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Forum: Portugal
Mar 24th 2015, 10:01 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,582
Posted By Lazlo Woodbine

Re: Relocating... possibly

When on a camping holiday in France my dad fried bacon in washing up liquid, which he thought was olive oil.

He's never cooked since.

Tasted really bad but at least the pan didn't need washing...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 24th 2015, 9:45 am
Replies: 115
Views: 12,805
Posted By Lazlo Woodbine

Re: TV and Internet

Yup, this is because the copper wires from the node to your house can't handle superfast broadband...
What I was on about was that the box's drain is only 1.5-2Mbps, so people with a 3Mbps...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 23rd 2015, 5:48 pm
Replies: 115
Views: 12,805
Posted By Lazlo Woodbine

Re: TV and Internet

My trick was to get MEO TV then they have to supply you with at least 8Mbps for all their stuff to work... I've never even switched it on!
(Part of the M40 Package where I get 2 mobiles,...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 23rd 2015, 5:42 pm
Replies: 115
Views: 12,805
Posted By Lazlo Woodbine

Re: TV and Internet

The reason I don't use the Network info is the box may ping a different server so I use a laptop connected to wifi.

The way I do it...

Box switched off.

On laptop go to speedtest.net (ookla)...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 23rd 2015, 5:05 pm
Replies: 115
Views: 12,805
Posted By Lazlo Woodbine

Re: TV and Internet

5Mbps is a safety net...

The box only runs at 1.5-2Mbps (I have tested over and over again...)

So for those people put off by the quoted requirements don't be so hasty...

You can always try...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 16th 2015, 8:03 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,943
Posted By Lazlo Woodbine

Re: Police

I heard that the GNR have to buy their own bullets.

So don't worry, they will only shoot you if it is really necessary.

Or Thursday/Sunday.


*At what point does anecdote become fact?*
Forum: Portugal
Mar 16th 2015, 7:52 am
Replies: 5
Views: 875
Posted By Lazlo Woodbine

Re: Anyone out there?

Sorry Jess, I'm an Algarvian.

My advice is:

1. Go to a Cafe and order the staple diet of the expat, "Uma Tosta Mista e um Galao, se faz favor"
2. Nibble at your meal while listening for what...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 16th 2015, 7:29 am
Replies: 115
Views: 12,805
Posted By Lazlo Woodbine

Re: TV and Internet

Methinks Carol was inferring that one option provides BBC1, 2, ITV, Ch4, Ch5 and the other option has lots more like Dave (Because you can never have enough Top Gear) and the other stuff we used to...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 15th 2015, 10:56 pm
Replies: 115
Views: 12,805
Posted By Lazlo Woodbine

Re: TV and Internet

And that is why Sky cut you off when they find out you are in Portugal... cause it's so above board.
Forum: Portugal
Mar 15th 2015, 10:48 am
Replies: 115
Views: 12,805
Posted By Lazlo Woodbine

Re: TV and Internet

Yes i think so, if your dish is big enough... it probably is, if not, I have a 1.5m dish you can have if you come and take it off my wall!!! I don't need it anymore...

If the satellite is what I'm...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 15th 2015, 10:25 am
Replies: 115
Views: 12,805
Posted By Lazlo Woodbine

Re: TV and Internet

How much does the satellite doodah cost? There must be someone here who has it already...

...anybody?
Forum: Portugal
Mar 15th 2015, 10:22 am
Replies: 115
Views: 12,805
Posted By Lazlo Woodbine

Re: TV and Internet

Ok, I'll try to help...

The paid for services suit people who are here all the time, or for extended periods of time where TV matters and you just want stuff that works 'out of the box'.

If you...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 15th 2015, 10:06 am
Replies: 115
Views: 12,805
Posted By Lazlo Woodbine

Re: TV and Internet

"Strangers are just friends we haven't met yet!"

Parental units - I hope they are proud... but I do frustrate them...

When you have your TV turn on the BatSignal and I'll be there!
Forum: Portugal
Feb 26th 2015, 3:29 am
Replies: 32
Views: 3,302
Posted By Lazlo Woodbine

Re: What's needed to move to Portugal

:rofl:





Last night a man knocked on our door with a beard.


We didn't hear him.
Forum: Portugal
Feb 25th 2015, 9:04 pm
Replies: 115
Views: 12,805
Posted By Lazlo Woodbine

Re: TV and Internet

Yep but the funniest thing is everything is true! (Apart from the baby, I would like to state for the record that I have NEVER, EVER borrowed a baby in order to receive better faster service from...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 25th 2015, 5:46 pm
Replies: 115
Views: 12,805
Posted By Lazlo Woodbine

Re: TV and Internet

1. Back-up all data to External hard-drive
2. Re-install operating system

Hey presto, your computer is back to as it was when you bought it!

Don't forget to take all the precautions before you...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 25th 2015, 5:05 pm
Replies: 115
Views: 12,805
Posted By Lazlo Woodbine

Re: TV and Internet

Put your hand up if you are jealous.


:hand:
Forum: Portugal
Feb 25th 2015, 5:02 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 4,389
Posted By Lazlo Woodbine

Re: Good lawyer in Algarve

Let me guess, it's something from "Certiel"? If that's the case I feel your pain. I had a supply for construction but when I finished the house and wanted to get it changed to a domestic meter the...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 25th 2015, 4:12 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 729
Posted By Lazlo Woodbine

Re: Sending stuff to the UK - best deal?

I got my stuff here by DLS couriers. Also when a friend was coming Algarve Freight offered to ship her dialysis fluid free of charge! So they can have a gold star from me too!
Forum: Portugal
Feb 25th 2015, 4:07 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 856
Posted By Lazlo Woodbine

Re: Searching for screen doors

I got mine from ALDI!!!! every now and then they have them in stock, LIDL started doing them last year, you have to put them together yourself, but they are ace and I love putting stuff together....
Forum: Portugal
Feb 25th 2015, 4:01 pm
Replies: 115
Views: 12,805
Posted By Lazlo Woodbine

Re: TV and Internet

What speed are they getting? Have they spoken to their provider? Have they shopped around? Did they know that Bobby killed Lucy?

;) My mum and Dad only get 1.5Mb at their villa and it works fine...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 25th 2015, 3:52 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,359
Posted By Lazlo Woodbine

Re: Tyres

^ and a little cheaper than the one in Sao Bras, I gather!
Forum: Portugal
Feb 25th 2015, 3:49 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 4,389
Posted By Lazlo Woodbine

Re: Good lawyer in Algarve

I've used Cristina Fernandes at LTCF Tavira when I bought my house, she was good for me, I've also used Paula Cannavarro in Faro for other things, she's good too in my experience.
Did you try going...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 25th 2015, 3:45 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 3,302
Posted By Lazlo Woodbine

Re: What's needed to move to Portugal

Also, you don't mention if you are buying or renting or living in a tent...

If you are buying, then your lawyer will sort out a lot of things for you.

There's not much you have to do, the first...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 25th 2015, 3:36 pm
Replies: 115
Views: 12,805
Posted By Lazlo Woodbine

Re: TV and Internet

If your friends are anywhere near Tavira area they could always borrow my box to see if it works! (Though I will require a lovely cup of tea, no sugar!)

PM me if they want to get in touch.
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