Message Board April 2001 part 2/2

Date:

30-04-01

Time:

23:21:43

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Contact Sandra and Roy Quigley Telephone/Fax 351-282-357644 For pick up at Airport to Carvoeiro Great Value.

Date:

30-04-01

Time:

19:38:31

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I arrive 24/06/01 with family (three young children). Can anyone tell me what the Colina da Lapa complex is like?

Date:

30-04-01

Time:

18:30:02

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you can get a taxi from the airport or rent a car at the airport,there's plenty of choice when it comes to restaurants in carvoeiro but you should try chefe antonio and ele&ela.

Date:

30-04-01

Time:

17:13:19

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Hi, I am going to Carvoeiro in June and would like some advice on the most convienient/cheapest was to get from Faro airport to Carvoeiro? Also best places to eat local food? Thanks.

Date:

30-04-01

Time:

16:42:13

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Is there a proper Creperie in Carvoeiro?

Date:

30-04-01

Time:

16:41:29

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Does anyone know if the Algarve International School has a website or can anyone leave the address/tel no on the message board for us - thanks!

Date:

30-04-01

Time:

16:06:02

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Local food.

You can buy most foods in the local supermakets and some of the imported foods do cost a little more. But as the last writer said "be adventurous".

Most local foods are tasty and it is worth shopping in some of the local markets for fruit, veg etc,.The people are always friendly and willing to let you try things.

I have lived here for quite a few years now and there is less and less imported food on my shopping list.

Date:

30-04-01

Time:

15:54:27

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I thought the whole point of going abroad was to experience something different to home, including food! NOTHING in Carvoeiro is THAT expensive and if you are reluctant to stray too much from your usual diet almost everything is readily available. But where's your sense of adventure, go on, try something DIFFERENT!! Enjoy!!!

Date:

30-04-01

Time:

12:19:43

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You need to bring tea bags and coffee at least!

The tea bags available are only Liptons or similar - you cannot get PG Tips or Yorkshire Tea. I have only seen Nescafe Gold Blend or Nescafe powdered coffee, the ordinary Nescafe granules are not available on the Algarve. English sausages are available but pricey, same for cheese. I always freeze some bacon and sausage and stick them in the suitcase wrapped in a towel. After a five hour journey they were still semi frozen! They do not take up that much room and your suitcase should be fairly empty anyway...you do not need all those clothes!

You will appreciate a good banger done on the barby!

Date:

30-04-01

Time:

11:43:36

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HELLO!!!!

PAULO LAPA IS A TAXI DRIVER WHITH NOTHING TO DO OTHER THAN LEAVE MESSAGES TRYING TO GET A FAIR, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE GIVE HIM SOMETHING TO DO !!!

Date:

30-04-01

Time:

11:40:36

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Re: we bring tea bags, coffee, butter and cheese Not being nasty or anything but it seems to be a bit silly brining all that stuff when you CAN buy it all here, and it's not too expensive butter is around 250$00 for 250g which isn't too bad unless you eat piles of it! Try using the Portuguese brands which are just as good if not better, that's all the fun of going n holiday experimenting new things! Happy holidays to anyone who is comming over this year

Date:

30-04-01

Time:

11:37:31

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just popped in to have a look, it's nice to see pleasent messages being left at last.

Date:

30-04-01

Time:

01:26:17

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Played Bushey Hall last thursday, Aldenham (27Holes) last tues,Mon28th Tricky Ricky,Fri4th Batchworth Park (I say). By the way I wasn't pooing up the range but popping. If you want to know who's practising for the pinta pop in the Villier's Arms, Oxhey Village and ask for Simon T.

Date:

30-04-01

Time:

00:59:29

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joao pisco , check your e-mails!

Date:

30-04-01

Time:

00:35:02

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I´m taxi driver in carvoeiro my name is Paulo. my e-mail paulolapa@clix.pt

Date:

29-04-01

Time:

23:24:53

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What's the latest on Colina da lapa appartments in Carvoeiro. Are they built yet? Anybody know anything about them.

Date:

29-04-01

Time:

20:40:29

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If you want more info on manuel and myself perhaps you would like to give us hint as to who you are. Joao Pisco

Date:

29-04-01

Time:

20:21:51

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Hi rachy - just checked the weather cam in Carvoeiro - it was 9 degrees here today!!!! What ARE we doing here??? Mum says it was too hot to sit out yesterday AAAAGGGHH!!! Got Mum's email - hope her finger isnt going to keep her off work! Speak to you soonxxx

Date:

29-04-01

Time:

17:09:14

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We are staying in a villa near colina village in June,could anyone tell me which is the nearest beach to walk to and is there a good bar nearby

Date:

29-04-01

Time:

16:51:22

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Are there boat rides to other beaches from Cavoeiro beach ?

Date:

29-04-01

Time:

16:38:00

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joao pisco how is your cousin manuel? last i've heard from him he was living in horncastle, and i can't make today at 5 o'clock in the golf course, speak to you soon bye.

Date:

29-04-01

Time:

15:57:13

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ARCHERS!!! hey sue, its rach! mum says thanks for the email. just to let you know that i had a really nice time in Carvoeiro and wish i was back there so much! (i miss the archers aswell!) xxx

Date:

29-04-01

Time:

14:59:03

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Re the bird query. The English name for these birds is Bee Eater, (the scientific name is Merops apiaster, the latin for bee eater). These birds eat birds and wasps and other flying insects and nest communally in burrows in sandy cliffs. Bird lovers might enjoy a trip to Quinta da Rocha on the Alvor estuary close to Carvoeiro. adrian pitches.

Date:

29-04-01

Time:

12:15:27

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To the people to who are looking for a villa from the 13th September for 10 nights - we have 3 bed villa with pool in Sesmarias - keep on this website and go to the rentals CASA NOELLENA. Hope we can help you!! Is anyone as depressed as we are with this weather - and knowing how hot and sunny it is there in Carvoeiro BOO HOO!!

Date:

29-04-01

Time:

11:38:47

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To the person looking for a 3 bedroom villa to rent in September. We have a 4 bedroom villa with swimming pool and tennis court for rent. You can contact me at rita@deboeck-translations.be

Date:

29-04-01

Time:

10:24:00

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heading for areia dos moinhos in three weeks can anyone tell me if i can obtain a detailed map of the area in the u.k.also is it beeter to bring cah to exchange in the algarve or buy it in the u.k. Will a pool need pre-heating or should it be o.k.

Date:

29-04-01

Time:

01:28:51

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OK, so its all the Ex Pork & Cheeses up to Bushey golf club,Sunday at 5pm.See you there.

Date:

28-04-01

Time:

20:38:55

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Oops Sorry

Must have been the thought of coming to Carvoeiro 7 weeks today I got carried away...did't mean to send message re supermarket 3 times!!!

RM Glasgow

Date:

28-04-01

Time:

20:34:13

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Re Cost and variety of food in the supermarket. No problems. There is an extremely large supermarket on the right hand side of the road just before you come into Carvoeiro...but I must admit in all the years we've been going we still prefer to shop within the local markets in Carvoeiro centre There is plenty to choose from fruit and veg is wonderful Butcher shop has great selection of whatever you want. There is also a market in the mornings...coming in one way system turn left up Rua dos Farol past shops and restaurants on the left Large white Building...fresh fish, butcher,baker, fruit and veg. Costs are all pretty cheap on the whole. We tend to take coffee, tea bags, butter and cheese with us as they tend to be quite dear and pretty pricey. Algarve is still the cheapest place we have been, either for eating in or eating out.... which is exactly what we will be doing 7 weeks today Counting down the days, Ah Bliss. Hope you enjoy as much as we do.

RM Glasgow

Date:

28-04-01

Time:

19:11:40

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Den, can make Bushey golf Sun. 5pm, who do we look out for? Will you be wearing a red carnation?

Date:

28-04-01

Time:

18:17:42

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SUPERBOCK - is one of the imported lager beers stocked by Oddbins (shops all over the U.K.). About £13 per case of 24, 250ml bottles.. They also stock Sagres. Enjoy ACD.

Date:

28-04-01

Time:

17:58:33

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hello, can anyone tell us what the supermarket is like for food, cost & variety please. (Carvoeiro)

thankyou 1st time visiter !

Date:

28-04-01

Time:

16:50:53

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I WOULD JUST LIKE TO WISH EVERYONE GOING TO CARVOEIRO THIS YEAR A GREAT HOLIDAY! i AM SO JELOUS OF YOU ALL!!!!!!

FROM A MAJOR CARVOEIRO LOVER!!!!!

Date:

28-04-01

Time:

16:16:31

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Al,just pooing up Bushey driving range,see you their sun 5.00pm Den.

Date:

28-04-01

Time:

15:13:29

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Would the brandy loving gentleman who welcomed us to the 21st century please get in touch as 2 e mails have fatal errors ! and have been returned. The pidgeon seems to be on strike !

Date:

28-04-01

Time:

14:47:50

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Yes we know the golf course in Bushey, see it from the window, why do you fancy a few holes ? No we dont need an apartment to rent, we have our own.

Date:

28-04-01

Time:

14:22:39

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joao pisco do you know the golf course in bushey?

Date:

28-04-01

Time:

14:19:59

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joao pisco do u want to rent an apartment? and where about in bushey do you live?

Date:

28-04-01

Time:

14:09:01

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the birds are called MILHAROS, I thing. They came every spring to this area.

Date:

28-04-01

Time:

13:25:35

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has anyone seen the birds that look like kingfishers around the areias dos moinhos area, are they kingfishers? the birds are a rusty colour on top and have blue fronts and long beaks, I saw about 7 sitting on the wires

Date:

28-04-01

Time:

09:03:05

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Help

Looking for a 3 bed villa with pool in Carvoeiro for 10 nights from 13th September. Has anyone any ideas?

Thanks

Date:

28-04-01

Time:

00:30:45

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Carvoeiro---- 2 bedroom apartment with pool close to beaches etc. available to rent May .e mail Joaoangiebushey@aol.com

Date:

27-04-01

Time:

22:36:04

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Dear adf@ip.pt,

We are keen to hear about apartment you have to let at Rocha Brava.Could you please forward us some details. We have alergies to cats and are concerned about fire precautions. Are you able to rent out a car.We like to drive citroens.We look forward to hearing from you and you can contact us at:- b.thewood@missing.con

Date:

27-04-01

Time:

19:03:30

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Hi,I'm in love with a GREAT GUY, LVG, from Faro, Portugal! I've never met anyone quite like him! Don't know much about Portugese Men--but I'm learning! Hope to go there with him someday--we are in Maryland now! CYA, TT

Date:

27-04-01

Time:

18:57:02

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The weather is great but be careful because of the lovely breeze you dont realise just how strong the sun is!! I know you've probably heard it all before but I was out there at the beginning of April(my 14th time in the Algarve, 6th in Carvoeiro) and I STILL got caught out! Be warned, especially if you have kids. You'll love it - I don't know anyone that doesn't, so ENJOY!

Date:

27-04-01

Time:

17:24:27

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weather's fine , and it's much cheaper than britain

Date:

27-04-01

Time:

17:08:07

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Be carefull of the big supermarket just out of carvoeiro, we bought some suntan lotion there and were charged over £2's more than it was marked up. when we complained they said that it was the right price and the shelf price was wrong, next time we went they had lowered the price, needless to say we won't be going back!

Date:

27-04-01

Time:

15:46:26

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COMING OUT NEXT WEEKEND ANY IDEA WHAT WEATHER TO EXPECT AND IS IT VERY EXPENSIVE?

RYAN & CO

Date:

27-04-01

Time:

12:54:43

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2 bedroom apartment situated in rocha brava near pools, newly decorated with safe and air con. avalible for summer lets contact. adf@ip.pt for details and prices

Date:

27-04-01

Time:

01:58:53

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Hello to Terry,Doug,Barbara&Jen,due to unforseen explosions within my bonnet,am starting reliant robin courier services delivering skinless/boneless sardines around the algarve. Anybody interested,contact me at: minesadigitaldishjohn@wheresmebleedinvangone.com

Date:

27-04-01

Time:

00:00:44

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TO JOCK:try this number 020-89460707,the company name is ANTLANTICO UK LTD or u can e-mail them on atlantico@aol.com or try this one PORTUGALIA WINES UK LTD on 020-89974400.......good luck!

Vic-London

Date:

26-04-01

Time:

19:48:44

Comments

"EN BAS LES ANGLAISES!". FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE NOT, LIKE MYSELF, CUNNING LIGUISTS, THIS CORDIAL GALLIC SALUTATION ROUGHLY TRANSLATES TO "DON'T BE A STRANGER, BARRY, COME BACK SOON!". SO HAVING BROUGHT UNTOLD JOY TO THAT BODY OF LAND OFF THE ENGLISH COAST, EUROPE, I LOOK FORWARD TO A WARMING PINT OF CHURCHILLS AND THE FRIENDLY, EGALITERIAN BANTER OF MY FELLOW COCKERNEES. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN, ADEUS, BARRY

Date:

26-04-01

Time:

18:31:45

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IF ANYONE IS GOING INTO 'BAR ABSOLUTO'EITHER TONIGHT OR TOMORROW PLEASE WISH PAULO GOOD LUCK FOR SATURDAY - HES IS GETTING MARRIED - AND TELL HIM TO SAY HI TO 'SIR EDGAR'!!!

Date:

26-04-01

Time:

12:11:01

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I live in Newcastle, so it would be hard for me to travel somewhere like London to buy some cases of superbock. But I am hoping to get a telephone number or an address so they can mail me some. It is my mates stag weekend soon so me and a few of the lads are trying to surprise him with getting our hands on some. Jock.

Date:

25-04-01

Time:

21:07:55

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Jock

You state you live in NE Uk where exactly? We were previously able to obtain Superbock from Oddbins - from Helensburgh. Don't know if they still stock it as this was some time ago. Good Luck.

RJ Glasgow

Date:

25-04-01

Time:

20:36:41

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I was just wondering if anyone knows anywhere where I can obtain a few cases of superbock. I am in the North east in the uk, if anyone knows please give me a telephone number or an address to contact the stockists on. thankx for your time and help Jock.

Date:

25-04-01

Time:

20:32:28

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i've been going to carvoeiro for the last 15 years and i never had a problem whatsoever , i hope it will never change , people are great weather's fine and as a fresh fish lover what else can i ask?

Date:

25-04-01

Time:

20:08:34

Comments

What Tiler ?

Date:

25-04-01

Time:

20:04:43

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I am glad I was not the only one who had a bad time at the "Computer Bar", I too found them unfriendly and down right hostile towards tourists.

Date:

25-04-01

Time:

19:49:07

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Where's Barry?

Date:

25-04-01

Time:

19:45:14

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WELL, NEARLY HOME. CROSSED INTO FRANCE THIS MORNING. NO REAL PROBLEMS OTHER THAN A VERY SLIGHT RUCK WITH THE LOCAL GENDARMERIE WHO TOOK EXCEPTION TO THE UPTURNED INFLATABLE FRESIAN ON THE ROOFRACK OF THE GRANADA. COULDN'T TAKE THAT ONE LYING DOWN, PARTICULARLY GIVEN THE TIME THE KIDS HAD PUT IN TO PAINTING IN THE ULCERS. ANYWAY, UPSHOT IS, OWING TO MONSIEUR L'AGENT HAVING NO SENSE OF HUMOUR, I WILL NOT NEED TO BE CONCERNED IN FINDING OVERNIGHT LODGING, BEING OFFICIALLY CLASSED PRO TEM AS A GUEST OF THE REPUBLIC. ON TO CALAIS TOMORROW. CHINS UP ME OLD CHINAS. BONJOUR FOR NOW. BARRY FRANCE (IN FRANCE).

Date:

25-04-01

Time:

19:43:50

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Re students looking for apartment in Carvoeiro, telephone from UK, 0208 950 7555.May be able to help you?.

Date:

25-04-01

Time:

16:41:42

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We are a group of five students from King's College London coming to Carvoeiro for a week's holiday before moving on to do a course in Lisbon for a month. Unfortunately, we have not had much luck in finding accomodation for that month, despite numerous attempts to find somewhere.

If anyone knows of somewhere that we could stay as close to the city centre as possible (although we will have a car), please let us know by leaving a message in response.

Thanks.

Somos um group de 5 estudantes da Universidade de Londres. Vimos a Carvoerio este verao para uma semana de ferias antes que andamos para Lisboa onde vamos fazer um curso de Portugues. Precisamos de alojamento em Lisboa entre dia primeiro de Julho e dia 27 do mes mesmo.

Ha alguem que sepa alojamento onde podriamos morar entre as fechas indicativas em cima. Se e posivel, procuramos de um lugar que esta situado no centro da cidade. Se faz favor, faca uma resposta se voce conhece algum lugar assim.

Espero que possa perceber o meu portugues.

Obridgada.

Date:

25-04-01

Time:

13:11:37

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Sounds like Computas B@r may have taken note of my message a couple of weeks ago 'cos I found them EXTREMELY unhelpful and even more unfriendly. It comes as a bit of a shock when almost everyone else is completely the opposite. Credit where credit's due - keep up the new image Computas.....

Date:

25-04-01

Time:

12:57:02

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got here a week ago, and I'm really surprised at how nice it is. I was expecting to be mugged, flashed at and have my credit card taken "behind" the counter, WRONG!!! If you want to send emails the computer bar is the place to go, they are very helpful, and the ice creams in the square are brill, I found the staff at the big supermarket on the road out very unhelpful and un friendly and as for the big paper shop in town, don't go there the girls are horribly unfriendly, try the little kiosk up the hill.

Date:

25-04-01

Time:

12:39:24

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please keep your credit cards clean and scratch free by keeping them in the little plastic holders the come in. There is nothing worse when some one takes out a credit card from a pile of dirty tissues and papers and it is all dirty and scratched and we have to say it won't work. Its not nice for us or you, unfortinutly the british seem to be the worsed at doing this, thank you from a shop owner

Date:

25-04-01

Time:

11:33:38

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Re "up the Addicks" What a team, what a season,wear the shirt with considerable pride

Date:

25-04-01

Time:

00:25:58

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Just a quick warning to anyone planning to visit the Bote on Saturday night, My parents are in Carvoeiro for a week and are planning a visit, so if you see a group of mad Scottish people in the Bote on Saturday tell them Melissa and Ashley say hi and tell them they're too old and should get home!!!!

Date:

24-04-01

Time:

23:50:25

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Hi, Can anyone give me any details about 'Carvosol Villas', Manos brochure, page 400?

Date:

24-04-01

Time:

22:03:56

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can anyone tell me what the average family spending money for a week for 2 adults , 3 kids to have comfy wk (english pound))

thankyou

Date:

24-04-01

Time:

19:20:48

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WAT TYLER ?

Date:

24-04-01

Time:

19:18:12

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COR, STRIKE A LIGHT,THAT WAS A CLOSE SHAVE AND NO ERROR. JUST AS ME AND THE YOUNG SHAVER WERE SOLIDIFYING MY TROUBLE AND STRIFE SHOUTED AT ME FROM THE BOUTIQUE FOR A LOAN OF MY GOLD CARD AND, FORTUNATELY, HIT JUST THE RIGHT PITCH TO CRACK THE CONCRETE. SO, OFF WE GO IN PURSUIT OF FURTHER IBERIAN CULTURE.THE OLD DUTCH FANCIES LEARNING A BIT ABOUT CERVANTES BUT I RECKON SHE WOULDN'T KNOW A CERVANTE IF IT FELL ON HER. YOURS, IN THE LOVE OF GROUTING,BARRY (EVERY DUCK A BIRD!) FRANCE

Date:

24-04-01

Time:

16:12:20

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THERE IS NOT ENOUGH FOOTBALL ON HERE COME ON THE ADDICKS!!!!

Date:

24-04-01

Time:

14:09:34

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CITROEN BX? RENAULT 5? BATHROOM TILING EQUIPMENT? BEWEARE - IT MIGHT BE BARRY FRANCE!!!!!!!!!!

Date:

24-04-01

Time:

11:45:17

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Sponges grow in the ocean. That just kills me. I wonder how much deeper the ocean would be if that didn't happen!

And don't forget - Support bacteria! - they're the only culture some people have.

TAJ

Date:

24-04-01

Time:

11:26:28

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Can anyone help me. I am trying to find a contact address/ phone/ fax/ or email for a publication called Algarve Living if it still exists. Sara

Date:

24-04-01

Time:

09:44:42

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Re: Naturists:

It is not allowed to walk the Algarve beaches in the nude and you will risk getting a fine if the bloke in the sailer costume comes round (although I am not sure where he thinks you keep your money....)

Date:

24-04-01

Time:

09:41:22

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Re: Buses out of Carvoeiro:

The local Bus comes through Carvoeiro on an hourly basis (not sure of the exact timetable but that you can check at the bus stop nearest to you). It will take you to Lagoa Terminal, from there you can catch buses to the rest of the Algarve. No buses to Carvoeiro at night though! (I think 8pm or 9pm is the latest).

Date:

24-04-01

Time:

03:16:31

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Just got back from a week in Carvoeiro (sunday) What a blinding week of weather we had. All the resturants we ate in were great especially O'Barradas & Rui in Silves.What has happened to the food at Casa Palmeria very dissapointing this time round. Golf at Pennina was absolutely first class a must for all you serious golfers. Cheers Scott.

Date:

24-04-01

Time:

01:42:52

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Why is it that naturists always want to take their kit of in public places, and 9 times out of 120 woops but I expect thats right, nobody wants to see it,(and I dought half of them have seen it in a long time).What annoys me is that all the beutifull people keep their kit on. If your not sure who they are,they are the ones wearing a little bit of self respect and pride! simon t

Date:

23-04-01

Time:

22:35:08

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There is an old Citroen dumped in the Vale de Milho housing estate, would any one mind if I took the wheels?

Date:

23-04-01

Time:

22:10:43

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CITRON BX FOR SALE ALSO REN 5 GOOD CONDITION FOR AGE. ALSO BATHROOM TYLING EQUIPMENT, NEVER USED.

Date:

23-04-01

Time:

21:37:32

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OBVIOUSLY, THE MESSAGE THERE IS IF YOU WANT YOUR BATHROOM REFURBISHING OR ANYTHING ELSE FOR THAT MATTER, DONT CALL BARRY FRANCE.

Date:

23-04-01

Time:

20:23:55

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HELLO, BARRY FRANCE AGAIN. WOULD YOU APPLES AND PEARS IT - I'VE FALLEN IN TO A VAT OF QUICK DRYING CEMENT! STILL, NEVER MIND, AT LEAST I HAD MY LAPTOP WITH ME. MY YOUNGEST BOY FELL IN WITH ME SO I'LL JUST WATCH THE SON SET. ALL THE BEST AND KNEES UP MOTHER HUBBARD. BARRY, YER CHIRPY EAST END BARRER BOY!

Date:

23-04-01

Time:

20:10:11

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please could you tell me if there is a bus route out of Carvoeiro to other towns etc and if so could you please tell me how much a bus fare would costto other surounding towns

Date:

23-04-01

Time:

19:20:30

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cant you go naked on any beach as long as it is deserted ? - we are staying in carvoeiro and will be looking for one within walking distance - any ideas? 0r do we use our villa pool.........

Date:

23-04-01

Time:

17:15:34

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I am the person who had fish and chips at Happy's twice and said that they are the very best fish 'n' chips we ever had anywhere. You see, we are Canadian and fish and chips that you may find over here is absolutely not fresh and batter is usually soggy and thick. Yes, we ate 12 other meals in the Algarve and we did eat in Portugese restaurants and enjoyed most but not all of them. So don't be so judgmental and critical.

Date:

23-04-01

Time:

15:20:36

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Naturists can use the deserted beaches between Praia Grande, Armacao de Pera and Praia da Galé, Albufeira

Date:

23-04-01

Time:

10:20:04

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We are visiting the area next week and wonder whether any of the beaches cater for the naturist?

thanks J & B

Date:

22-04-01

Time:

19:12:07

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Is there a video rental shop in Carvoeiro or Lagoa if so please let me know.Thanks . D.B.

Date:

22-04-01

Time:

13:17:34

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ME AGAIN BARRY FRANCE, BROKE DOWN IN SPAIN IN THE DOGGY CAR I BROUGHT OF SOME ROGUE EX CAR DEALER IN PORTUGAL, AND THEN MY MOBILE PHONE WOULDNT WORK !!!! UN LUCKY OR WHAT

Date:

22-04-01

Time:

13:16:04

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MY NAME IS BARRY FRANCE (I KNOW) AND MYSELF AND WIFE ARE STILL IN PORTUGAL WHERE ARE NOW RESIDING IN LAGOA. I NEEDED A CHANGE OF DIRECTION AND SENERY AND WILL CONTACT ALL OF THOSE NECESSARY WHEN I FELL READY!!! YOU CAN CONTACT ME ON THE EMERGENCY NUMBER 112.

Date:

22-04-01

Time:

11:48:48

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To the lovely young lady who played nanny/playmate to my 7 year old daughter all last week, THANKYOU - bet you don't like the weather back here in England do you? The Archers will have to wait till your next holiday now (if Mum allows it) tell her I said you can!!! Enjoy school tomorrow - HA! Love to all - hope to see you very soon xxx

Date:

22-04-01

Time:

11:45:30

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OK OK read all the messages from the past week having just come back from Carvoeiro. * The weather has been brilliant and as of yesterday was 34 degrees - what more can you ask for * Nearly all of us swam in the pool and sea - cold yes - but not that cold!! * Beaches perfect * Sesmarias is a little dusty on the main road as they are building on the way down to Ferragud0 - but it doesn't look like a building site * Rosa's has definitely not gone up market as someone suggested - it is just the same - THANK GOODNESS!!!!! * Smilers bar - good as usual - (but not too happy with the United result) * Via Roma was fine although busy * Le Bistroquet - great for the meat although the sole was a bit dry - but atmoshpere great nonetheless *O Lotus in Lagoa - Wonderful as usual - typical, brilliant Portuguese food So everyone stop worrying, get out there, have a wonderful time, enjoy Carvoeiro for what it is - a beautiful place to relax in - forget the bad bits - and lets face it if everyone liked or enjoyed the exact same things - the world would be a very boring place!! Take care, From someone who has been going to Carvoeiro for 20 years!!!! and will carry on doing so for the next 20!!

PS If anyone knows the whereabouts of Anita Pugsley, I would be very interested to know!!!

Date:

21-04-01

Time:

23:49:56

Comments

I live in the Carvoeiro area and a builder by the name of Barry France (I think) was going to remodell my bathroom last week. Where are you!

Date:

21-04-01

Time:

13:36:18

Comments

if you want to meet young people from anywhere go to ''lsd bar'' i'm sure you like it.

Date:

21-04-01

Time:

12:57:39

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Hi, looking for people to meet in Carvoeiro. I'm going to Carvoeiro this summer and would like to meet people from anywhere to have a good time. I'm 23 years old. Anyone interested mail to tverdoklev@hotmail.com.

Have a nice time.

Date:

20-04-01

Time:

23:18:41

Comments

Watch out Watch out There's a Widers about. That's if he has remembered his passport in a roundabout sort of way if you know wot i mean bleef! He is over for five days(If you ever want a table for four in a resturant hold up five fingers and ask for a table for four isn't that right widers!) I hear you have already burnt your bote so cover your little legs up otherwise you wont be able to go for a couple ov donkeys in the morning.So it's goodbye from him and it's goodbye from"Weighbridge" see you all in the summer that means you dodi,lodder's,dazza,bleef,henner's,carv condom,chill out sisters,goolies,helmet,hasta la pasta stardust your time is nearly up & to one & all.To absent friend's (excluding widers).......

Date:

20-04-01

Time:

21:03:56

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To the person who asked if it warm enough to swim in the pools - I doubt it very much at this time of year- unless you find one that is heated! Having said that, kids dont seem to notice it as much as we do so who knows!! I was in Carvoeiro 3 weeks ago when the weather wasnt anywhere near as warm as it is now and my 12 year old son swam in both the pool and the sea. Mad of course!!

Date:

20-04-01

Time:

20:50:38

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To the person who first wrote about credit card crime - you are doing people a service with your warning. My mention of my daughter being accosted was also intended as a red flag to prevent others from becoming victims. Don't let those with their head in the sand get to you. Cheers from Canada

Date:

20-04-01

Time:

19:20:56

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To the person who is BRITISH and reckons our food "SUCKS" how can it when we have such a varied amount of different foods from all sorts of nationalities ?? We don't just have toad-in-the-hole and fish and chips get a life you might find something in BRITAIN just for you to eat ?

Date:

20-04-01

Time:

17:07:29

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to the person who called me hipocryt , I AM BRITISH AND OUR FOOD SUCKS , i'm sorry but that's the reallity

Date:

20-04-01

Time:

16:23:03

Comments

OK, this is getting really silly. I thought this message board was suposed to be informative, thus placing a warning about the POSSIBILITY of credit card fraud might help reduce the amount of fraud because people would be a bit more careful. If you dont like having your wonderful illusion shattered, fine, but don´t go whining about it when it happens to you!

A negative comment does not necessarily mean, that Carvoeiro has become a cespool of crime, but if you make it easy on people you will always have opportunists.

Date:

20-04-01

Time:

15:10:25

Comments

I am very confused by the comments about Le Bistroquet in the last message we ate there 4 nights out of 7 last year, but have read some very uncomplimentary comments about the restaurant in the last couple of weeks on the website - Is it as good as last year or has the standard dropped?

Date:

20-04-01

Time:

14:23:13

Comments

Just came back from Carvoeiro and the weather was beautiful. 25-30 degrees during the day. In the evenings it was a little bit cooler. Take a sweater or coat for the evenings and a bikini for on the beach. Colina Sol is perfect place to stay; nice appartement, great swimmingpool with view of Atlantic Ocean and very quiet!!! Le Bistroquet is a great restaurant to eat delicious steaks and mixed grill. You'll get fresh vegetables and great desserts. Staff is very friendly. Do not visit the Italian restaurant Via Roma. Is really bad!

Date:

20-04-01

Time:

14:22:37

Comments

non residents can use the gym at rocha brava

Date:

20-04-01

Time:

14:04:15

Comments

Is it possible to use an un-heated pool in may ?

Also what kind of temperture is it usually in may? (guide line for clothing)

leona

Date:

20-04-01

Time:

14:00:50

Comments

Is it possible to hire any bikes whilst in Carvoeiro ?

Alternatively is there a Gym that non-residents can use ??

Thanks

Justin

Date:

20-04-01

Time:

13:33:45

Comments

The Carvoeiro Petshop is called GOLDENPET and is located in the shopping center "O FAROL" right in front of the wine shop and in the same street as "BACANA".It is very nice and you will find everything for your pet.Enjoy it. PET LOVER

Date:

20-04-01

Time:

10:40:02

Comments

It IS a beautiful place and, as you say, in every respect - there is something for everyone....

Date:

20-04-01

Time:

09:07:03

Comments

Having been linked up to the Website for the past 4 months, must say it has contained some disturbing and silly information. Pity really as we are returning again this year, to what we thought was a beautiful place in every respect, food, weather accommodation etc. - even venturing a 2 week holiday this year (never had one in 32 years so shows how impressed we were).

Date:

20-04-01

Time:

09:04:41

Comments

Coming to Carvoeiro in 2 weeks - what kind of temperature can we expect - also does it get very cold in the evenings.

Date:

20-04-01

Time:

01:18:34

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Hello my name is Paulo i´m taxi driver in Carvoeiro carvoeiro to airport or airport to carvoeiro 8500$00 and 9500$00 my e-mail is paulolapa@clix.pt.

Date:

19-04-01

Time:

22:36:32

Comments

To: 4 Adults & 5 Kids..... Enjoy your stay, the weather will be wonderful, the people even better. Don't take too much notice of the less than pleasant things that might be said on this web site. These things happen anywhere and everywhere. We have been back to Carvoeiro 6 times and never tire of it. Many, many other people do the same so it can't be all bad. I have no doubts whatsoever that you will love the place. ENJOY!!

Date:

19-04-01

Time:

22:17:49

Comments

hello everyone i really enjoyed my stay in carvoeiro and had a great time at Catz Pyjamas Pizzaria, the food was wonderful, nice and friendly staff, i´ll be back for sure. they have kiddies menu and even a baby change station what more do you want?? go and enjoy it

Date:

19-04-01

Time:

21:46:17

Comments

oh dear ? we are 4 adults & 5 kids coming to carvoeiro for the first time. This site is putting us off!!! bad food,perverts,fraud,stray mutts and then to top it all dodgy waiters where is the fun ? if nothing else please let the ruddy weather be good ! England

Date:

19-04-01

Time:

21:06:23

Comments

Its comments about "british horrible food" that sours relations between visitors and residents. I'm sure not all Portuguese, or Italians, or Spaniards or whoever, eat English food all the time they are visiting our country so I dont think it unreasonable to expect some tourists to eat their 'home' foods in your country. You want our trade and our money so stop being such a hypocrite.

Date:

19-04-01

Time:

20:21:25

Comments

Can anyone tell me where the pet shop is in Carvoeiro. the reason people eat FISH AND CHIPS is because they are fresh unlike england,and you can keep your sausages and black pudding.

Date:

19-04-01

Time:

16:24:14

Comments

i don't understand people who go on hollidays to carvoeiro and eat fish and chips , knowing that most of the restaurants in carvoeiro have every day fresh fish , (next time you better bring some sausages and black pudding with you , you might miss the british horrible food)

Date:

19-04-01

Time:

15:52:25

Comments

Pity about Jumbolio, apart from that bell it had, I used to enjoy watching people enjoying themselves on the ride. Does anybody know how much it would cost to make it legal?

Date:

19-04-01

Time:

14:53:21

Comments

And where exactly would BLOOKPOOL be? Outer Mongolia perhaps? Butlins Crew: havnt seen any Red Coats walking round the Square, have I missed something? Hi de Hi!!!!!!

Date:

19-04-01

Time:

13:42:46

Comments

Just logged on to one of my favourite sites (haven't been able to for a while)and see we have all sorts of negative stuff. Carvoeiro is a very special place full of lovely people and places -lets keep it that way!

Now a little question ?? -- if 2 of us turned up at Faro airport last minute, and asked a taxi driver to find me accomodation (not over the top price wise)in Carvoeiro. Would they be able to do that? Is there last minute accomodation in May/June close to village?

Coming back in October but may come last minute May/June - hence my question.

many thanks Jo

Date:

19-04-01

Time:

10:45:24

Comments

SUPER NO MORE JUMBERLINO NOW MAYBE WE CAN GET SOME BETTER KIND OF CLIENTEL IN CARVOEIRO, INSTEAD OF THE BLOOKPOOL AND BUTLINS CREW

Date:

19-04-01

Time:

08:28:45

Comments

What does Gupo or JWT mean?

Date:

19-04-01

Time:

00:33:37

Comments

RE "HAPPYS" restaurant is half way down towards the square, and Beach,on the right hand side. yes the best fish and chips ever. karen ENGLAND

Date:

18-04-01

Time:

23:07:37

Comments

What has happened, I have not logged in to my favourite web site for a week and when I do what do I find...fraudulent credit card transactions and exposure to things other than the sun. Please don't shatter the illusion. Nine years I have been coming to Carvoeiro with absolutely no horror stories, the opposite in fact. Bought a watch one year and it broke soon after my return home, I returned by post and got a replacement sent back alas it too broke, took it back the following year and they couldn't be more helpful and although just out of guarantee exchanged it. This is the type of service I have been used to enjoying. Will be returning on 16th of June this year. I am well aware of the rogues that are around, but they are in the minority and alas everywhere has them. So this year like every other I and my family will arrive at the villa, relax and take full enjoyment of being back in the best holiday resort we have ever been to! Can someone remind me where happy's restaurant is. Been in most restaurants over the years some better than others but never one that we have come out of saying we'd never go back. Our favourite has always been A Gale - right hand of road on way up the hill towards lighthouse. Will be there on first night of holiday in memory of father in law who sadly passed away in Nov - many a happy night we all spent there. Anyway lets lighten up on Carvoeiro's slip ups and highlight the positives.

RM Glasgow, Scotland

Date:

18-04-01

Time:

21:54:38

Comments

sorry we wont be seeing jumbolino again, it was very popular with kids and adults. Bring back jumbolino

Date:

18-04-01

Time:

20:31:19

Comments

I see that you are discussing the negative side of the Algarve. We have enjoyed the Algarve for many years and always thought of it as a very special place. We still do but have learned the hard way that is has the same problems found elsewhere. Last year my 28 year old daughter was walking on the beach among the cliffs at the end of Alvor beach when she rounded a corner and was grabbed on the breasts by a man who also exposed himself to her. So my advice to travellers is to enjoy your holiday but remember that no country is immune to these sorts.

Date:

18-04-01

Time:

19:30:26

Comments

Dont be so horrid, the kids loved Jumbalino and so, for that matter, did some of the grown ups!!

Date:

18-04-01

Time:

17:51:26

Comments

FAREWELL JUMBOLINO!!!

Date:

18-04-01

Time:

17:38:34

Comments

JUMBERLINO IS FOR SALE AT THE CAR LOTE AS YOU DRIVE INTO LAGOA, THE COUNCIL HAVE NOT GIVEN IT A LICENCE THIS YEAR AS IT DOES NOT MEET UP TO THE NEW SAFTY SPECS OF THE EEC. GOOD AT LEAST WE WONT GET STUCK BEHIND IT ANY MORE

Date:

18-04-01

Time:

09:31:14

Comments

Re: Credit Cards:

I agree that everyone who has been conned by fraudulent behaviour should have a right to defend themselves and should take up these problems directly with VISA, Mastercard, AmEx, etc., but in the interest of keeping this board clean and informative I think it would be a BAD idea to start publically defacing establishments in Carvoeiro because, let´s face it, if you are careful you should be fine and my warning was supposed to call your attention to that and not start a public defamation campaign!!!

Date:

18-04-01

Time:

03:17:18

Comments

My husband and I just came back from Rocha Brava in Carvoeiro and it was a great resort. We had a villa that was very basic but in beautiful grounds, immaculately kept, lots of different trees, palms, oleander trees (mine here in Ottawa is just a 3' tall shrub that I have to bring indoors for the winter), rosemary bushes (imagine that!). And it was a quiet and relaxing place to have a holiday.

I must recommend the restaurant "Happy's" in Carvoeiro. We ate there 3 times in 1 week, it was that good and very reasonable prices. Their fish and chips are the very best that we have ever had anywhere - it even beats the many fish and chips we've every had in England. We also ate at Catz Pyjamas Pizzeria and that it also a good pizza place. The Oasis Restaurant is recommended for their ribs but I would not recommend their fish dishes - they are soaked in grease, or maybe it is olive oil. Also, their chicken piri-piri was underdone. Beware!

After seeing all the towns/cities around Carvoeiro, we are glad we did not choose to stay in Portimao or Albuferia. Who wants a holiday in "pavementville". We did not want to leave to come home and now I am suffering from post-holiday depression. The Algarve is truly a lovely place and I would recommend it to anyone. Oh and one more note - if you are ever in downtown Faro, in the pedestrian area, don't miss having ice cream at a place called Gelataria Fiesta. They have ice cream in all manner of fruit flavour as well as covered with fruit cocktail or peaches. It is OUT OF THIS WORLD. If evey we go back to the Algarve, we will take a trip to Faro just for that ice cream. Anyways, I better stop although I could write pages of good things about the Algarve. Hope you all love it as we did.

Date:

17-04-01

Time:

20:59:37

Comments

Bit of a Freudian slip there? Should that not be WOULDNT trust meself...........??!!

Date:

17-04-01

Time:

20:58:37

Comments

Trust no one but myself? You must be joking. I would trust me as far as I could throw meself.......

Date:

17-04-01

Time:

20:57:20

Comments

Oh, and I do agree, credit card fraud happens absolutely everywhere but the difference is we don't have access to web sites like this to forwarn others. Its only a minority that are guilty but they can spoil it for many others through their greed.

Date:

17-04-01

Time:

20:52:48

Comments

I agree, if you've evidence of credit card fraud within the village you should name those responsible otherwise it will jusr carry on regardless. I think I too may have been a victim but will not know for sure until I get my next visa card bill but rest assured, when I do, and if there is evidence, I shall name the shop and do everything I can to persuade VISA to withdraw their facility. I think the most important/relevant point made was to keep your card with you or certainly within sight. The girl in the shop I refer too disappeared round the back saying there was something wrong with the machine but, as I said, I have to wait and see. It COULD have been pefectly innocent.

Date:

17-04-01

Time:

20:45:29

Comments

Now there's a reputation waiting to be ruined!!

Date:

17-04-01

Time:

19:17:13

Comments

credit card fraud hapens everywhere , it never hapened to me because i'm very carefull with it ,i'm not saying that i'm clever than anyone else, but you can't trust noone but yourself!!!

Date:

17-04-01

Time:

18:07:50

Comments

OK then, there appears to be a credit card fraud going on, why not name and shame them. The per son that wrote "it happen to me" should kick it off

Date:

17-04-01

Time:

16:29:02

Comments

ISNT GUPO SHORT FOR J.W.T

Date:

17-04-01

Time:

16:15:09

Comments

In response to the first message - happened to me also. Be careful with your card.

Date:

17-04-01

Time:

14:25:59

Comments

sorry, scratch that last remark, I am just a bit too cynical today.

Date:

17-04-01

Time:

14:24:35

Comments

true, but some people make easy targets...

Date:

17-04-01

Time:

14:14:42

Comments

Re Buses/Trains to Lisboa. Nobody was trying to scare anybody about pickpockets it was just a a information warning. And dont say it does not happen,the Lisboa bus run is notorious for it. It has probably never happended to you,but if it did we could expect the same warning from you?. Once bitten twice shy.

Date:

17-04-01

Time:

08:51:55

Comments

Re: Credit Cards.

I do not mean to cause unecessary mistrust and my apologies beforehand to all the honest buisness people in the Algarve: Credit Card users, be aware that some establishments will misuse your trust if you let your credit card out of your sight. No matter if it´s in shops, restaurants or elswhere, never let you credit card leave your sight.

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