Thanks everyone for the welcome.
Having seen the work Calum did here on his visit I do question my sanity. As he said, it was a good trip. The car was reliable, only one wheel fell off. (it didn't fall off completely, so guess that doesn't really count as unreliable?).
Caramulo is for sure happening.... once I have an M3W, and it is running, the wheels are attache, and..... I guess reliable and definite have different meanings in terms of M3Ws?
Looking forward to meeting up. Portugal is a beautiful part of the world with mainly great weather. Cheers