Noticeboard
Everything is closing
Well, Pingo Doce and McDonalds, and only for refurbishment. Pingo Doce in the Lido is closed until late march for a major refurbishment. Maybe they will increase the cooked food from just chicken and rice? At least it will stop John from falling off the steps. The nearest supermarket is either the Spar at the top of the street, or Pingo Doce on the top road.
McDonalds in the Forum has also closed for major refurbishment but we are sure this will have less of an impact on our healthy members.
EES is in, finally, apparently.
They are apparently optional until end of April and not used on all flights, but most people say it doesnt take much longer and it will speed it up the next time you come. If in doubt, go early is our motto so best to do that with any flights to the EU until its up and running smoothly.
New Big Boss
Dr. Trindade has retired as CEO, although he is staying as Chairman, and the new CEO is Claudio Santos.
Entertainment improvements
A few new things in the entertainment program, Bee Gees alternates on Tuesdays with 70s & 80s Rendezvous, and Elton shares the thursdays with Tribute to Abba with Cristina Barbosa. Cristina Barbosa is also playing Fridays in an acoustic trio.
John has Gone
Well just up the hill. As John's role changed over the last 17 months, the amount of timeshare work he was doing reduced and Ecommerce work increased. Now John has been moved up to the Ecommerce office, which is just up the slope from Reception beside Reservations. Anything he did that wasn't football or golf (he's still doing both) Clare or Cindy are now doing better, apart from Reservations, for which you should go to the new Reservations mini office outside of Atlantida.
Flights new flights
Jet2 is opening a base at Gatwick, and this winter will fly from Monday 26 October, with a Friday flight joining it from the week after. So far it seems to be winter only as it stops after 30 April 2027 and then restarts in October.
Força Maritimo e Nacional
Its all a bit exciting as Maritimo sit on top of the world. Well, the second division. The next home game is Porto B 8 March and then Oliveirense 22 March (exact day might change). If you really want to go up the mountain, Nacional play v Braga 28 Feb and then Estoril Praia 15 March, again games could be moved for tv.
SAM+EACL+Rodoeste=New Tickets are here, finally...
Finally they have the new tickets, and with more options too. Pre purchased tickets are €1,45 per journey in Funchal or €1,95 the rest of the island, instead of paying €2 or €2,60 respectively on the bus. Also they are selling a tourist specific one, which looks more expensive but includes the aerobus.
More info here.
