I wonder if we did see each other Puddle??? We didn't stay there long to be honest. We got parked up near the whiff area and did actually have something to eat there near the beach. We then had a little stay on the beach before heading back for the match

Talking of that, Glynis, what are the chances of H.T commissioning a small range of holiday items such as sun-hats, beach bags and t-shirts for members to buy.That way, fellow H.T.members would be able to recognise each other abroad and it would be a great advert for the website.
Firstly, what are management's views on this and, secondly, if the powers that be are agreeable, what do other members think?
Sorry if this seems to be off-topic, but feel free to move it if you wish.

Sagres,
That's a great idea........better than the McDonald happy meal hats!!!!!!!!

What about an HT tattoo? Or maybe a wee slnky sarong number with the logo....................?

We've had T shirts before and I think you can still get them and make your own designs as well. I know Pippy made herself a HT T shirt. I'll ask her for the link.

Hi Sagres

I used THIS company to have my tshirt made

Very good quality material and printing.

I had to email them the image I wanted to use (at the time my avatar was the 'I've lost my marbles' one) then they did the rest.

My tshirt.....





I wore it on the flight to Sharm last year and quite a few people approached me after the welcome meeting at the hotel and I asked if I was HT's Pippy!

Thanks Pippy ! ( and thanks Glynis for passing the request on !!)

In the closing stages of Wimbledon there were two people wearing Tripadvisor stuff - I think one was Todd Woodbridge who had a Tripadvisor cap on, and he was supporting a player who was a big name - but unfortunately I have totally forgotten who it was!!! - who had Tripadvisor somewhere on his person (exact location also forgotten!). Might have been Roddick. Anyone else notice?

Great idea to have T shirts for Holiday Truths.

Wish we could afford to sponsor someone

You can sponsor me for six months drinking on the Algarve if you want !!!

If anyone is going to walk around the Algarve sponsoring holidaytruths by wearing a HT T Shirt and visiting numerous beaches, bars and restaurants then I'm pulling rank and it's going to be moi

Glynis,
Can you post a 'photo of your H.T. t-shirt so that I'll be able to recognize you in September?You won't be able to miss me -I'll be the one with his username written on the front of his pint glass.

Sagres do you think you would still be walkin a straight line or even walking at all after six months drinking sponsorship, but am sure we wouldnt miss you wobbling along lol. I think the tee-shirt thing is an excellent idea, there are lots of places what do printing in fact I think there is one on the strip in Albufeira. Cheers Jayjan.

Just another spell correction from the original post: it's not "Selema" but Salema
Giving you my portuguese view of the Algarve, I'd recomend you explore more of the eastern coast, as it's not so turistical and from Faro to Spain most of the coastal area is a natural protected area (more fresh air to breathe and cleaner waters). Albufeira, Lagos, Portimão and Faro are out of my map for being too busy, too noisy, too dirty :p Strangely that's exactly where most foreigner tourists are sent to
Of course Monchique is always lovely, as Silves (don't miss a short visit at least - it's hot being away from the sea but the castle is so nice) and the beaches near Sagres and Odeceixe. But Manta Rota, Altura, Cacela-a-Velha, Vila Real de Santo Antonio, Castro Marim and even Monte Gordo (being busier with the casino and all) are so much more fun if you want good beaches, great food, fabulous prices and honestly the best vacations (I shouldn't tell you this, should I? LOL) IMHO.

Kyasbaby,
All this is sweet music to my ears..................... having done the western side for years, I am now addicted to the Eastern side and have been going there for the last 8 years or so.
I agree wholeheartedly with what you say
Pat

Just another spell correction from the original post: it's not "Selema" but Salema

Oops deary me 'e' instead of 'a' will make a note. I did spot it myself later when checking the map for my other mistake but thought 'what's an 'e' between friends

but thought 'what's an 'e' between friends

its the letter between i and n

brian

Well, it could make a difference if someone else was looking for that on a map :o)
Not that I really make a point of spelling correctly the portuguese names