here we come
Mar 12th 2010, 2:40 pm
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Re: here we come
Speaking as a girlie..ehem.
I brought shedloads of handbags,shoes blah blah...I think I've used 2 handbags whilst I've been here.I can rarely wear high heels 'cos of the calçada everywhere.My wardrobe is full of stuff I've never worn.But that depends on what your life is gonna be like over here.I don't go anywhere 'posh'..no need to dress up like I used to in Uk..it's nearly always jeans and flat boots for winter,little skirts and flip flops for Summer.
Having said that,clothes here are DIRE,and expensive...so you need to bring plenty of what you think you will wear.
I didn't bring nearly enough warm clothing with me...big regret!
I'm sure I've said before,bring all small leccy appliances...toasters,kettles,steamers etc...they are a horrendous price over here.(Although they are getting better,in some supermarket chains...but I've seen kettles for 60 quid
)
I also brought my slow cooker..pleased I did,I've never seen one here.
I brought shedloads of handbags,shoes blah blah...I think I've used 2 handbags whilst I've been here.I can rarely wear high heels 'cos of the calçada everywhere.My wardrobe is full of stuff I've never worn.But that depends on what your life is gonna be like over here.I don't go anywhere 'posh'..no need to dress up like I used to in Uk..it's nearly always jeans and flat boots for winter,little skirts and flip flops for Summer.
Having said that,clothes here are DIRE,and expensive...so you need to bring plenty of what you think you will wear.
I didn't bring nearly enough warm clothing with me...big regret!
I'm sure I've said before,bring all small leccy appliances...toasters,kettles,steamers etc...they are a horrendous price over here.(Although they are getting better,in some supermarket chains...but I've seen kettles for 60 quid
)I also brought my slow cooker..pleased I did,I've never seen one here.
Mar 12th 2010, 3:02 pm
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Re: here we come
Speaking as a girlie..ehem.
I brought shedloads of handbags,shoes blah blah...I think I've used 2 handbags whilst I've been here.I can rarely wear high heels 'cos of the calçada everywhere.My wardrobe is full of stuff I've never worn.But that depends on what your life is gonna be like over here.I don't go anywhere 'posh'..no need to dress up like I used to in Uk..it's nearly always jeans and flat boots for winter,little skirts and flip flops for Summer.
Having said that,clothes here are DIRE,and expensive...so you need to bring plenty of what you think you will wear.
I didn't bring nearly enough warm clothing with me...big regret!
I'm sure I've said before,bring all small leccy appliances...toasters,kettles,steamers etc...they are a horrendous price over here.(Although they are getting better,in some supermarket chains...but I've seen kettles for 60 quid)
I also brought my slow cooker..pleased I did,I've never seen one here.
I brought shedloads of handbags,shoes blah blah...I think I've used 2 handbags whilst I've been here.I can rarely wear high heels 'cos of the calçada everywhere.My wardrobe is full of stuff I've never worn.But that depends on what your life is gonna be like over here.I don't go anywhere 'posh'..no need to dress up like I used to in Uk..it's nearly always jeans and flat boots for winter,little skirts and flip flops for Summer.
Having said that,clothes here are DIRE,and expensive...so you need to bring plenty of what you think you will wear.
I didn't bring nearly enough warm clothing with me...big regret!
I'm sure I've said before,bring all small leccy appliances...toasters,kettles,steamers etc...they are a horrendous price over here.(Although they are getting better,in some supermarket chains...but I've seen kettles for 60 quid
)I also brought my slow cooker..pleased I did,I've never seen one here.
but I might invest in a slow cooker before we leave.I am trying to sort through my handbags.
I am trying to decide if it would be better to buy some of the furniture, out there, we have been quoted £2500 to have it stored and shipped, and that is bare bones, sofa, dresserx2 ,2 beds, 6 dinning chairs 30 boxes and a few other bits and bobs, any thoughts welcome
Mar 12th 2010, 3:17 pm
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Re: here we come
most of the small appliances with be with us in the caravanbut I might invest in a slow cooker before we leave.
I am trying to sort through my handbags.
I am trying to decide if it would be better to buy some of the furniture, out there, we have been quoted £2500 to have it stored and shipped, and that is bare bones, sofa, dresserx2 ,2 beds, 6 dinning chairs 30 boxes and a few other bits and bobs, any thoughts welcome
but I might invest in a slow cooker before we leave.I am trying to sort through my handbags.
I am trying to decide if it would be better to buy some of the furniture, out there, we have been quoted £2500 to have it stored and shipped, and that is bare bones, sofa, dresserx2 ,2 beds, 6 dinning chairs 30 boxes and a few other bits and bobs, any thoughts welcome
At least you will be able to see prices of stuff and compare replacing what you have already.
http://www.moviflor.pt/
Mar 12th 2010, 4:54 pm
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Re: here we come
Go on the Moviflor website (Not recommending...just to give you an idea)
At least you will be able to see prices of stuff and compare replacing what you have already.
http://www.moviflor.pt/
At least you will be able to see prices of stuff and compare replacing what you have already.
http://www.moviflor.pt/
or do they always have sales
Mar 12th 2010, 5:10 pm
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Re: here we come
If my cooker goes slow I stop her house keeping
Mar 12th 2010, 5:14 pm
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Mar 12th 2010, 5:15 pm
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Mar 13th 2010, 11:48 pm
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Re: here we come
Tools ...... damned expensive in Pt . Leroy Merlins, not as cheap as B & Q. If you can bring WD 40 do its about 8 euros a tin. Silly things like bluetac small enough to bring and a lot cheaper in UK
Mar 16th 2010, 2:51 pm
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Re: here we come
Just seen this thread Titters.
Excellent news. I must say I'm a bit jealous though.
Have a safe trip and a brilliant new life in PT
Excellent news. I must say I'm a bit jealous though.
Have a safe trip and a brilliant new life in PT
Mar 16th 2010, 2:52 pm
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Re: here we come
So pleased for you!
Look forward to meeting you, we have just successfully matriculated our car for €33 so I will be a font of information for you!
Gx
Look forward to meeting you, we have just successfully matriculated our car for €33 so I will be a font of information for you!
Gx
Mar 16th 2010, 7:05 pm
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It is all getting a bit scary now , I am convinced I wont be ready on time
We have had a bit of a set back today, I had to have my old dog put to sleep today, so feeling a bit fragile, still packing has taken my mind off of it a bit and stopped me crying all day.
But I am looking forward to it and counting the days, very mixed emotions at the mo
Mar 16th 2010, 7:06 pm
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Mar 16th 2010, 7:46 pm
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Re: here we come
Thanks Flanny,
It is all getting a bit scary now , I am convinced I wont be ready on time
We have had a bit of a set back today, I had to have my old dog put to sleep today, so feeling a bit fragile, still packing has taken my mind off of it a bit and stopped me crying all day.
But I am looking forward to it and counting the days, very mixed emotions at the mo
It is all getting a bit scary now , I am convinced I wont be ready on time
We have had a bit of a set back today, I had to have my old dog put to sleep today, so feeling a bit fragile, still packing has taken my mind off of it a bit and stopped me crying all day.
But I am looking forward to it and counting the days, very mixed emotions at the mo
