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Forum: Accommodation 13 Mar 22, 02:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 869
Posted By PerksP
We used to own at Windsor Hills. Windsor Hills...

We used to own at Windsor Hills. Windsor Hills Private Rentals is a perfectly legitimate website run by the Homeowners Association so all properties are advertised directly by the owners and you...
Forum: Accommodation 20 Oct 21, 07:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,532
Posted By PerksP
Aw, thank you - It was just time for us to come...

Aw, thank you - It was just time for us to come closer to home and I have recommend the new owner to advertise on The Dibb so you never know!
Forum: Accommodation 26 Sep 21, 08:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,532
Posted By PerksP
Yes, absolutely safe. Everyone who advertises...

Yes, absolutely safe. Everyone who advertises has to be a verified owner - the HoA runs this site.

We have just sold our townhouse on Windsor Hills and used to get good rentals from that site.
...
Forum: General Chat 22 Apr 21, 10:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,632
Posted By PerksP
I am sorry for your loss. Is there a Cats...

I am sorry for your loss. Is there a Cats Protection in your area? Their website is www.cats.org.uk and they are experts in rehoming cats and matching them with the right families for them. You are...
Forum: General Chat 15 Apr 21, 04:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,301
Posted By PerksP
Good luck to you - I hope the sale goes through...

Good luck to you - I hope the sale goes through smoothly for you. I am sure someone on here will be able to help you with Facebook.
Forum: General Chat 26 Mar 21, 07:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 418
Posted By PerksP
Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: General Chat 26 Mar 21, 05:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 418
Posted By PerksP
That sounds good - certainly most of our journeys...

That sounds good - certainly most of our journeys on a regular week are under 28 miles with some much longer journeys for holidays and weekends so am not ready for a full EV.
Forum: General Chat 26 Mar 21, 04:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 418
Posted By PerksP
Great, thanks Antony - I'll drop in there and...

Great, thanks Antony - I'll drop in there and take a look.
Forum: General Chat 26 Mar 21, 02:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 418
Posted By PerksP
Hybrid PHEV cars

Our beloved family Zafira which has been with us through babies, children, school sports trips, teenage years, grandchildren and a fair few friends only trips has gone to the scrap yard after the cam...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 17 Mar 21, 02:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,063
Posted By PerksP
That is one of our favourites as well, it is so...

That is one of our favourites as well, it is so easy to pick up the hot meats and be back at the house in a few minutes for dinner. We far prefer that to getting pizza or some other takeaways.

We...
Forum: Accommodation 13 Mar 21, 10:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,337
Posted By PerksP
If you wouldn’t want to rent a villa at Windsor...

If you wouldn’t want to rent a villa at Windsor Hills then I guess it is the balance of having a townhouse with a splash pool knowing that you are two minutes walk from the big pool and water slide...
Forum: Accommodation 12 Mar 21, 09:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,337
Posted By PerksP
Aw, maybe on your next trip :)

Aw, maybe on your next trip :)
Forum: Accommodation 12 Mar 21, 09:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,337
Posted By PerksP
That is an official site for the resort and only...

That is an official site for the resort and only verified owners can advertise. Because everyone who posts is verified I would say there is less risk than you might find through one of the larger...
Forum: Accommodation 12 Mar 21, 07:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,847
Posted By PerksP
VRBO bought out Homeaway who originally bought...

VRBO bought out Homeaway who originally bought out Owners Direct if any of those names are familiar to you.

They are perfectly reputable and advertise the properties and process the bookings and...
Forum: Accommodation 12 Mar 21, 07:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,337
Posted By PerksP
Another biased owner here :) We obviously...

Another biased owner here :)

We obviously love Windsor Hills for all the reasons above. The resort is really well maintained and the townhouses have plenty of space and their own splashpools...
Forum: General Chat 11 Mar 21, 06:19 PM
Replies: 672
Views: 58,816
Posted By PerksP
The fear for women was, and still is real. This...

The fear for women was, and still is real. This isn't new and I don't know if it is worse now than it was in the 80s and 90s but it shouldn't be underestimated.

I was a young woman in the 1980s...
Forum: General Chat 10 Mar 21, 03:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 943
Posted By PerksP
Same. There is an infant school at the end of...

Same. There is an infant school at the end of our road and it has been lovely to hear them all playing. There have been some children there all the time but it is quite obvious that everyone is...
Forum: Accommodation 10 Mar 21, 02:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,458
Posted By PerksP
Windsor Hills is really close to Disney and the...

Windsor Hills is really close to Disney and the townhouses have loads of room and their own splashpools. Plus it is a 2 minute walk to the main resort pool and waterslides. Have a look at my advert...
Forum: Accommodation 9 Mar 21, 10:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,380
Posted By PerksP
You will have a brilliant time - it's as good as...

You will have a brilliant time - it's as good as it looks :)
Forum: General Chat 7 Mar 21, 07:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,686
Posted By PerksP
Another trial on unspecified charges sounds very...

Another trial on unspecified charges sounds very worrying. That poor family.
Forum: General Chat 4 Mar 21, 12:21 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,341
Posted By PerksP
We bought a 3 x 4 metre cabin from Dunster House...

We bought a 3 x 4 metre cabin from Dunster House. We did pay for them to instal as our neighbours had tried to do it themselves and the doors have never shut properly. They also have a system...
Forum: General Chat 3 Mar 21, 10:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,211
Posted By PerksP
No, just a good old fashioned tabby. I think he...

No, just a good old fashioned tabby. I think he is just so pleased to have a home he can't wait for us to wake up! How funny that yours does the same :grin:
Forum: General Chat 3 Mar 21, 12:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,211
Posted By PerksP
We have two rescues and neither will sit on our...

We have two rescues and neither will sit on our laps. They both absolutely love attention and demand to play chase around the house with us. They are always with me in the office during the day and...
Forum: Accommodation 27 Feb 21, 06:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,015
Posted By PerksP
VRBO has taken over Homeaway who took over Owners...

VRBO has taken over Homeaway who took over Owners Direct a few years ago and are a legitimate site and many owners and management companies advertise properties there.

It is a larger listing site...
Forum: Accommodation 23 Feb 21, 07:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,380
Posted By PerksP
It's amazing to think that when you left we had...

It's amazing to think that when you left we had no idea what was coming. I'm pleased to say we didn't sell - we just put the house in mothballs for a few months rather than take any bookings with...
Forum: Accommodation 16 Feb 21, 07:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 729
Posted By PerksP
A proactive owner will answer your enquiry...

A proactive owner will answer your enquiry quickly. If someone hasn't responded in three weeks I would definitely advise you to move on. There are many good owners on The Dibb and by booking...
Forum: Accommodation 2 Feb 21, 07:14 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,082
Posted By PerksP
Since you booked two years ago I would check with...

Since you booked two years ago I would check with your travel insurance as I would imagine they would cover the deposit since you cannot fly due to travel restrictions.

It is a shame that the...
Forum: General Chat 31 Jan 21, 10:19 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 1,839
Posted By PerksP
The squirrels have a flat stand feeder that they...

The squirrels have a flat stand feeder that they can feed from - they give us lots of entertainment so i am happy to help them through the winter. It just means that the bird feeders aren't damaged...
Forum: Accommodation 31 Jan 21, 09:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 822
Posted By PerksP
I think you may find it difficult to guarantee...

I think you may find it difficult to guarantee side-by-side villas if you go to one of the larger booking companies so you would want to get it in writing that they will definitely fulfil any promise...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 31 Jan 21, 09:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,211
Posted By PerksP
Kayaking at Blue Springs State Park. In the...

Kayaking at Blue Springs State Park. In the summer you can swim in the springs, in the winter you can see the manatee which come into the spring for the warm water. You can take some charcoal and...
Forum: General Chat 31 Jan 21, 08:17 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 1,839
Posted By PerksP
We have finally got the better of the squirrels...

We have finally got the better of the squirrels completely by accident. Last Spring we strung our feeders over the tree branches using plastic coated washing line as it was all we had in the...
Forum: Accommodation 31 Jan 21, 07:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,191
Posted By PerksP
This is such a true comment. The OP's tone and...

This is such a true comment. The OP's tone and manner was measured and controlled and asking perfectly reasonable questions. It was so refreshing not to see an immediate reaction of "owner...
Forum: General Chat 31 Jan 21, 07:46 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 7,562
Posted By PerksP
Our love and thoughts to Jim's family at a time...

Our love and thoughts to Jim's family at a time of their devastating loss.
Forum: General Chat 30 Jan 21, 09:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 578
Posted By PerksP
Another one for Zooplus here. Have always been...

Another one for Zooplus here. Have always been really reliable and good prices too
Forum: Food, Wine, Cooking & Eating 15 Dec 20, 08:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,318
Posted By PerksP
Sweet potato, chickpea and spinach curry is a...

Sweet potato, chickpea and spinach curry is a favourite in our house (in fact I have just polished off a plate). I sometimes add some halloumi but without it you have a vegan recipe. Really...
Forum: General Chat 16 Aug 20, 03:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,231
Posted By PerksP
Local foodbanks or community fridges can often...

Local foodbanks or community fridges can often use them for bagging up supplies
Forum: General Chat 10 May 20, 03:58 PM
Replies: 686
Views: 57,880
Posted By PerksP
Such a beautiful young lady. I am so so sad for...

Such a beautiful young lady. I am so so sad for you all xxx
Forum: Accommodation 6 Apr 20, 12:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,241
Posted By PerksP
We are the same as other owners on here. I am...

We are the same as other owners on here. I am not collecting balances until the situation for that guests dates becomes clear.
Forum: Beyond the Parks 28 Feb 20, 06:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,284
Posted By PerksP
Rock and Brews up by Margaritaville is lively,...

Rock and Brews up by Margaritaville is lively, has good music and a great selection of beers. It's a quick uber from Windsor Hills. You could also take a wander up the street towards the hotel as...
Forum: Food, Wine, Cooking & Eating 23 Feb 20, 09:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,534
Posted By PerksP
chickpea and spinach curry is really easy and...

chickpea and spinach curry is really easy and very tasty. There are lots of recipes online but this one uses curry paste instead of having to buy all the different spices. We also use a lot of...
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