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The Portugal Club (50+ Life)

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3 contributions to The Portugal Club (50+ Life)
Off-grid / preparedness equipment research & recommendations
I am looking into Starlink, battery packs, solar panels, wind turbines, inverters, stoves etc, etc and will share my information here. Ultimate aim is to be able to broadcast Good Morning Portugal! when mains grid power and standard internet are down.
1 like • 7d
@Simon Wright just letting you know that usually it is much cheaper to buy the powerbank on its own, and buy much cheaper panels from Leroy Merlin or online from places like Renogy EU
2 likes • 6d
Personally, I prefer to buy several smaller 100-200 w hard solar panels, than the bigger 400w+, unless you are permanently fixing them somewhere. Think about storage and handling, and risk of them flying away in wind. And the smaller human you are, the more you need to consider this. Also if one gets damaged, you have only lost 100w, and not all your solar. You can then buy connectors (Amazon et al), to join at least 4 panels together to input into a single source. And I have found the folding flexible panels handy as a back up, but terribly inefficient. When my fixed board was taking 80W, my flexi was taking 20W, sitting beside it. But brands may vary
Exercise "mini-bites"? Coach Turner's latest idea on 50+ Fitness
Great job this morning Coach @Ian Turner with the idea about small chunks of exercise, adding up to some BIG benefit. More in the video 👇 GuMPers any suggestions for small bursts of activity? (Keep it clean!) In the comments please... Check out Coach Turner's 'Growing Old Disgracefully' programme in the classroom
Exercise "mini-bites"? Coach Turner's latest idea on 50+ Fitness
2 likes • Sep '25
I suggest to my clients things like: Calf raises while doing the dishes Put a few important daily items on a high shelf so you have to stretch up to reach them Sit on the floor more if watching TV etc, if possible and/or sit in deep squat (some practice may be needed to get to be able to rest in that position) Park at the extremes of the supermarket carpark and carry groceries to it Time yourself doing some cleaning chores (eg vacuuming, mowing etc), and challenge yourself to do it faster each time Reaching into low cupboards, either practice deep squats, or straight leg/back forward bends to stretch, and do 5 of them for each item you are retrieving Lunge walk to your car from home (as long as no neighbours will think you are crazy) Walking pets, or just alone, but fartlek intervals of fast pace Play fetch with the dog, but also chase to see if you can beat him/her for a couple If buying 6l water bottles, park away from home/shops and farmers carry them If walking through a park, hang off any playground equipt to develop grip strength Invite friends for a walk and talk, rather than always a coffee/drink Put together an upbeat playlist. Set an alarm every 30-60mins if sitting a lot, play one song and dance like a crazy person
1 like • Sep '25
@Carl Munson just message me, simple
We ❤️ Music (Morning show requests & suggestions here please)
Looks like a few of us are happy to be having music on the morning show (and to be livestreaming again every morning 8-9am 😁) Please share your requests and suggestions in this thread 👇 and I will spin them on the morning show. Portugal Club members will always be prioritised 😉 AND if you're looking for inspiration for Portugal-connected music, check out our latest classroom offering: @António Ferreira's Guide to Portuguese Music 😍 Remember, listening to Portuese music helps you learn a lot about the language and culture, in a fun and curious way 🎵
We ❤️ Music (Morning show requests & suggestions here please)
2 likes • Aug '25
And another I have heard of a lot. SKA seemed popular here! https://youtu.be/qc0ZwEDGq6U?si=Ox_8_XuQ_pl8eLT6
2 likes • Aug '25
https://youtu.be/oNUiW6sKNiw?si=iXveKiCycrV54W_B
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Melinda Waddell
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Living Simply, to Simply LIVE

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Joined Apr 25, 2025