Message Board September 1999

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Date:

30-09-99

Time:

10:11:02

Comments

Has anyone ever been to Bubbi's? I heard it is good, but don't know anyone who has been there, they must have the biggest menu in Carvoeiro. What about Colombo's, Vale Verde, A Palmeira anyone been?

Date:

30-09-99

Time:

10:08:59

Comments

Has everyone forgotten the Mistral?? I must admit I didn't go this year, but last year we went a couple of times. Yes, they do serve chips, but also loads of side dishes which are really yummy like beans in palm oil mmmmmmmm, gratined cauliflower mmmmmm, and a selection of salads. The "ambiente" is great and so is the music. I think they have a covered bit which is heated now, try it I think you will like it

Date:

30-09-99

Time:

09:31:34

Comments

FRASER - Fraser is now doing his Pizza's at his new restaurant near the Jailhouse / Post office. We went there earlier this month and the Pizza/Pasta was as good as ever.

Date:

30-09-99

Time:

00:10:45

Comments

Fraser (previously of Safari Bar). Where have you disappeared to? We came out this August, and sighted you on the first day from our car, but later realised that you where no longer patron of Safari, and where unable to find you.

Tony & Jacqui (Manchester)

Date:

29-09-99

Time:

22:54:23

Comments

KIA here

Who is James? Where is (was) Skubidu and I haven't got any friends at all let alone best ones

KIA

Date:

29-09-99

Time:

21:50:51

Comments

Re: Restaurants

Thank you for Primavera - we are looking forward to going. The description of Happys is perfect, the children love the profriteroles and of course the sweets at the end. We have been there many times and Libbe is the perfect host. Why do so many of the other restaurants have no description?

Date:

29-09-99

Time:

18:18:04

Comments

re: Happy's

You can find info about this restaurant on the Yellow Pages of this site. >> Restaurant search >> International Restaurants >> HAPPY's Petit Restaurant.

Date:

29-09-99

Time:

18:14:53

Comments

free port???

Date:

29-09-99

Time:

17:02:58

Comments

Hello to everyone I met in Carvoeiro this summer- Alex, Gareth, sally, sophie, Emily, Vicky, Tasha and Jess, GET IN TOUCH!! Natalie.

Date:

29-09-99

Time:

12:23:22

Comments

Ladies don't forget next month is breast cancer awareness month

Date:

29-09-99

Time:

12:22:27

Comments

Anyone know anything about SkubiDu, is it going to be closed forever, where is James, heard he went skint??? Mr KIA you should be able to answer this one, his partner is you BEST friend, isn't he!!!?

Date:

29-09-99

Time:

12:20:21

Comments

Happy´s used to be the shoe shop next to what used to be the windmill

Date:

29-09-99

Time:

00:04:38

Comments

Bollycao? Primavera? Free Port? Yippeeee!

Mr Blobby

Date:

28-09-99

Time:

23:10:28

Comments

where is Happys?? is it the old happys reopened???? Does Bullet still work there?!!

Date:

28-09-99

Time:

23:07:37

Comments

canadian...you are forgiven. Funny but as I submitted it I had a sinking feeling you weren't british. Anyway as someone who is stuck in this awful place (UK) let me tell you the food sucks so i am coming over soon to stock up on Bollycao mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Date:

28-09-99

Time:

19:38:01

Comments

what is the weather like end of may, beginning of june ?

Date:

28-09-99

Time:

13:48:47

Comments

re: Nice restaurants which welcome children

Can't fault Primavera, excellent food, very clean, no chips and brilliant with our 5 year old daughter.

Wasn't too impressed with Fernando's - chipped plates, hair in the soup, didn't seem too keen on children.

A Rede (up the hill on the left) was OK, not too pricey, food pretty good (although plenty chips!). Gave our daughter free ice creams and us free port!

Tried a few more, but once we had tried Primavera, we went there most nights!

Date:

27-09-99

Time:

23:45:16

Comments

Real Blobby

I am not your brother (I think) Only bush I know is Shepherds Bush or The Old Bull & Bush

Primavera get the pasta in Blobby is heading for town

See y'all

Mr Blobby

Ps wots wrong with Canadians eating English grub anyway? Mmmmmm bangers & mash luvvverly

Date:

27-09-99

Time:

23:44:59

Comments

Have been twice this year and have booked for next year. We love Happys and Julios and the restaurant halfway up the Benagil Hill but would like info. on other restaurants that are of a good standard but welcome children - are they that hard to find. An alternative to chips would be nice - am I asking too much !

Date:

27-09-99

Time:

23:42:28

Comments

Ermitage stuck up? Good God. Mind you wat they charge there the owner should be wearing a stocking mask and have a horse called Black Bess.

Dead Good though.

KIA

Date:

27-09-99

Time:

10:43:27

Comments

Mrs T stop being so nasty to the poor man from Canada

Date:

27-09-99

Time:

01:45:24

Comments

Hi Mr Webmaster is there any Way you could change the font size so as I can

see what I am reading? Thanks.

Date:

27-09-99

Time:

00:32:26

Comments

This is a message to all my friends down there in Cavoeiro and especially to the man I love.It has been a great time with you again!!! Coming back as a tourist this year made me realize how much I love this place. So take one drink at the JAILHOUSE to my benefit and have a great time!! Think of me like I do of you! We will see us next year or earlier!!! Bye, I kiss you

Love Carolin

Date:

27-09-99

Time:

00:03:46

Comments

re british pubs - food I'm from Canada, and this is as close as l can get to britian

Date:

26-09-99

Time:

23:13:18

Comments

Re British Pubs

There are some really nice british pubs serving English food in.....BRITAIN!! For god sake what is the point of spending all that money going on holiday if you want to eat english food??? Eat Portuguese food, it all comes with chips anyway I am sure you will cope with that. Sorry to be a grouch but it really is pathetic.

Date:

26-09-99

Time:

23:10:47

Comments

Yes The Sticks are ace aren't they!!! I still laugh now. That Julian really is the tops.

Date:

26-09-99

Time:

17:27:31

Comments

Friends of ours are looking for a nice house with garden, long term rent, 2 bedrooms, Carvoeiro / Ferragudo / Portimão area. Info please to solgarve@ip.pt

Thanks in advance!

Date:

26-09-99

Time:

17:06:38

Comments

Driving lessons Lagoa or Silves

Date:

26-09-99

Time:

16:44:49

Comments

Can anyone tell me if there is a british pub and a place to get english grub any were close

Date:

26-09-99

Time:

00:50:58

Comments

Hi I´m looking for a school which gives driving instructions in Carvoeiro or Portimao. Would apreciade any help Thank you

Date:

25-09-99

Time:

19:35:42

Comments

I haven't had ANY mail today, where are you all??

Date:

25-09-99

Time:

19:35:08

Comments

what about the Ermitage being held up by sawn of shotguns, not going there!!

Date:

25-09-99

Time:

17:26:44

Comments

arriving 27.10.99 looking for places to visit?

Date:

25-09-99

Time:

11:57:35

Comments

RE:The links only disappear on the home page and I'm using IE4.01 for the mac.

Please try to refresh the page when viewing it in the browser; press the Ctrl button on the keyboard while you click the "Refresh" Icon in the toolbar with your mouse. (This will ensure that a new copy is collected directly from the server, and not some cached copy!).
Please let me know if it works!
Best regards,
Webmaster.
PS:Anyone else with similar problems?

Date:

25-09-99

Time:

11:27:47

Comments

re: "Mr.Blobby"

Are you my long lost brother we left in the bush-bush years ago? Am surprised you surfaced after all these years!!! (or are you just using my name in vain???)

By the way: love the glass tableclothing at Primavera, don't need plates, yust empty the bucket of pasta on it and dig in! (I take a rain-cheque, thank you very much)

the REAL Mr. Blobby...

Date:

25-09-99

Time:

11:26:13

Comments

Mr Stick is my fave F.F!!!!! The cows are brill!

Date:

25-09-99

Time:

11:17:19

Comments

hey whats going on! Its mad. Anyway don't like the new message board look. The links only disappear on the home page and I'm using IE4.01 for the mac.

Date:

25-09-99

Time:

10:41:41

Comments

like your new layout Perhaps we can twin? steve www.deepings.com

Date:

25-09-99

Time:

00:00:07

Comments

Webby

There are such strange messages posted on your site I wonder if you aren't being used unwittingly by some spy ring.

Good job the PIDE aren't still in action.

Come on old residents - who were the PIDE

Anyone know tel. number of the California please?

Carvoeirolover

Date:

24-09-99

Time:

23:57:38

Comments

Oi Tipper

Get F. Five 6 & 7 quick

I will send dough

Promise

Mr Stick

Date:

24-09-99

Time:

23:56:05

Comments

Webmaster

The new pages are great. Maybe even Mr K I A will appreciate them

KFA

Date:

24-09-99

Time:

23:53:13

Comments

Mrs Blobby

Thanks for info re Primavera. I'll be there tomorrow. Get the pasta on chef

Yours ever

Mr Blobby

Date:

24-09-99

Time:

19:52:18

Comments

Hello from Germany!

Date:

24-09-99

Time:

19:37:05

Comments

I liked the coloured pages better

Date:

24-09-99

Time:

18:26:14

Comments

Still messing about with the pages....Any NETSCAPE, OPERA or AOL browser-users with problems? Webmaster

Date:

24-09-99

Time:

13:47:13

Comments

Dear Mr. Blobby,

Re your restaurant review, you obviously haven't tried Restaurant Primavera (top of the hill on the right). Their pasta comes in bowls the size of buckets (delicious too!).

Love

Mrs. Blobby

Date:

24-09-99

Time:

10:32:32

Comments

Missing DOG ! 18 month old golden Cocker Spaniel, bitch, (still with tail). Wearing beige collar and answering to "Millie". Missing from Caramujeira - could now be anywhere between Carvoeiro and Armação de Pêra. If you see her please call Deborah Simão Tel 082.343102 or 0931 4655278

Date:

24-09-99

Time:

10:27:45

Comments

Please let me know what browser you are using, and on which pages the problem occur - Does anyone else have the same problem?

Best regards, Webmaster

I like the new look but when I wave my pointy arrow (sorry about the technological speak) over the bit where the photo is everything disappears. Then just the links re-appear when I wave my pointy arrow at them. It doesn't really matter but I thought everybody would be REALLY interested. Escola Internacional education rools OK!!!

Date:

24-09-99

Time:

08:43:22

Comments

casal????

Date:

24-09-99

Time:

00:49:09

Comments

Mr KIA are your shoulders really BROD?? Is it hereditary? hope not!

Date:

24-09-99

Time:

00:48:05

Comments

I like the new look but when I wave my pointy arrow (sorry about the technological speak) over the bit where the photo is everything disappears. Then just the links re-appear when I wave my pointy arrow at them. It doesn't really matter but I thought everybody would be REALLY interested. Escola Internacional education rools OK!!!

Date:

24-09-99

Time:

00:45:36

Comments

and what about mr KIA's grandaughter MEAT???!!! Shocking really considering we were veggie at the time!! Tia,I wish your surname was Garcia - work THAT one out!!!

Date:

23-09-99

Time:

23:38:14

Comments

Mr Blobby here

My restaurant guide is that they are all great but the portions are too small

Blobby

Date:

23-09-99

Time:

23:26:07

Comments

KIA here again

Not too keen on the mild abuse I have had lately but my shouldrs are brod and my stomach large so I can take it.

Thank God Bon Bons chef is ok. Mind you wouldn't mind a drinking session with Tom (Dick or Harry)

Vale do Milho??? It is pitch and putt Garf - not golf! Don't mislead the audience or you will be flamed unmercifully.

As for strip clubs and wimmins issues - I'll get my kit off any time for the right bird

By by

K.I.A.

Date:

23-09-99

Time:

15:33:59

Comments

Re "entertainment"

I agree totally

Date:

23-09-99

Time:

15:30:33

Comments

just goes to show you don't read the news letter, take a look and you'll see why Mr Perv is involved. May I add that it is Mr Kalkbriner's ( I know it's spelt wrong!!) son that did the reveiw, his father is a NICE chap

Date:

23-09-99

Time:

13:38:47

Comments

Well, I hope it is less spooooooky now! I have been messing about with nearly all the pages and would appreciate feedback on problems or broken links. I hope you all like the "new look" Best regards, Webmaster ps thanks for the tip Rob! White letters on a white background makes difficult reading!

Date:

23-09-99

Time:

13:23:54

Comments

Could not agree with you more about this 'entertainment' in Carvoeiro, however I am sure it will soon prove not to be a success here. Could you please explain what Mr. K. has to do with? As far as I know he is not the owner.

Date:

23-09-99

Time:

12:12:17

Comments

would someone point out to Mr PERV Kalkbrenner that strip clubs and lap dancing are actually just another reminder to most of us that women are still being exploited the world over. Enough of this "kick back and relax" did you actually ask the women why they are doing it (to support their families) and how much they are paid (a pittance no doubt) Contrary to you comfortable male beliefs most women do not enjoy stripping in front of complete strangers however much they may pretend to. Women should be free to choose to work in whatever industry they choose , the sex industry included, but they deserved to have decent working conditions and a decent wage. I find it really sad that this sort of "entertainment" has reached carvoeiro. Maybe some direct action is in order?

Date:

23-09-99

Time:

10:17:07

Comments

Nice to see Mr KIA is back and on form!!!!

Date:

23-09-99

Time:

10:15:22

Comments

What about Mr KIA's daughter Mrs KEAT, work that one out!!!!!

Date:

23-09-99

Time:

10:14:13

Comments

How dare you sugest that Mr KIA is Mr KFA

Date:

23-09-99

Time:

01:26:44

Comments

Garf here!

Sorry, not from Zimbabwe, neither is one leg shorter than the other....

Just enjoying my life here in the Algarve and the two of us like eating out very much. Every now and then we will share our experiences and we are interested in reading yours on this message board.

attn:Les

In Carvoeiro we have a couple of great golfcourses: GRAMACHO; a twin-nine not too difficult but rather pleasantly playing course, PINTA; 18-holes, very demanding, with steep hills and slopes, better take a buggy here! Both of them part of Carvoeiro Golf (Pestana) on the west side of Carvoeiro. Also: VALE DO MILHO; 9-holes par 3, east side. Rather nice but off course not too difficult. Enjoy your game! (by the way, more info on this site)

Date:

23-09-99

Time:

00:02:49

Comments

sorry les

couldn't resist it!

try Gramacho near carvoeiro and also Palmares just before Lagos

Date:

23-09-99

Time:

00:00:23

Comments

les davidson

I have got two balls so with your two we will have 4. Is that what you mean?

Date:

22-09-99

Time:

23:24:39

Comments

coming to carvoeiro on the 30th 2 of us bringing clubs looking for best courses (v.f.m) also any looking to make up 4-balls give me a shout on les_davidson@hotmail.com

Date:

22-09-99

Time:

22:53:40

Comments

mr KIA 1 11 24 27 39 47 ok?

Date:

22-09-99

Time:

22:52:33

Comments

mr KIA doesn't really KIA you know...in fact he KFA

geddit???

Date:

22-09-99

Time:

22:50:44

Comments

how long has the page had that new look?? I only just refreshed my cached home page and it was BIZARRRRRE. Nice blue though. why did you do it webby??

Date:

22-09-99

Time:

22:49:32

Comments

mr Ed surely is the most accomplished chef in the world seeing as he's a bleeding' talking horse. Amazing!!!!

Date:

22-09-99

Time:

22:48:12

Comments

Garf are you garf that I went to school with...one leg shorter than the other and from zimbabwe??? please comment

Date:

22-09-99

Time:

22:17:34

Comments

we had the most wonderfull dinner at Chrissy's in Lagoa. I think that Mr Ed is without any doubt the most creative and truly acomplished chef in this part of the Algarve. We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of his cuisine.

Robert

Date:

21-09-99

Time:

23:43:11

Comments

This new look home page is SPOOOOOOOOKY

Date:

21-09-99

Time:

23:41:42

Comments

Garf

We will have to beg to differ on Ermitage. La Reserve is a long way off on the road from Faro to Sta Barbara de Nexe. Mind you not been there for about 6 years (when my money ran out!) but it is the only one in the Relais guide. Dead good. Nearer to home is Casa Velha at Quinta do Lago - also v. nice but Bon Bon is nearer and cheaper!

K I A

Date:

21-09-99

Time:

11:28:39

Comments

Re: restaurant reviews

attn: mr. K.I.A.

Thank you for coming out of your hiding place. I was a bit disturbed being called YOUR nick-name. Bygones. Indeed it is funny you rate Ermitage that high, we have had the biggest disappointment there. It proves reviews are subjective. Le Reserve? Never heard of... where is it? Agree with you on Bon Bon.

Garf.

Date:

21-09-99

Time:

10:57:50

Comments

Hi there,

My drunken old mum has been out there for the last week or so. What's the weather been like?

Tony

Date:

20-09-99

Time:

23:44:34

Comments

Mr Know it all here. I have been flushed out of hiding by the outrageous remarks recently posted about my drinking habits. The fact is I sometimes suffer vertigo which makes me stagger a little. Unfortunately it is drink that brings on my vertigo and that is why it looks different to some uneducated observers.

Anyway the OTHER restaurant reviewer is pretty good but I rate Ermitage as THE best. Funny isn't it? Wot about La Reserve? Long way from Carvoeiro though.

The BEST near Carvoeiro is Bon Bon as I have told you all a hundred times.

Date:

20-09-99

Time:

19:59:54

Comments

Hi there, my name is WOBBLE!!!

I am a little, 6 weeks old, red striped, male cat. 3 weeks ago I was found in a bin. I was in quite bad shape, even to weak to walk.. (that's how I got my name) Now I am 100% again and looking for a new home. (in the house I am living now, there are already 5 stray cats, who look at me as an intruder, bit scary really) Can you offer me a nice place? I love sitting on your lap, am potty-trained, and very affectionate. My e-mail: solgarve@ip.pt Big hug upfront.

Date:

19-09-99

Time:

22:36:53

Comments

is it mr Know it all doing the restaurant reveiws? Can't be as he always ends the evening too drunk to remember if the food was good or not!!!

Date:

19-09-99

Time:

21:18:15

Comments

Hey sophie and sally! Its Natalie! Sorry for not saying goodbye to you on our last night at the foam party but me and alex had to leave. sophie-how did you and sam get along? Thanx for making our holiday so rememberable but i'm afraid we are'nt going back to carvoeiro next year! Email me if you want- Natalie123_99@yahoo.com. Speak to you soon, nat.

Date:

19-09-99

Time:

16:57:26

Comments

RE: RESTAURANT GUIDES

Looking for some quality restaurants outside Carvoeiro??

CHRISSY's - Lagoa, surprisingly good food, 7/10

O CACTO - Odiaxere, nice and pleasant, 8/10

NO PATIO - Lagos, lovely patio-terrace, 8/10

AQUARELLE - Almancil, great chef, best lunch in Algarve, 2 courses only 1.250esc!, great value for money, 9/10

O LEAO DE PORCHES - Porches, good, nice place, 7/10

ERMITAGE - Almancil, waste of time AND a lot of money, food not by far the quality you would ecpect at such prices, arrogant service, 2/10.

Looking forward to reading more experiences. (Xenia? Florian? van Gogh? Casa Bitoque? Vila Joya? Sao Gabriel? Pequeno Mundo?)

Date:

18-09-99

Time:

23:07:40

Comments

Ha, Ha, it's raining, how lovely!!!!

Date:

18-09-99

Time:

17:22:20

Comments

Hello to everyone we met this summer. It's Sophie and Sally from Sussex here. If you remember us send us a message. Chris(from west London) or Aidan-please reply! Also hello to Pete, Kelly, Helen, Sarah, Tarryn, Alex, Gareth, Vicky and Emily. We will be in Carvoeiro from the 5-26 of August next year. Renee, are you still working for this page on the internet?

Date:

18-09-99

Time:

10:22:16

Comments

Hello there, is there any good windsurfing to be had in Carvoeiro? Can you rent equipment? What I'm looking for is Force5+ and Wave riding/jumping. Perhaps there is somewhere nearby? Aln.

Date:

18-09-99

Time:

00:30:22

Comments

perhaps if you give the tablets a miss and keep out of the LSD bar for a few nights I am sure your spelling and grammer would improve???????????.

Date:

17-09-99

Time:

23:36:21

Comments

juz a few words to our friends (best) from lisboa who really made our holiday in carvoeiro a class one! ypu mighn't meet many nice portugeese girls but SARA & ANA were different ! so tanx girls !:)

P.S. THE L.S.D BAR IZ THE BEST AROUND!

P.S.S. THE BOTE SUCKS 'CEPT FOR THE FOAM!?!

Date:

17-09-99

Time:

23:35:00

Comments

juz a few words to our friends (best) from lisboa who really made our holiday in carvoeiro a class one! ypu mighn't meet many nice portugeese girls but SARA & ANA were different ! so tanx girls !:)

P.S. THE L.S.D BAR IZ THE BEST AROUND!

P.S.S. THE BOTE SUCKS 'CEPT FOR THE FOAM!?!

Date:

15-09-99

Time:

20:45:53

Comments

re: www.netc.pt i bet they don't .... why would they? Better to donate real money via your bank. Timor is not a surprise CAAT (campaign against the arms trade) have been campaigning against the atrocities there for years. But it is SO re-assuring to know that all those innocent people are being slaughtered with british weapons, we should all be very proud of ourselves (brits that is, other nationalities excused)

Date:

15-09-99

Time:

18:19:42

Comments

Hi

Returned from 2 weeks holiday in Carvoeiro on 09/09/99.

Stayed 1 week at the Hotel Al Mansoor (excellent) and 1 week at the Hotel Carvoeiro Sol (good).

Sully's best for breakfast (full English) served by 2 extremely attractive Portugese ladies.

Golf good at Vale da Pinta.

Hope to return soon.

Dave Gilmore

Date:

14-09-99

Time:

15:04:26

Comments

www.netc.pt

GO HERE AND CLICK FOR TIMOR, FOR EVERY CLICK THEY DONATE 1$00

Date:

14-09-99

Time:

10:28:00

Comments

Re Luisa

If I was you I'd stop waiting, it's not worth it!!!!

Date:

14-09-99

Time:

00:04:22

Comments

In Feb 1998 the below message was posted

Hello World !!! I´m Luisa and i´m in Carvoeiro one of the most beautiful village in Algrve. Come to visit me in a typical portuguese bar called "O Mexilhão" in Estrada do Farol. Best prices in town and souvenir shop. See you there.

I've been waiting for you Luisa for 18 months now. Please identify yourself

Date:

13-09-99

Time:

23:57:51

Comments

What happened to that person who used to ask "What's happened to so and so?" Whats happened to Rick? Whats happened to Richard & Di Di? Whats happened to mad malcom? Whats happened to Rui Punk? Whats happened to Grenville? Whats happened to my tablets? I need a stronger prescription. Whats happened to Dr Popken? Are u there? What happened to the eclipse - I missed it Is there anybody out there?

Date:

13-09-99

Time:

23:52:13

Comments

15 contos at Bon Bon is worth every penny. In Carvoeiro you can easily get crap ranging from 5 contos for 2 to 20 contos for two but Bon Bon is always top quality

try it

Date:

13-09-99

Time:

23:50:19

Comments

weather in November can be like a gay relationship me old mate - very wet and windy. Puuuuuuuuuurmph

Date:

13-09-99

Time:

21:58:30

Comments

To all Carvoeiro lovers:

Let's keep Carvoeiro the pretty, little place it is! Let's keep it different from places like PdR, Alb. etc...

Please wear your bathing-suits, bikini's, swimtrunks etc. at places they are designed for: like at the beach or at the pool. They do not belong in the streets, supermarkets, or any other place in town. Thank you for your cooperation.

Resident.

Date:

13-09-99

Time:

11:23:08

Comments

It usually pours with rain in November, it's the worst month for everything. As for gay bars, why don't you look them up on www.sapo.pt they have a wide selection.

Date:

13-09-99

Time:

05:36:07

Comments

are there any gay bars in the area? what is weather usually like first week november?

Date:

12-09-99

Time:

23:47:55

Comments

Tossing up whether to book our week in the Algarve from 25 September or not. Want hot weather or at least enough for a swim on most days. need to book asap. All comments welcome to assist us in making our final decision and sticking to it. email rebhannan@hotmail.com Cheers

Date:

12-09-99

Time:

19:40:43

Comments

TWO bottles of wine AND brandy! How did you get home!!

Date:

12-09-99

Time:

16:42:53

Comments

Hi

I would like to go to Carvoeiro in October to surf. Can somebody tell me is there any (wave) surfing opportunity in Carvoeiro? I mean good beaches,a rental shop for surfboards and wetsuits, maybe a surfschool, surfclub, surfbar...

Any information is welcome at Veerle_wtp@yahoo.com

txs Veerle

Date:

12-09-99

Time:

16:10:42

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Re: 15.000$ for two???

For that price my wife and I had an aperitive, bread & butter etc., 4 courses, 2 bottles of wine, coffee with brandy, all of outstanding quality! Off course it is possible to spend less. Main courses are about 2.500 - 3.000 esc. So, actually it is up to you, how much you spend.

Re: Seville....Sevilla - Spain is about a three to four hours drive.

Date:

12-09-99

Time:

14:58:54

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How long is the drive to Seville ?

Date:

12-09-99

Time:

14:06:50

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15,000$00 for two ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Date:

11-09-99

Time:

14:43:39

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Re: Bon Bon no.2 Sorry, made a stupid mistake...Sesmarias area is on the WEST of Carvoeiro! By the way, it is only a couple of minutes by car. Going there ourselves (again) tomorrow!

Date:

11-09-99

Time:

11:36:22

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RE: BON BON restaurante

You can find Bon Bon on the east of Carvoeiro, in the area called Sesmarias. Look for the water-tower there and follow the signs. (It is also near Carvoeiro Golf.) A nice dinner for two, off course also depending on the wine(s) you'll have, will set you back about 15.000. Absolutely worth every escudo! Go for it! Say hello to At & Pita.

Date:

11-09-99

Time:

09:07:41

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Where is the restaurant Bon Bon that gets such rave reviews. Can someone please put directions on this message board and advise of approx cost for a meal for 2.

Thanks

Date:

11-09-99

Time:

00:08:02

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restaurant guide

The chinese farthest up on the left seems to come out high on all lists. I ate there twice last week and it was very good.

Bon Bon is super - a different league

I agree Ciclo in Lagos ia nice typical ffod at a very reasonable price. Very clean in there too. Try it for an ethnic eating experience

O Lotus is the best Portuguese for many a mile

For a REAL bifana you gotta go to Portimao municipal market and try out Alvaros. Simply the best. Mornings only of course - try it straigt from the disco at 0600 ish. GREEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAT

Date:

10-09-99

Time:

22:29:23

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Bit difficult punching yourself on the nose!!! BYEEEEEEEE

Date:

10-09-99

Time:

13:08:02

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I thought that Katherine was one the nicest people I ever met. She was always so kind to pld people and animals. And so good looking too. Where is she now?

Date:

10-09-99

Time:

13:05:15

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My guide to pizza..... go to bloody italy on holiday!!! Eat feijoada every day for a hairy chest.

Don't look directly at OVNIs becasue they will suck out your brain and put it on their alien pizzas..oooops obviously too late. That Katherine was a right bitch I am surprised she nade it to 29 if I ever see her I will punch her on the nose. Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Date:

09-09-99

Time:

16:46:31

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Who remembers KATHERINE from SMILERS?? Well, it's her birthday today, she's 29.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Date:

09-09-99

Time:

12:51:13

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Re restaurante guide

Good steaks at "O Cantinho", up the hill on the right. Didn't like "chef Antónios", and can't understand all the people that say it's great The "Marisqueira", further up on the left, is O.K if you want a cheapish meal, but it's nothing special. For good portuguese food try "O Ciclo" in Lagoa, be carefull with the bread, olives and cheese at the begining, it puts the price up!! Oh and the "Lotus" next to the petrol station in Lagoa always used to be good, but expensive, haven't been there for a while so don't hold me to that!!!!!

Date:

09-09-99

Time:

09:18:46

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Re Restaurant Guide

Best Fish and Chips - Happy's Best Chinese - The one of the left as you go up restaurant hill near Catz Pizza Best Pizza - No contest - Forno do Fraser near the Post Office and Jail House Bar Best Steak - Le Bistroquet - A bit over priced but good Best Indian - Forget it Best Pasta - The one up hogh on the left past the Taxi rank/news stand. Best fresh Fish restaurant - Gap in the market here. Best Chicken - Chicken George nr Rocha Brava / Benagil.

Enjoy

Date:

09-09-99

Time:

00:58:48

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I just returned from my holiday in portugal, and was at catz pyjamas pizzaria, and it was the best pizza i ever had, the other comments made are from people who understand very little of fine american pizza.

Date:

08-09-99

Time:

21:31:29

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Hello! I returned to England last week after spending 2 weeks in Carvoeiro. I had the best holiday ever and also the best ever ice cream!!!!! i thoroughly recommend the beach restaurant at Algar Seco which is wonderful and very good value!! and also Elle and Ella's which is lovely too see you in Carvoeiro next year!! Emily

Date:

07-09-99

Time:

17:31:16

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Just returned from a regular jaunt to Rocha Brava and I must ask if I am the only person in the world who saw the blatantly obvious UFO (OVNI) above Carvoeiro on Monday 30/8/99 at 10pm. Great holiday, great food although crap service at Fernandos. Julios is still tops in my book. Anyone with UFO confirmation please contact me (and I WAS sober ! ! ! ) andymac80@hotmail.com

Regards, Andy, Annabel and baby Thomas Bingley, West Yorks.

Date:

07-09-99

Time:

14:31:16

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RE: restaurant & pizza guide.

Thanks for the info, my experiences:

Bon Bon (Sesmarias) delicious 9/10 Happy's (Estr.Farol) good food, reasonable prices Round Up Saloon (Farol) great Round-Up-Burger Maxime's (Farol) very nice 8/10 Bistroquet (Farol) eating-factory 5/10

re: Mr. Blobby: try Bon Bon!

Date:

07-09-99

Time:

10:55:44

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My Pizza guide

Via Italia, O.K if you like artichokes, it seems every pizza has them! 6/10

Bella Napoli, Centianes, nothing special 4/10

Casa Do Pão, good pizzas, but not enough topping 6/10

Forno do Fraser, up by the post office, execellent good size pizzas with plenty of topping, and the base is just right 10/10

Tony's Krog Lagoa horrible, 0/10

Catzs pyjamas, pizza not too bad, but pretty pricey wouldn't go again 3/10

Pizza hut Modelo, too much oil, bleah! 0/10

Can't remember anymore that I've been to!!

Date:

07-09-99

Time:

10:49:32

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Good restaurant guide. Don't forget that it is a public holiday in Lagoa on the 8th.

Date:

06-09-99

Time:

22:36:29

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Just had a weeks holiday

My restaurant guide

O patio - Food not bad. Overcharged 6/10

A Casa Do Pau - Food good, slow service, price ok 8/10

Villa Nova - Food average, service good. Nicest bottle of red we had - 7/10

Catz Pyjamas - CRAP 0/10

Chinese (up main street on left) - Excellent 9/10

Date:

05-09-99

Time:

12:46:53

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Mrs B.W, Carvoeiro is lovely at that time of the year, but the weather is never certain. It could rain all the time or it could be really warm and sunny, or you could get mixed weather. Feburary to March is fairly quiet, but nice, public trans. is O.K, and there are always the taxis. I think you should come.

Date:

05-09-99

Time:

11:06:09

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Hi guys! great site! by the way does anybody know a restaurant in Carvoeiro where one can buy a descent glass of french wine??? I have really had enough of the Portuguese stuff! Mr. Blobby.

Date:

05-09-99

Time:

03:16:12

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Hi from Canada again, Thanks for the answer re bank machines. I've been trying to get solid info on that one for a very long time. To the other Canadians...I highly recommend Alvor. What do others think?

Date:

05-09-99

Time:

02:07:59

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Sept.4/1999

Live in Canada. Thinking of going to Algarve during winter, probably Habuary to March. What is the weather really like? I guess it's not as hot as Florida. Do you get much rain during that time.

We are two seniors. Where would be a good area, fairly quiet, but not absolutely dead, with public transportation, as we are not likely to have a car the whole time we are there.

Can anyone help?

From: Mrs. BW.

Date:

05-09-99

Time:

00:04:05

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Hi Canada,the answer is not from your personal account only from visa cards.

Date:

05-09-99

Time:

00:03:05

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Hey pete!(buddy)...We gotta talk! Tell me when you plan to be in front of the CAM!...

Its raining here!

paul

Date:

04-09-99

Time:

19:11:00

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Hi from Canada. We will return to the Alvor area next March and want to know if we can rely upon bank machines for drawing money directly from our savings account. In the past we used them to draw from Visa. Thanks P.S. We love Carvoeiro too and visit the site often.

Date:

04-09-99

Time:

15:54:00

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venha a carvoeiro a melhor aldeia do algarve conheça as nossas praias as melhores do Pàis.

Date:

03-09-99

Time:

17:09:56

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I returned from Carvoeiro about a week ago and I had a great time! One of the best restaurants to go to is Julio's, on the outskirts of the town. The food's a bit pricey but well worth it! Also, make sure you visit The Bote disco/bar (situated on the beach) on wednesday nights for an extraordinary foam party! And if anybody goes to the Round-up Saloon bar, the tequila slammers there are huge!

One last thing, Sally, Sophie, Gareth, Alex, Jess, Natasha, Vicky and Emily Where are you? natalie123_99@yahoo.com.uk

Date:

02-09-99

Time:

13:05:49

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Can anyone provide the cost of hiring golf clubs at the Salgados, (or other courses locally if different).

As we are bringing toddlers, I have been "instructed" to minimise by luggage.

{Due to arrive on Sunday, and hoping to catch Ireland's 3rd game of the winning streak, next week}

Date:

02-09-99

Time:

11:11:53

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Why on earth do you want to see Sporting play, they'll only loose again!!!

Date:

01-09-99

Time:

19:13:54

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By this time tommorow we will have arrived in sunny Carvoeiro. While we are over we are hoping to go and see a football match in Faro, Sp Farense v Sporting C.P. on the 12th of september, I was just wondering if anyone can tell me what time the kick off will be and the easiest and cheapest way to get there. I will check the message board before we leave at about 1am tommorow morning GMT for any info.

Cheers in advance.

Damon. CCFC

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