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Forum: General Chat 5 Aug 19, 10:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,700
Posted By mrscopeman
With a few tools, its easy. A Shape cutter is...

With a few tools, its easy. A Shape cutter is essential, as is a jig saw. Most places that sell the flooring have a fitting kit which includes spacers t hold the boards in place near walls (if you...
Forum: General Chat 5 Aug 19, 10:28 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,325
Posted By mrscopeman
To play devils advocate and show you cannot be...

To play devils advocate and show you cannot be this simplistic in the US. The 2nd Amendment was the right to bare arms to guard against an oppressive government. Therefore some argue, a pistol is...
Forum: General Chat 4 Aug 19, 10:59 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,325
Posted By mrscopeman
So I live here in Texas. The Gunman was from...

So I live here in Texas. The Gunman was from Allen which is about 20 miles from where I live. Guns are a fact of life here, whether you agree with it or not.

You have to live here to understand...
Forum: General Chat 2 Aug 19, 06:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,380
Posted By mrscopeman
When I get care packs sent over here I always get...

When I get care packs sent over here I always get my Mum to pack traditional British Sweets like Humbugs, Sherbet Lemons and Chocolate Limes. They have nothing like it. They are cheap to buy in the...
Forum: General Chat 2 Aug 19, 06:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,502
Posted By mrscopeman
She will need insurance and will probably need to...

She will need insurance and will probably need to go through a broker. Definitely medical and legal. You can arrange medical through BUPA who back off in the US to Blue Cross Blue Shield which is...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 28 Oct 16, 11:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 672
Posted By mrscopeman
There's at least 20 sorts on offer in my local...

There's at least 20 sorts on offer in my local supermarket (hard cider), along with a whole host of other fruit based beers or beers with fruit as a component.

You also get hard root beer, hard...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Oct 16, 09:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 652
Posted By mrscopeman
Easter Sunday and Good Friday are NOT national...

Easter Sunday and Good Friday are NOT national holidays in the US. They are only observed days. When they coincide with Spring Break they are a nightmare, but its usually only private...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Oct 16, 05:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,170
Posted By mrscopeman
From a table service perspective, they can deal...

From a table service perspective, they can deal with any fussy you have. This is the land of "hold the mayo". If Chicken in on the menu, ask for it plain. If you prefer fries to mash, ask for...
Forum: Accommodation 27 Oct 16, 06:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,408
Posted By mrscopeman
We had one of the "Bear Rooms" which overlook the...

We had one of the "Bear Rooms" which overlook the courtyard. We got lucky as these are the preferred location and view rooms. So even if you don't get the MK view, these are well worth having.
Forum: General Trip Planning 27 Oct 16, 06:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,512
Posted By mrscopeman
Leeds had a really good German style Xmas market...

Leeds had a really good German style Xmas market last year, with a fair. Its right by the Raddison Blu hotel which is a great place to stay.
Forum: General Chat 27 Oct 16, 03:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,650
Posted By mrscopeman
"Interstate 45 in Texas, and Interstate 17 in...

"Interstate 45 in Texas, and Interstate 17 in Arizona ranked the second and third most dangerous interstates"

Yep 45 is a known killer. Just to say in Texas that they always point to the fact...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Oct 16, 10:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,315
Posted By mrscopeman
This probably. My son had to get a new passport...

This probably. My son had to get a new passport at 16 for us to get our US visa's.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 26 Oct 16, 09:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 888
Posted By mrscopeman
I'm not sure I'd book BOG for a 7 year old sons...

I'm not sure I'd book BOG for a 7 year old sons Birthday, I'd put Crystal Palace, Tusker House, TREX and even Rainforest Café above that TBH.
Forum: General Chat 26 Oct 16, 09:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,872
Posted By mrscopeman
So here's the grey area. If you get paid a...

So here's the grey area. If you get paid a mileage allowance, that is already a negotiated system with the Tax man as long as your company pays the allowable rates (or up to them).

If you pay...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Oct 16, 08:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 868
Posted By mrscopeman
The time of year makes a difference. East coast...

The time of year makes a difference. East coast flights, which is the usual layover, can be subject to Thorms, and US carriers often don't have enough fuel to circle for more than 30 minutes, so...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Oct 16, 07:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,986
Posted By mrscopeman
We've been nine times and there are still things...

We've been nine times and there are still things we have not done.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 26 Oct 16, 07:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,182
Posted By mrscopeman
Chef Mickeys is probably the last character meal...

Chef Mickeys is probably the last character meal I'd do. Crystal Palace is twice the experience and the setting, ambience and comfort is much greater. If you really want to see Mickey and the Gang,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Oct 16, 07:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,315
Posted By mrscopeman
ESTAs are for individuals not groups. The group...

ESTAs are for individuals not groups. The group application is an convenience thing. So if one ESTA expires only that individual need to reapply
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 26 Oct 16, 06:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 497
Posted By mrscopeman
Red Lobster is the best chain for Lobster. They...

Red Lobster is the best chain for Lobster. They have half a dozen places in Orlando.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Oct 16, 05:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,851
Posted By mrscopeman
The AA are like easy jet comment for internal...

The AA are like easy jet comment for internal flights is true. Being a Frequent Flyer (and thankfully now with privileges), I can tell you they are pretty basic. The service is always good, but for...
Forum: General Chat 26 Oct 16, 05:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 814
Posted By mrscopeman
Unless you transfer a lot of cash at once, the...

Unless you transfer a lot of cash at once, the interbank rate doesn't work, because you have to put money in the account in the first place, which has a fee. So you have to send a fair wedge to...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Oct 16, 04:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 867
Posted By mrscopeman
All the rental companies tend to carry Hyundai's,...

All the rental companies tend to carry Hyundai's, so you'll probably have the choice of a Santa Fe. You maybe lucky and they have the Jeep Cherokee in that band too.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Oct 16, 10:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,339
Posted By mrscopeman
Yeah but I get Amazon Prime for the TV too. And...

Yeah but I get Amazon Prime for the TV too. And the fact I buy lots of Amazon stuff means it pays for itself. Prime is not a service fee as you can recover it.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Oct 16, 09:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,339
Posted By mrscopeman
Says it all.

Says it all.
Forum: General Trip Planning 25 Oct 16, 08:52 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,701
Posted By mrscopeman
In the UK I had a Meriva. It cost me 45 pounds...

In the UK I had a Meriva. It cost me 45 pounds to fill the tank and I got around 390 miles out of it.

Here I have a Ford Escape. It costs me $22 to fill it and I get around 360 miles out if it...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Oct 16, 08:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,339
Posted By mrscopeman
As I said they are a convenience in in my opinion...

As I said they are a convenience in in my opinion the service charge is a rip off for them. Because that's what it is. Its a service charge the rental company get for processing something that's...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 25 Oct 16, 06:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,095
Posted By mrscopeman
Walgreens (which is NOT Walmart) and CVS usually...

Walgreens (which is NOT Walmart) and CVS usually have a few. If not you can try outdoor sports shops which will have the more expensive "power sticks".
Forum: General Trip Planning 25 Oct 16, 06:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,701
Posted By mrscopeman
Right so living here (in Texas) I can tell you...

Right so living here (in Texas) I can tell you our weekly shop is now a similar price to what we paid in the UK when we left a year ago. I can see how Brexit may have altered that because the pound...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Oct 16, 06:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,339
Posted By mrscopeman
Toll passes are a rip off unless you want...

Toll passes are a rip off unless you want ultimate convenience. There are only a few roads in Florida (round by Miami) where you need the electronic one. Just pay cash at the booths. Make sure you...
Forum: General Chat 7 Jul 16, 03:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,033
Posted By mrscopeman
Weather in September should be hot/warm but not...

Weather in September should be hot/warm but not oppressive. But don't count on it. You will still need aircon on. Huston is near the coast so will be more humid and is likely to have the end of the...
Forum: General Chat 6 Jul 16, 11:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,033
Posted By mrscopeman
Postcard from Texas - July

Hi Folks,

So we have now been here just over 7 months and life has become pretty much settled in a routine. The kids are getting used to the long breaks here and I'm now at that point where...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 15 Apr 16, 10:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,039
Posted By mrscopeman
I met Belle after her shift at Akershus. We'd...

I met Belle after her shift at Akershus. We'd been in with our daughter in her princess costume and my son refused to have a picture with her. Nothing unusual in that, but I made a typical English...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 15 Apr 16, 10:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,721
Posted By mrscopeman
We did CowFish. The food was excellent.

We did CowFish. The food was excellent.
Forum: Shopping in Florida 15 Apr 16, 10:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 614
Posted By mrscopeman
One of the simple checks run on credit cards is...

One of the simple checks run on credit cards is ZIP code. If there is no ZIP code they don't accept the card.
Forum: General Chat 15 Apr 16, 09:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 833
Posted By mrscopeman
Hi Y'all. Most houses here in Texas are "open...

Hi Y'all. Most houses here in Texas are "open plan" for living area and kitchen. Its about good ventilation and light. But you have to have these right. Key is a good extraction fan over the...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 15 Apr 16, 09:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 614
Posted By mrscopeman
Some online sites in the US are not set up to...

Some online sites in the US are not set up to accept international cards.

There is also making sure that your billing address is your UK address. If the site doesn't let you have a separate...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 15 Apr 16, 09:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 787
Posted By mrscopeman
If the card is detected to have a PIN you will be...

If the card is detected to have a PIN you will be prompted to use the PIN number. I am sure if you tell LBG your situation you can walk into a bank and they we resolve there and then with suitable...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 15 Apr 16, 09:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 669
Posted By mrscopeman
No, here, you have breakfast then go somewhere...

No, here, you have breakfast then go somewhere not the other way round.

Or you just have coffee, lots of coffee
Forum: Beyond the Parks 15 Apr 16, 08:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,510
Posted By mrscopeman
If you want pre-season tickets, go direct to the...

If you want pre-season tickets, go direct to the website of the team and order there. Some, not all team, will also point you to the official re-sale site where season ticket holders will re-sell...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 15 Apr 16, 08:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 669
Posted By mrscopeman
Just about every Disney hotel quick serve, serves...

Just about every Disney hotel quick serve, serves them from value through to high end.

Offsite guests can have breakfast at a Disney Hotel.

The only options in the park are character...
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