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May 10, 2022Liked by Alastair Leithead

The most appealing element of your hospitality project is already in place - both of you! The remaining less important elements will plod along toward completion. Inside every bit of bad luck, future good luck is hidden. ๐Ÿ€

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May 10, 2022Liked by Alastair Leithead

Donโ€™t give up! This challenge will make you stronger and wiser. Things that happen in our lifeโ€™s make the difference and if you do all you can it only means you will reach your goals regardless if your successful or not. Sending love and support from Wood Terrace

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May 10, 2022Liked by Alastair Leithead

Loved reading this, but I'm so sorry there are many obstacles in the way of you achieving your exciting dream. It seems you have amazing friends, from far and wide, who are willing you on and offering support in many ways. Keep calm (if you can) and carry on๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ€

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May 10, 2022Liked by Alastair Leithead

Excellent piece ... to which we all can relate! May we publish this in Portugal Living Magazine, Alastair? All attribution and reference to your blog (and blogsite), of course, will be given.

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May 10, 2022Liked by Alastair Leithead

Don't give up. We will be in your neck of the wood 21 - 26 Aug. Hired a little house near Monte Ruivo. We will come round and help! or at the very least eat and drink with you. As an architect I sympathise> It's not easy and until you cut the ribbon it probably won't be. But when you do cut that ribbon it will feel so good. It will be beautiful and worth it all. Plus time is so good at helping us forget the shit. Keep going!

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May 10, 2022Liked by Alastair Leithead

Do keep i.t up, Alastair. We are all in this together in having to adjust expectations and especially timings coupled with the soon to be made documentary called 'The Powers of the Camara'. There will be a day when you will look back and realise it all to have been worthwhile, I'm sure. But veey best wishes with it all.

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Things can be frustratingly slow in Portugalโ€ฆbut slow living has its advantages & youโ€™ve done so much, Rita

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Just think what you have achieved in your professional life - amazing. It

must be difficult at times but I am sure in time you will suceed. Your parents - and grandparents- would be so proud of you. You CAN do it.

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