Tavira-Dream

It's actually sunny here in Southampton this morning

It looks as if my next trip is set to be booked tomorrow, will be going back to Portugal in Jan. for 3 1/2 weeks to have a scout around....I got a very good deal , flight + b&B in 4 star hotel + insurance for £272.00 and whats even better, hubby has decided to join me for my last 4 days
He is coming around to the idea of starting up his own electrics businnes, so all I gotta do is look for the right location in the algarve I get the feeling that most of the businnes may well come from the central/western side of Algarve but I will find out when I'm there

He still wants me to look out for a little snack bar/bar though....so here's to my first steps on what will probably be a very long journey.....


Kazzi~XX~

jdr

Good luck to you in your new venture
If you dont try it you will only think " what if " for the rest of your life.
I dont know what bars are like in Portugal, but if they are similar to Spain then dont pin your hopes on making your dreams come true that way.
I dont wanna put a downer on it, but if a bar lasts 2 or 3 years then they are in line for a gold medal. Its a very time consuming way of life and very little pleasure time.
I would say self employed sparky would be best.
But its up to you only to make your choice, all the best john

Tavira-Dream

thanks John, I was thinking more along the lines of a snack bar really + the sparky side of things - just came across a nice looking english snack bar & have requested details this morning.

and I agree with you, I never want to be sat here with a hot water bottle in a grannies home saying 'what if'

I've been back home for a week now and already my bones feel as if they need oiling one thing I know for sure warmer weather and sunshine is much better for me

Nomad_H

I just want to say all the very best of "Good Luck" to you. You are definitely very determined and that will take you a long way TD. Also the bit about the bones needing oiling, my arthritis is thriving in this climate;this country is an incubation chamber for diseases.
BTW have you given any thought to taking one of the many courses in the UK for a specialized skill. I mean you can do a C&G in lots of things such as IT;body piercing(not being sarcastic because I know someone who did it) and even certain types of counselling or teaching English.
They are just off the top of my head really, but there are lots of things you could get qualified in quickly, you could research it! I just think I agree with JDR snack bar could prove a retro step. Give things more thought and open your mind.
Anyway thats just a bit of input.

Cheers

Nomad
PS: Dont post to Cleri after midday, you'll just get a garbled drunken scrawl back!!

Cleri

OI Nomad
Stop spreading rumours about my alcoholic tendencies to newcomers if you dont mind
Hi Tav good luck from me too.
I agree,I think a snack bar would be a bit of a thankless task,many hours and not much reward,they open very very long hours here.
My friend owns one here,she is Portuguese,and never has any money,she cant even afford to buy a house,and I would say hers is one of the more succesful ones!!
I know of one occupation here that is VERY lacking and thats english hairdressers,all expat women want one,and they are very hard to find!!!
Dont suppose you could learn that in a few weeks tho
Love SOBER Cleri x

Tavira-Dream

well as it happens cleri - I am a fully qualified hairdresser and owned my own salon for 7 years - been in the trade for 26 yrs then gave up ...so who knows that may well be an avenue I could address .....I must dash to work now will be back after 10m if anyone is still sober enbough to chat

Cleri you never know I could be joining in with the siesta alcoholic beverages sooner than you think LOL *cheers* - *ching ching*

see you all later *waves* xx

Cleri

Well there you are!!!!!
Im convinced you would get work with that Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

TouristTrap

Goodness...there's your passport right there!!!

Tavira-Dream

really??? I thought hairdressers would be ten a penny out there


am just going to have a glass of wine, hubby working nights again anyone still up?

TouristTrap

You might be able to get the S.African trade too. There are MANY living there. Ken jy die taal praat? (gawd, I'm from Zims and can't speak it to save my life! Well, I guess I could in a pinch..asseblief, nie skiet my nie )

Tavira-Dream

haa haa - well I can speak it quite well but write/spell it not so well

here are some words that crack me up when I hear them now, and mother [bless her] sometimes comes out with them and I'm in hysterics

first one is bluksem [ as in clout or hit lol]

next - bubbleaas [as in hangover ROFL]

sorry about the spelling, its kinda phonetic

Tavira-Dream

jou tannies se moer - is another one roflmao hope I dont get booted off for that one

Cleri

Whos got a bubbly arse???? aaah Nomad of course

Tavira-Dream

rofl is nomad a S African ? it would explain alot if he was

Cleri

No he is a bloody scally HA!!!