: 66
Views: 48356

Re: RASCALS

Been to Rascals couple of times (October) and enjoyed both visits. Dined on one occasion, food good, freshly made. Attentive service. Looking to hold a friend's 70th there next year.