Sorry Michael,Im a bit green when it comes to using a forum but I am learning! Will repost in the appropriate section but havent had a huge response.To " Snowbirds". I will check the pm and contact you but I dont know if it will get going unless I can get more people involved.

Would anyone be interested if I set up a book club? Not the type where you all read the same book but more a meeting where we can share experiences of a good read,swop books and discuss different authors?I am planning to be in the Algarve from Nov-March in future and happy to get it started if some ...

Thanks for all your replies,Caroline

We have driven over for the first time with the dog.Can anyone recommend a vet?I like to be prepared but hope it will just be for vaccinations.Thanks,caroline

Hi does anyone know someone who can repair a solid oak table ?The top has split and there are a lot of water marks and scratches which need some TLC,thanks Caroline

Thanks for the number I will give Telmo a ring.I was looking at your website to see where you are and as we are at Quinta do Paraiso will drop down to say hello.You have helped me out twice now!Caroline

Hi its a long story but we have a wine fridge which we brought over from Hong Kong,plugged it in but although it purrs away it isnt cooling.Does anyone know of a company near Carvoeiro who might be able to fix it?thanks Caroline

Im arriving 4th nov for 2 weeks,any walks planned then,thanks caroline

Thanks folks.Have just booked to come over next week as cant wait any longer,will follow up your leads.

Cant believe I havent logged on for 3 months,have been stuck in London and Brazil but will be around for 6 weeks from 18th July.Am trying hard to stay fit,does anyone know of a gym I can go to ?I usually run but find the hills a bit hard going and the getting up early if its very hot!

Planning my few days in CVO on 7th March and Sam Sparkle has contacted me.Im coming to do some spring cleaning(!) and to have a break after hectic 1/2 term with kids.Thinking of coming to meet at Anteak bar,what time do you generally hang out ther?Early or late?

Thanks Rampage.Our house is up in MonteCarvoeiro so I usually go for a bevvy at th Slambar but as a regular visitor thought it would be good to meet up with some other forum users who are obviously also residents.Always feel a bit awkward going out to bars on my own(middle aged female!) but feel I a...

Where is Anteak bar and do Forum regulars meet up every Thursday eve?Booked to visit at beginning of March and would like to meet you even though I dont always understand your sense of humour!

Im always eager for each months edition too.Im sitting in my flat in Rio and it is like being on the cross channel ferry.It has rained on and off for over a month and it is beating against the windows.Have booked my next trip to CVO and hoping weather stays fine even though I know the Portuguese rea...

Thanks! Just checked and I could go on 19th-26th Feb from Luton to Faro for 3p each way.Unfortunately cant do it but hope other people manage to grab a bargain!Decent flights too.