Message Board November 1999

Date:

30-11-99

Time:

11:29:26

Comments

Re:Use of Orange Mobile Phones I visited Carvoeiro in August and used my Orange mobile frequently The reception was excellent but be careful as it turned out to be quite expensive when I received my bill!!

Date:

30-11-99

Time:

04:04:35

Comments

Dear Webmaster, I tried your suggestion to open the tide table but it didn't work. I am trying to print out tables for March and April 2000 for our next holiday with you. Could only open the Oct. and Nov. tables. Am I too soon for next Mar. and April? Thanks for your help.

Date:

28-11-99

Time:

11:07:03

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I am sorry but I just can't believe that Caramujeira is only 8 minutes from carvoeiro village. it used to take HOURS (well not quite but not eight minutes) Are you counting the village as starting in poço partido??? Or did they build a motorway? Please go and time that journey and get back to us. byeeeeeee

Date:

28-11-99

Time:

01:27:51

Comments

Start doing the breaststroke and blow your whistle.

Date:

27-11-99

Time:

19:30:56

Comments

Dear Webmaster, I am unable to open the tide tables (located in residents corner). Any suggestions?

I works fine on my computer !?! When you're in the residents corner try pressing the Ctrl button on your keyboard and use your mouse to click the Refresh/Reload icon in your browser, it will refresh the page direct from the server.

Webmaster

Date:

26-11-99

Time:

21:09:54

Comments

CARAMUJEIRA IS ABOUT 8 MINUTES FROM CARVOEIRO VILLAGE.JUST ABOUT 3 MINUTES FROM BENAGIL VLLAGE AND BEACH AND RESTAURANTS.GREAT SEA VIEWS AND QUIET.VERY PEACEFUL- SO IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SUCH AREA ,YOU'LL BE FINE.I WISH YOU A GREAT HOLIDAY.

Date:

26-11-99

Time:

21:05:06

Comments

CARAMUJEIRA IS JUST A VERY QUITE AREA.IT IS RESTFUL WITH GREAT SEA VIEWS AND LANDSCAPE. VERY CLOSE TO BENAGIL VILLAGE (3 MINUTES DRIVE), WITH SEVERAL RESTAURANTS AROUND IT.YOU'LL ENJOY IT FOR SURE IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A QUIET AREA.

Date:

26-11-99

Time:

19:25:19

Comments

We will be staying in Carvoeiro for 2 weeks from christmas day. We have two children (ages 13 and 14). Can anyone tell me some positives - as I've never been to Portugal before, although I am looking forward to it - I've never been away at this time of the year. The kids are looking forward to it, as they're assuming they will be in the swimming pool all of the time. I understand it could be warm but not that warm!

Any info would be appreciated.

Date:

25-11-99

Time:

20:35:45

Comments

Well, I won't be here for a few days, how will you all get on without me, I'm sure I don't know

Date:

25-11-99

Time:

20:35:03

Comments

As long as it isn't MAD COW & GATE!!!! We don't want any of that ole crap!!!

Date:

25-11-99

Time:

14:49:49

Comments

REF- THE WORLD FAMOUS CARVOEIRO DOG I will be visiting Carvoeiro in the next few weeks and I will make a point of seeking out this hound and feeding him/her. I personaly find a friendly dog more appealing than a screaming baby ! By the way, from an earlier comment in this board it implies that along with the dog there are babies in the town square also wanting food. is this true? If so I will bring over some Cow&Gate baby food. I am sure this cannot be the case as the authorities would not allow stray babys to scream all night keeping all awake. I also have plenty of bars etc to check out now from reading other messages. Thanks.

Date:

25-11-99

Time:

10:25:28

Comments

Cramujeira... there's NOTHING there!!!! Oh and by the way it's quite a hike to Carvoeiro from there! Did you get the holiday cheap?!!!

Date:

25-11-99

Time:

00:52:49

Comments

Re-working in Carvoeiro,you might have a holiday but you certainly wont earn a living on what the bars pay, by the time you have rented an apartment and eaten you will lucky to break even.

Date:

24-11-99

Time:

23:02:55

Comments

Hi, I am going to Caramujeira next year. I was wondering if there is anyone who could tell me what it's like. e.g any restaurants/bars/shops, and how easy is it to get into Carvoeiro. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Marie

Date:

24-11-99

Time:

11:53:44

Comments

Please use the Rental Section for these adverts, you can enter your property here!

Webmaster

Hi lovers of Carvoerio, I put an advert for some property that is available for rent back in October. I thought I would repeat it for you once again.

There are four properties: APARTMENT at the top of the cliff road from SULLY'S sleeps 4/5 VILLA SALINA beautiful secluded villa in Benagil sleeps 10 Tennis court VILLA ZIMBRAL secluded villa in the village of Mexiolheira Grande. Town house in Lagoa

if you are intersted do get in touch and I will send you more details.

regards from a cold and damp North England

Peter

Date:

23-11-99

Time:

20:08:33

Comments

Thanks for all the advice about getting a job in carvoeiro-although I did get a bit worried when somebody said that it was illegal!!! Hopefully now I'll be staying in carvoeiro for the summer months of next year, having a holiday and earning a living! (oh yeah, and spending every evening in sully's bar!) Thanks, Natalie.

Date:

23-11-99

Time:

15:58:16

Comments

We heard that you are closing for christmas and new year...thats not nice!!!We came only to stay with you as we usally do and now what????By the way we are talking about the best bar restaurant in town Lanterna Velha ( the old Antonios).But we will be back in the summer so you can count on us again. Sophie and John Grant. Brighton U.K.

Date:

22-11-99

Time:

23:37:56

Comments

Fraser is now in the old Mekong by the post office. Doing pizzas still I think.

Lung X-rays? They went out years ago. We used to go to Portimao to hav them at a place called S.L.A.T. - Servico Luta Anti Tuberculose I think. Dead good day out it was sitting waiting to be X Rayed by some big old bird in an off white overall.

Come on over gal you can get a job anywhere now (well in the summmer I mean!)

Date:

22-11-99

Time:

00:54:24

Comments

X-RAYS- if they did not find traces of tobacco in your lungs,you were not allowed to work.Ah!yes I remember them days well.You had to have a licence to eat, sleep and shit.What about going to the Spanish border every 6 months to have your passport stamped oh! how they loved Foreigners.not to mention driving a non Portuguese car.Or buying licences for the bar for 1 year and having the same policeman checking it weekly to see if it had run out.Then with your licences for open door, cassette music,karioke,live music licence from Lisbon, fire,restaurant, preforming rights,local camara licences.Not to mention the Fical up on the hill or the Junta de fricaseia.Oh!Yes I remember it well. Happy days I will never forget. anybody know happend to Terry (ex sully's and Mark). those days.

Date:

21-11-99

Time:

23:55:25

Comments

Does anyone know where fraser is?

Date:

21-11-99

Time:

21:22:15

Comments

isn't that illegal? Or has it all changed now portugal is part of the EC? Do the fiscal still come round and check your papers? Do you still have to have a lung x-ray? I worked at monte carvoeiro years ago and when they bofia came round I had to pretend to be a customer as i didn't have my bilhete de sanidade (??) it used to be funny esp if we were really busy. Good luck job hunting anyway. if I were you though i would save up at home and just bum around the whole time you are there!!!

Date:

20-11-99

Time:

19:49:50

Comments

Hi, can anyone tell me if its possible to find work in restaurants, bars in carveiro as I would very much like to visit during the summer months of next year, for about 6 months. Thanks for any info, Natalie.

Date:

20-11-99

Time:

19:48:48

Comments

Hi, can anyone tell me if its possible to find work in restaurants, bars in carveiro as I would very much like to visit during the summer months of next year, for about 6 months. Thanks for any info, Natalie.

Date:

19-11-99

Time:

12:05:34

Comments

The Romance obviously have a large family, all on the Internet!

Webmaster

Dear Carvoeiro Lovers,

I would like to prize on restaurant in the Carvoeiro area as great to visit around this time of year: La Romance.

Me and my family went there twice last week and it was excellent! The service was good and the food even better. Unlike the travel agent told us, it can get cold around this time of year in Portugal. However, La Romance warmed us up, not only with their superb food, but also with their generous kindness and the always burning fireplace!

If you want a special evening in Portugal, this is a sure bet.

Regards,

Gustaf (Osnabruck, Germany)

Date:

16-11-99

Time:

11:30:21

Comments

No, you're just confused!!!

neither husband or dog!!!!!!!?

Date:

16-11-99

Time:

00:39:08

Comments

Yes Mr Know it All is returning to Carvoeiro after his self imposed exile in the hills.

His definitive Carvoeiro restaurant guide will be published in the near future but due to the exorbitant cost of eating out in Carvoeiro he will be seeking donations from readers of this page to support his research buuuuuuuuuurp.

Please announce your support here.

KIA

Date:

16-11-99

Time:

00:33:55

Comments

Isn't that lost Mutts dog the same one that was being fed in the square or am I just confused?

Date:

15-11-99

Time:

19:44:13

Comments

Can someone say hi to Helder Mata from (t)his little Dutch girl? Haven't heard from him for a while.

Date:

15-11-99

Time:

09:30:41

Comments

Husband or Dog ?

Date:

15-11-99

Time:

08:44:01

Comments

Missing, short(!), white with dark brown hair, very friendly, good with children, loves chocolate, sausages and lorry drivers, answers to the name Mutts. Please help find her, children most upset. Tel 282346300 day time only

Date:

13-11-99

Time:

16:55:42

Comments

Just to let everyone know, if you are interested in Portuguese cuisine, that the Restaurant at Linda Mar, on the way past Benagil beach, towards Marinha beach, has various and all delicious dishes. Make a visit to Sr. Carlos and find out for yourselves. J.M.

Date:

13-11-99

Time:

00:53:36

Comments

KIA never really left,he was just lurking in the bars gathering information,gossip and scandal. So watch out for some revealing remarks. Is the stray Portuguese dog now famous worldwide with having been on the Website?.

Date:

13-11-99

Time:

00:01:16

Comments

Is it true KIA is coming back to carvoeiro???

Date:

13-11-99

Time:

00:00:21

Comments

...but that doesn't mean you get your present on time.

Date:

12-11-99

Time:

23:59:27

Comments

happy birthday darling Hugo Ricardo, nicest little boy in the whole world. Tia xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Date:

12-11-99

Time:

14:49:02

Comments

Watch out folks KIA is moving back onto our turf!!!!

Date:

12-11-99

Time:

14:48:23

Comments

hurrah for tia!!!!!

Date:

12-11-99

Time:

09:36:53

Comments

...oh yeah and she is right! NO ONE in their right mind would give that baby a home!! Give me a stray elephant any day.

Date:

12-11-99

Time:

09:35:39

Comments

Actually the interesting thing about the stray dogs is that they ARE usually owned by someone, as is obvious when the rabies jab man comes round. However the people there don't seem to have the strange sentimantalilty towards animals that the english have. Oh no, now you will think I am starting a fight, I'm not, honest! Just making an observation.

Date:

10-11-99

Time:

07:52:25

Comments

Joan I sent you a mail, you haven't answered!!

Date:

08-11-99

Time:

21:25:48

Comments

Ahhh, but I wouldn't come back as a dog!!!

Date:

08-11-99

Time:

19:26:32

Comments

All i can say in response to your comments against feeding a stray dog is that it would be a very sad world if everyone had your attitude. What harm has a poor defenceless animal ever done to anyone, other that being a victim of circumstance, probably similar to you! Heres hoping you dont come back into this world as an animal in your second life. The most anyone can hope for with someone like you is that you finally realise that is a heart that you have.... and not a swinging brick. Pity us all if you had your way.

Date:

08-11-99

Time:

16:08:27

Comments

Funny how most people are quite prepared to feed AND home a stray dog regardless of it's colour, sex and religion (do dogs have a god?!). I bet if I left my kids (especially THE baby) in the square NOBODY would feed them, let alone give them a home (unless it was to harm them).Get your priorities right for God's sake!!!!

Date:

08-11-99

Time:

11:56:42

Comments

Alguem pode dizer 'oi' a Ilze para Jamie? Obrigadinho.

Date:

08-11-99

Time:

11:53:16

Comments

Can somebody say Hi to Ilze from Jamie. Cheers.

Date:

07-11-99

Time:

20:49:13

Comments

Sad old sook - there is nothing you can do about being old or a sook but don't be sad. We can always go somewhere nice again. Think of the stars.

Mark

Date:

07-11-99

Time:

12:29:27

Comments

HELP!!!!***** Ive just returned from a wonderful holiday in Carvoeiro, apart from one problem. I became quite attached to a stray dog that frequents the main square of Carvoeiro. Hes fairly large, with brown and white markings... and hes a treasure! He never leaves this square... and, sadly, no one wants him. Its such a waste. I fed him as best as i could during my stay, and, i was rewarded in more ways that i can mention. Hes a lovely natured dog, but, barks a little. He loves the company of people, and runs to everyone that shows him a little attention. This is a plead in the hope that some kind person could show him a little warmth and kindness during their stay, and give him a little food and water. Remember.... everything that goes around.....comes around.

Thanks for your time

linda6d@hotmail.com (Scotland)

Date:

07-11-99

Time:

05:34:18

Comments

Hello from Oz. I am an English lady living out here for 28 years. Is there an English lady living in Portugal, interested in crafts and computers, who would like to correspond with me by e-mail, please? I am Joan Powell and my e-mail address is Powelljo@Primus.com.au

Date:

06-11-99

Time:

20:25:03

Comments

But they should NEVER have cleaned that graffitti that said MORTE AOS CHIBOS. It is a popular saying in our house now.

Date:

06-11-99

Time:

15:26:18

Comments

hello all my fans

Mr Know it All here again after having undergone open stomach surgery to relieve a blockage of good food and wine.

All you gourmets and gourmands ought to get your arses up to Lagoa to the (oft mentioned) Cafe Ciclo. Immerse yourself in Portuguese cafe society and food. I have just been there for lunch (buuurp) and had: - A beer (thirsty on arrval) Bread and olives Berbigao (cockles to you ignorant gits) A pratinha (small portion) of shallow fried baby hake with a mixed salad Half bottle of white wine (well - it is lunchtime) 2 bicas (espressos gits) large brandy (mmmmmmmmmmmmm)

cost? Esc2,180 ( less than 7 quid) All dishes are available as full or half portion and cost typically Esc1,300 full or Esc750 for a half

Use yer loaves will you and support Joao and his pleasant staff

He also runs BOM BORDO up the hill in Carvoeiro if you can't afford the bus fare to Lagoa

Ps I am not his brother, father, mother, lover etc Just know value when I see it

Byee Byee

K I A

Ps Tipper is a twat

Date:

06-11-99

Time:

15:16:38

Comments

Quinta do Paraiso was one of the earlier tourist developments in the Carvoeiro area. Started by an entrepreneur Robby Bachmann (later to also start Rocha Brava and Quinta da Balaia in Albufeira) the development nestles in a natural valley round a communal pool, receptione and restaurant area shortish walk from Carvoeiro. I have lived here over 18 years and have always liked it. The villas are older style but very sweet.

I don't know what the managemnt is like though

Date:

06-11-99

Time:

11:44:27

Comments

YES,THE GRAFFITI MUST GO BEFORE IT SPOILS THE VILLAGE. D.W.B.

Date:

05-11-99

Time:

17:22:01

Comments

Can anyone tell me something about the Paraiso Country Club in Carvoeiro?

Date:

05-11-99

Time:

09:23:53

Comments

Message for the Lagoa Camera (council) Please clean up the Graffiti that has started to appear in Carvoeiro, If they do not 'nip it in the bud' the village will look like Praia do Rocha very soon. Now we do not want that do we!

Date:

04-11-99

Time:

21:54:38

Comments

LOVE CARVOEIRO,SHAME ABOUT THE GRAFFITI,HOPE THEY GET THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE.WILL STILL BE BACK NEXT YEAR [AGAIN] HI!TO DAVE AND KAREN,IF YOU WANT SOME FUN THE JAILHOUSE EVERYNIGHT.THE GOOLIES.

Date:

04-11-99

Time:

01:36:04

Comments

ere-bob engaged!!!!!! married!!!!!! what next??????? kids, we'd given up hope. every time i saw you i thought of edie, fixing your lamp shade in 40 years time, putting a lock on your door, or even worse, staying with us, but its all sorted no. oh yeah...tell him to just eat the beef & stop winging. M+L+c+r

Date:

03-11-99

Time:

20:52:08

Comments

Hi !

Looking for links for long term flat/house rental in Albefeira area. All the estate agents I have spoken to so far are for holiday rentals only. Grateful for anyone's help on this.

Keith

Date:

03-11-99

Time:

19:11:49

Comments

Mark, I want us to both be in Carvavero again too. Love from the sad old sook

Date:

03-11-99

Time:

18:57:22

Comments

I think I love you Mark, I wish I were in Carvoeiro again too.

Date:

03-11-99

Time:

15:31:15

Comments

Oh by the way of course that should be Carvoeiro.You can tell it is a first visit as I can't even spell it yet. let alone pronounce it!!!

Date:

03-11-99

Time:

11:10:56

Comments

we are coming to Carvairo for a week commencing 7-11-99 but I see from your weather picture you have perpetual night! Should we stay in dull old Newmarket or is there a corner of sunshine hiding there?

Date:

03-11-99

Time:

01:47:36

Comments

Christmas? Scene?

There ain't none baby unless you fancy a pig killing!

Date:

02-11-99

Time:

19:49:13

Comments

Could anyone out there tell us what the scene is at Xmas, what restaurants open and where the nightlife is?

Paul and Pam Harvey

Date:

02-11-99

Time:

00:16:06

Comments

Hi Penny - wish you were here again?

Date:

01-11-99

Time:

18:00:39

Comments

Mr Al-Fayed to most... just Al to his friends. Sorry... forgot to say hello to the Goolies as well! & Remember... if you want some fun... Jailhouse every night! Al

Date:

01-11-99

Time:

12:16:46

Comments

The owners off restaurant Maxime are John and Fransien they are the same people that work for the last 2 jears in La romance, so for anyone that know how La romance was, that whas whith thanks from those two people.

Will

Date:

01-11-99

Time:

12:08:14

Comments

its the first time restaurant Maxime will de open at christmas zo we dont know how the atmosphere will be at chrismas, the only thing i know : The food is excellent and the service is perfect

Santa

Date:

01-11-99

Time:

11:59:36

Comments

I believe La Romance is open around Christmas time as well. It is outside of Carvoeiro, and they have a fireplace and everything... Great to get into the mood of Christmas.

xxxxxxxxxxx

Jack T.

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