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by smudger
Tue Apr 30, 2013 2:01 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Euros - Larger Notes to Smaller Notes
Replies: 16
Views: 8161

Re: Euros - Larger Notes to Smaller Notes

Large € notes are closely examined as they are forgeries circulating. Also read some time ago, anyone with large quantities of €100 and €500 notes were looked on as money launderers!!
Says something about my financial position...........never seen a €100 note let alone a €500 note :)
by smudger
Mon Apr 29, 2013 7:58 pm
Forum: Restaurant reviews
Topic: Tempo Bistrot - Ferragudo
Replies: 5
Views: 4892

Re: Tempo Bistrot - Ferragudo

When it was Barnard's there was a small bar beside it to the left as you look at restaurant from road. We'd gone into bar as when we visited Barnard's it was closed! We'd heard they did very good freezer orders. When we passed by last month, looked like Tempo had taken over bar and knocked through?
by smudger
Mon Apr 29, 2013 3:12 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Bar to watch FC Porto vs Benfica 12/05
Replies: 13
Views: 5379

Re: Bar to watch FC Porto vs Benfica 12/05

My son-in-law and I usually watch 'local' games in one of the bars just at the start of the cobbled bit of the "In-Road", can't recall the name unfortunately. We also watched a Portugal international game there..........felt a bit daft, we were only ones wearing Portuguese football tops! :oops:
by smudger
Sun Apr 28, 2013 2:03 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: 3 bedroom villa accommodation in Carvoeiro for August
Replies: 12
Views: 6188

Re: 3 bedroom villa accommodation in Carvoeiro for August

Tony, do recall my Grand-parents talking about Z Cars lol!!! Only joking, can even remember name of fictional location, "Newtown, I think? :? "
by smudger
Sat Apr 27, 2013 8:59 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: April Visit to CVO
Replies: 9
Views: 3841

Re: April Visit to CVO

Bar in the square nearest the beach, on the right looking out to sea.......Martin's Grill?
by smudger
Sat Apr 27, 2013 8:54 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Internet Access
Replies: 5
Views: 2705

Re: Internet Access

Hemmingways good bet, but goes off after 8 pm.
Ask bar staff for password.
by smudger
Fri Apr 26, 2013 6:01 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Horse racing
Replies: 8
Views: 4126

Re: Horse racing

Agree Hemmies a venue for the geegees.
by smudger
Tue Apr 23, 2013 9:02 am
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: We love CVO.
Replies: 44
Views: 36581

Re: We love CVO.

Bigben, we're inland and the walk is downhill to CVO...........therefore a taxi back!!!
In addition to horizontal rain, we have lazy wind, goes through you instead of around you lol!!
by smudger
Mon Apr 22, 2013 10:39 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: We love CVO.
Replies: 44
Views: 36581

Re: We love CVO.

We stay a 45 min walk from CVO centre. Just back after a 2 week break. Home to rain and strong winds (plant pots being blown over). Oh how I wish we were back in the sun...............pass me that laptop to check flights for May!!! Glad everyone enjoys their visits.
by smudger
Sun Apr 21, 2013 10:25 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Heated rollers
Replies: 11
Views: 5052

Re: Heated rollers

Cumbria Sue.
Think the supermarket is called Pão de Açúcar. You thinking of the one with the petrol station?
by smudger
Fri Apr 19, 2013 11:03 pm
Forum: Restaurant reviews
Topic: Escondidinho
Replies: 9
Views: 8284

Re: Escondidinho

So many restaurants, so little time lol! My wife and I usually have to go thro a serious of questions before deciding on where to eat.
New or tried?
Cheap and cheerful or higher end?
Walk, drive or taxi?
Who pays? LOL!!!!
by smudger
Fri Apr 19, 2013 10:55 pm
Forum: Restaurant reviews
Topic: Nuvo Velho - Ferragudo
Replies: 8
Views: 5843

Re: Nuvo Velho - Ferragudo

Tricky, going back means we plan our return! Not looking forward to seeing our new pool..........seems so much rain at home, back garden now under water lol! Safe journey for you. Had planned last day doing 'lock down' until next visit but a neighbour arrived unexpected, reckon a 'catch up' meeting ...
by smudger
Fri Apr 19, 2013 7:25 pm
Forum: Restaurant reviews
Topic: Nuvo Velho - Ferragudo
Replies: 8
Views: 5843

Re: Nuvo Velho - Ferragudo

Thanks Tricky. Know exactly where it is!!! Just hadn't noted the name!
Will try out next time, sadly home on Sunday after 2 weeks of happy days in and around Carvoeiro and Ferragudo. Back August with family, may use visit to restaurant as "quiet time" for my wife and me!!! 8)
by smudger
Fri Apr 19, 2013 6:50 pm
Forum: Restaurant reviews
Topic: Nuvo Velho - Ferragudo
Replies: 8
Views: 5843

Re: Nuvo Velho - Ferragudo

Trying hard to place this restaurant but can't seem to think where it is, give me a clue Tricky please? Or are you keeping it a secret?
by smudger
Fri Apr 19, 2013 6:45 pm
Forum: Restaurant reviews
Topic: Escondidinho
Replies: 9
Views: 8284

Re: Escondidinho

Cumbria Sue, A Branco and Original. Local for us, but would include A Tasquinha in Lagoa for good value daily menu.........difference is the latter not frequented by local builders, gardeners, painters etc. On a good day can walk to A Branco.