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by Geoff
Mon Nov 09, 2026 5:19 pm
Forum: CVO Ramblers
Topic: Walk 9 Nov 2026 : Norinho
Replies: 10
Views: 5033

Re: Walk 9 Nov 2026 : Norinho

Russell said that last time it was 2h 55m, so we set off at a cracking pace...16 walkers and lunchers...
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Ended at 2h 45 m, about 4.2kph....great lunch at Norinho, but noone took a photo!
by Geoff
Mon Nov 09, 2026 5:04 pm
Forum: CVO Ramblers
Topic: Walk : 16 Nov 2026, Casa de Vinha/Funcho
Replies: 4
Views: 26

Walk : 16 Nov 2026, Casa de Vinha/Funcho

It's a just over 2.5 hours and it has a couple of steady inclines, but is otherwise predominantly flat(ish). Difficulty ( on a scale of 1:5) : most is 2 (moderate) but a short part is 3(energetic) Start : 10.00.....but please be there by 0945 if you want a coffee and order lunch. Duration : about 2 ...
by Geoff
Tue Nov 03, 2026 1:45 pm
Forum: CVO Ramblers
Topic: Walk 9 Nov 2026 : Norinho
Replies: 10
Views: 5033

Walk 9 Nov 2026 : Norinho

Hi all Forecast for next monday is not good, so please keep an eye out for cancellation. A walk along the levada then up into the hills and around.... NOT the big Enxerim hill, but a more gentle climb! A few hills, but nothing too steep. Duration : about 2.5 hours...11kms....though last time it was ...
by Geoff
Tue Nov 03, 2026 11:34 am
Forum: CVO Ramblers
Topic: Walk : Monday 2 November 2026. Honey Cafe/O Tasco. CLOSED
Replies: 17
Views: 2407

Re: Walk : Monday 2 November 2026. Honey Cafe/O Tasco. CLOSED

We added the waiters to the list so ended up with 24 walkers and 22 lunchers. Lovely day...look at colour of sky! 20261102_102546.jpg Usual good walk, bit hot perhaps, my knee surviverd anyway....saw one dead adder: 20261102_114853.jpg And a very dried up puddle.... 20261102_112246.jpg Usual good lu...
by Geoff
Tue Nov 03, 2026 11:15 am
Forum: CVO Ramblers
Topic: MEMORIAL FOR BRUCE WALLIS & GORDON LOW
Replies: 6
Views: 1083

Re: MEMORIAL FOR BRUCE WALLIS & GORDON LOW

Spoiler alert.....

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by Geoff
Tue Nov 03, 2026 11:09 am
Forum: CVO Ramblers
Topic: Simon Harley
Replies: 1
Views: 546

Re: Simon Harley

Hi Roy
Before my time methinks.
Geoff
by Geoff
Mon Nov 02, 2026 12:06 am
Forum: CVO Ramblers
Topic: MEMORIAL FOR BRUCE WALLIS & GORDON LOW
Replies: 6
Views: 1083

Re: MEMORIAL FOR BRUCE WALLIS & GORDON LOW

Any?.
...from right, Maureen, David, sue, Yvonne Sandra, Ray, Bruce Julia ,??, Rob.....give up after that..
by Geoff
Sun Nov 01, 2026 4:48 pm
Forum: CVO Ramblers
Topic: BRUCE WALLIS RIP
Replies: 2
Views: 2842

Re: BRUCE WALLIS RIP

by Geoff
Sun Nov 01, 2026 4:43 pm
Forum: CVO Ramblers
Topic: MEMORIAL FOR BRUCE WALLIS & GORDON LOW
Replies: 6
Views: 1083

Re: MEMORIAL FOR BRUCE WALLIS & GORDON LOW

Think this is the first CVO picture of Bruce I could locate....21 April 2011
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by Geoff
Fri Oct 30, 2026 4:24 pm
Forum: CVO Ramblers
Topic: Walk : Monday 2 November 2026. Honey Cafe/O Tasco. CLOSED
Replies: 17
Views: 2407

Re: Walk : Monday 2 November 2026. Honey Cafe/O Tasco. CLOSED

Lunch at O TASCO on monday is now a choice of grilled chicken with/without piri-piri or calamari. Price is 15€ + tip, so say about 16€ pp.
by Geoff
Sun Oct 25, 2026 2:55 pm
Forum: CVO Ramblers
Topic: Walk : Monday 2 November 2026. Honey Cafe/O Tasco. CLOSED
Replies: 17
Views: 2407

Re: Walk : Monday 2 November 2026. Honey Cafe/O Tasco

Hi Geoff I will be coming out to carvoeiro for a week on my own as Ken is still unable to travel. I would like to join you for the walk and lunch but unfortunately won't have transport to get there. If someone is willing to pick me up from Monte Santo I would be most grateful. Thanks Sue We can pic...
by Geoff
Sat Oct 24, 2026 12:48 pm
Forum: CVO Ramblers
Topic: Walk : Monday 2 November 2026. Honey Cafe/O Tasco. CLOSED
Replies: 17
Views: 2407

Walk : Monday 2 November 2026. Honey Cafe/O Tasco. CLOSED

Walk is now closed. We will be back! Knee permitting, should be able to do this walk that I couldn't in June! Posting details early as busy next week. It’s around 2 hours with a couple of hills but nothing too difficult. Start time : 10.00am prompt so arrive early if you want a coffee. Directions: F...
by Geoff
Tue Oct 20, 2026 8:07 am
Forum: CVO Ramblers
Topic: WALK - MONDAY 19 OCTOBER 2026 - HUNTING LODGE
Replies: 10
Views: 2312

Re: WALK - MONDAY 19 OCTOBER 2026 - HUNTING LODGE

Gosh, you must have been running....10kms in 1 h 20 m?....I won't be able to keep up