Those who know Cvo. well know about its cobbled pavements which are usually a curse to me and everyone else. Can't count the amount of times have nearly broken my neck on them.
So interesting to read todays 'Daily Express' re. Scientists latest research cobbles are good for us
Seemingly flat streets etc. are bad for us - cause illnesses ranging from high blood pressure to varicose veins because feet aren't designed to walk on flat surfaces. "wobbly walking" is necessary because it uses all the parts of the foot, keeping it exercised and healthy said the New Scientist. Some companies are even bringing out 'wobble mats' a plastic walkway for the home to recreate the effects of cobbles.
One company in CANADA has introduced shoes which are deliberately uneven to throw users off balance so they adapt to the conditions.
Further comments are made from experts in US and Germany and Switzerland local authorities have even introduced textured surfaces to 'barefoot parks' to get people to use all the parts of their feet.
All I can say is that our Council don't fix the pavements, pot holes in roads so all this wouldn't apply to UK or Portuguese citizens?
So my advice to those concerned about this would be to have a few extra alcoholic beverages to create the 'off balance' these Research scientists And why have I paid a Chiropracter to put my back right for walking off balance with having one leg shorter than the other
HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE

I normally come a cropper just outside chens internet cafe!

Reminds me of the old joke about the nuns on bicycles taking a short cut to church.

One says to the other, "I've never come this way before."

To which comes the reply, "That'll be the cobbles!"

fred wrote:I normally come a cropper just outside chens internet cafe!

That happened to me Fred! (don't know why I'm laughing!)...but that is a dodgy bit there. I was walking down from there and just before you go round that corner I just went ..
But my pride was more wounded than my bum..you feel such a fool don't you?
But about the CVO cobblers..
I found that I got very fit out there,when we were resident, not just driving over the lumps bumps and dips in road but on a bicycle over the cobbles... good for the 'derriere' too !
That does it..this house is going up for sale this summer!
Love those cobbles

Don't you fight with phone boxes too Ellie?
I spend more time falling over in Cvo. and I can't blame it on the drink
Talking about riding bikes on cobbles Ellie - well I'm not saying anything Know what you mean though
Have a safe and Happy, Healthy New Year to you and your family. xx
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Pammie

Forgot to mention a friend - walking around a town one day, can't remember whether it was Albufeira but one minute she was there.....the next minute gone.........flat out, glasses skewiff.....she hadn't noticed the tree Cut nose, broken glasses....who on earth thought about planting trees in pavements
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pammie

Anonymous wrote:Don't you fight with phone boxes too Ellie?
I spend more time falling over in Cvo. and I can't blame it on the drink
Talking about riding bikes on cobbles Ellie - well I'm not saying anything Know what you mean though
Have a safe and Happy, Healthy New Year to you and your family. xx
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Pammie

I'd forgotten that Pammie! ..Smilers chairs went flying but they broke my fall(poor chairs )and thats before I'd had a beer (Ellen/Kteee will vouch for me )
Nice to see you here girl, and wish you & yours a lovely Christmas time & all the very best for 2006!
Maybe I'll get to 'crash' into you sometime in old CVO..then we can 'fall over' together?!!
elliexx
p.s. Just to say..I've never planted a tree in a pavement, honest!

Trees real problem, 20 ft high and 2 ft wide and the way they run around and trip you up ( particularly during early hours of the morning ).

Shoudn,t be allowed.