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Forum: Portugal
Jun 1st 2026, 5:19 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 187
Posted By sportpix

Noisy Roller Shutter in the Wind

Is there a way to reduce or eliminate the noise from bedroom window roller shutters when it’s windy? Wife is not impressed at being woken up by this noise.
Forum: Portugal
May 28th 2026, 5:44 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 191
Posted By sportpix

Re: Travel Insurance to Include Rental Car Excess

Many thanks Bill. I have emailed them. The book you recommended on touring Portugal was delivered about a month ago and wife is now reviewing so that we can plan a couple of trips.

Many thanks for...
Forum: Portugal
May 28th 2026, 12:54 am
Replies: 2
Views: 191
Posted By sportpix

Travel Insurance to Include Rental Car Excess

In Hong Kong we used to have annual travel insurance that included rental car excess. It was about GBP 120 per year each and good value. I spoke to Abbeygate yesterday to see if they have the same...
Forum: Portugal
May 27th 2026, 4:17 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,600
Posted By sportpix

Re: Processionary Caterpillar Traps?

I see these pests have become a problem on oak trees in the UK, according to a report in today’s Daily Mail.
Forum: Portugal
May 10th 2026, 4:22 am
Replies: 31
Views: 1,731
Posted By sportpix

Re: Lagos to Porto. Car or Train?

I’ve just ordered the 2026 version of the book, Bill, so it should be here in a week or so. Just hope it’s not in the Russian language 😩
Forum: Portugal
May 9th 2026, 11:54 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 1,731
Posted By sportpix

Re: Lagos to Porto. Car or Train?

All in one day, Bill? 🫣. Hand on heart, I went online to try and buy the book but there seemed to be about six different versions so I found it confusing 🫤. I would still like to buy it if I...
Forum: Portugal
May 9th 2026, 8:03 am
Replies: 31
Views: 1,731
Posted By sportpix

Re: Lagos to Porto. Car or Train?

We did, thanks. It was very enjoyable and we plan to see much more of the country to see which other gems await. Now, where should we go …?
Forum: Portugal
May 7th 2026, 5:56 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 1,731
Posted By sportpix

Re: Lagos to Porto. Car or Train?

Update on our trip. The flight out of Faro was at 08:30 and as we only had hand luggage for a two-night stay we got to the airport at 7am. Parking charge was around 30 euros. The flight took 50...
Forum: Portugal
Apr 27th 2026, 5:03 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 385
Posted By sportpix

Re: Cash Payments Giving NIF Details

Thank you, Eric. It’s just occurred to me that the chiropractor receptionist usually asks if I need a receipt for the 40 euro treatment, and more often than not I say no it doesn’t matter. If...
Forum: Portugal
Apr 27th 2026, 4:00 am
Replies: 3
Views: 385
Posted By sportpix

Cash Payments Giving NIF Details

I had an appointment with my dentist last week, and although I like him and am confident of his skills with the fine tools used to repair teeth, I find it tedious that he will only take cash...
Forum: Portugal
Apr 16th 2026, 5:02 am
Replies: 31
Views: 1,731
Posted By sportpix

Re: Lagos to Porto. Car or Train?

Many thanks for all the help and advice. I've looked at all options and also listened to folks down here in the Deep South (with funny accents) who have done the trip in a variety of ways and have...
Forum: Portugal
Apr 13th 2026, 1:11 am
Replies: 31
Views: 1,731
Posted By sportpix

Re: Lagos to Porto. Car or Train?

The intel and feedback is much appreciated. Thanks. The idea of a night in Lisbon is appealing to break a possible train journey but the onward trip to Porto would seem to have two changes and a...
Forum: Portugal
Apr 11th 2026, 10:34 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 1,731
Posted By sportpix

Lagos to Porto. Car or Train?

Similar to my post of a few months ago, do I drive north or do we go by train?

Wife has been invited to an engineering seminar in Porto in May, and as we have seen nothing but a bit of the Algarve...
Forum: Portugal
Apr 2nd 2026, 5:42 am
Replies: 15
Views: 911
Posted By sportpix

Re: Que horas sao?

Simple solution, buy a Mac 👍
Forum: Portugal
Mar 28th 2026, 3:31 am
Replies: 8
Views: 503
Posted By sportpix

Re: How to Register on DPD?

Thank you for that. Having also contacted fedex, with whom I’ve had an account for more that 20 years they are quoting double what DPD want. The Hong Kong post office is excellent and amazingly...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 26th 2026, 8:31 am
Replies: 8
Views: 503
Posted By sportpix

Re: How to Register on DPD?

Thanks for that. Just been on DHL website and was given a quote of 76 euros, for an A4 envelope weighing 0.2 kg.

Madness
Forum: Portugal
Mar 26th 2026, 6:17 am
Replies: 8
Views: 503
Posted By sportpix

How to Register on DPD?

My wife has some documents - about eight pages of A4, that she needs to send to Hong Kong. We've ruled out sending via the post office as they are hopeless (Christmas presents sent from UK and not...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 17th 2026, 7:07 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 833
Posted By sportpix

Re: Insurance Claim?

I tried that but as I have the standard (required) bricks and mortar insurance and not contents insurance I was told no.
Forum: Portugal
Mar 17th 2026, 2:35 am
Replies: 6
Views: 833
Posted By sportpix

Re: Insurance Claim?

It took weeks and weeks to get the aircon motor fixed as several things had blown due to the power surge. In total it cost 1,300 euros to get it fixed and I sent a message to EDP saying I needed to...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 26th 2026, 10:41 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 649
Posted By sportpix

Re: Validation of Expenses for Tax Return

interesting comment about gyms. I’ve now accessed my 2025 exes on the portal and I’ve saved the grand total of 0.79 on gyms. I have a swim/gym monthly pass to Lagos municipal sports centre and it...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 26th 2026, 4:52 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 649
Posted By sportpix

Re: Validation of Expenses for Tax Return

My list of exe's is very boring indeed with the vast majority of items being from Pingo and the other two major supermarkets we have here. Apart from that there is the monthly gym/swim bill for the...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 25th 2026, 11:13 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 649
Posted By sportpix

Re: Validation of Expenses for Tax Return

You've got me wondering now. Was she not supposed to validate the exe's? I'm glad she did 👍
Forum: Portugal
Feb 25th 2026, 6:03 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 649
Posted By sportpix

Re: Validation of Expenses for Tax Return

Many thanks, Eric. I was just about to have another go at this yesterday when an email popped up from the accountant.

The reason the items had recorded or what ever it says in the end column is...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 23rd 2026, 9:45 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 649
Posted By sportpix

Validation of Expenses for Tax Return

Last year I did this on the phone with the person in Lisbon who does my tax return. So far she's not replying to messages about this year's filing.

When I go into the tax portal I get to the page...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 19th 2026, 5:47 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,396
Posted By sportpix

Re: Converting UK driving licence but as E.U. resident?

Very interesting to know this. Where was that? Aljezur or Lagos?
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