If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#71
|
|||
|
|||
are you all still here?
On Mar 15, 5:53 am, Martin wrote:
On 14 Mar 2007 12:03:40 -0700, "me" wrote: On Mar 14, 2:52 pm, The Reid wrote: On 14 Mar 2007 11:45:27 -0700, "me" wrote: Doing Wainwrights coast to coast in 15 days. Then off to London for a pint or two. Two excellent ideas! East to west or west to east? We were advised to do West to east, mostly because of the winds. It does have the advantage of starting closer to our arrival airport and ending closer to London. The down side of course is that we'll be starting in the hilly areas when we are the least in shape. Gonna geek out completely on this one and dip my boots in both bodies of water and carry a couple of pebbles across to drop in St. Robins Bay. 'Bout the only thing missing is a Blarney Stone to kiss. There's snow forecast. [snip] In late June/early July? Talk 'bout global climate change! |
#72
|
|||
|
|||
are you all still here?
On Wed, 14 Mar 2007 18:13:34 +0000, The Reid
wrote: seems this group has reached a new low, I haven't noticed posts from several of the sensible regulars lately and dozens of juvenile threads being started, mostly about Jacqueline and such like. Are you still out there? I'm really busy trying to write an article, but I'm here. After killing the spam threads and filtering the idiots, there's not much left here. -- Barbara Vaughan My email address is my first initial followed by my surname at libero dot it I answer travel questions only in the newsgroup |
#73
|
|||
|
|||
are you all still here?
If you were spending four days in Lisbon, and 4 days 'somewhere
else' with access to a beach, where would you want to go? what about Porto (Oporto), not for a beach, but i'm assuming its interesting? Hmmm, Dictionary say industrial. Really looking for some relaxed beach time. I don't mind something popular with tourists, if there are some charming areas. I'd wondered about Lagos... Porto is *extremely* urban - I liked it but it isn't relaxing. Braganca is as far away from a beach as you can get in Portugal but it's charming and laid-back. ============== j-c ====== @ ====== purr . demon . co . uk ============== Jack Campin: 11 Third St, Newtongrange EH22 4PU, Scotland | tel 0131 660 4760 http://www.purr.demon.co.uk/jack/ for CD-ROMs and free | fax 0870 0554 975 stuff: Scottish music, food intolerance, & Mac logic fonts | mob 07800 739 557 |
#74
|
|||
|
|||
are you all still here?
Jack Campin - bogus address wrote:
If you were spending four days in Lisbon, and 4 days 'somewhere else' with access to a beach, where would you want to go? what about Porto (Oporto), not for a beach, but i'm assuming its interesting? Hmmm, Dictionary say industrial. Really looking for some relaxed beach time. I don't mind something popular with tourists, if there are some charming areas. I'd wondered about Lagos... Porto is *extremely* urban - I liked it but it isn't relaxing. Braganca is as far away from a beach as you can get in Portugal but it's charming and laid-back. HWMBO is suggesting Lagos. That's fine- his fault if it's crap! -- (*) ... of the royal duchy of city south and deansgate David Horne- http://www.davidhorne.net (don't email yahoo address) usenet (at) davidhorne (dot) co (dot) uk |
#76
|
|||
|
|||
are you all still here?
OOOh Iceman, how profound !
I understand now your urge to ban people from the group ! Not evleth, of course, his post about NYC pizzas was most in topic and entertaining ! "Iceman" a écrit dans le message de news: ... On Mar 14, 6:24 pm, Joseph Coulter wrote: The Reid wrote: seems this group has reached a new low, I haven't noticed posts from several of the sensible regulars lately and dozens of juvenile threads being started, mostly about Jacqueline and such like. Are you still out there? Assuming that I am one of the sensible ones, I am still here. No relation to Ann, I hope! |
#77
|
|||
|
|||
are you all still here?
On Thu, 15 Mar 2007 09:41:01 +0000,
(David Horne, _the_ chancellor (*)) wrote: The Reid wrote: On Thu, 15 Mar 2007 08:44:25 +0000, (David Horne, _the_ chancellor (*)) wrote: I'm used to swimming in Norway. speechless You shouldn't be. The water temperatures in some parts there are similar to much of the UK. Some of the lakes (not fjords) can be warm in the height of summer. Define warm - to an Aussie:-) When the water temp drops below 20C here I know it's getting towards winter... Cheers, Alan, Australia -- http://loraltravel.blogspot.com/ latest: Epidaurus http://loraldiabetes.blogspot.com/ |
#78
|
|||
|
|||
are you all still here?
Yep, too. Haven't been to the Algarve (or Portugal) and when looking, I find it difficult to separate out the more interesting places. (Why in fact does everyone go there?!). Not fussed about beaches, but what are recommendations for pleasant coastal large village/small town, good 'ruins'. good eating? Surreyman The Algarve's principal attractions are golf courses and beaches. Like everywhere touristy, travel five minutes inland from the sea and it's a different country. Lagos has been done up over recent years and has a couple of nice beaches and some interesting tourist things to do, trips on boats to look at rock formations being one. There is a train which rattles along the entire length of the Algarve coast and I am told is a fun way to spend a day. Do not be tempted by Praia da Rocha unless you consider Benidorm to be a pleasant place. By avoiding the obvious British menus, I've never had a bad meal in a restaurant but beware anything described as "Algarve style" as it is invariable swimming in in grey gravy. Sagres, Cape St Vincent, Monchique, Silves are worth the effort in the western Algarve but there is not really much in terms of ruins. Faro city has its moments as does Tavira but essentially most places are former fishing villages taken over by tourism. The saving grace of May being that is is not over run with tourists. Graham http://www.ams-link.co.uk |
#79
|
|||
|
|||
are you all still here?
Hi,
the group has gone up and down in waves over the years. and I know I haven't checked it since I had minor troubles in the time-warner/comcast switch locally... but it seems to be coming in again. I'm back! ttyl akia The Reid wrote: seems this group has reached a new low, I haven't noticed posts from several of the sensible regulars lately and dozens of juvenile threads being started, mostly about Jacqueline and such like. Are you still out there? -- To live outside the law, you must be honest. (Bob Dylan - Absolutely Sweet Marie - Blonde on Blonde - 1966) |
#80
|
|||
|
|||
are you all still here?
The Reid wrote:
seems this group has reached a new low, I haven't noticed posts from several of the sensible regulars lately and dozens of juvenile threads being started A bit like this thoughtful contribution then ? |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|