Get togethers?

[Sandy]

Well, we've made the leap of faith and are now resident!
I know there are no longer any regular get-togethers organised in local hostelries, but is there a favoured hang-out where we can meet new friends?
Do I have to wear the orange badge

[Michael Crane]

In the past I have often thought the evening meetings were either too late or were too loud and were often both. A daytime meeting for chat is much better.

We met with Louiseh, Shanagarry and Roy4eyes at Sesmarias Cafe (Rosa's Cafe) one morning for a drink. It was nice and quiet and the drinks were very reasonable. We wondered if it would make a good meeting place. You could meet in the morning and have a nice quiet chat, and, if the mood took anyone, arrange to meet later that evening.

[roy4eyes]

I agree. The look on Sharen's face when she got the bill and a round for 5 cost less than a single drink in the Square was quite something

Incidentally, a lot of the locals (ex-pats and portuguese) have a 'get together' every day there

[widge]

I agree. The look on Sharen's face when she got the bill and a round for 5 cost less than a single drink in the Square was quite something

Incidentally, a lot of the locals (ex-pats and portuguese) have a 'get together' every day there

Shuuuuusch! Don't tell everyone it's my local !!!

[blue]

I've heard it can go on for sometime though.

Sandy this only applies if you're female, there is an expat' ladies lunch every Tuesday. A friend goes & she really enjoys it, they go to typically Portuguese restaurants which are very inexpensive & anyone is welcome as far as I know.

[shanagarry]

I've heard it can go on for sometime though.

How would you define that?

As MC stated - we met and had a really pleasant get together that took around 2 hours at most - is that too long?

[blue]

Dear Lord! Sense of humour failure or what? Are you for real???!!

[shanagarry]

I've heard it can go on for sometime though.

Is the question too difficult?

It's nothing to do with having a sense of humour failure - simple question

[blue]

It's a joke, it doesn't have, or require, a simple answer, just like 'how obtuse can you get?'

[shanagarry]

Moving on

[Michael Crane]

It's a joke, it doesn't have, or require, a simple answer, just like 'how obtuse can you get?'

I thought jokes were supposed to be funny - or at least have a tag-line.

[Michael Crane]

Back on topic:

Meetings need at least one person to be at the agreed location at the time(s) expected, every week (or for whatever schedule they are running too). This is always the problem. e-R and R4 often sat in bars for hours with noone ( ) turning up all night. How awful for them was that?

Before you decide a location you need to decide a 'host' who will be there. It was at one of the earlier meetings SEE HERE and it was this that led to my further involvement with the forum (much to many's dismay ).

I would love to see the meetings back on again, even though it is highly unlikely we could attend (so it's not all bad!). So, which ex-pat will step up to the plate and say, "I am Spartacus, meet me here."?

[HampshireRich]

Before you decide a location you need to decide a 'host' who will be there. It was at one of the earlier meetings SEE HERE and it was this that led to my further involvement with the forum (much to many's dismay ).

.... now that does explain a lot! - no wonder you're on people's hit list!

[Michael Crane]

........ now that does explain a lot! - no wonder you're on people's hit list!

Always have, always will be.

[blue]

It's a joke, it doesn't have, or require, a simple answer, just like 'how obtuse can you get?'

I thought jokes were supposed to be funny - or at least have a tag-line.

Oh I'm sorry Michael, you mean like your witty efforts? Perhaps I should have put a few smilies after it, just to make sure.

Michael you really do put the 'B' in subtle. (enough for you?)