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Forum: General Chat Today, 09:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 435
Posted By JAF
It is called zipping in the UK and is perfectly...

It is called zipping in the UK and is perfectly legal in the Highway Code. It does annoy me when people try and block others moving into the lane because they have queued same as those that sit in...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants Today, 12:29 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,845
Posted By JAF
I fall in the not afraid of confrontation...

I fall in the not afraid of confrontation category when it comes to being told what to tip and have in the past taken the bill away from dh who was going to pay the tip for peace and quiet and left a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 04:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 758
Posted By JAF
We used to live approx 1 hour from the main...

We used to live approx 1 hour from the main London airports but never relied on travelling to them the same day and always stayed overnight in a hotel so we could either have a leisurely breakfast or...
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 04:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 564
Posted By JAF
Specsavers and Vision Express also collect...

Specsavers and Vision Express also collect prescription glasses and donate them to charity.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 04:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 299
Posted By JAF
Bill Baggs state park at the end of Key Biscayne...

Bill Baggs state park at the end of Key Biscayne is lovely. They also do tours up the light house with fabulous views across the bay from the top.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Trip Reports Yesterday, 12:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 265
Posted By JAF
Anna’s Coffee shop and bakery is one of our...

Anna’s Coffee shop and bakery is one of our favourite go to places - never had a bad cake of pastry there.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation Yesterday, 12:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 228
Posted By JAF
We have used them more than once both gold when...

We have used them more than once both gold when ds was coming with us and driving and now the silver package. Had a problem in Las Vegas with the booking(not their fault but Alamo’s and they were...
Forum: Accommodation 25 Mar 24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 154
Posted By JAF
It is reasonable length walk from the PI at T4...

It is reasonable length walk from the PI at T4 so we timed it from the terminal to the hotel so we knew how much time to allow the following morning.
Forum: Accommodation 24 Mar 24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 551
Posted By JAF
Have not stayed at PORQ but at Riverside which is...

Have not stayed at PORQ but at Riverside which is a lovely resort and the boat to Disney Springs is a lovely experience and a great way to travel. However the convenience of the Caribbean Beach...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Mar 24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 939
Posted By JAF
We are doing similar in May this year. Have done...

We are doing similar in May this year. Have done it before without any problems. You can move between terminals on the underground, Heathrow Express or the Elizabeth Line free of charge, you do...
Forum: General Chat 22 Mar 24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,321
Posted By JAF
4) although I had paid National Insurance for 6...

4) although I had paid National Insurance for 6 years more than required for a full pension I get a reduced one because of 5 years contracted out. Even if you remove those 5 years I still qualify for...
Forum: General Chat 22 Mar 24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,490
Posted By JAF
You don’t need to feel brave to wear it just go...

You don’t need to feel brave to wear it just go for it if it is comfortable. We have been to places and seen women wearing them who do not fit the twiggy look and most people do not bat an eyelid. ...
Forum: General Chat 22 Mar 24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,490
Posted By JAF
I am rapidly approaching 70 and have a swimsuit...

I am rapidly approaching 70 and have a swimsuit (hardly ever worn) a tankini and a bikini and wear whatever I feel like putting on or if one is still wet from use then use the other. Don’t care what...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Mar 24, 09:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,130
Posted By JAF
Yes which we made good use of.

Yes which we made good use of.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Mar 24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,130
Posted By JAF
We had free seats last year as part of our on...

We had free seats last year as part of our on site package so we went but although we enjoyed it if we had to pay to attend would have not bothered and did not enjoy it as some Cirques we have seen...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 20 Mar 24, 11:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 644
Posted By JAF
Remember the first time we went to Haines City...

Remember the first time we went to Haines City more than 20 years ago - when you turned onto the 27 and headed south you drove for quite a few miles before encountering anything now it is a...
Forum: General Chat 20 Mar 24, 11:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,611
Posted By JAF
Thanks for the advice will try the JD Gross bars...

Thanks for the advice will try the JD Gross bars from Lidl
Forum: General Chat 20 Mar 24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,611
Posted By JAF
When companies come up with such stupid comments...

When companies come up with such stupid comments do they really think consumers are so stupid.

Noticed in Sainsbury’s Dr Oteker cooking chocolate reduced from 150 g to 100g at the same price - a...
Forum: General Trip Reports 19 Mar 24, 10:30 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 6,236
Posted By JAF
Sounds wonderful and some places I love. Have a...

Sounds wonderful and some places I love. Have a fantastic time.
Forum: General Chat 17 Mar 24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,440
Posted By JAF
Average of koi is 30 - 40 years but they can live...

Average of koi is 30 - 40 years but they can live to 100 according to our marine biologist son.
Forum: General Chat 17 Mar 24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,784
Posted By JAF
When we moved we ended up with a new build due to...

When we moved we ended up with a new build due to horrendous bidding system of bidding on houses near our son and although we out bid on some they were sold to locals. This is our 5th new build and...
Forum: General Chat 17 Mar 24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,111
Posted By JAF
Sorry to hear you plight and hope you get...

Sorry to hear you plight and hope you get something sorted soon and away today. Our travel insurance does cover this type of incident so would definitely start with checking yours.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Mar 24, 11:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 237
Posted By JAF
We have used the PI at T4 a few times and it is a...

We have used the PI at T4 a few times and it is a reasonable length walk into the terminal. There are 3 options for transferring from T4 to T5 which is underground, Elizabeth Line and the Heathrow...
Forum: Accommodation 14 Mar 24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,224
Posted By JAF
We even have a car when staying on site at Disney...

We even have a car when staying on site at Disney let alone when we are staying at our villa but then we are often in Lowes etc picking up bits for the villa.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 14 Mar 24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,129
Posted By JAF
The best gelato we have ever had was in Southern...

The best gelato we have ever had was in Southern Italy at Alberobello which is in the Puglia region. It was a small ice cream parlour and she has won a lot of awards for her ice cream and we could...
Forum: General Chat 14 Mar 24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,410
Posted By JAF
I am with you on this. Bought some Lincolnshire...

I am with you on this. Bought some Lincolnshire sausages today for grandchildren with 90% pork - Richmond sausages go nowhere near my shopping trolley.
Forum: Accommodation 14 Mar 24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,471
Posted By JAF
With HOA’s it is not just getting permission to...

With HOA’s it is not just getting permission to re-paint the exterior and having to apply for permission to do the job but a lot of other petty rules. Our community for years had someone who would...
Forum: General Chat 12 Mar 24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,160
Posted By JAF
Have many memories of not being able to walk from...

Have many memories of not being able to walk from the town through to the Viaduct as the path was flooded along with most of the bottom from the Fox and Raven down near Army and Navy (mainly because...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 12 Mar 24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,129
Posted By JAF
We love Ghirardelli, Coldstone and Kilwins ice...

We love Ghirardelli, Coldstone and Kilwins ice creams but also had one at the Boardwalk last year and definitely recommend them. Sitting outside, people watching plus the boats sailing between HS...
Forum: General Chat 10 Mar 24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,160
Posted By JAF
After moving up the country nearly 3 years ago...

After moving up the country nearly 3 years ago from our warm spot in Essex still not acclimatised to the weather - it is colder and so much wetter. Would move back in a heart beat but it is not an...
Forum: Accommodation 8 Mar 24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 613
Posted By JAF
Even I, who do not like swimming in a cool pool,...

Even I, who do not like swimming in a cool pool, do not put our pool heater on from late May through to October. As already mentioned if the water has reached a certain temperature it will not...
Forum: General Chat 7 Mar 24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,211
Posted By JAF
Congratulations to your son on achieving his DoE...

Congratulations to your son on achieving his DoE gold. It is a great achievement and know how much hard work they put in to achieve it. Our eldest ds was awarded his by Prince Phillip and still...
Forum: General Chat 4 Mar 24, 11:28 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,695
Posted By JAF
Think we have the same spook who also visits our...

Think we have the same spook who also visits our house. The other year I took my diamond ring off in the evening as normal and put it on the coffee table as usual. Went to bed and forgot to take it...
Forum: General Chat 4 Mar 24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,845
Posted By JAF
When we moved we definitely had that question on...

When we moved we definitely had that question on the form that was forwarded to the prospective purchasers so guess they think it will help sell the property and a way of cutting their costs if you...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 3 Mar 24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 803
Posted By JAF
We have been on a cruise where there have been a...

We have been on a cruise where there have been a lot of mobility scooters to the extent they were moaning they were having trouble using the lifts. They are becoming more common so would definitely...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 2 Mar 24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,399
Posted By JAF
Looks great and will be really interested in...

Looks great and will be really interested in reading along as it is a tour similar to we have talked about doing with db and wife in a couple of years.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 1 Mar 24, 11:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 803
Posted By JAF
We have been on many a cruise where we have seen...

We have been on many a cruise where we have seen people with mobility issues. using a walking frame or mobility scooter so do not think that will be a problem at all.

Does she have a favourite...
Forum: General Chat 1 Mar 24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 868
Posted By JAF
Rain most of the day and cold with it. Did see...

Rain most of the day and cold with it. Did see one car on my route with snow on the roof then found out snake pass and some of the other roads were having snow problems.
Forum: General Chat 1 Mar 24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 868
Posted By JAF
Only in the world of meteorology is today the...

Only in the world of meteorology is today the first day of spring and in view of the weather today think they have picked the wrong date. Will wait for the equinox and see if that brings better...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 29 Feb 24, 01:29 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 14,640
Posted By JAF
A lot of American cheese especially those...

A lot of American cheese especially those squirted from a bottle or tin.
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