Just back from Carvoeiro last night and noticed the flower seller was not there. I'm pretty sure he would be operating from about Easter onwards. He is from Goa, by the way. Do you know the little pizza place on Rua do Casino, just round the corner from the post office? it became an Indian takeaway ...

I was just wondering if she was known round the area.
Someone has just told me she was up to the same trick in Bar Talvez (near Brady's) recently and she was an alcoholic. Just warning others, maybe.

Hadn't been drinking then but certainly was later. Intermarch had a good deal on some sparkly stuff so picked up 18 bottles for a barbie I was going to next day, still feeling the effects!

Last week I was loading up my car with wine in the Intermarche car park when I was approached bu a very attractive and well dressed woman, probably in her early 50s. She was German and explained that she had her holiday villa robbed (not entirely unbelievable!), lost her passport, credit cards, cash...

How very, very sad. Antonio was a real character and made every visit to Carvoeiro a more memorable experience. God bless him and any family he may have. Joao, that was a beautiful tribute. I haven't seen you playing around Carvoeiro for a couple of years. Used to really enjoy our nights in Round Up...

No! But have been back a few times since. They do a great white sangria

Was in O Barco earlier this week. Paid my 30 euro bill with a 20 and a 10 + 2 euro tip. We left and had gone about 20 or 30 yards when I heard a shout from behind. I turned round and the waiter was waving at me and calling me back. On returning, he showed me that two 20 euro notes were stuck togethe...

I've tried that. If I hang over the balcony with the laptop stretched out to a dangerous distance, I can sometimes pick up the wi-fi from that new restaurant next door to O Patio!

Thanks for that.

I need to get a phone line with unlimited broadband connection in Carvoeiro house. Any suggestions as to which provider is best would be appreciated

Jorge gone but rest of the staff still the same. Am out again this weekend so will try to find out then.

Before you go anywhere, there's a product called 'TransAct' you can get at the chemist near to Sullys. It's a pack of five bandages in a foil pouch. you put them on the affected area, they're self adhesive and absolutely amazing, especially if you keep them in the fridge. I brought some home to the ...

Where's Jorge gone? Very dissapointed on our last visit to find out that head waiter / front of house, Jorge, was gone from the Algar Seco Parque restaurant. Stunning setting for lunch, excellent pices and Jorge's service topped it all off. Does anyone know if he's gone to another restaurant?

Thanks for that. Will have a look on their site now.

The seagulls have taken a strange liking to the cover of my hot tub and ripped it to shreds! (there was a small tear in it and they seem to be attracted by the white polystyrene inner).I need a replacement, new or second-hand. It is a 'Catalina' spa, approx 210 x 210. There used to be a Geordie guy ...