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Title: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Curlarge on April 13, 2012, 16:41:07 PM: For those that may have missed this yesterday, there is a trip to the Algarve in Portugal booked from 8th-13th November to play in a Portuguese Poker Tour Event in Vilamoura. The buy in is 110 euro for 10k and 30 min clock over the 10th and 11th, sorta APAT stylee. It is envisaged that merriment and laughter will accompany us, along with drunken frolicking.

A large villa has been booked and flights have been organised by 6 of us at present, but there is room for more. All in cost, excluding food and drink, is from £310 - £360 for 5 nights, but you can come for as many nights as you wish. This includes, poker, flights accommodation and transfer.

Let me know if you are interested as the price of flights is going up daily it seems.

A couple of links for info.

http://www.ownersdirect.co.uk/portugal/P2268.htm

http://pokerpt.com/solverde-season-calendario.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDE2377p7B4
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Paulie_D on April 13, 2012, 17:06:37 PM: This is totally awesome...how much, you ask, so much that I"m actually planning on delaying Vegas for it...that"s how much.

Now, can I actually afford it?
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Curlarge on April 13, 2012, 17:11:28 PM: Those already booked up are:-

Richard Baker
Gerard Smyth
Sue Pearson
Andy Duncan
Debjani Duncan
Brendan Byrne
Patricia Byrne
Dave Green

At the moment there are 2 twin rooms left.
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Paulie_D on April 13, 2012, 17:18:07 PM: Quote from: Curlarge on April 13, 2012, 17:11:28 PM

Those already booked up are:-

Richard Baker
Gerard Smyth
Sue Pearson
Andy Duncan
Debjani Duncan
Brendan Byrne
Patricia Byrne
Dave Green

At the moment there are 2 twin rooms left.

Richard...I understand that there may be the possibility of adding an extra villa if need be?
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Curlarge on April 13, 2012, 17:20:36 PM: Quote from: Paulie_D on April 13, 2012, 17:18:07 PM

Quote from: Curlarge on April 13, 2012, 17:11:28 PM

Those already booked up are:-

Richard Baker
Gerard Smyth
Sue Pearson
Andy Duncan
Debjani Duncan
Brendan Byrne
Patricia Byrne
Dave Green

At the moment there are 2 twin rooms left.

Richard...I understand that there may be the possibility of adding an extra villa if need be?

Yes, we can book whatever accommodation we need to suit. Prices vary, but it should be fairly competative.
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: duke3016 on April 14, 2012, 13:28:59 PM: I had 6 people from the aquarium express interest in travelling. Two definite's who are booking their flights on Monday. The value is on its way.
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: AceOnTheRiver on April 15, 2012, 21:08:35 PM: Filing this one under "very interested"
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: PHIL_TC on April 16, 2012, 14:08:06 PM: Spoke to Matty the Stockton Rock about this the other day..... interested but probably need to make a call later on in the year, disappointed no foreign shores "adventure" was on the APAT schedule this year, so this gets a big thumbs up from me. Would double look forward to it if the Portugal team were getting involved as well, miss those guys.
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Paulie_D on April 16, 2012, 14:48:19 PM
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: pables on April 16, 2012, 18:35:41 PM: Quote from: AceOnTheRiver on April 15, 2012, 21:08:35 PM

Filing this one under "very interested"

+1.1/2
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Curlarge on April 16, 2012, 19:01:15 PM: Quote from: PHIL_TC on April 16, 2012, 14:08:06 PM

Spoke to Matty the Stockton Rock about this the other day..... interested but probably need to make a call later on in the year, disappointed no foreign shores "adventure" was on the APAT schedule this year, so this gets a big thumbs up from me. Would double look forward to it if the Portugal team were getting involved as well, miss those guys.

The Portuguese boys will deffo be there and are looking forward to it.
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Paulie_D on April 17, 2012, 10:45:17 AM: Damn it...Not sure I can make this work around Vegas.

Working on it.
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: SirPercival on April 17, 2012, 18:30:05 PM: Very interested in this. When do you need to know by?
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Curlarge on April 18, 2012, 13:16:26 PM: Quote from: SirPercival on April 17, 2012, 18:30:05 PM

Very interested in this. When do you need to know by?

We can book additional accommodation as required, but remember that flights go up the longer you leave it. Numbers will dictate how competative another villa will be, but at the moment the are 2 twin rooms available at £100 per room for upto 5 days in the big villa. First come first served.
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Paulie_D on April 18, 2012, 16:12:55 PM: Still interested, Vegas aside, but working on factoring in the time off and/or cost.

Worst case, i may just book a separate (smaller) apartment with 1 or 2 bedrooms depending on requirements from others ITT.

BTW, Rich...do you have an address for the villa in case I/we"d like to be relatively close?

Google Maps is my friend.
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Curlarge on April 18, 2012, 16:20:28 PM: Quote from: Paulie_D on April 18, 2012, 16:12:55 PM

Still interested, Vegas aside, but working on factoring in the time off and/or cost.

Worst case, i may just book a separate (smaller) apartment with 1 or 2 bedrooms depending on requirements from others ITT.

BTW, Rich...do you have an address for the villa in case I/we"d like to be relatively close?

Google Maps is my friend.

Dont have an address yet, but it"s on the south side of Pinhal Golf course, about 1km north of the marina at about 1 o"clock. If you look on the link of the villa it shows a map on additional photos.
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: SirPercival on April 18, 2012, 19:45:49 PM: OK I"m in.

PM on the way.
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: TheSnapper on April 18, 2012, 20:14:56 PM: Quote from: SirPercival on April 18, 2012, 19:45:49 PM

OK I"m in.

PM on the way.

yaaay
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Paulie_D on April 18, 2012, 21:54:10 PM: Quote from: Curlarge on April 18, 2012, 16:20:28 PM

Quote from: Paulie_D on April 18, 2012, 16:12:55 PM

Still interested, Vegas aside, but working on factoring in the time off and/or cost.

Worst case, i may just book a separate (smaller) apartment with 1 or 2 bedrooms depending on requirements from others ITT.

BTW, Rich...do you have an address for the villa in case I/we"d like to be relatively close?

Google Maps is my friend.

Dont have an address yet, but it"s on the south side of Pinhal Golf course, about 1km north of the marina at about 1 o"clock. If you look on the link of the villa it shows a map on additional photos.

Aha....it"ll be here then: http://maps.google.co.uk/?ll=37.084958,-8.104468&spn=0.000733,0.00142&t=h&z=20
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Curlarge on April 25, 2012, 19:18:30 PM: Villa 1 is now full but I have found 2 other villas and a couple of apartments at reasonable prices nearby.

If you are interested please let me know.
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Paulie_D on April 25, 2012, 19:34:00 PM: Yes.....still working on the finances but it looks doable if I move Vegas to December.
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: AJDUK on April 26, 2012, 00:15:45 AM: Quote from: Paulie_D on April 25, 2012, 19:34:00 PM

Yes.....still working on the finances but it looks doable if I move Vegas to December.

...and stay there? ;)
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Cyntaf on April 26, 2012, 00:33:29 AM: Quote from: Paulie_D on April 25, 2012, 19:34:00 PM

Yes.....still working on the finances but it looks doable if I move Vegas to December.

Which country is December in? :P

I would love to make this trip also, will not be able to make any plans until late summer though. Could be quite expensive, but you guys would be worth every penny. :)
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Curlarge on April 26, 2012, 00:47:08 AM: Quote from: Cyntaf on April 26, 2012, 00:33:29 AM

Quote from: Paulie_D on April 25, 2012, 19:34:00 PM

Yes.....still working on the finances but it looks doable if I move Vegas to December.

Which country is December in? :P

I would love to make this trip also, will not be able to make any plans until late summer though. Could be quite expensive, but you guys would be worth every penny. :)

Just let me know as and when M8.
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Curlarge on May 24, 2012, 21:00:56 PM: We now have 13 APATers confirmed with flights booked (plus Rita Glavin whose there on hols) for this trip, plus 3 more deffos (friends of Ger - yes I know 3 friends seems a bit much but he says so) and another 4 booking over the next 2 weeks.

We can book as much accomodation as is needed, but flights are getting a little more expensive by the day, so if you fancy it, get your A*** in gear (Ger"s words obv.) ;)
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: duke3016 on May 24, 2012, 21:05:13 PM: Apart from the ones already booked into the first mansion. 4 people have booked flights (and damn nearly 4 more confirmed) and are asking about accomodation so if you are going get in touch and Curley can work his magic.
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Paulie_D on May 25, 2012, 06:27:49 AM: Really, REALLY, want to do this but I won"t know for definite until after Cork (and perhaps even after ECOAP).
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: calella on May 30, 2012, 17:03:22 PM: Quote from: Paulie_D on April 16, 2012, 14:48:19 PM

Quote from: PHIL_TC on April 16, 2012, 14:08:06 PM

Spoke to Matty the Stockton Rock about this the other day..... interested but probably need to make a call later on in the year, disappointed no foreign shores "adventure" was on the APAT schedule this year, so this gets a big thumbs up from me. Would double look forward to it if the Portugal team were getting involved as well, miss those guys.

If you"d read my blog entry recently you"d know I"d planned on an unofficial trip for January.

If I can"t make this one (and I really want to make it but Vegas is impinging) then I"ll work on a return to Lloret and see how things go.
At the moment, if I can make Portugal, then I may fly back on Tuesday and head out to Vegas the next day.

It"s a hard life. ;D

Paulie, Sorry to go off topic but can you tell me more about possible trip to Lloret as I know the area well and am actually going there next week.

Is it the Casino in Lloret de Mar you are talking about which is part of The Gran Casino Royal Hotel?

Cheers

Jimmy
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: PHIL_TC on May 30, 2012, 17:11:43 PM: Quote from: calella on May 30, 2012, 17:03:22 PM

Quote from: Paulie_D on April 16, 2012, 14:48:19 PM

Quote from: PHIL_TC on April 16, 2012, 14:08:06 PM

Spoke to Matty the Stockton Rock about this the other day..... interested but probably need to make a call later on in the year, disappointed no foreign shores "adventure" was on the APAT schedule this year, so this gets a big thumbs up from me. Would double look forward to it if the Portugal team were getting involved as well, miss those guys.

If you"d read my blog entry recently you"d know I"d planned on an unofficial trip for January.

If I can"t make this one (and I really want to make it but Vegas is impinging) then I"ll work on a return to Lloret and see how things go.
At the moment, if I can make Portugal, then I may fly back on Tuesday and head out to Vegas the next day.

It"s a hard life. ;D

Paulie, Sorry to go off topic but can you tell me more about possible trip to Lloret as I know the area well and am actually going there next week.

Is it the Casino in Lloret de Mar you are talking about which is part of The Gran Casino Royal Hotel?

Cheers

Jimmy

Jimmy the APAT Southern European championships were at Lloret last January, we had a blast ;D

Here"s the link to the live updates thread : http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=7790.0 (http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=7790.0)
Photos link https://picasaweb.google.com/www.apat.com/APATSouthernEuropeanChamps2011GranCasinoCostaBraveLloretDeMar (https://picasaweb.google.com/www.apat.com/APATSouthernEuropeanChamps2011GranCasinoCostaBraveLloretDeMar)

Paulie the travel Guru will tell you more about the possible forthcoming trip....
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: calella on May 31, 2012, 11:39:57 AM: Quote from: PHIL_TC on May 30, 2012, 17:11:43 PM

Quote from: calella on May 30, 2012, 17:03:22 PM

Quote from: Paulie_D on April 16, 2012, 14:48:19 PM

Quote from: PHIL_TC on April 16, 2012, 14:08:06 PM

Spoke to Matty the Stockton Rock about this the other day..... interested but probably need to make a call later on in the year, disappointed no foreign shores "adventure" was on the APAT schedule this year, so this gets a big thumbs up from me. Would double look forward to it if the Portugal team were getting involved as well, miss those guys.

If you"d read my blog entry recently you"d know I"d planned on an unofficial trip for January.

If I can"t make this one (and I really want to make it but Vegas is impinging) then I"ll work on a return to Lloret and see how things go.
At the moment, if I can make Portugal, then I may fly back on Tuesday and head out to Vegas the next day.

It"s a hard life. ;D

Paulie, Sorry to go off topic but can you tell me more about possible trip to Lloret as I know the area well and am actually going there next week.

Is it the Casino in Lloret de Mar you are talking about which is part of The Gran Casino Royal Hotel?

Cheers

Jimmy

Jimmy the APAT Southern European championships were at Lloret last January, we had a blast ;D

Here"s the link to the live updates thread : http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=7790.0 (http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=7790.0)
Photos link https://picasaweb.google.com/www.apat.com/APATSouthernEuropeanChamps2011GranCasinoCostaBraveLloretDeMar (https://picasaweb.google.com/www.apat.com/APATSouthernEuropeanChamps2011GranCasinoCostaBraveLloretDeMar)

Paulie the travel Guru will tell you more about the possible forthcoming trip....

Thanks Phil, i"ve just spent a very enjoyable couple of hours reading Paulie"s blog and must say his style of writing is fantastic.

Will have to finish off his Vegas stories later but they are hilarious.

Would be interested in any Lloret Poker trip so will keep my eyes open for any future posts.

Enjoying the forum and just trying to read as much as possible to get up to speed.

Cheers

Jimmy
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Paulie_D on May 31, 2012, 11:55:28 AM: Quote from: calella on May 31, 2012, 11:39:57 AM

Thanks Phil, i"ve just spent a very enjoyable couple of hours reading Paulie"s blog and must say his style of writing is fantastic.

Will have to finish off his Vegas stories later but they are hilarious.

I aim to please! ;D
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: duke3016 on June 16, 2012, 15:05:51 PM: We now have 6 confirmed from the aquarium with 10 (yes 10) more expressing very strong interest. I have been roped into a golf game on the Saturday with one of the people who have already booked. Should be epic...
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Curlarge on June 16, 2012, 18:46:09 PM: Quote from: duke3016 on June 16, 2012, 15:05:51 PM

We now have 6 confirmed from the aquarium with 10 (yes 10) more expressing very strong interest. I have been roped into a golf game on the Saturday with one of the people who have already booked. Should be epic...

Prolly best for you to play Oceanico Pinhal as it"s a little less daunting than some. Mind you the tourney starts at 2pm I think so you"ll need to play early.
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: duke3016 on June 16, 2012, 19:22:30 PM: Quote from: Curlarge on June 16, 2012, 18:46:09 PM

Quote from: duke3016 on June 16, 2012, 15:05:51 PM

We now have 6 confirmed from the aquarium with 10 (yes 10) more expressing very strong interest. I have been roped into a golf game on the Saturday with one of the people who have already booked. Should be epic...

Prolly best for you to play Oceanico Pinhal as it"s a little less daunting than some. Mind you the tourney starts at 2pm I think so you"ll need to play early.

Aw shame I might have to pass on the golf ::)
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Curlarge on June 16, 2012, 21:53:24 PM: Quote from: duke3016 on June 16, 2012, 19:22:30 PM

Quote from: Curlarge on June 16, 2012, 18:46:09 PM

Quote from: duke3016 on June 16, 2012, 15:05:51 PM

We now have 6 confirmed from the aquarium with 10 (yes 10) more expressing very strong interest. I have been roped into a golf game on the Saturday with one of the people who have already booked. Should be epic...

Prolly best for you to play Oceanico Pinhal as it"s a little less daunting than some. Mind you the tourney starts at 2pm I think so you"ll need to play early.

Aw shame I might have to pass on the golf ::)

We could play on Monday
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: duke3016 on June 16, 2012, 22:09:49 PM: Quote from: Curlarge on June 16, 2012, 21:53:24 PM

Quote from: duke3016 on June 16, 2012, 19:22:30 PM

Quote from: Curlarge on June 16, 2012, 18:46:09 PM

Quote from: duke3016 on June 16, 2012, 15:05:51 PM

We now have 6 confirmed from the aquarium with 10 (yes 10) more expressing very strong interest. I have been roped into a golf game on the Saturday with one of the people who have already booked. Should be epic...

Prolly best for you to play Oceanico Pinhal as it"s a little less daunting than some. Mind you the tourney starts at 2pm I think so you"ll need to play early.

Aw shame I might have to pass on the golf ::)

We could play on Monday

Sounds like a plan - you can drive the buggy ::)
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Fatcatstu on July 10, 2012, 20:02:17 PM: Hoof. The ward brothers are pricing this up with a view to booking soon.
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: duke3016 on July 10, 2012, 20:11:29 PM: Quote from: Fatcatstu on July 10, 2012, 20:02:17 PM

Hoof. The ward brothers are pricing this up with a view to booking soon.

Ger likes this ;D
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: AceOnTheRiver on July 10, 2012, 20:49:30 PM: Quote from: Fatcatstu on July 10, 2012, 20:02:17 PM

Hoof. The ward brothers are pricing this up with a view to booking soon.

soon soon

or Des soon

?
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Des on July 10, 2012, 21:09:59 PM: Quote from: AceOnTheRiver on July 10, 2012, 20:49:30 PM

Quote from: Fatcatstu on July 10, 2012, 20:02:17 PM

Hoof. The ward brothers are pricing this up with a view to booking soon.

soon soon

or Des soon

?

Ohhhhh bitch! ;)
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Fatcatstu on July 10, 2012, 21:15:01 PM: Quote from: AceOnTheRiver on July 10, 2012, 20:49:30 PM

Quote from: Fatcatstu on July 10, 2012, 20:02:17 PM

Hoof. The ward brothers are pricing this up with a view to booking soon.

soon soon

or Des soon

?

Chortle. Soon soon.

Des soon would be December, ergo no use
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Paulie_D on July 10, 2012, 21:15:32 PM: Quote from: duke3016 on July 10, 2012, 20:11:29 PM

Quote from: Fatcatstu on July 10, 2012, 20:02:17 PM

Hoof. The ward brothers are pricing this up with a view to booking soon.

Ger likes this ;D

DAMNIT! DAMNIT! DAMNIT!
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Hammerite on July 13, 2012, 21:32:37 PM: Trying to get a posse together for this at the moment, will post when finalised, the Hammers are away to Newcastle that weekend so not much difference in the mileage one way or the other. ;D
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Curlarge on July 13, 2012, 22:40:09 PM: Quote from: Hammerite on July 13, 2012, 21:32:37 PM

Trying to get a posse together for this at the moment, will post when finalised, the Hammers are away to Newcastle that weekend so not much difference in the mileage one way or the other. ;D

I like this alot 8) 8)
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: duke3016 on July 14, 2012, 11:00:22 AM
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Curlarge on July 14, 2012, 13:54:59 PM: OK, we have 2 villas booked as follows

Villa 1

Double 1 - Curlarge
Double 2 - Ger
Double 3 - Duncans
Double 4 - Byrnes
Twin 1 - Howard & Karen
Twin 2 - Greens
Twin 3 - Sue & Michelle
Twin 4 - Olivers

Villa 2

Double 1 - Anne
Double 2 - Barbara
Twin 1 - Les & John
Twin 2 - Paul
Twin 3 - Ray & Sneaky Joe (Alan)
Twin 4 - Darren

Apartment in Vilamoura

Bird brothers

Hotel in Vilamoura

Rita & Betty

TBA the Hammer posse

So we have 23 confirmed players, plus Don"s group, The Stockton Massive, JP, Adam and Joobs, plus one or 2 others to confirm in due course.

IT WILL BE EPIC 8)
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: HOLDorFOLD on July 14, 2012, 16:20:19 PM: And nearly a year since Vegas .... looking forward muchly to this ;D
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Curlarge on July 15, 2012, 12:12:58 PM: I found a great deal for the trip for those that prefer a hotel over a villa.

Expedia are offering 5 night in "The Residences" in Vilamoura from most UK airports for around £220 all in. (plus transfers)

This is a new and quite s****y development, just a 5 euro cab ride from the Marina and Casino. There are a large number of hotels in the centre, but not all are of this standard.
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: duke3016 on July 15, 2012, 12:24:52 PM: Sigh - now I am playing guess the word ;D
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Des on July 15, 2012, 13:19:08 PM: Quote from: duke3016 on July 15, 2012, 12:24:52 PM

Sigh - now I am playing guess the word ;D

lol, I think I"m there and it"s not crappy!
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Waz1892 on July 15, 2012, 13:34:28 PM: Rhymes with clanky, no!?
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: duke3016 on July 15, 2012, 13:45:24 PM: Quote from: duke3016 on July 15, 2012, 12:24:52 PM

Sigh - now I am playing guess the word ;D

(https://encrypted-tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSrM903DyAqDj6guR8uz4JzhRFNjRKlKfNbOliEJ8jFU5cRJNlD)
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Paulie_D on July 15, 2012, 15:18:40 PM: Quote from: Curlarge on July 15, 2012, 12:12:58 PM

I found a great deal for the trip for those that prefer a hotel over a villa.

Expedia are offering 5 night in "The Residences" in Vilamoura from most UK airports for around £220 all in. (plus transfers)

This is a new and quite s****y development, just a 5 euro cab ride from the Marina and Casino. There are a large number of hotels in the centre, but not all are of this standard.

Linky?...just in case.
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Curlarge on July 15, 2012, 15:30:02 PM: We cant have s****y but we can have Owston...WTF ;D
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: AceOnTheRiver on July 15, 2012, 16:21:54 PM: Quote from: Hammerite on July 13, 2012, 21:32:37 PM

Trying to get a posse together for this at the moment, will post when finalised, the Hammers are away to Newcastle that weekend so not much difference in the mileage one way or the other. ;D

Surely Newcastle is the best option? You may lose but at least you are guaranteed 90 mins of action and play will go on past 2.36pm ;)
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Hammerite on July 15, 2012, 17:34:39 PM: Quote from: AceOnTheRiver on July 15, 2012, 16:21:54 PM

Quote from: Hammerite on July 13, 2012, 21:32:37 PM

Trying to get a posse together for this at the moment, will post when finalised, the Hammers are away to Newcastle that weekend so not much difference in the mileage one way or the other. ;D

Surely Newcastle is the best option? You may lose but at least you are guaranteed 90 mins of action and play will go on past 2.36pm ;)

Can"t argue with any of that Jp, guess I had better retire from poker then. Newcastle here I come.
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Sunseekers on July 15, 2012, 18:06:55 PM: Mr and Mrs Sunseekers looking into this, flights from bristol,

6 nights in apatment B&B Luna Olympus Vilamoura directly on the marina stumbling distance from the casino.

£450 total with transfers for two people on Low Cost Holiday,

Hospital shift rota dependant, this looks like a bargain trip!!!!
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: duke3016 on July 15, 2012, 18:13:24 PM: Quote from: Sunseekers on July 15, 2012, 18:06:55 PM

Mr and Mrs Sunseekers looking into this, flights from bristol,

6 nights in apatment B&B Luna Olympus Vilamoura directly on the marina stumbling distance from the casino.

£450 total with transferss for two people on Low Cost Holiday,

Hospital shift rota dependant, this looks like a bargain trip!!!!

JFDI
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Paulie_D on July 15, 2012, 18:22:23 PM: Quote from: Sunseekers on July 15, 2012, 18:06:55 PM

6 nights in apatment B&B Luna Olympus Vilamoura directly on the marina stumbling distance from the casino.

£450 total with transfers for two people on Low Cost Holiday

Hmmm.....I must look further. DAMNIT!
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Hammerite on July 15, 2012, 18:37:54 PM: Quote from: Paulie_D on July 15, 2012, 18:22:23 PM

Quote from: Sunseekers on July 15, 2012, 18:06:55 PM

6 nights in apatment B&B Luna Olympus Vilamoura directly on the marina stumbling distance from the casino.

£450 total with transfers for two people on Low Cost Holiday

Hmmm.....I must look further. DAMNIT!

I can let you have a very cheap flight from Saafend, if that helps :D

We are now confirmed party of 4, Don,Paul,Tom,Bobby. Staying at the Hotel Dom Pedro Marina. Guess I am out of retirement Jp.
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: AAroddersAA on July 16, 2012, 21:08:20 PM: Sigh, I already have two trips away booked at the end of this year.

This might be too good to miss though. Suppose I should read the thread.
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Laxie on July 16, 2012, 21:15:28 PM: Quote from: AAroddersAA on July 16, 2012, 21:08:20 PM

Sigh, I already have two trips away booked at the end of this year.

This might be too good to miss though. Suppose I should read the thread.

Don"t do it! You"ll be sorry!
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: PHIL_TC on July 27, 2012, 16:35:50 PM: (http://blog.ajn.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/incoming.jpg)

This is all x
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Curlarge on July 27, 2012, 18:05:45 PM: Quote from: PHIL_TC on July 27, 2012, 16:35:50 PM

(http://blog.ajn.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/incoming.jpg)

This is all x

Marvellous ;D ;D
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: duke3016 on July 27, 2012, 18:16:37 PM: Quote from: PHIL_TC on July 27, 2012, 16:35:50 PM

(http://blog.ajn.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/incoming.jpg)

This is all x

(https://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTzL7kWkVUrQCNYhd3OSMCGI43V-qieGGNDK5fgG6YWFL0dFJvKBg)
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: AceOnTheRiver on July 27, 2012, 19:52:49 PM: Quote from: PHIL_TC on July 27, 2012, 16:35:50 PM

(http://blog.ajn.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/incoming.jpg)

This is all x

and they"re bringing a guest from the south ;-)
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Hammerite on July 27, 2012, 19:53:24 PM: Quote from: PHIL_TC on July 27, 2012, 16:35:50 PM

(http://blog.ajn.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/incoming.jpg)

This is all x

Awesome, Happy bloody days !
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: PHIL_TC on July 27, 2012, 22:40:32 PM: Booked with JP today

Rock and the Cock booking when Matty has finished work later tonight / tomorrow

All staying at the Marina 250 staggering yards from the Casino (thanks to Curly for the heads up)...

http://www.hotels.com/ho202973/dom-pedro-marina-hotel-vilamoura-portugal/ (http://www.hotels.com/ho202973/dom-pedro-marina-hotel-vilamoura-portugal/)

Happy days x
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: HOLDorFOLD on July 27, 2012, 22:52:02 PM: Quote from: PHIL_TC on July 27, 2012, 16:35:50 PM

(http://blog.ajn.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/incoming.jpg)

This is all x

OMG ... is it too late to cancel :P
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Curlarge on July 28, 2012, 01:02:11 AM: Quote from: HOLDorFOLD on July 27, 2012, 22:52:02 PM

Quote from: PHIL_TC on July 27, 2012, 16:35:50 PM

(http://blog.ajn.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/incoming.jpg)

This is all x

OMG ... is it too late to cancel :P

YES IT IS 8)
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: cashman on July 28, 2012, 01:14:18 AM: irritating man has a dilemma does he go to chezger"s septemberfest or does he go on a poker trip to the algarve.
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Fatcatstu on July 28, 2012, 07:58:38 AM: Quote from: cashman0 on July 28, 2012, 01:14:18 AM

irritating man has a dilemma does he go to chezger"s septemberfest or does he go on a poker trip to the algarve.

Not having booked yet FTW
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: AceOnTheRiver on July 28, 2012, 11:44:38 AM: Quote from: cashman0 on July 28, 2012, 01:14:18 AM

irritating man has a dilemma does he go to chezger"s septemberfest or does he go on a poker trip to the algarve.

Why don"t you give the chezger event a miss to save a few pennies, and then if you conclude that you still can"t go to the Algarve...... well nevermind eh, you"ll have more money for Christmas?
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Curlarge on July 28, 2012, 12:29:49 PM: Quote from: cashman0 on July 28, 2012, 01:14:18 AM

irritating man has a dilemma does he go to chezger"s septemberfest or does he go on a poker trip to the algarve.

Davey, the bigger issue is really that you need to find someone to room with as well, as the villas are now full and any newbies are going to stay in hotels. If you are in a room on your own it will cost that bit more.
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: PHIL_TC on July 28, 2012, 15:51:16 PM: Quote from: Curlarge on July 28, 2012, 12:29:49 PM

Quote from: cashman0 on July 28, 2012, 01:14:18 AM

irritating man has a dilemma does he go to chezger"s septemberfest or does he go on a poker trip to the algarve.

Davey, the bigger issue is really that you need to find someone to room with as well, as the villas are now full and any newbies are going to stay in hotels. If you are in a room on your own it will cost that bit more.

Exactly. Send a PM to Stu, he hasnt booked up yet, maybe you can share with him :P
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: pables on July 28, 2012, 17:08:34 PM: Quote from: PHIL_TC on July 28, 2012, 15:51:16 PM

Quote from: Curlarge on July 28, 2012, 12:29:49 PM

Quote from: cashman0 on July 28, 2012, 01:14:18 AM

irritating man has a dilemma does he go to chezger"s septemberfest or does he go on a poker trip to the algarve.

Davey, the bigger issue is really that you need to find someone to room with as well, as the villas are now full and any newbies are going to stay in hotels. If you are in a room on your own it will cost that bit more.

Exactly. Send a PM to Stu, he hasnt booked up yet, maybe you can share with him :P

Pete Tong is a fantastic dj, JP is looking for a room share I believe
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: AceOnTheRiver on July 28, 2012, 18:12:44 PM: Quote from: pables on July 28, 2012, 17:08:34 PM

Quote from: PHIL_TC on July 28, 2012, 15:51:16 PM

Quote from: Curlarge on July 28, 2012, 12:29:49 PM

Quote from: cashman0 on July 28, 2012, 01:14:18 AM

irritating man has a dilemma does he go to chezger"s septemberfest or does he go on a poker trip to the algarve.

Davey, the bigger issue is really that you need to find someone to room with as well, as the villas are now full and any newbies are going to stay in hotels. If you are in a room on your own it will cost that bit more.

Exactly. Send a PM to Stu, he hasnt booked up yet, maybe you can share with him :P

Pete Tong is a fantastic dj, JP is looking for a room share I believe

And Trevor Nelson was the star of the show at last night"s opening ceremony
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: duke3016 on July 28, 2012, 18:25:04 PM: And this thread has entered the twilight zone
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: cashman on August 05, 2012, 21:58:43 PM: irritating man has decided that he can go on A Poker trip to the Algarve and requires a room mate, if there is anyone insane enough to do this post a reply. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

first suggestion of accommodation thanks to Curly

Quote from: PHIL_TC on July 27, 2012, 22:40:32 PM

Booked with JP today

Rock and the Cock booking when Matty has finished work later tonight / tomorrow

All staying at the Marina 250 staggering yards from the Casino (thanks to Curly for the heads up)...

http://www.hotels.com/ho202973/dom-pedro-marina-hotel-vilamoura-portugal/ (http://www.hotels.com/ho202973/dom-pedro-marina-hotel-vilamoura-portugal/)

Happy days x
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: PHIL_TC on August 06, 2012, 03:08:37 AM: Quote from: cashman0 on August 05, 2012, 21:58:43 PM

irritating man has decided that he can go on A Poker trip to the Algarve and requires a room mate, if there is anyone insane enough to do this post a reply. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

first suggestion of accommodation thanks to Curly

Quote from: PHIL_TC on July 27, 2012, 22:40:32 PM

Booked with JP today

Rock and the Cock booking when Matty has finished work later tonight / tomorrow

All staying at the Marina 250 staggering yards from the Casino (thanks to Curly for the heads up)...

http://www.hotels.com/ho202973/dom-pedro-marina-hotel-vilamoura-portugal/ (http://www.hotels.com/ho202973/dom-pedro-marina-hotel-vilamoura-portugal/)

Happy days x

Stu?
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Fatcatstu on August 06, 2012, 09:29:32 AM: You, sir, I have nothing but hatred for. No, no, a thousand times no.
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: PHIL_TC on August 15, 2012, 15:14:58 PM: Quote from: Fatcatstu on August 06, 2012, 09:29:32 AM

You, sir, I have nothing but hatred for. No, no, a thousand times no.

Oi. Booked yet? Sort this now please and thank you.

ps. how tall are comic books? just wondering...
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: gallowgate on August 16, 2012, 16:15:43 PM: sod it booked.

In the dom pedro marina hotel with flight £264 with travel republic.

Anyone fancy a round of golf?

cdw1111
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: duke3016 on August 16, 2012, 16:48:17 PM: Quote from: gallowgate on August 16, 2012, 16:15:43 PM

sod it booked.

In the dom pedro marina hotel with flight £264 with travel republic.

Anyone fancy a round of golf?

cdw1111

Nice one Colin.
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Sunseekers on August 16, 2012, 16:52:34 PM: still 50:50 about this one...

UKIPT is coming to Bristol for the first time.

then again some much needed winter sun for me and the misses and sea fishing is always a bonus.. ;D
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Curlarge on August 16, 2012, 18:28:33 PM: Quote from: Sunseekers on August 16, 2012, 16:52:34 PM

still 50:50 about this one...

UKIPT is coming to Bristol for the first time.

then again some much needed winter sun for me and the misses and sea fishing is always a bonus.. ;D

Tam, you can "see fishing" from the Irish Bar on the Marina, if you stand on a chair!!!! ;)
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Fatcatstu on September 01, 2012, 08:16:01 AM: Just shipped my brother the money to do the booking. Should be done this morning I would hope!
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Fatcatstu on September 02, 2012, 10:27:37 AM: Booked!
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Curlarge on September 02, 2012, 11:39:23 AM: Quote from: Fatcatstu on September 02, 2012, 10:27:37 AM

Booked!
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: HOLDorFOLD on September 03, 2012, 22:32:24 PM: Quote from: Curlarge on September 02, 2012, 11:39:23 AM

Quote from: Fatcatstu on September 02, 2012, 10:27:37 AM

Booked!
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: AceOnTheRiver on September 17, 2012, 19:50:20 PM: Quote from: gallowgate on August 16, 2012, 16:15:43 PM

sod it booked.

In the dom pedro marina hotel with flight £264 with travel republic.

Anyone fancy a round of golf?

cdw1111

I"m genuinely tempted Colin. I haven"t played much recently and can"t really hit a cows ar5e with a banjo at the moment but I have 2 rounds booked in in the next few weeks so performance in those may sway my decision!
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Curlarge on September 25, 2012, 17:22:10 PM: Hi people

OK, I need to send the buy-ins for the poker and also some information on each player by Oct 5th.

Therefore could you all please IM me with your full name as it appears on your passport, your passport number and your current age. I will in turn reply to your IM with my bank account details for you to transfer the buy in into. There are some charges to absorb in transferring the funds to the casino so I have set the buy-in @ £105 sterling. This may well leave a little to put in a kitty but I"ll only know this when it"s done.
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: PHIL_TC on September 25, 2012, 17:35:38 PM: PM sent curly x
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: SirPercival on September 25, 2012, 17:37:35 PM: Quote from: PHIL_TC on September 25, 2012, 17:35:38 PM

PM sent curly x

+1
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: duke3016 on September 25, 2012, 18:07:40 PM: Aquarium roundup required I think ::)
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: HOLDorFOLD on September 25, 2012, 19:39:59 PM: PM sent x
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Curlarge on October 10, 2012, 16:07:34 PM: In the spirit of the Travel Guru, who sadly will be missing this trip, I"ll try and give you an idea of what"s what in and around Vilamoura.

Vilamoura is nowadays quite a spralling town, in that the Casino and Marina are at one end and the golf courses are at the other. Therefore property expansion has generally been in between these two areas.

The Marina is undoubtable the hub of the resort, with it"s many lively bars, (particularly The Irish Cabin, which will no doubt be our spiritual home), restaurants and nautical attractions in close proximity to the Casino on it"s eastern fringe.

Next to the Casino are many of the larger hotels, which makes access to most faciltities pretty hard to beat.

To the north of the town are most of the golf courses, namely, The Old, Victoria, Pinhal, Laguna, Millenium and Vila Sol. Many of these are surrounded by villas and apartments and all offer a nice alternative for lunch, particularly Vila Sol and The Old Course.

Further afield, there are large shopping malls in Faro and Guia both about 20kms away), a go-kart track in Almancil (10 kms away), the famous "Julias" beach bar at Quinta do Lago (12 kms), a number of good restaurants in Almancil (10kms away) and a famous local market in Loule (15kms away) on Saturdays.

The main road along the Algarve is the EN125 which runs for the Spanish border to the east, all the way along to Cape St. Vincent in the West. If you are driving and get a bit lost, always try and get back to this road. There is motorway which does the same thing which is about 3 kms inland on the EN125, but this is now a toll road.

Depandant on whether you want to stay in Vilamoura or venture further along the Algarve you might like to hire a car. I have always used ZitAuto based at Faro airport as their rates are very competative, especially at this time of year and again a link is below. I will leave it to each person/couple/group to make their own arrangements here. You will need both parts of your driving licence to rent a car and you must be over 23 years of age.

Finally, we all need to get to and from Faro airport to our repective villas/hotels.

My suggestion for those in hotels is that you simply get a cab outside the airport terminal to your hotel and then book a car with the hotel if you feel the need. The transit time from Faro airport to Vilamoura is about 20 mins. I believe the cost is around 30 euro each way. Most taxis are black Mercedes with lime green roofs. You could also contact your hotels and see if the offer a shuttle service.

Alternatively you can get together and book a minibus transfer.

For those in villas, again the choice is yours dependant on yopu sightseeing intentions. If you do need a car then Zit auto if the best bet.

I have attached some links here for those who would like more info.

ZitAuto 00351 289 315 559

http://www.top10portugal.com/loule-portugal-algarve

http://www.julias-algarve.com/

http://www.vilamourauncovered.com/

http://www.mydestination.com/algarve/nightlife/117054/the-irish-cabin-pub
insert 4 letters a r s e (Ger)
http://www.alg****rra.com/faro-airport-transfers-to-vilamoura/

http://www.algarve-minibus-transfers.com/

Local Taxis in Vilamoura

(00351) 289 399 0000
289 352 525
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Paulie_D on October 10, 2012, 17:04:46 PM: Bah...I hate you all!

(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm297/PaulieDavis/Random/jealous.gif)
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: KarmaDope on October 15, 2012, 14:47:22 PM: Clube Hotel Apartamento do Algarve.

Anyone heard anything about this place? Recommendations? I"m thinking about it as a solo trip IF I can get the following:

*Joobs" permission - the most important obv
*Time off work
*A cheap flight/accommodation deal etc
*An extension of my work contract (should know this week hopefully)

Either way, any recommendations for hotels would be muchos appreciated!

For the record, I really hate sharing rooms so would much rather pay the supplement.
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Paulie_D on October 15, 2012, 15:52:20 PM: Quote from: sharplea on October 15, 2012, 14:47:22 PM

Clube Hotel Apartamento do Algarve.

Anyone heard anything about this place? Recommendations? I"m thinking about it as a solo trip IF I can get the following:

Booking.com [REVIEWS] (http://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/clube-apartamento-do-algarve.en.html?aid=311076;label=hotel-39368-pt-wTRs_ljWN_K21HCfsVyS9gS3875587260:pl:ta:p1:p2:ac:ap1t2:neg;ws=&gclid=CN7ohsOig7MCFYXMtAod-FEAMw#hash-blockdisplay4)

Tripadvisor.com [REVIEWS (http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g580249-d508072-Reviews-Clube_Hotel_Apartamento_do_Algarve-Quarteira_Algarve.html)]
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: KarmaDope on October 15, 2012, 16:34:05 PM: Cheers.

Debating between that and the Algamar Apartments which seem to be closer to the casino...any recommendations from Mr Curlarge?
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Paulie_D on October 15, 2012, 16:46:03 PM: Quote from: sharplea on October 15, 2012, 16:34:05 PM

Cheers.

Debating between that and the Algamar Apartments which seem to be closer to the casino...any recommendations from Mr Curlarge?

Proximity to the casino would not be my over-riding factor...proximity to the pub would.

...but then I forget who I"m talking to.

You might want to look at this one to: Luna Olympus (http://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/olympus-vilamoura-suites.en-gb.html?aid=311076;label=hotel-39368-pt-wTRs_ljWN_K21HCfsVyS9gS3875587260%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap1t2%3Aneg;sid=869cd9e366a5ee2e7df542408cd45a4c;dcid=1)
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: KarmaDope on October 15, 2012, 20:19:21 PM: Just been reminded that Julie"s Mum is coming up that weekend and I have to be here (thought I could get away with sneaking away lol) :)

So for that reason, I"m out.
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Sunseekers on October 16, 2012, 15:17:21 PM: OK Im in.....

whats the count Curly?
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Paulie_D on October 16, 2012, 15:29:38 PM: JUST SHUT IT...ALL OF YOU! ;D
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Curlarge on October 16, 2012, 17:09:53 PM: Quote from: Sunseekers on October 16, 2012, 15:17:21 PM

OK Im in.....

whats the count Curly?

28 players plus about 6 non-players.

Are you just gonna make you own way there? Also, if you want me to reserve a seat at the poker for you I"ll need your passport number abd £105 trasferred to my account by midday tomorrow. Alternatively you can try and register on the Friday night.
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Sunseekers on October 16, 2012, 19:04:30 PM: Hi Curly, I"ll wing it there, an I got a bag of euros to rinse out.

goin for some sun and happy times with misses see y"all at the Irish Bar...
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Curlarge on October 16, 2012, 20:16:06 PM: Quote from: Sunseekers on October 16, 2012, 19:04:30 PM

Hi Curly, I"ll wing it there, an I got a bag of euros to rinse out.

goin for some sun and happy times with misses see y"all at the Irish Bar...

OK :) have fun
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: SirPercival on October 16, 2012, 21:35:38 PM: Quote from: Curlarge on October 16, 2012, 17:09:53 PM

Quote from: Sunseekers on October 16, 2012, 15:17:21 PM

OK Im in.....

whats the count Curly?

28 players plus about 6 non-players.

Are you just gonna make you own way there? Also, if you want me to reserve a seat at the poker for you I"ll need your passport number abd £105 trasferred to my account by midday tomorrow. Alternatively you can try and register on the Friday night.

looking at the names I would dispute those numbers ;)
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Logie66 on October 17, 2012, 13:53:49 PM: One late addition to the trip :)

See you all on the Friday evening
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: PHIL_TC on October 17, 2012, 14:10:36 PM: Quote from: Logie66 on October 17, 2012, 13:53:49 PM

One late addition to the trip :)

See you all on the Friday evening

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Errrm..... beer?

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATBl4qH9I54[/youtube]

x
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Curlarge on October 23, 2012, 13:33:05 PM: Names and passports numbers sent to the casino and euros transferred today. Total buy in was £98.23 including all fees, so I have £6.77 per player (less £5 from Rita as she paid £100) so £184.56 in total. Therefore, please send you bank details by pm if you would like this returned to you, before midday Friday. Alternatively any monies remaining will be donated to a charity, prolly breast cancer awareness or similar.

Also, as we are only 2 weeks away now (wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii) can you all please send me your flight details for the fllght to Faro and I"ll publish a list of arrival times so people can try and double up on taxis
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Curlarge on November 05, 2012, 12:11:45 PM: OK, we are ready to Rock "n Roll. Off to Faro in the morning so if you have any questions please pm today. See you there shipmates 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: fandango on November 05, 2012, 13:04:09 PM: Please could Admin remove this thread!! It"s just not fair that all these lucky fish are off to the Algarve whilst us poor more deserving members of the community have to sit here freezing our gonads/boobaloobies off and listen to their brags!!!

NOT FAIR!!! >:( >:(

Edit... Grrr good luck all have fun (grits teeth).. One of you TID xx
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Paulie_D on November 05, 2012, 13:10:02 PM: Quote from: fandango on November 05, 2012, 13:04:09 PM

Please could Admin remove this thread!! It"s just not fair that all these lucky fish are off to the Algarve whilst us poor more deserving members of the community have to sit here freezing our gonads/boobaloobies off and listen to their brags!!!

Wait for it.....

[Des leans over and slaps me in the back of the head for even thinking of doing it] ;D
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: fandango on November 05, 2012, 13:15:49 PM: Quote from: Paulie_D on November 05, 2012, 13:10:02 PM

Quote from: fandango on November 05, 2012, 13:04:09 PM

Please could Admin remove this thread!! It"s just not fair that all these lucky fish are off to the Algarve whilst us poor more deserving members of the community have to sit here freezing our gonads/boobaloobies off and listen to their brags!!!

Wait for it.....

[Des leans over and slaps me in the back of the head for even thinking of doing it] ;D

Paulie don"t worry Des will never know.. Will a offer of a beer at Stoke as bribe suffice??
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Paulie_D on November 05, 2012, 13:24:53 PM: Not sure I could get away with "Oops...my finger slipped".

Tempting though...b@stards. :D
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: PHIL_TC on November 05, 2012, 13:42:58 PM: Its ok.. I"ve commented on Joes fantastic win so that his thread appears at the top.. its all good.. no-one will know that we"re all off to have a fantastic time in Portugal and will be having a ball as this thread will drop down..

*edit*.. oops ;) x
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: fandango on November 05, 2012, 13:53:38 PM: Quote from: PHIL_TC on November 05, 2012, 13:42:58 PM

Its ok.. I"ve commented on Joes fantastic win so that his thread appears at the top.. its all good.. no-one will know that we"re all off to have a fantastic time in Portugal and will be having a ball as this thread will drop down..

*edit*.. oops ;) x

Sigh and there was me thinking that Phil was " the nicest man in the world ever".. shakes head ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Paulie_D on November 05, 2012, 14:29:56 PM: Quote from: fandango on November 05, 2012, 13:53:38 PM

Quote from: PHIL_TC on November 05, 2012, 13:42:58 PM

Its ok.. I"ve commented on Joes fantastic win so that his thread appears at the top.. its all good.. no-one will know that we"re all off to have a fantastic time in Portugal and will be having a ball as this thread will drop down..

*edit*.. oops ;) x

Sigh and there was me thinking that Phil was " the nicest man in the world ever".. shakes head ::) ::) ::)

I"d ban him but I think his Admin powers override mine. He"s on my hit list though!
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: SirPercival on November 05, 2012, 18:30:59 PM: bump ;D
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: gallowgate on November 05, 2012, 19:35:06 PM: Rich,it"s been a few years since I"ve been to this casino,is the dress code still as restrictive as it was?

ie no jeans long sleeve shirt etc.
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Curlarge on November 05, 2012, 20:20:25 PM: Quote from: gallowgate on November 05, 2012, 19:35:06 PM

Rich,it"s been a few years since I"ve been to this casino,is the dress code still as restrictive as it was?

ie no jeans long sleeve shirt etc.

Quite the opposite in fact Col, wear what you like seems the order of the day. Some even in shorts if it"s hot, but mostly jeans. T-shirts and trainers. See you Thursday :)
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: AceOnTheRiver on November 05, 2012, 21:55:00 PM: Quote from: AceOnTheRiver on November 05, 2012, 21:54:10 PM

Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiii - wp Joe

Now off to post on the Algarve thread to bump it!!

:D
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: fandango on November 05, 2012, 22:37:21 PM: I hear hurricane Sandy is due to hit the Algarve "soon"... Just sayin ::)

Far better off you lot staying in sunny UK xx
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Paulie_D on November 06, 2012, 09:41:41 AM: Absolutely...it"s lovely and sunny here...0^o mind you but sunny.
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: pokerpops on November 06, 2012, 09:56:17 AM: Quote from: fandango on November 05, 2012, 22:37:21 PM

I hear hurricane Stu is due to hit the Algarve "soon"... Just sayin ::)

Far better off you lot staying in sunny UK xx

fyp
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Fatcatstu on November 06, 2012, 10:16:47 AM: I will be my usual restrained and well behaved self :)
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Sunseekers on November 06, 2012, 11:35:41 AM: I"VE just given a pint of blood, and the nurse said apparantly you become a lightweight,

shoot!!! guess i"m in the feather weight category now...
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: pokerpops on November 06, 2012, 12:36:58 PM: Quote from: Fatcatstu on November 06, 2012, 10:16:47 AM

I will be my usual ~~restrained and well behaved~~ self :)

Good luck to all the fellow adventurers
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Fatcatstu on November 08, 2012, 16:07:01 PM: Bump
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Paulie_D on November 08, 2012, 16:17:23 PM: Quote from: Fatcatstu on November 08, 2012, 16:07:01 PM

Bump

One more of those and I"ll frickin lock it!

You have been warned. ;D
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Fatcatstu on November 08, 2012, 16:29:46 PM: I just can"t help it. We ate just having such a good time!!! People need to know how good villamoura is :) x
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Supernova on November 08, 2012, 17:12:23 PM: Quote from: Fatcatstu on November 08, 2012, 16:29:46 PM

I just can"t help it. We ate just having such a good time!!! People need to know how good villamoura is :) x

nothing to see here...... :( hope you are all having a rotten time, love to all xxx
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: AAroddersAA on November 08, 2012, 19:15:48 PM: Quote from: Fatcatstu on November 08, 2012, 16:29:46 PM

I just can"t help it. We ate just having such a good time!!! People need to know how good villamoura is :) x

I heard its gone right downhill since, well some time this morning :-)
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: AceOnTheRiver on November 09, 2012, 19:33:49 PM: We are in O"Sheas... again!
Stu lost his passport. For some reason partial nakedness was involved in the search. He found it again but only after calls to various embassies.

It"s all good :-)
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Laxie on November 10, 2012, 10:53:41 AM: Ahhhhhh...THAT explains the photo I saw yesterday! What are ye like?! lol
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Laxie on November 10, 2012, 10:55:23 AM: (https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/c0.133.403.403/p403x403/293816_10151329130437990_439475310_n.jpg)

Did he keep his promise the next night?

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/c0.0.403.403/p403x403/69536_10152245258415029_1795078096_n.jpg)
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Fatcatstu on November 10, 2012, 13:22:41 PM: No. Struggling today!!
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: pokerpops on November 10, 2012, 14:00:00 PM: Quote from: AceOnTheRiver on November 09, 2012, 19:33:49 PM

We are in O"Sheas... again!
Stu lost his passport. For some reason partial nakedness was involved in the search. He found it again but only after calls to various embassies.

It"s all good :-)

That"s my Boy!
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: AceOnTheRiver on November 11, 2012, 00:48:31 AM: Meh!

Sadly many of us are in the Pub!!

Definitely out: Me, Phil, Stockton Cock, Ger, HoldorFold, Don Roberts, Andy Duncan, Curly, Colin Wilson,

Possibly still in: Don Logan, Stockton Rock, Stuart Over, Dave Green, Brendan (Luckbox) Byrne, SusiePea, Chen
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Logie66 on November 11, 2012, 17:59:40 PM: Great weekend, with great people. I have to say thanks to Rich for organising the poker.

Finished 16th out of 274.

Congrats to Brendan on his 7th place finish.
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Laxie on November 11, 2012, 19:01:30 PM: Well done!!! Glad you"re all having a good time. :)
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Santino67 on November 11, 2012, 21:38:34 PM: Quote from: Laxie on November 10, 2012, 10:55:23 AM

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/c0.133.403.403/p403x403/293816_10151329130437990_439475310_n.jpg)

Did he keep his promise the next night?

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/c0.0.403.403/p403x403/69536_10152245258415029_1795078096_n.jpg)

Looks like (it used to be) a classy joint :D
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: beanybosh on November 12, 2012, 15:17:28 PM: Hi all

Please bear me in mind for the next poker adventure

Also Dave stick me down for 1% as well please
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: TheSnapper on November 13, 2012, 15:54:08 PM: Quote from: Logie66 on November 11, 2012, 17:59:40 PM

Great weekend, with great people. I have to say thanks to Rich for organising the poker.

Finished 16th out of 274.

Congrats to Brendan on his ~~7th~~ 9th place finish.

FYP, thanks for all the congrats and thanks to Curly and all who travelled, APAT trips are the best. Had great time with some top folk, when is the next trip?
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Paulie_D on November 13, 2012, 16:11:41 PM: Quote from: TheSnapper on November 13, 2012, 15:54:08 PM

APAT trips are the best. Had great time with some top folk, when is the next trip?

Pedantically, this wasn"t an APAT trip...it was a Curlage Trip...DAMN IT!

Oh...and I have a cunning plan for Q1 2013. ;D
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: duke3016 on November 13, 2012, 16:46:12 PM: [X] Back
[X] Happy
[X] Great Trip
[X] Great people

[X] Priceless (Now to recover)
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: TheSnapper on November 13, 2012, 17:12:56 PM: Quote from: Paulie_D on November 13, 2012, 16:11:41 PM

Pedantically, this wasn"t an APAT trip...it was a Curlage Trip...DAMN IT!

Oh...and I have a cunning plan for Q1 2013. ;D

It may have been organised by Curly ( many thanks Rich ) but it was most definately, unmistakably, an APAT trip.
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Paulie_D on November 13, 2012, 17:14:30 PM: Quote from: TheSnapper on November 13, 2012, 17:12:56 PM

It may have been organised by Curly ( many thanks Rich ) but it was most definately, unmistakably, an APAT trip.

Not if I can"t go it ain"t. ;D
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Hammerite on November 13, 2012, 17:34:02 PM: Quote from: duke3016 on November 13, 2012, 16:46:12 PM

[X] Back
[X] Happy
[X] Great Trip
[X] Great people

[X] Priceless (Now to recover)

This !
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Curlarge on November 13, 2012, 17:39:34 PM: Quote from: duke3016 on November 13, 2012, 16:46:12 PM

[X] Back
[X] Happy
[X] Great Trip
[X] Great people

[X] Priceless (Now to recover)

+1
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: AceOnTheRiver on November 13, 2012, 18:01:23 PM: Quote from: TheSnapper on November 13, 2012, 17:12:56 PM

It may have been organised by Curly ( many thanks Rich ) but it was most definately, unmistakably, an APAT trip.

This
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Fatcatstu on November 13, 2012, 20:45:04 PM: My body hurts. I spent all my money. I dont even remember the first day of it.

Love you all.
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: PHIL_TC on November 13, 2012, 22:30:04 PM: Quote from: Paulie_D on November 13, 2012, 16:11:41 PM

Quote from: TheSnapper on November 13, 2012, 15:54:08 PM

APAT trips are the best. Had great time with some top folk, when is the next trip?

Pedantically, this wasn"t an APAT trip...it was a Curlage Trip...DAMN IT!

Oh...and I have a cunning plan for Q1 2013. ;D

Pedantically. Its "Curlarge" :-*

Also... 100% felt like an APAT trip. Thanks to Curly for organising.

Thanks to everyone for a cracking 5 days. Great weekend with great people x
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: PHIL_TC on November 13, 2012, 22:36:09 PM: p.s. for those watching pointless the other day. Told you Assball would have been a winner.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=assball

x
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Supernova on November 13, 2012, 22:54:49 PM: Nice to have you all back safe and sound :)
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Curlarge on November 14, 2012, 00:06:23 AM: Quote from: PHIL_TC on November 13, 2012, 22:30:04 PM

Quote from: Paulie_D on November 13, 2012, 16:11:41 PM

Quote from: TheSnapper on November 13, 2012, 15:54:08 PM

APAT trips are the best. Had great time with some top folk, when is the next trip?

Pedantically, this wasn"t an APAT trip...it was a Curlage Trip...DAMN IT!

Oh...and I have a cunning plan for Q1 2013. ;D

Pedantically. Its "Curlarge" ;)Also... 100% felt like an APAT trip. Thanks to Curly for organising.

Thanks to everyone for a cracking 5 days. Great weekend with great people x

Curlouueuiuearge likes this
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: SirPercival on November 14, 2012, 18:53:39 PM: Fantastic trip. Many thanks to Curly and all the usual APAT"er that made it one of the best APAT weekends ever.

Poker + drink + craic + great company = APAT trip.
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: AceOnTheRiver on November 18, 2012, 15:38:15 PM: Quote from: PHIL_TC on November 13, 2012, 22:30:04 PM

Pedantically. Its "Curlarge" :-*

Pedantically. It"s "Curlarge"

#justsaying

;)
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: fandango on November 18, 2012, 15:52:54 PM: This thread keeps getting "bumped" up can the mods lock it now please ;D.. Nothing more to hear about their fun times abroad.. Move on..
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Curlarge on November 18, 2012, 17:06:09 PM: Quote from: fandango on November 18, 2012, 15:52:54 PM

This thread keeps getting "bumped" up can the mods lock it now please ;D.. Nothing more to hear about their fun times abroad.. Move on..

blatant bump ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: duke3016 on November 18, 2012, 17:48:12 PM: (http://imghumour.com/assets/Uploads/Lets-Bump.jpg)
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Curlarge on December 03, 2012, 12:54:40 PM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aRtOIeyvfE&feature=g-upl
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: SirPercival on December 03, 2012, 12:57:42 PM: Quote from: Curlarge on December 03, 2012, 12:54:40 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aRtOIeyvfE&feature=g-upl

Is that air guitar or something much worse @0.39
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Hammerite on December 03, 2012, 13:02:39 PM: Are yes I remember this well, now I understand how you don"t remember me sitting next to you Curly.
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: HOLDorFOLD on December 03, 2012, 13:41:33 PM: Quote from: Curlarge on December 03, 2012, 12:54:40 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aRtOIeyvfE&feature=g-upl

Sigh.

It could have been worse I suppose :-\
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: NellieG on December 03, 2012, 13:57:48 PM: Quote from: HOLDorFOLD on December 03, 2012, 13:41:33 PM

Quote from: Curlarge on December 03, 2012, 12:54:40 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aRtOIeyvfE&feature=g-upl

Sigh.

It could have been worse I suppose :-\

I am sure there is more to come, I have seen your dance with JBBM!
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: HOLDorFOLD on December 03, 2012, 14:10:31 PM: Quote from: NellieG on December 03, 2012, 13:57:48 PM

Quote from: HOLDorFOLD on December 03, 2012, 13:41:33 PM

Quote from: Curlarge on December 03, 2012, 12:54:40 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aRtOIeyvfE&feature=g-upl

Sigh.

It could have been worse I suppose :-\

I am sure there is more to come, I have seen your dance with JBBM!

do you mean BJB? ;)

Was not really my dance ... he arrived in the bar, grabbed me, span me round here there and backwards .... then left. Not good for the head or the stomach when it"s full of cheeky Vimto"s (which I am totally blaming JP for)

I"m sure he just went from bar to bar every night just popping in and out ... never saw him have a drink once.
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Curlarge on December 03, 2012, 15:09:41 PM: Quote from: SirPercival on December 03, 2012, 12:57:42 PM

Quote from: Curlarge on December 03, 2012, 12:54:40 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aRtOIeyvfE&feature=g-upl

Is that air guitar or something much worse @0.39

I wondered about that as well :-[ :-[ :-[
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: Curlarge on December 03, 2012, 15:52:58 PM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScWrt_ZPIe4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgKFGDCzKTQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZIAdqeWEEM&list=UL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCC6oJLidjE&list=UL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtpNhETsfos&list=UL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQOOsp2Ng94&list=UL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCFzO9a08V4&list=UL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScWrt_ZPIe4&feature=BFa&list=ULpCFzO9a08V4
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: HOLDorFOLD on December 03, 2012, 20:49:06 PM: Quote from: Curlarge on December 03, 2012, 15:52:58 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCC6oJLidjE&list=UL

pmsl at Stu in the background pulling his trousers down (again) approx 7 secs in ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: pokerpops on December 18, 2012, 10:54:32 AM: Quote from: SirPercival on December 03, 2012, 12:57:42 PM

Quote from: Curlarge on December 03, 2012, 12:54:40 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aRtOIeyvfE&feature=g-upl

Is that air guitar or something much worse @0.39

something much much much worse at 2.08
Title: Re: A Poker trip to the Algarve
Post by: SirPercival on December 18, 2012, 17:07:29 PM: Quote from: david3103 on December 18, 2012, 10:54:32 AM

Quote from: SirPercival on December 03, 2012, 12:57:42 PM

Quote from: Curlarge on December 03, 2012, 12:54:40 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aRtOIeyvfE&feature=g-upl

Is that air guitar or something much worse @0.39

something much much much worse at 2.08

I never got that far.