British Expats

British Expats (https://britishexpats.com/forum/)
-   Portugal (https://britishexpats.com/forum/portugal-89/)
-   -   Frost resigns !! (https://britishexpats.com/forum/portugal-89/frost-resigns-942001/)

GrahamF Dec 23rd 2021 4:02 am

Re: Frost resigns !!
 

Originally Posted by Marymaccy (Post 13083376)
I get the feeling that everyone on here now looks at the UK as some sort of backward nation, with Portugal being the promised land of milk and honey. Well the grass is always greener where you are, but happy to report all still fine in the UK too, despite Brexit.

Oh no it's NOT, its cold, wet and miserable in N Wales today. At least in Portugal the rain is usually warmer and the wine's cheaper.

Marymaccy Dec 23rd 2021 4:10 am

Re: Frost resigns !!
 
Ha ha - its raining here on the Algarve too today - but yes, its definitely warmer

bons Dec 23rd 2021 5:34 am

Re: Frost resigns !!
 

Originally Posted by Marymaccy (Post 13083384)
Ha ha - its raining here on the Algarve too today - but yes, its definitely warmer

It's been raining all week on the Algarve.

Sunseeker1st Dec 23rd 2021 6:09 am

Re: Frost resigns !!
 

Originally Posted by bons (Post 13083410)
It's been raining all week on the Algarve.

I must point out ... it is rain season here at this time of year to make up for the five plus months in the Summer when we get zero. We need it for the dams so we have water for the dry months..

Alan PT Dec 23rd 2021 6:19 am

Re: Frost resigns !!
 

Originally Posted by Marymaccy (Post 13083376)
I get the feeling that everyone on here now looks at the UK as some sort of backward nation, with Portugal being the promised land of milk and honey. Well the grass is always greener where you are, but happy to report all still fine in the UK too, despite Brexit.

Well, you convinced me, with that well known phrase "the grass is always greener where you are" :lol:

chislenko Dec 23rd 2021 6:52 am

Re: Frost resigns !!
 

Originally Posted by Marymaccy (Post 13083376)
I get the feeling that everyone on here now looks at the UK as some sort of backward nation, with Portugal being the promised land of milk and honey. Well the grass is always greener where you are, but happy to report all still fine in the UK too, despite Brexit.

It's been that way for years on here Mary. I am surprised your post hasn't been sanctioned yet.

bons Dec 23rd 2021 8:11 pm

Re: Frost resigns !!
 

Originally Posted by Sunseeker1st (Post 13083419)
I must point out ... it is rain season here at this time of year to make up for the five plus months in the Summer when we get zero. We need it for the dams so we have water for the dry months..

Well, I must point out, that I was responding to the fact that it wasn't just that day that it was raining, but that it had been all week.

Marymaccy Dec 23rd 2021 8:33 pm

Re: Frost resigns !!
 
and that's what I understood :)

bons Dec 23rd 2021 9:15 pm

Re: Frost resigns !!
 

Originally Posted by Marymaccy (Post 13083536)
and that's what I understood :)

And you would know. I was laughing at myself really. I got drenched twice in one day and once the next. First time, hmmm, second time iffy, third time - GET YOUR GALOSHES AND RAINCOAT OUT! Well, I did have a raincoat on, but torrential rain just runs straight onto your jeans.

wellinever Dec 23rd 2021 9:27 pm

Re: Frost resigns !!
 

Originally Posted by GrahamF (Post 13083380)
Oh no it's NOT, its cold, wet and miserable in N Wales today. At least in Portugal the rain is usually warmer and the wine's cheaper.

Theres a reason it's cheap!!!

chislenko Dec 23rd 2021 11:23 pm

Re: Frost resigns !!
 

Originally Posted by wellinever (Post 13083550)
Theres a reason it's cheap!!!

You have obviously not been for a long time.

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&so...L38AfQ5sReE83B

Edit. On second reading you could have been talking about the wine, not North Wales, apologies if my bad.

chislenko Dec 23rd 2021 11:38 pm

Re: Frost resigns !!
 
Just for a bit of "weather balance" it is a lovely morning here in North Wales today, 35 mile done on the bike, not a drop of rain.

And as I don't drink wine I have no idea of the price differential between Wales and Portugal. Obviously Wales & Scotland now have MUP on alcohol so if I did want some it may be cheaper across the border where MUP has not come in......yet!

wellinever Dec 24th 2021 3:45 am

Re: Frost resigns !!
 
LOL.....Indeed I was..............anyone that can point me in the direction of a PT good wine, cheap or not?? (Red only)
Please dont all shout at me............the only way I can drink any PT wines I have opened is to leave it open for 2 weeks before drinking, and after 3 decants and frothing.
Even then it usually ends up in a Spag Bol, or Chilli.

Alan PT Dec 24th 2021 3:54 am

Re: Frost resigns !!
 

Originally Posted by wellinever (Post 13083667)
LOL.....Indeed I was..............anyone that can point me in the direction of a PT good wine, cheap or not?? (Red only)
Please dont all shout at me............the only way I can drink any PT wines I have opened is to leave it open for 2 weeks before drinking, and after 3 decants and frothing.
Even then it usually ends up in a Spag Bol, or Chilli.

Plenty of good wine in Portugal, but it depends what you like, not everyone has the same taste. What non-Portuguese wines do you like?

Loafing Along Dec 24th 2021 4:38 am

Re: Frost resigns !!
 

Originally Posted by Alan PT (Post 13083670)
Plenty of good wine in Portugal, but it depends what you like, not everyone has the same taste. What non-Portuguese wines do you like?

Alentejo has some excellent medium-priced , less than Euro 10,- red wines . Not has heavy as many from Douro and Lisbon regions.


All times are GMT -12. The time now is 6:55 am.

Powered by vBulletin: ©2000 - 2026, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.