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Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning Yesterday, 12:23 PM
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Posted By Celica190
California coastal ro

We’re driving from San Francisco (Columbus Motor Inn) to overnight in Morro Bay on 5th July.

It’s presently unclear if the landslide on Big Sur will have been dealt with and the road reopened by...
Forum: General Chat 1 Feb 24, 09:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,785
Posted By Celica190
When we were clearing our parents’ home after...

When we were clearing our parents’ home after they had both passed, we had a skip delivered in the morning and collected that same afternoon. Once it had been collected, we cleared from the house...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 16 Jan 24, 09:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 584
Posted By Celica190
We did the Magical Mystery Tour, which finishes...

We did the Magical Mystery Tour, which finishes at the Cavern Club. One of the best things we have ever done.
Forum: General Chat 6 Dec 23, 11:08 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,138
Posted By Celica190
I’m in NI too. Have had no deliveries for about...

I’m in NI too. Have had no deliveries for about a week and then suddenly today 2 parcels and 8 letters…yes EIGHT! My next door neighbour got 10 letters! There’s very definitely something wrong! ...
Forum: General Chat 30 Oct 23, 11:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,942
Posted By Celica190
That would explain a lot! We stayed in a...

That would explain a lot!

We stayed in a beautiful James Villa this year in Majorca. We’d booked it about a year in advance and were so impressed that we wanted to book it again for next year. ...
Forum: General Chat 21 Oct 23, 10:00 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 10,719
Posted By Celica190
Last gig : Arctic Monkeys on Monday. Next gig :...

Last gig : Arctic Monkeys on Monday.
Next gig : The Undertones next month, followed by Ash in December and The Stranglers next March.
Forum: General Chat 3 Oct 23, 05:47 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 28,302
Posted By Celica190
I thought exactly this when driving on various...

I thought exactly this when driving on various motorways in northern England / southern Scotland in July. The number of HGVs is huge. And in cities, how many buses are diesel? I know we have some...
Forum: General Trip Planning 29 Sep 23, 07:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 856
Posted By Celica190
Applied online Monday 18th, posted old passport...

Applied online Monday 18th, posted old passport next day. Got a text from Royal Mail earlier today saying my new passport will be delivered tomorrow, but it could take up to 2 weeks for my old one...
Forum: General Chat 19 Sep 23, 08:11 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,372
Posted By Celica190
When you’ve no idea who Megan Thee Stallion or...

When you’ve no idea who Megan Thee Stallion or Tory Lanez are 🤷
Forum: General Chat 18 Sep 23, 03:54 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 10,353
Posted By Celica190
We have had a 20mph speed limit in Belfast city...

We have had a 20mph speed limit in Belfast city centre for several years now. During rush hour, you’d be lucky to exceed 20mph anyway but I find at other times, I’m constantly glancing down at the...
Forum: General Trip Planning 5 Sep 23, 09:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 409
Posted By Celica190
I don’t think that’s overly expensive tbh. It’s...

I don’t think that’s overly expensive tbh. It’s a route primarily used by business travellers so the seats will always be sold. For comparison, my flights to Mallorca next May are £350pp and that’s...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 30 Aug 23, 11:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 315
Posted By Celica190
Thanks for your reply. It’s probably a bit...

Thanks for your reply.

It’s probably a bit early for an overall plan! There’ll be 4 of us, me (60), DH (58), our niece (27) and nephew (23). DH and I have been before in 2015.

We had a...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 28 Aug 23, 08:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 315
Posted By Celica190
Travelling on 4th July

Hi folks,

I’m in the early stages of planning a west coast trip for next year and have just realised that I’ve scheduled to pick up a car and drive from San Francisco to Monterey on 4th July.
...
Forum: General Chat 24 Aug 23, 08:27 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,605
Posted By Celica190
Married 32 years, have never had a joint account...

Married 32 years, have never had a joint account (my choice!).

DH is better at saving money than me, so he pays all the one off or quarterly bills, like gas, electric, replacement items for the...
Forum: General Chat 23 Aug 23, 08:54 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,518
Posted By Celica190
We live in a cul-de-sac with unfenced gardens in...

We live in a cul-de-sac with unfenced gardens in front of every house. It’s in our deeds that we can’t put up fences etc. About 10 years after we moved in, when the estate was built, we had...
Forum: General Trip Planning 20 Aug 23, 09:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,247
Posted By Celica190
DH and I stayed 2 nights at the South Rim in...

DH and I stayed 2 nights at the South Rim in 2016. I can honestly say it’s one of the best things we’ve ever done. The scenery is mind blowing! By staying right at the rim, we were able to see 2...
Forum: General Trip Planning 15 Jul 23, 07:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,663
Posted By Celica190
Magical Mystery Tour is awesome. If you have...

Magical Mystery Tour is awesome. If you have even a vague interest in the Beatles, it’s well worth the time and money.
Forum: General Trip Planning 15 Jul 23, 07:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 323
Posted By Celica190
Not sure there are cheap hotels anywhere any more...

Not sure there are cheap hotels anywhere any more but have a look at the Astotel range of hotels. We stayed in Hotel Astoria last year and found it good value for money. Would definitely stay again.
Forum: General Trip Planning 15 Jul 23, 06:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,382
Posted By Celica190
If you do decide to go on the Hornblower cruise...

If you do decide to go on the Hornblower cruise into the falls, wear flip flops! We changed into flip flops before we boarded the boat and I carried our trainers and socks in a plastic bag under my...
Forum: General Chat 9 May 23, 11:46 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,478
Posted By Celica190
https://youtube.com/watch?v=QAGAloqZ_6M&feature=sh...

https://youtube.com/watch?v=QAGAloqZ_6M&feature=share
Forum: General Trip Planning 23 Apr 23, 05:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,153
Posted By Celica190
Hi Debbie. Hope your son is recovering well...

Hi Debbie.

Hope your son is recovering well.

When you drop your bags in Dublin T2 and go through security, there’s an area with shops and places to eat before pre clearance. The screens will...
Forum: General Trip Planning 23 Apr 23, 05:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 361
Posted By Celica190
We regularly use Vanrell. They’re a local...

We regularly use Vanrell. They’re a local company and have rental locations around the island as well as at the airport. They don’t have an office as such, just a pick up point in the multi-storey...
Forum: General Chat 24 Feb 23, 11:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,364
Posted By Celica190
My car insurance quotation from Direct Line was...

My car insurance quotation from Direct Line was up by £160 from £420 to £580 with no claims or changes in circumstances. I went through a local broker and got the same cover through Equity Red Star...
Forum: General Chat 27 Jan 23, 10:22 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 22,717
Posted By Celica190
I know very little about economics. I only know...

I know very little about economics. I only know that I work in the public sector, haven’t had a pay rise for 13 years, have members of staff working for me who also receive benefits because their...
Forum: General Trip Planning 12 Oct 22, 10:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,632
Posted By Celica190
Make sure you check the RER website for...

Make sure you check the RER website for engineering works. These are ongoing between CDG and Aulnay Sous Bois until next year, I think. They tend to suspend trains in the evening and at weekends. ...
Forum: General Chat 12 Oct 22, 03:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,244
Posted By Celica190
Just to give you my experience. I rent out my...

Just to give you my experience. I rent out my parents’ house, which I inherited in part and then bought my sister’s share.

The let is managed by an agent (my cousin) and I get a slight discount...
Forum: General Trip Planning 9 Oct 22, 08:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,664
Posted By Celica190
We’ve been to Boston twice and both times rented...

We’ve been to Boston twice and both times rented an apartment in Charlestown because the hotels were prohibitively expensive.
Forum: General Chat 27 Aug 22, 05:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,388
Posted By Celica190
Around £400 for a 2019 Audi S3 for me and DH both...

Around £400 for a 2019 Audi S3 for me and DH both mid to late 50s. Still cheaper to insure than tax at the moment :erm:
Forum: General Chat 27 Aug 22, 05:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 591
Posted By Celica190
Yes, I’ve had a cordless iron for over 30 years. ...

Yes, I’ve had a cordless iron for over 30 years. I’ve never felt disadvantaged and find that I get into its rhythm quite quickly lol
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Aug 22, 01:10 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 19,740
Posted By Celica190
Exactly this! I received a letter this morning...

Exactly this! I received a letter this morning and just knew I’d find out if it’s a scam or not by checking on The Dibb!
Forum: General Trip Planning 20 Jul 22, 07:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,397
Posted By Celica190
There’s a great restaurant at the marina called...

There’s a great restaurant at the marina called Stay. They have a huge selection of types of food.
Forum: General Chat 20 Jul 22, 07:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,138
Posted By Celica190
Mine was when they told me that the front wiper...

Mine was when they told me that the front wiper blades, replaced by them about 6 months previously because they were smearing, needed replaced because they were smearing
:mad: I had a heated...
Forum: General Trip Planning 18 Jun 22, 10:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,559
Posted By Celica190
The tourist area of Chicago is as safe as any US...

The tourist area of Chicago is as safe as any US city, in my experience. I believe you should avoid south of downtown. We’ve been twice and wouldn’t hesitate to go back again tbh.
Forum: General Chat 17 Jun 22, 05:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,652
Posted By Celica190
Oh that has really brightened my day! So glad...

Oh that has really brightened my day! So glad you gave him a chance!
Forum: General Chat 8 Jun 22, 10:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,838
Posted By Celica190
I think it would be different if it were...

I think it would be different if it were spectators getting injured or killed but the riders know the risk and the thrill obviously outweighs the risk in their minds.

As a road racing fan, I’ve...
Forum: General Chat 2 Apr 22, 10:25 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,335
Posted By Celica190
Absolutely agree with your worst. Can’t...

Absolutely agree with your worst. Can’t understand why Biffy let him cover it tbh.

My own favourite is Muse covering Nina Simone’s “Feeling Good”, closely followed by The Stranglers “Walk on...
Forum: General Trip Planning 5 Mar 22, 10:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,853
Posted By Celica190
I’ve just had something similar but for a hire...

I’ve just had something similar but for a hire car. Booked last Saturday at €606 and same car would now be over €900. I only want to drive it for 2 weeks, not own it :pgig::pgig::pgig:
Forum: General Trip Planning 5 Jan 22, 10:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,500
Posted By Celica190
We were in Toronto in 2019 with then 23 yr old...

We were in Toronto in 2019 with then 23 yr old niece and 19 yr old nephew. We rented an apartment in 300 Front St W through AirBnB. There was one bedroom, an enclosed “den” off the living room with...
Forum: General Chat 3 Jan 22, 09:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,913
Posted By Celica190
I would’ve upgraded my iPhone virtually every...

I would’ve upgraded my iPhone virtually every year but I paid outright for my XS and have got used to paying a small amount every month, so it would take a lot to tempt me back to an expensive...
Forum: General Chat 9 Dec 21, 08:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,551
Posted By Celica190
DH and I both wear gas permeable lenses. My...

DH and I both wear gas permeable lenses. My eyesight is really poor due to medication I took as a child and I have an astigmatism. We both got new lenses about a year ago. They cost around £125. ...
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