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by mcgarvie
Fri Jan 19, 2007 9:19 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Sky
Replies: 16
Views: 11505

Sky

Hello I am sure this topic has been covered before, but cannot find the thread. Do you need a UK address to have Sky in CVO, or is there a way round it. We will be moving out to CVO soon we hope, and will not be keeping a UK residence. If there is a posting regarding this, can someone let me know. C...
by mcgarvie
Fri Jan 19, 2007 9:13 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: STORMY WEATHER!!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 9394

stormy weather!!!!

Very windy in yorks, :oops: next doors tree blown down right across our drive. :evil:
by mcgarvie
Mon Dec 18, 2006 9:04 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Wireless Connection
Replies: 7
Views: 6147

Wireless Connection

Reception at Roch Brava has WiFi free of charge, if this is near you.
by mcgarvie
Sun Dec 17, 2006 1:26 pm
Forum: Restaurant reviews
Topic: Restaurant-what's it called
Replies: 10
Views: 9074

Restaurant-what's it called

We have had a meal there, yuck.
The one in Centianes is much better, as is the Tropical (for snacks).
by mcgarvie
Mon Dec 11, 2006 8:39 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: February
Replies: 3
Views: 3278

February

We are going to CVO in Feb, taking fleece for nights and rain parka for days, but usualy nice and warm after UK.
by mcgarvie
Wed Dec 06, 2006 12:55 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: sesmarias
Replies: 20
Views: 14354

Sesmarias

Thanks for your comments Widge, will check the place out when we are in CVO in February.
by mcgarvie
Tue Nov 28, 2006 9:11 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: bank account
Replies: 17
Views: 13028

bank account

Anyone have any experience with Banco Espirito Santo, been recommended by by HSBCO.
by mcgarvie
Tue Nov 28, 2006 9:06 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: sesmarias
Replies: 20
Views: 14354

Sesmarias

Seem to have lost the plot here, was only trying to find out if Sesmarias was a nice place to live. Have been told about a bar there called Rosies? Anyone know it:?
by mcgarvie
Sat Nov 25, 2006 10:20 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: sesmarias
Replies: 20
Views: 14354

sesmarias

I do not know about water treatment thingys, but anyone living in Sesmarias feel free to let me know what it is like, heard there is a bar there called Joannas, or something like.
by mcgarvie
Sat Nov 25, 2006 10:12 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: bank account
Replies: 17
Views: 13028

bank account

Thanks for all the advice, but I just found out that my solicitor has a house in Sesmarias, so maybe better talking to him, more than likely cost a fortune.
by mcgarvie
Wed Nov 22, 2006 8:56 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: bank account
Replies: 17
Views: 13028

bank account

Thanks Al Garb, excuse my ignorance, but what is a fiscal and where do I get one?
by mcgarvie
Tue Nov 21, 2006 9:36 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Jailhouse For Sale ?
Replies: 14
Views: 9911

Jailhouse for sale?

Thanks Lesley, we have been in Jailhouse a few times but did not know of Roundup, now realise it is the western themed bar on the hill, thanks to you
by mcgarvie
Tue Nov 21, 2006 9:31 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: bank account
Replies: 17
Views: 13028

bank account

My wife and I visit CVO four times a year, and want to move there in a couple of years. We have been advised to open a bank account there, any tips please.
by mcgarvie
Tue Nov 21, 2006 9:22 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Jailhouse For Sale ?
Replies: 14
Views: 9911

Jailhouse

Sorry for being ignorant, but confused, is Jailhouse and Roundup the same place?
by mcgarvie
Mon Nov 20, 2006 9:27 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: sesmarias
Replies: 20
Views: 14354

Sesmarias

Thanks for your input Bruce, we love Centiannes, but thought maybe it would be a bit too busy in summer time, as we intend to retire to the area. Any further input would be helpfull