Blue Rock Butchers

Gary/Gaynor · Post by **Gary/Gaynor** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 3:00 pm

Just reading the newsletter for Feb. Has John handed over the runing of the shop, or has he packed up and left CVO. Gary and I get all our meat from John as I just loved the service and quality. I would be a great pity if it was no longer under his watchful eye. I know that he had a very nice assitant who is Portuguese maybe it's been left in his capable hands, I do hope so

Gaynor

suziebear · Post by **suziebear** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 5:21 pm

Hi Gary/Gaynor
From what I understand, Jonathon still owns it and the young Portuguese man is running it. Jonathon broke his foot I think in 3 places, so that is why no one has seen him around. We were in there yesterday buying stuff.

bruce · Post by **bruce** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 5:26 pm

Sorry to hear that wonder if he did it playing football?
Glad the Portuguese lad is still there very friendly and helpful.

squidgybits · Post by **squidgybits** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 12:20 pm

Oh painful!

oh well I'm glad if it's still in good hands.. Yes the Portuguese guy there is just as helpful and co-operative as John always was. Thank goodness I can get my lovely steak still.
Gaynor

Lesley Jean · Post by **Lesley Jean** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 1:38 pm

Yes, I was beginning to get a bit worried there for a moment, the steaks are amazing, look forward to buying from there again soon.

Barry · Post by **Barry** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 5:32 pm

Saw John, wife and 3 girls in Pau de Acucar yesterday, and he certainly seemed mobile. Have not seen him in the shop over the last 5 weeks, though.

Bruce Wallis · Post by **Bruce Wallis** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 11:00 am

Lesley Jean wrote: Yes, I was beginning to get a bit worried there for a moment, the steaks are amazing, look forward to buying from there again soon.

Does that mean you will be buying 8 for a dinner party at the end of the month?

Lesley Jean · Post by **Lesley Jean** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 11:01 am

NO you are, I will just choose them..... doh..............

Nigel · Post by **Nigel** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 3:07 pm

Very happy that it is being looked after, the lamb is magnificent too

carol.b · Post by **carol.b** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 1:00 am

nice to hear it is still there! had some nice bbq cuts from there when we were over!

anne.mar · Post by **anne.mar** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 10:42 am

Hello,
I have just read your post. I am sorry to say but John and his family have moved abck to the u.k. Not sure who is looking after the shop or if it is still open. I know that he has no plans to return
marie

Barry · Post by **Barry** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 11:19 am

The shop was closed when we went down to the village Wednesday and Thursday. Anyone know if it has closed for good? There was no sign on the door.

kteee · Post by **kteee** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 11:25 am

As far as I know, yes, it is closed for good

Gary/Gaynor · Post by **Gary/Gaynor** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 11:27 am

that is such a shame as we just loved the meat selection and qulaity it was excellent. Another business bites the dust. I wonder how many more. Oh well supermarket meat for Gary and I then tut!

Gaynor

Mike,Chislehurst · Post by **Mike,Chislehurst** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 1:40 pm

Shame but if you want to avoid supermarket meat, go to the local market.