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Forum: General Chat 22 Mar 24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 12,738
Posted By rusty30
Does anyone have a link to the WhatsApp group...

Does anyone have a link to the WhatsApp group please? My son did his visa interview today (all went quickly & smoothly!) and it now seems more real to him! He’d love to connect with others going out...
Forum: General Chat 2 Mar 24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 12,738
Posted By rusty30
My son is taking the photo to his appointment...

My son is taking the photo to his appointment ‘just in case’. Although when my daughter had hers last year she said they didn’t look at anything she had brought with her - they just stamped some...
Forum: General Chat 5 Feb 24, 08:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,693
Posted By rusty30
My son has applied for Computer Science at Bath,...

My son has applied for Computer Science at Bath, St Andrews, York, Durham and Southampton.

He’s only had one offer so far but we are aware that he has chosen a popular course at high ranking...
Forum: General Chat 2 Feb 24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 12,738
Posted By rusty30
Anyone’s children travelling on the 9/6 from...

Anyone’s children travelling on the 9/6 from Heathrow?

Maybe we can set up a WhatsApp for all the DIBB offspring?! My son is quite nervous and I think it would help him if he got chatting to...
Forum: General Chat 1 Feb 24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 12,738
Posted By rusty30
My son has booked a flexible flight and has at...

My son has booked a flexible flight and has at present booked return as soon as he finishes. I intend on going out but my younger son gets his A level results on Aug 15 so I can’t go out til at least...
Forum: General Chat 18 Jan 24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 12,738
Posted By rusty30
Please get the best insurance you can for the...

Please get the best insurance you can for the kiddos. My daughter was on Camp America last year and pretty much all of them needed medical attention at some point (nothing major). There was a strep...
Forum: General Chat 17 Jan 24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 12,738
Posted By rusty30
My son has gotten a place this year. We booked...

My son has gotten a place this year. We booked his flight today - choosing a fully flexible fare with Virgin in case of any visa problems.

If it’s any reassurance, my daughter did Camp America...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 3 Aug 23, 02:48 PM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 263,878
Posted By rusty30
Thanks both. I chose pay now so won’t be able to...

Thanks both. I chose pay now so won’t be able to advance check in.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 3 Aug 23, 02:06 PM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 263,878
Posted By rusty30
Just got a premium SUV with the German Alamo site...

Just got a premium SUV with the German Alamo site for a great price. Is it possible to do a ‘skip the line’ pre check in with this booking does anyone know? Picking up from Tampa.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 1 Aug 23, 01:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 714
Posted By rusty30
Tampa - Offsite Car Rental

About to book a rental for 2 weeks in September picking up from Tampa. Ebookers are the cheapest right now but say the rental (Dollar) is offsite and a shuttle is provided.

I’ve researched and it...
Forum: General Chat 21 May 22, 12:47 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 9,634
Posted By rusty30
I saw on Reddit that the last question on the...

I saw on Reddit that the last question on the Exexcel higher maths paper was leaked the night before. Edexcel are looking into it and its very possible that they will adjust the marks to reflect...
Forum: General Chat 1 Oct 19, 04:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,211
Posted By rusty30
I have two teenage sons and they would HATE...

I have two teenage sons and they would HATE getting aftershave / smellies as a gift. The youngest one would put it straight in the bin regardless if it was a designer brand or not (he’s not into...
Forum: General Chat 23 Sep 19, 04:29 PM
Replies: 5,252
Views: 432,974
Posted By rusty30
Things have settled for my DD at Leeds. I posted...

Things have settled for my DD at Leeds. I posted last week about her having bad panic attacks at the freshers fair.

She saw the mental health support lady today and got on really well with her...
Forum: General Chat 18 Sep 19, 10:09 PM
Replies: 5,252
Views: 432,974
Posted By rusty30
Mobile My DD had two panic attacks today at her Freshers...

My DD had two panic attacks today at her Freshers Fair in Leeds.

The first time she (luckily) happened to be near the mental health stand and someone from there looked after her. She calmed down,...
Forum: General Chat 10 Sep 19, 03:44 PM
Replies: 5,252
Views: 432,974
Posted By rusty30
We are off to Leeds on Saturday. DD has packed...

We are off to Leeds on Saturday. DD has packed but I’m worried if it will all fit! She’s having to take her 27” iMac as she needs it for her course so that will be fun to travel 200 miles safely!
...
Forum: General Chat 13 Mar 19, 01:11 PM
Replies: 5,252
Views: 432,974
Posted By rusty30
My DD has just got an unconditional from Leeds...

My DD has just got an unconditional from Leeds (unconditional as she already has her A levels). We are very proud!

After a bad start to her uni life last year she says this feels ‘right’ and she’s...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 19 Feb 19, 10:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,112
Posted By rusty30
For my special day we started with breakfast at...

For my special day we started with breakfast at the Regent Beverly Willshere (the hotel from Pretty Woman). It was incredibly extravagant and amazing!

We then did a small plane flight over LA,...
Forum: General Chat 19 Feb 19, 12:04 PM
Replies: 5,252
Views: 432,974
Posted By rusty30
Hi all - bit of a latecomer to this thread! My DD...

Hi all - bit of a latecomer to this thread! My DD started uni in London last year but hated the course. She stuck it out til Christmas but after a lot of soul searching she decided paying tuition for...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 7 Nov 18, 01:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,538
Posted By rusty30
Used to use SuperShuttle but it’s a faff and the...

Used to use SuperShuttle but it’s a faff and the last trip we did took nearly 3 hours (to Hollywood) so we now use Uber. Unless it’s a work trip and they use Carey Limo who are fab.

Uber is very...
Forum: General Chat 22 Apr 18, 10:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 833
Posted By rusty30
Not in Scotland but I appealed to get my youngest...

Not in Scotland but I appealed to get my youngest into the same school as his two siblings.

It was quite formal - you and a rep from the school (in my case the headmaster) both give your case to...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 22 Jan 18, 04:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 757
Posted By rusty30
We used Orbic Air based out of Burbank, LA. ...

We used Orbic Air based out of Burbank, LA.

Found them really good - we had to change our days because of the fires (wind and smoke was particularly bad at that time) and they were brilliant.
...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 22 Jan 18, 12:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,335
Posted By rusty30
Myself and my best friend must have looked...

Myself and my best friend must have looked particularly ‘close’ as we kept getting offered ‘2 girls for $79’ 🤣🤣 Only one male escort card that time though 😏

I doubt these people would hassle...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 21 Jan 18, 01:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,335
Posted By rusty30
Yeah this! The last time I was there (2016)...

Yeah this!

The last time I was there (2016) we found the strip rammed with beggars, winos, Uber/Lyft touts and fake goods sellers. Found it really tiresome after awhile having to navigate through...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 15 Jan 18, 11:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,700
Posted By rusty30
I gave up with SuperShuttle a few years ago after...

I gave up with SuperShuttle a few years ago after several bad experiences. Hate the multi drop offs and the hanging about. We just use Uber now. Very easy from LAX.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 15 Jan 18, 11:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 827
Posted By rusty30
Meal at the Regent Beverly Wilshire? Eye...

Meal at the Regent Beverly Wilshire? Eye wateringly expensive but you are treated like royalty! We did breakfast and it was a fabulous morning.

Helicopter tour - we did a night flight from Burbank...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 5 Jan 18, 04:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,788
Posted By rusty30
I’m not big on breakfast so never done a...

I’m not big on breakfast so never done a breakfast buffet in Vegas but did have a lovely non buffet one at Cabo Wabo (next to Planet Hollywood). Tables overlook the strip and it had a great ‘Vegas...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 2 Jan 18, 11:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,542
Posted By rusty30
Griffith Observatory would be nice and quite...

Griffith Observatory would be nice and quite doable if you are staying nearby. It’s only 20 mins from Hollywood. It is closed on Mondays though. The last planetarium show is about 6.45pm. It nice...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 2 Jan 18, 03:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,265
Posted By rusty30
That sounds about the best time. I had to drive...

That sounds about the best time. I had to drive from Beverly Hills to Torrance a few weeks ago - the route goes right past LAX so I was expecting it to be a horrific journey - left about 10.30 and...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 30 Dec 17, 12:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,458
Posted By rusty30
For non drivers then definitely the Holiday Inn N...

For non drivers then definitely the Holiday Inn N Highland. Plenty to walk to from there including a metro station. Even though I drive, we have evenings out using uber and Universal is only $6 from...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 19 Dec 17, 10:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,015
Posted By rusty30
During the worst days, it was very smoky and the...

During the worst days, it was very smoky and the air quality was very poor. I suffer from asthma so did suffer a bit but my friend travelling with me doesn’t and she was fine.

We simply moved to...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 16 Dec 17, 08:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,015
Posted By rusty30
Back from Los Angeles - Summary!

I know most people who use this forum tend to plan lengthy stays covering big chunks of the west coast so my little report probably won’t be very useful but here it is anyway!

Unlike many, I...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 12 Dec 17, 03:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,142
Posted By rusty30
They are all a bit of a con to be honest. Most...

They are all a bit of a con to be honest. Most stars homes are on private / gated communities these days so they are quite liberal with the facts!

However if you just want a fun few hours then the...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 7 Dec 17, 04:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,026
Posted By rusty30
Well the pilot advised us to pick another day for...

Well the pilot advised us to pick another day for our flight. The winds and smoke are just too bad. There seem to be a number of small fires in the mountains as well as the bigger ones. The air...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 6 Dec 17, 11:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,026
Posted By rusty30
Here Now - Fires

We arrived Monday and drove to Santa Monica yesterday. The smoke was so bad a lot of locals had face masks. It triggered an asthma attack for me as the air quality is so poor. The winds did dissipate...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 13 Nov 17, 11:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,001
Posted By rusty30
I do a combo. Always Uber or shuttle from LAX to...

I do a combo. Always Uber or shuttle from LAX to hotel as the airport area is a nightmare on the freeways which I can’t face after an 11 hour flight! I pick the car up locally the next day.
...
Forum: General Chat 13 Nov 17, 11:39 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 8,839
Posted By rusty30
Mine was pre ordered from Three and due to be...

Mine was pre ordered from Three and due to be delivered on Nov 10th (silver 256 model). Wasn’t delivered with NO explanation- when I contacted them they breezily said they’d sold out and mine had...
Forum: General Chat 13 Nov 17, 11:23 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,796
Posted By rusty30
Apparently, if you pre order Nick’s medley of...

Apparently, if you pre order Nick’s medley of 💩💩💩💩<ahem> new CD you are eligible to enter a competition to have the crinkly faced one come and perform AT YOUR HOUSE!

What a great gift for people...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 3 Oct 17, 06:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,577
Posted By rusty30
Santa Monica might be good - Third Street is a...

Santa Monica might be good - Third Street is a pedestrian block with shops & restaurants plus more on the pier. The beach area itself is great for walking & cycling. Trouble is, it's not usually ...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 23 Sep 17, 02:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,480
Posted By rusty30
The Disneyland California Christmas parade is...

The Disneyland California Christmas parade is amazing - don't miss it!
Forum: General Chat 6 Aug 17, 11:27 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,169
Posted By rusty30
In the run up to my 40th my DH was clearly...

In the run up to my 40th my DH was clearly informed my dream was to go to NYC. He's totally rubbish with presents so I thought being nice and clear would make it super easy for him... wrong.

On...
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