Should we move to Portugal ?

[bikersteve]

Originally Posted by coleio

Might be

HMW super sport - YouTube


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He,he..I can here the buzz of those engines now ! What's the other one, BSA ? Enfield ? Can't see it very well?

[travelling-man]

Is that a late 40s/early (ish) 50s BSA I spy there?

It’s a prewar BSA M33 engine with gold star internals, M20 gearbox, frame made of T45 tube etc. One day it’ll be finished.

[travelling-man]

I wasn't too far off then

You're very lucky to own such a lovely old bike.

Did you buy it here in PT?

No, I got bits from UK, Australia, Egypt, Germany, learned basic AutoCAD and designed a lightweight frame which I had made in Kent and spent a long time in machine shops making engine plated etc to line it all up. This thread seems to have been biker hyjacked.

[bikersteve]

Originally Posted by coleio

No, I got bits from UK, Australia, Egypt, Germany, learned basic AutoCAD and designed a lightweight frame which I had made in Kent and spent a long time in machine shops making engine plated etc to line it all up. This thread seems to have been biker hyjacked.

I don't mind,high jack away

[mehereinportugal]

Hi - just popped on here to avoid starting housework and saw your thread.

I moved to Portugal three months ago, near Caldas da Rainha on the Silver Coast. Had never been here before but was sick of the UK and the weather, the economy and most other things. Had only heard good things about Portugal and the people. Figured if I was going to be broke and miserable might as well do it somwhere where the sun was shining at least. Literally woke up one morning decided to get on with it - stuck a pin on the map to decide where to go, put the house on the market - it sold within 24 hours and I was on my way.

Oh yes and I moved here completely on my own. Connected with a couple of people on here who were very helpful with questions I had.

Best thing I have ever done. It is fantastic here, weather, people, food, lifestyle - everything. My one and only regret is that I didn't do it years before, which is the regret of most people here.

Work - there isn't any!! However if you are prepared to turn your hand to self employment and seeking out your own opportunities you will be fine. Handymen, gardners, painting and decorating etc., always seem to be able to find work. Like most places you just have to be prepared to knuckle down and sort things out for yourself.

Language isn't a major problem because a lot of people speak English and those that don't bend over backwards to make themselves understood - lots of hand signals and pointing but you get there eventually. Private lessons in Portuguese are costing me 10 euros an hour and starting in September the schools offer courses in Portuguese. Also if you are making an effort the people will help you learn the words.

I am renting but there are loads of fixer uppers to be had here at some excellent prices. You will find some quite negotiable and some not. Some lovely places available here though if you can renovate them.

If I can make it work, on my own, never having even visited before, having to do something completely different from what I have in the past and can do that with no regrets so can you.

You will love it - I felt settled almost from the minute I arrive.

Hopefully you will be here soon.

[bikersteve]

Originally Posted by mehereinportugal

Hi - just popped on here to avoid starting housework and saw your thread.

I moved to Portugal three months ago, near Caldas da Rainha on the Silver Coast. Had never been here before but was sick of the UK and the weather, the economy and most other things. Had only heard good things about Portugal and the people. Figured if I was going to be broke and miserable might as well do it somwhere where the sun was shining at least. Literally woke up one morning decided to get on with it - stuck a pin on the map to decide where to go, put the house on the market - it sold within 24 hours and I was on my way.

Oh yes and I moved here completely on my own. Connected with a couple of people on here who were very helpful with questions I had.

Best thing I have ever done. It is fantastic here, weather, people, food, lifestyle - everything. My one and only regret is that I didn't do it years before, which is the regret of most people here.

Work - there isn't any!! However if you are prepared to turn your hand to self employment and seeking out your own opportunities you will be fine. Handymen, gardners, painting and decorating etc., always seem to be able to find work. Like most places you just have to be prepared to knuckle down and sort things out for yourself.

Language isn't a major problem because a lot of people speak English and those that don't bend over backwards to make themselves understood - lots of hand signals and pointing but you get there eventually. Private lessons in Portuguese are costing me 10 euros an hour and starting in September the schools offer courses in Portuguese. Also if you are making an effort the people will help you learn the words.

I am renting but there are loads of fixer uppers to be had here at some excellent prices. You will find some quite negotiable and some not. Some lovely places available here though if you can renovate them.

If I can make it work, on my own, never having even visited before, having to do something completely different from what I have in the past and can do that with no regrets so can you.

You will love it - I felt settled almost from the minute I arrive.

Hopefully you will be here soon.

. Hi,thanks for your letter Very inspiring ,the one thing you do not say is are you man or woman ? Our guess is a lady ?..this site as been invaluable to us so far,and we have made a very good email buddy on here who has given us lots of advice too !..we are both chomping at the bit to come out,but it's not that easy for us yet, a few obstacles to get over, my health for one,and 2 teenaged kids for another ? (Hers ) one wants to come with us,the other doesn't ?

So are you working at all ? If so what ? Iv always managed to find work of some description ,but if my health issues are not resolved than we don't know what's in the pipeline ?..but we remain ever optimistic ..by all means keep in touch,one can never have enough friends ..best wishes Steve and Maria..

[mehereinportugal]

Originally Posted by bikersteve

. Hi,thanks for your letter Very inspiring ,the one thing you do not say is are you man or woman ? Our guess is a lady ?..this site as been invaluable to us so far,and we have made a very good email buddy on here who has given us lots of advice too !..we are both chomping at the bit to come out,but it's not that easy for us yet, a few obstacles to get over, my health for one,and 2 teenaged kids for another ? (Hers ) one wants to come with us,the other doesn't ?

So are you working at all ? If so what ? Iv always managed to find work of some description ,but if my health issues are not resolved than we don't know what's in the pipeline ?..but we remain ever optimistic ..by all means keep in touch,one can never have enough friends ..best wishes Steve and Maria..

Yes, you guessed correctly, I am a woman. I am in my mid 50's so was a big move on my own but with the help of a couple of people on here who have become good friends since moving here everything went smoothly. Lots of people suggested you should always visit first (which I think you've done anyway), however wanted to get out of the UK and figured if I didn't like it here I could go somewhere else.

I am just starting something up, can't say to much about that as still in process of getting it organized, however I have met loads of expats here and they have all managed to sort out some work. You sound as though you have an open mind and willing to jump in and swim so you should be fine.

Thankfully don't have any major health problems so haven't got that to deal with but I do have to see a doctor regularly and have got that sorted..

Go for it. Why sit in your rocking chair watching the rain thinking I wonder if when you could be sat in the sun with a drink in one hand and flipping shrimps on the barbie with the other!!

Hope to see you soon

[bikersteve]

Originally Posted by mehereinportugal

Yes, you guessed correctly, I am a woman. I am in my mid 50's so was a big move on my own but with the help of a couple of people on here who have become good friends since moving here everything went smoothly. Lots of people suggested you should always visit first (which I think you've done anyway), however wanted to get out of the UK and figured if I didn't like it here I could go somewhere else.

I am just starting something up, can't say to much about that as still in process of getting it organized, however I have met loads of expats here and they have all managed to sort out some work. You sound as though you have an open mind and willing to jump in and swim so you should be fine.

Thankfully don't have any major health problems so haven't got that to deal with but I do have to see a doctor regularly and have got that sorted..

Go for it. Why sit in your rocking chair watching the rain thinking I wonder if when you could be sat in the sun with a drink in one hand and flipping shrimps on the barbie with the other!!

Hope to see you soon

well lady friend ,we won't pry into your work aspirations,but good luck..I'm 56 and Maria is Younger ? He,he..we both laughed about the BBQ..we do both have the urge,time will tell ?