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Forum: Portugal
Oct 8th 2010, 10:07 am
Replies: 2
Views: 990
Posted By Butt

Small flat for rent needed in Tavira area

Looking to rent a small apartment for 6+ months, fully furnished, clean & smart, just for light ad-hoc use for guests. We're residents here, but need a local place for additional friends to use....
Forum: Portugal
Aug 6th 2010, 5:02 am
Replies: 16
Views: 3,943
Posted By Butt

Re: Quality of life?

Some git just left me with 2 damaged panels on back of my car.....so I had better get off the forum, before the GNR can trace, quite who torched half a dozen randomly selected Portuguese.....just...
Forum: Portugal
Jul 18th 2010, 9:13 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 649
Posted By Butt

Child safety in pool - wristband ?

Hi,
Anyone know where in Algarve we can buy:

"...a wristband for children that sets off alarm if comes in contact with water.." ??

Can find them in USA, but not so easy in UK. Would be great...
Forum: Portugal
Jul 13th 2010, 4:52 am
Replies: 8
Views: 2,179
Posted By Butt

Re: bella vista restaurant - cochopo road

You are not supposed to tell any one about the place.....otherwise we won't get a table and prices will go up, and the live chickens and ducks will disappear.

Besides....aren't you supposed to be...
Forum: Portugal
Jul 13th 2010, 4:50 am
Replies: 7
Views: 2,177
Posted By Butt

Re: Tavira fish market prices !?

Yep, that is what we feared - so temporarily we'll empty the prawns bin in Pingo Doce, and raid the fish counter. But really, the local market has best atmosphere, just a shame they price against...
Forum: Portugal
Jul 13th 2010, 12:27 am
Replies: 7
Views: 2,177
Posted By Butt

Tavira fish market prices !?

We've noticed in last week or two a dramatic rise in prices of fish at the local market. Any clue why ? Maybe a 20-30% hike on all popular fish we normally buy for ourselves.

Not the same...
Forum: Portugal
Jun 18th 2010, 7:24 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,620
Posted By Butt

Re: How did Salazar treat foreigners ?

Good try Troia !

Argentina in 2001 the govt. issued what was called a "corralito" (spanish for "little corral") which didn't allow citizens to access their accounts except for small withdrawals....
Forum: Spain
Jun 18th 2010, 2:16 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,368
Posted By Butt

Mooring for Visitors

I think I asked before, but here goes !

From Tavira, it is nice run in our little boat along the coast, and we often stop at VRStA or go further to Alcoutim. Often we think about Ayamonte, but...
Forum: Spain
Jun 18th 2010, 2:13 am
Replies: 16
Views: 6,554
Posted By Butt

Re: HELP - Ayamonte restaurant !

Hi Ayamonte CLub !

We visited "El Choco", and can report very nice lunch ! Opened at 13:00, and we had fried Anchovies (shared between 2) for starter, and double helping of Paella for main...
Forum: Portugal
Jun 14th 2010, 6:41 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,620
Posted By Butt

How did Salazar treat foreigners ?

Nice future outlook for expats living in Portugal, Spain...

http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1286480/EU-leaders-thrash-rescue-package-Spain-faces-bankruptcy.html

I see nice...
Forum: Spain
Jun 6th 2010, 8:17 am
Replies: 16
Views: 6,554
Posted By Butt

HELP - Ayamonte restaurant !

Hi ! We're based in Tavira, and been trawling thru your restaurant recommendations, but can't see wood for the trees :ohmy:

We fancy Monday night popping across the border, and trying a...
Forum: Portugal
May 30th 2010, 12:17 am
Replies: 81
Views: 11,063
Posted By Butt

Re: Finding it tough!

One good thing about PT......the 2 year guarantee you get on electrical stuff, really works ! Coffee machine failed this morning, OH leaping up & down ranting, and yet Worten Tavira took it in...
Forum: Portugal
May 28th 2010, 8:26 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 11,063
Posted By Butt

Re: Finding it tough!

Car Road Tax :frown: They set the tax on the premise, that the car is a fresh registration and therefore 'New', and if a big engine (even a fuel efficient diesel), ours is ..... wait for it, EUR 550...
Forum: Middle East
May 27th 2010, 7:17 am
Replies: 11
Views: 7,196
Posted By Butt

Re: Investing in UK ETF, OEICs and Unit Trusts

Just curious, I am trying to setup a portfolio of ETFs, low cost Index trackers, and as living abroad now, I would like these to be Offshore (INTERNAXX sounds as good as any), but the funds need to...
Forum: Portugal
Apr 17th 2010, 4:10 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,579
Posted By Butt

Re: Swimming pool - permission needed?

I know it's not helpful....but I can't even reply to this one !

Agents: mostly, sharp blade, neck, open grave...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 24th 2010, 1:18 am
Replies: 13
Views: 3,408
Posted By Butt

Re: Loule Easter procession

Thanks for your information. I will look at Saville webb sites for info on their dates. Butt
Forum: Portugal
Mar 24th 2010, 1:16 am
Replies: 9
Views: 6,325
Posted By Butt

Re: Rotary Washing Line

Thanks for all your assistance. As we are in a windy place I think I might get the nice builder across the road to assist with a solution. Butt
Forum: Portugal
Mar 23rd 2010, 5:03 am
Replies: 9
Views: 6,325
Posted By Butt

Re: Rotary Washing Line

many thanks, haven't tried Leory Marlin yet.Butt
Forum: Portugal
Mar 23rd 2010, 1:10 am
Replies: 13
Views: 3,408
Posted By Butt

Loule Easter procession

Does anybody know about the Easter Procession in Loule this year? I haven't been before and would like to go this year. Can you tell me dates, time and where.:)

Thanks Butt
Forum: Portugal
Mar 23rd 2010, 1:06 am
Replies: 9
Views: 6,325
Posted By Butt

Rotary Washing Line

Hi!

Can anyboady help me? I am looking for a replacement rotary washing line, as my one from the UK is broken. I live in the Tavira area and have looked in local DIY shops and supermarkets. Happy...
Forum: Portugal
Dec 3rd 2009, 8:04 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,217
Posted By Butt

Solar panel 4 electricity

Looking for someone who has installed panels and linked up to the grid, and could spare a phone call chat to discuss realities of purchase/installation and then running the system. Thanks.
Forum: Portugal
Nov 23rd 2009, 2:29 am
Replies: 4
Views: 871
Posted By Butt

car tax for matriculated vehicles

hi

I have just matriculated our 7 year old BMW 3 ltr deisel estate. I have just paid tax on it it was 513 euros for the year - I was horrified at this amount - even more than in UK. I spoke to...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 19th 2008, 3:20 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,533
Posted By Butt

Re: Places open on Easter Sunday

Thanks, for info re shops. Steppitoe is Ecomarche in Tavira?

Paul, reason I can't shop before is that we only arrive late on Saturday.

Butt
Forum: Portugal
Mar 18th 2008, 1:51 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,533
Posted By Butt

Places open on Easter Sunday

Does anyone know which supermarkets are open on Easter Sunday or other food shops in Tavira?

Thanks

Butt:(
Forum: Portugal
Mar 12th 2008, 10:13 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 745
Posted By Butt

Easter Sunday in Tavira

We are arriving in Tavira on Easter Saturday (late), can anybody in the area tell me where we can get some groceries on Easter Sunday? Also are there any parades or special events in the area to...
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