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Forum: Europe
Jul 27th 2011, 5:44 am
Replies: 1
Views: 7,108
Posted By Sibs

Property in Romania

Hi

I saw on another thread that property was cheaper in Romania than Bulgaria but from the websites I have found and what I know of Romania it seems that Bulgaria is far cheaper. I have seen good...
Forum: Portugal
Oct 15th 2008, 8:44 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,894
Posted By Sibs

Re: Indian Restaurant

Which ones in Lisbon did you try? We have found a good one but I can't think of the name off the top of my head.

Sarah
Forum: Portugal
Sep 26th 2008, 10:46 pm
Replies: 97
Views: 10,707
Posted By Sibs

Re: where to buy

Sorry, been away.

No, I have no idea what causes the foam. I saw it once on Monte Clerigo on a very windy day.

In my opinion most people have a different idea of what is right for them, which...
Forum: Portugal
Sep 24th 2008, 6:48 pm
Replies: 97
Views: 10,707
Posted By Sibs

Re: where to buy

When I first came here we thought about the Algarve because the weather is obviously better than elsewhere, however we didn't like the south coast at all - too built-up and touristy. So we spent 2...
Forum: Portugal
Sep 12th 2008, 10:04 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 3,353
Posted By Sibs

Re: lottery dreams

Mine is very simple - to run an animal sanctuary.
Forum: Portugal
Sep 3rd 2008, 7:28 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,751
Posted By Sibs

Re: Transporting Cats - UK to Portugal

I agonised over this and decided to do it the quickest way possible. We went with Monarch airlines from Birmingham to Faro, it cost about £350 for one cat and we went on the same flight as I wanted...
Forum: Portugal
Aug 26th 2008, 9:23 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,061
Posted By Sibs

Re: Credit crunch!!!

Do you know roughly what rates they do?

Thanks
Sarah
Forum: Portugal
Aug 25th 2008, 9:52 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,061
Posted By Sibs

Re: Credit crunch!!!

On a slightly different note, in the UK the car companies are offering 0% finance to try and shift them. Does that sort of deal ever happen in PT?

Thanks
Sarah
Forum: Portugal
Aug 22nd 2008, 8:53 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,003
Posted By Sibs

Re: does anyone know any venues for a wedding?

Hi

Yes, I managed to finally get around to it in June in Aljezur. We were hoping to have the ceremony on the beach but it didn't work out due to complications with the authorities and in the end...
Forum: Portugal
Aug 20th 2008, 7:50 am
Replies: 348
Views: 53,336
Posted By Sibs

Re: What are the bad things about Portugal ?

Well, I was trying to stay true to the question. :)

Bad things make you not want to live somewhere, frustrations don't.

I have no regrets at all about moving here and sometimes people blow...
Forum: Portugal
Aug 20th 2008, 3:45 am
Replies: 348
Views: 53,336
Posted By Sibs

Re: What are the bad things about Portugal ?

OK, after all that, I'll have a go.

Regarding the original question about 'bad' then I can only say the treatment of animals, but I would say that about 99% of places so that's life I guess.

If...
Forum: Portugal
Aug 20th 2008, 2:03 am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,405
Posted By Sibs

Re: Dog licence?

I might be wrong but I think all dogs needs to be registered and there is also some rule about microchipping now.
Forum: Portugal
Jun 24th 2008, 8:42 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 655
Posted By Sibs

Re: Body boards?

It depends on what you want to spend but if you don't want to go mad Decathlon have a good range at reasonable prices.
Can't help with the locations up there though!
Forum: Portugal
Jun 23rd 2008, 9:51 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,989
Posted By Sibs

Re: Difference in weather seasons in Alentejo

I believe the centre of the Alentejo does have extreme heat and cold (relative to other places in PT eg Algarve )which is why not many people live there.
Forum: Portugal
Jun 20th 2008, 12:20 am
Replies: 30
Views: 3,182
Posted By Sibs

Re: Success stories - please tell

Hi

I agree it can be much cheaper here although I am sure if I had gone to one of the big hotels that have packages it would have cost a lot!! We have a really tight budget so it is all pretty...
Forum: Portugal
Jun 19th 2008, 3:58 am
Replies: 30
Views: 3,182
Posted By Sibs

Re: Success stories - please tell

Sorry, mine isn't even remotely relevant then!!!

Does Gaz have furry dice too? :p
Forum: Portugal
Jun 19th 2008, 12:54 am
Replies: 30
Views: 3,182
Posted By Sibs

Re: Success stories - please tell

:lol: Don't start that again!!

No, we are going to Italy - Rome and Capri to be precise so I am really looking forward to that. :D
Forum: Portugal
Jun 18th 2008, 8:47 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 3,182
Posted By Sibs

Re: Success stories - please tell

Thanks guys, not sure about pics though!!! :)
Forum: Portugal
Jun 18th 2008, 1:34 am
Replies: 30
Views: 3,182
Posted By Sibs

Re: Success stories - please tell

Well, I didn't meet him here if that is what you mean? And we've been engaged for a long time!

Still, if it all goes well I will be very pleased as it has been difficult arranging all the...
Forum: Portugal
Jun 18th 2008, 1:06 am
Replies: 30
Views: 3,182
Posted By Sibs

Re: Success stories - please tell

Thanks!! I think I am prepared for the worst! :D
Forum: Portugal
Jun 18th 2008, 1:05 am
Replies: 30
Views: 3,182
Posted By Sibs

Re: Success stories - please tell

Thanks Cleri

We are getting married in Aljezur! :)
Forum: Portugal
Jun 18th 2008, 12:09 am
Replies: 30
Views: 3,182
Posted By Sibs

Re: Success stories - please tell

I'll let you know in a week and a half!!
My other half and I are supposed to be getting married and if we do it will be a real acheivement as it has been a long and frustrating process!

Sarah :)
Forum: Portugal
Jun 12th 2008, 8:00 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 868
Posted By Sibs

Re: Reasonable cost for a will

Ours was about 500 euros in total for everything for 2. Most of that cost was the notary. Our solicitor was very reasonable (and solicitors are usually much cheaper than lawyers).

Sarah
Forum: Portugal
May 22nd 2008, 1:58 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,667
Posted By Sibs

Re: Just when you thought you had.....

I completely agree with you. I don't see why they feel the need at all. It would make me very cross if the UK did this. There was talk a few years of go of changing some words to be 'American' e.g....
Forum: Portugal
May 22nd 2008, 1:27 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,667
Posted By Sibs

Re: Just when you thought you had.....

Our Portuguese teacher mentioned this too us a few weeks ago. I don't think much will change, just as it says dropping silent letters and officially adding the ones they didn't have (but are in use...
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