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Forum: General Chat 2 Dec 23, 09:59 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 11,265
Posted By Carlmelia
DD submitted her UCAS in October and got three...

DD submitted her UCAS in October and got three offers from Exeter, Leeds and Lancaster within a couple of weeks, she’s got her interview for Oxford next week and waiting on Durham (believe their...
Forum: General Chat 2 Dec 23, 09:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,059
Posted By Carlmelia
Matrix management is quite common in a lot of...

Matrix management is quite common in a lot of organisations. My team are direct reports to me but they and their teams have line reporting to several other VPs and some Directors in the business...
Forum: General Chat 24 Sep 23, 08:59 AM
Replies: 351
Views: 38,807
Posted By Carlmelia
Barbados by a long stretch was the worst holiday,...

Barbados by a long stretch was the worst holiday, we’ve never felt so glad to get onboard the VS aircraft.

Our VS booked private transfer was awful, she barked orders at us which seats we could...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Sep 23, 08:47 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,103
Posted By Carlmelia
We recently flew PE in the A330 and A350 and...

We recently flew PE in the A330 and A350 and honestly thought the A330 far more comfortable and less cramped. The IFE maybe bigger on the A350 but if the flight was an A330 I’d be perfectly happy to...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 11 Sep 23, 08:51 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,739
Posted By Carlmelia
Tbh we’d read about this “sharp practice” before...

Tbh we’d read about this “sharp practice” before went last month and it put us off going to Fords Garage. Lots of other choices out there that don’t do it, Rock N Brews being one we greatly enjoyed...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Sep 23, 08:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,084
Posted By Carlmelia
The official M&G car parks run by Manchester...

The official M&G car parks run by Manchester Airport certainly don’t joy ride your car. Used them for years and other than last year parking our car so close to the next one we couldn’t get in it...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 11 Sep 23, 08:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,603
Posted By Carlmelia
Your reasons are yours, if you found a...

Your reasons are yours, if you found a “mechanical issue” 😉with the car such as pulling to one side then it’s perfectly reasonable to return the vehicle and swap it out.

DCC is the closest but...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Sep 23, 11:51 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 23,213
Posted By Carlmelia
We picked up a Maserati Grecale SUV from Alamo...

We picked up a Maserati Grecale SUV from Alamo last month when we booked a Premium Elite SUV. We were offered this or an Alfa Romeo Stelvio Q4.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 24 Aug 23, 01:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 721
Posted By Carlmelia
Hyundai Santa Fe is a Standard SUV for Alamo, we...

Hyundai Santa Fe is a Standard SUV for Alamo, we saw those, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Traverse, Ford Edge and Explorer in the Standard SUV section at MCO last Saturday.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 20 Aug 23, 11:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,981
Posted By Carlmelia
Just be thankful the Volvo 340 and DAF 66 stopped...

Just be thankful the Volvo 340 and DAF 66 stopped production a long time ago. 😃
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 20 Aug 23, 12:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,981
Posted By Carlmelia
Arrived yesterday with a booking via Italian...

Arrived yesterday with a booking via Italian Alamo. We had a car booked via Dutch Alamo and changed two days before we flew out, really simple at the self service kiosk. It’s not as quick as STC of...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Aug 23, 12:17 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 31,373
Posted By Carlmelia
Used the T-mobile app yesterday on our iPhones...

Used the T-mobile app yesterday on our iPhones. Set up in the UK before arrival and switched on the esim at MCO airport, all three instantly connected and work great.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 20 Aug 23, 12:10 PM
Replies: 676
Views: 1,293,497
Posted By Carlmelia
Airport: MCO B side Hire Co : Alamo Italian...

Airport: MCO B side
Hire Co : Alamo Italian website
Cost : £690 for 16 days including fuel service
Car: Premium Elite SUV
Make of car we got: Maserati Grecale GT

Arrived yesterday (19/8)...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 19 Aug 23, 10:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,433
Posted By Carlmelia
Arrived today and booked a Premium Elite SUV via...

Arrived today and booked a Premium Elite SUV via Italian Alamo (had a booking with Dutch Alamo until 2 days ago) and utterly coincidentally was offered an Alfa Romeo Q4 or a Maserati Grecale I kid...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Aug 23, 09:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 428
Posted By Carlmelia
We fly tomorrow with VS and got the you can’t...

We fly tomorrow with VS and got the you can’t check in someone but nothing to worry about message for DW earlier.

It really is nothing to worry about, did twilight check in at Manchester tonight...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Aug 23, 08:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,444
Posted By Carlmelia
Economy Delight is within the main Economy cabin...

Economy Delight is within the main Economy cabin on VS aircraft, if it’s 3-3-3 configuration it’ll likely to be an A350. There are no Delight seats on a bulkhead.

This link is to their webpage at...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 13 Aug 23, 06:54 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 14,398
Posted By Carlmelia
I suspect the first part of Bertie’s post has...

I suspect the first part of Bertie’s post has definitely not been lost on the Servers, they’ve recently creamed it off both ways. One from an increase on the menu prices going up so their dollar tip...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 13 Aug 23, 04:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 225
Posted By Carlmelia
It varies by aircraft type, this is the A350...

It varies by aircraft type, this is the A350 (A330-300 is the same) and their A330neo, plus 787.

https://flywith.virginatlantic.com/il/en/inflight-entertainment/wifi-and-power/aircraft-a350.html
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Aug 23, 03:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 418
Posted By Carlmelia
From T-Mobile via their app.

From T-Mobile via their app.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 13 Aug 23, 02:26 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 11,140
Posted By Carlmelia
The Mummy in US during pre-opening, we somehow...

The Mummy in US during pre-opening, we somehow got invited by a CM as we walked around the park to ride it as they wanted guest feedback. DW and I still talk about it to this day. The ride was...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 13 Aug 23, 01:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 548
Posted By Carlmelia
… and the pedestrian alert from an EV tram could...

… and the pedestrian alert from an EV tram could play Disney tunes too. Steamboat WillEV, Go the Distance or How Far I’ll Go (…on this charge).
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 13 Aug 23, 01:32 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 14,398
Posted By Carlmelia
The suggested tipping percentage is used as a...

The suggested tipping percentage is used as a function of the food selling price as it’s the easiest and laziest way to do so.

A steak being brought to you is no harder to serve than say a slice...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Aug 23, 01:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 418
Posted By Carlmelia
Thank you so much, as soon as I entered an...

Thank you so much, as soon as I entered an address for Wi-Fi calling I got the activation text messages. Switched off the primary line and back on, the T-Moblie eSim was then showing as activated.
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Aug 23, 11:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,359
Posted By Carlmelia
Taking a couple pairs of Ecco and New Balance...

Taking a couple pairs of Ecco and New Balance trainers with me plus Keen sandals. Have never been able to get used to Skechers and not a fan of them but Ecco are amazingly comfy for me.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 13 Aug 23, 10:43 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 14,398
Posted By Carlmelia
I’m all for tipping when good service is...

I’m all for tipping when good service is received, I’ll do it in the UK and overseas with 20% or more if exceptional. But the issue here seems to be when the inflated theme park meal prices push that...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Aug 23, 10:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 418
Posted By Carlmelia
T-Mobile eSim - Activating eSim

Hi,

Just put a T-Mobile eSim on my IPhone for the first time in advance of our trip next week. The set up via the app was really simple but it’s now saying eSim is “activating” and is staying on...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 13 Aug 23, 08:54 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 36,802
Posted By Carlmelia
Chuys TexMex on the 192. 3 different meals...

Chuys TexMex on the 192.

3 different meals that were so bland that they tasted the same. Our server had already been disinterested to say the least but was A* with her American guests, but we got...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Aug 23, 07:14 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,005
Posted By Carlmelia
£6 for 30 mins £12 for 1 hour ...

£6 for 30 mins
£12 for 1 hour

https://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/parking/turn-up-and-park/
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 12 Aug 23, 10:23 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,876
Posted By Carlmelia
Using Mousedining.com alerts managed to get a...

Using Mousedining.com alerts managed to get a dinner reservation at Space220 for our trip later this month. Took over a week of missing the availability alerts when they popped up but finally got one...
Forum: General Chat 2 Aug 23, 04:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,287
Posted By Carlmelia
It’s worth a half shekel for the life story of an...

It’s worth a half shekel for the life story of an ex-leper.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 2 Aug 23, 04:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 896
Posted By Carlmelia
I got the same this afternoon, it was a supposed...

I got the same this afternoon, it was a supposed Gov.uk update for travel to the USA.

Fear not no change from before for visitors to Florida. We’re fine with our driving licence - no need for an...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Aug 23, 10:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 541
Posted By Carlmelia
Aer Lingus mainline flights are 10kg with...

Aer Lingus mainline flights are 10kg with dimensions 55x45x24cm, plus a further small bag of 25x33x20cm.

If your on an Aer Lingus Regional flight (Emerald Airlines) to connect to a mainline EI...
Forum: General Chat 1 Aug 23, 09:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 900
Posted By Carlmelia
We bought a Collingwood learner policy for our DD...

We bought a Collingwood learner policy for our DD last month after reading about them in a previous Dibb thread. Paid £134 to put her on DW quite new Mini Electric for 4 months until after her...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 1 Aug 23, 09:30 AM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 263,746
Posted By Carlmelia
The Dutch Alamo looks to have been good while it...

The Dutch Alamo looks to have been good while it lasted, enjoy the savings those of us who got a good deal. No one can still touch the price I got for later this month and many thanks again to the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Jul 23, 04:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,691
Posted By Carlmelia
Totally okay if your class of car is not...

Totally okay if your class of car is not available and you’ve no choice but to take that car. But it’s about time this is stopped otherwise, when you hear of people deliberately booking a lower car...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Jul 23, 04:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,344
Posted By Carlmelia
That’s good news and how it should be.

That’s good news and how it should be.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Jul 23, 11:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,691
Posted By Carlmelia
Ordinarily we do full to full but this year the...

Ordinarily we do full to full but this year the cost to prepay for the tank with Alamo seemed very reasonable at $60 for a standard SUV so we’ve done that. Plus, tbh we’ve got to a point where we’d...
Forum: General Chat 23 Jul 23, 11:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 686
Posted By Carlmelia
We had a Phillips Steam generator iron that...

We had a Phillips Steam generator iron that failed on us earlier this year. After lots of searching and being shocked by the cost of the equivalent Phillips model today of near £500 we went for a...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 23 Jul 23, 03:50 PM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 263,746
Posted By Carlmelia
I couldn’t see any change downward in my August...

I couldn’t see any change downward in my August booking price, only upwards, for quite a few weeks. So a couple of weeks ago I made some changes including adding on fuel service and did the Skip the...
Forum: General Chat 23 Jul 23, 09:57 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,236
Posted By Carlmelia
We dropped SKY over three years ago and don’t...

We dropped SKY over three years ago and don’t miss it at all. The thing to consider is why do you feel the need to record something from the TV? If it’s ease of being able to pause TV or watch it...
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