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Forum: Portugal
May 22nd 2015, 1:30 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,011
Posted By Barbara Red lips

Re: Hire car ....road toll

Yes I've had the same €15 trick.

The Car hire company for my next rental wants a €1 per day transponder hire.

I'd rather pay as I go, or buy a card linked to the hire car. I don't make enough...
Forum: Portugal
May 22nd 2015, 7:51 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,011
Posted By Barbara Red lips

Re: Hire car ....road toll

Many thanks,
I'll ponder the options.
:)
Forum: Portugal
May 21st 2015, 7:03 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,011
Posted By Barbara Red lips

Hire car ....road toll

Is it possible to pick up a Portuguese hire car and pay or pre-pay the toll rather than use a transponder?

:unsure:
Forum: Portugal
Sep 16th 2014, 3:40 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 5,257
Posted By Barbara Red lips

Re: "Promiscuous, dirty and drunken"

I thought he was a bit of an idiot ..... liked his hat though!!

;)
Forum: Spain
Sep 3rd 2014, 10:19 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 847
Posted By Barbara Red lips

Re: Aggressive Mosquitos

Did you ever meet a friendly mossie?? :p
Forum: Portugal
Sep 3rd 2014, 10:16 pm
Replies: 82
Views: 7,405
Posted By Barbara Red lips

Re: How do I do this?

Ha!!
You'd think in this wonderful equal opportunist 'every one the same' EU they would harmonise tax rates, minimum wages etc etc.

Fat chance .....We're all being fleeced!! :blink:
Forum: Portugal
Aug 10th 2014, 5:33 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 745
Posted By Barbara Red lips

Smile Re: Resorthopper

I've used them a few times including mid July this year and I am using them again at the end of August.
So far a faultless service. I think the voucher is a copy of their email to you with the...
Forum: Spain
Jun 28th 2014, 7:58 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,688
Posted By Barbara Red lips

Re: Holiday renters from hell.

Sadly for many holidaymakers they see this as Benidorm or Albufeira ....why wouldn't they!!

Put on the headphones and ride it out.

We need tourists of any shape or size!!

Only to the end of...
Forum: Portugal
Jun 26th 2014, 8:03 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 14,461
Posted By Barbara Red lips

Re: TV in Portugal

Some of the alternative ip providers have suffered a slow down due to the volume of world cup and probably tennis traffic.

Hopefully when all that has subsided the servers will be able to cope.
...
Forum: Spain
May 28th 2014, 9:33 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 2,455
Posted By Barbara Red lips

Re: A huge thanks to our Mitz.

Well done Mitzy you played a fair even handed game of forum tennis.

:)
Forum: Spain
May 9th 2014, 9:14 am
Replies: 108
Views: 6,897
Posted By Barbara Red lips

Re: New traffic rules from May 9th 2014

At last they are trying to catch up with the laws of Europe in general.

These changes put their traffic rules on a par with the UK and the rest of the North.

Hopefully they have the skills to...
Forum: Spain
Apr 9th 2014, 8:29 pm
Replies: 82
Views: 4,482
Posted By Barbara Red lips

Re: Learning the language?

No if's no butt's do it.
I never wanted to in Spain or Portugal ... I was only passsing trade.
Forum: Spain
Apr 9th 2014, 8:26 pm
Replies: 82
Views: 4,482
Posted By Barbara Red lips

Re: Learning the language?

it's really down to:-

Do you want to and will you put the effort in??

:)
Forum: Portugal
Mar 5th 2014, 7:58 am
Replies: 1
Views: 419
Posted By Barbara Red lips

Re: two puppies looking for homes

I think you need to change the title.

Ask any man if he's got a home for two puppies ...... the answer may suprise you. :D
Forum: Spain
Mar 3rd 2014, 8:31 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 1,087
Posted By Barbara Red lips

Re: UPVC DOORS

I'm not sure Southern Spain/Portugal is ideal for Pvc windows/doors.
With a temperate differential of at least 30 degs it has to be well reinforced pvc to cope with the dimensional change. eg....
Forum: Spain
Feb 25th 2014, 10:46 am
Replies: 45
Views: 17,229
Posted By Barbara Red lips

Re: Ayamonte Waterpark

Sounds very positive to me :)
Forum: Spain
Feb 16th 2014, 8:15 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 6,278
Posted By Barbara Red lips

Re: Motorway Tolls A22 Algarve

I doubt they will have NPR, however they will have a good quality notebook, pencil and torch and of course a whopping big gun and leather boots!!

At least by stopping and fining they will mange to...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 12th 2014, 3:03 pm
Replies: 132
Views: 15,981
Posted By Barbara Red lips

Re: Bye bye BBC

Well I certainly won't spend so much time in Portugal without a good UK Tv link.
Why would I??

It's not the soaps, I haven't watched them for a while ...it's the news and dramas I like...
Forum: Spain
Feb 12th 2014, 2:57 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 6,278
Posted By Barbara Red lips

Re: Motorway Tolls A22 Algarve

Sounds fair to me ....You don't leave a bar without paying for your drinks do you???

:(
Forum: Portugal
Feb 11th 2014, 9:33 am
Replies: 132
Views: 15,981
Posted By Barbara Red lips

Re: Bye bye BBC

I think without UK Tv Portugal and Spain will lose some of it's attraction for many. :(
Forum: Portugal
Feb 7th 2014, 8:22 am
Replies: 13
Views: 2,603
Posted By Barbara Red lips

Re: unlimited international broadband & TV

Our Sapo gives unlimited international traffic. Originally it was limited, however then they changed it to unlimited without us asking. Have you asked them?
Forum: Portugal
Jan 15th 2014, 7:28 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 3,438
Posted By Barbara Red lips

Re: Weekend away

Don't forget Tomar ....picturesque and wonderful history too .... but take the Toll Motorway unless you are on horseback!

:)
Forum: Spain
Jan 15th 2014, 7:22 pm
Replies: 136
Views: 8,507
Posted By Barbara Red lips

Re: 10 things you are missing out on if you don't live in Spain!

So often the design and marketing are more important than where the product is made .... as long as it's well made to a good standard! Of course some workforces are more disposable than others .......
Forum: Portugal
Jan 14th 2014, 6:18 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 3,438
Posted By Barbara Red lips

Re: Weekend away

If you facy driving beyond Mertola, I suggest you take a 1/2 tracked vehicle.
The roads are like semi tarmaced cart tracks. I've done it once .... never again.
I used to think the UK roads were...
Forum: Portugal
Nov 28th 2013, 6:40 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,315
Posted By Barbara Red lips

Re: Anyone Sold a Property Without A Solicitor?

Best not have a survey and pay in cash!! What!!!
Yes an independant solicitor is important..... Don't take a chance....relative to the property price a survey and solicitor cost next to nothing!...
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