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Aug 8, 2021Liked by Alastair Leithead

Marge & I have been delighted to have been two tiny stars in your amazing galaxy.Fantastic hospitality, special times with great friends.

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Aug 7, 2021Liked by Alastair Leithead

A grand weekend read, as usual - since foreign travel is fraught with Covid hurdles and testing inconveniences, this is deffo the next best thing........thoroughly whetting ones appetite to visit once restrictions dissipate into history - Bring it on!!!

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Hi Alastair. I'm very much enjoying reading your posts about life in Portugal. I often wondered in the past whether you were the same bloke I briefly played rugby with at Northern many years ago (1992-3 ish?) and your reference to the club in this posting finally confirmed that it was.

I played on the wing for Northern for a few years (mainly in the 2nd XV). I didn't talk much, and would have only spoke to fellow backs anyway :-)

All the best for your on-going adventures in Portugal!

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Hi Alastair - Rita & I are driving down from Lisbon to our place in the Algarve on Thursday... and stopping somewhere yet to be decided near VN de Milfontes. I wondered if you fancy meeting up for lunch. Alternatively you would be welcome to come over sometime for lunch/dinner. We will be there near Armacao de Pera until 19th. James (Westhead)

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Special friends indeed. Am sure they feel the same. A tip - if you use as much white paint as I think you’d, then think about a Spanish paint called Paint Factory. The only place I’ve seen it is in Almancil if you are over this way. Very hard to find but glad to give you directions if needed. Cost €32.50 for big 20kg tub. The outside walls of our villa ( sea facing) have lasted nearly 5 years. P

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You took me into a wonderful world of positive energy. Thank you. Cant wait to see photos of new build.

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