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Forum: General Chat Today, 04:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 679
Posted By cornishfrogboy
People are different and therefore may have very...

People are different and therefore may have very different opinions on any given subject. Opinions that they are perfectly entitled to possess.

I really don’t think it appropriate to lambast a...
Forum: General Chat Today, 04:18 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,898
Posted By cornishfrogboy
Day 4.. Big shape changes! Well, on time and...

Day 4.. Big shape changes!

Well, on time and four of them again. They were hard at work by 0800 and departed at 1545.

The flooring is complete
All three walls are up.. or at least their shape...
Forum: General Chat Today, 03:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 679
Posted By cornishfrogboy
Having dealt with many, many rough sleepers...

Having dealt with many, many rough sleepers throughout a career in Policing, I would suggest that the truth in this matter lies very much between the two polar opposite opinions above.

I found...
Forum: General Trip Planning Yesterday, 11:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,604
Posted By cornishfrogboy
Have you read my pre trip, it hopefully contains...

Have you read my pre trip, it hopefully contains information that may be of use to you!
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 11:05 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,898
Posted By cornishfrogboy
The builder has a big, local reputation and...

The builder has a big, local reputation and whilst he will never be cheapest, he is known for not going over quote. That to me is crucial!

Whilst I know none of those involved personally, we have...
Forum: General Trip Planning Yesterday, 10:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,604
Posted By cornishfrogboy
If you wait till June, I will have a trip report...

If you wait till June, I will have a trip report that involves Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah.

You know full well though, that I reckon on SE Asia , as previously stated 😃
Forum: General Trip Planning Yesterday, 07:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,604
Posted By cornishfrogboy
So in essence, between the lot of us… we have...

So in essence, between the lot of us… we have named practically every ‘bucket list’ vacation in the free (or nearly free) world.

You must be more confused than when you initially asked the...
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 06:18 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 15,632
Posted By cornishfrogboy
I would tend to agree and her ‘date lol’ comment...

I would tend to agree and her ‘date lol’ comment could be seen either one of two ways.
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 05:00 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,898
Posted By cornishfrogboy
Work Day 3 is now complete. There was just a...

Work Day 3 is now complete.

There was just a small amount of rain between Friday 1700 and Monday 0730, falling in the early hours of Monday. There was no damage and just a few puddles, held on the...
Forum: General Trip Reports 14 Apr 24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 314
Posted By cornishfrogboy
A great start. Looking forward to following...

A great start.

Looking forward to following this one.

It may be short, but I am sure that you will do plenty..
Forum: General Chat 14 Apr 24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 15,632
Posted By cornishfrogboy
I have now read the whole thread. If I want...

I have now read the whole thread. If I want something in life, then I simply ask for it.

Just ask her. .. and in person the next time you meet. You may wreck any chances by simply dithering...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 14 Apr 24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,058
Posted By cornishfrogboy
One of the private tours covers the floating...

One of the private tours covers the floating market and also the train market. I guess that would be about right for us.

I will now be looking into the Bangkok Airways Lounges! Thankyou for that...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 14 Apr 24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,388
Posted By cornishfrogboy
Whilst I agree on the food.. being as I am a...

Whilst I agree on the food.. being as I am a ‘When in Rome do as the Romans do’ type of person, wanting to leave all British ways, customs (and food) at Heathrow, I am very different on the washing...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Apr 24, 06:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 424
Posted By cornishfrogboy
There is always plenty of availability of...

There is always plenty of availability of flights.
The snag with August, will always be price of flights, as airlines look to maximise profit.
I never like to have such unknown expenditure as...
Forum: General Trip Planning 13 Apr 24, 10:59 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,604
Posted By cornishfrogboy
We did Mauritius for our honeymoon and stayed at...

We did Mauritius for our honeymoon and stayed at Le Tousserok as Mandie won it in a Magazine. It is a fabulous resort with its own private Island.
I would love to return to Mauritius some day.
Forum: General Chat 13 Apr 24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,633
Posted By cornishfrogboy
Same for me.. the greatest! And I think that this...

Same for me.. the greatest! And I think that this may well be the last tour.
Forum: General Chat 13 Apr 24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,107
Posted By cornishfrogboy
You can get Galvanised Steel Sheet Panels in...

You can get Galvanised Steel Sheet Panels in Green or Grey at around £25 for an 8’ x 4’. A roof apex would be a further £25. Fixings £10.
I make that App £150 for an equivalent roof.

Is shed 1...
Forum: General Trip Reports 13 Apr 24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 761
Posted By cornishfrogboy
That is why I said nothing 😂 There are a...

That is why I said nothing 😂

There are a number of reasons why I swear by handbaggage for the type of vacation we take. That does not mean that it necessarily works for others.
Forum: General Trip Reports 13 Apr 24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 761
Posted By cornishfrogboy
Looking forward to this one. At least you...

Looking forward to this one.

At least you got there, albeit no thanks to AA.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Apr 24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,259
Posted By cornishfrogboy
Very much this. California is an absolutely...

Very much this. California is an absolutely fabulous, multi faceted vacation that is great fun to plan.
Further inland to AZ, NV etc ain’t so bad either.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Apr 24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,259
Posted By cornishfrogboy
Whilst I have done as many Floridas as most, I...

Whilst I have done as many Floridas as most, I will only push the button when the price is ‘right’. If it is not right, then rather than grit my teeth and buy, I will simply look to alternative...
Forum: General Trip Planning 13 Apr 24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,604
Posted By cornishfrogboy
You are very welcome .. and any questions, you...

You are very welcome .. and any questions, you only need PM me.. and say hello to Cassie Brake for me. Her service/Kuoni Service has thus far been excellent.

This one even has several boats to...
Forum: General Trip Planning 13 Apr 24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,604
Posted By cornishfrogboy
This might float your boat.. 3 weeks and it has a...

This might float your boat.. 3 weeks and it has a bit of everything that you have asked for.. including beaches.

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=1270207

Vietnam, Cambodia,...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 12 Apr 24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 280
Posted By cornishfrogboy
SFO Dylan’s ultimate cycle.. over the bridge...

SFO

Dylan’s ultimate cycle.. over the bridge and down to Sausalito before a minibus up to the giant redwoods at Muir Woods.

VEGAS.

It is worth travelling to the South Rim at Mather Point...
Forum: General Chat 12 Apr 24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,898
Posted By cornishfrogboy
Thankyou for that. The weather is meant to be...

Thankyou for that. The weather is meant to be good, but they have waterproofed it anyway.

As I was at work 0800-2100, I was unable to establish whether they are working tomorrow.

Fingers...
Forum: General Chat 12 Apr 24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,898
Posted By cornishfrogboy
Well, day no2 is now complete and further...

Well, day no2 is now complete and further significant changes have taken place.

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/44107/41c6d5d9d749ce.jpg
Whilst Mandie and her mate Karen had a spa day, the...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 12 Apr 24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 784
Posted By cornishfrogboy
I have it, love it, but purchased it when I got...

I have it, love it, but purchased it when I got home.

The savings are at best, marginal and it is a very large box to bring home!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Apr 24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,446
Posted By cornishfrogboy
I could never leave it that late.. and for a...

I could never leave it that late.. and for a reason.

Whilst my USA flights have generally not moved too much between release and travel… my accommodations and car hires have.

Of course it...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Apr 24, 09:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 819
Posted By cornishfrogboy
I have been to KSC a few times, as I find all...

I have been to KSC a few times, as I find all flight fascinating.

I would suggest that in September, he would need about 4 hours after checking in. Obvious attractions are..
The Space Centre and...
Forum: General Trip Planning 11 Apr 24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 356
Posted By cornishfrogboy
Can’t help with Hotels as we stayed on a boat,...

Can’t help with Hotels as we stayed on a boat, very close to Paul Revere’s home.

I can help with Boston. The areas that you probably want to see are extremely walkable, simply by following the...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 11 Apr 24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 938
Posted By cornishfrogboy
I am hoping that we get a trip report 😀😀😀😀😀. It...

I am hoping that we get a trip report 😀😀😀😀😀. It is always good to know the highlights (and the lowlights) of any trip as they may influence plans of others.
Forum: General Chat 11 Apr 24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,898
Posted By cornishfrogboy
DAY1 NOW COMPLETE. Well, it is 1630 and they...

DAY1 NOW COMPLETE.

Well, it is 1630 and they have all now left.

Summary.

The Roof is gone.

Soffit boards and guttering gone.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 11 Apr 24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 198
Posted By cornishfrogboy
The congestion in Honolulu was quite bad. We...

The congestion in Honolulu was quite bad.

We used buses and HOLO pass whilst in the City.. or simply walked as we were at the Diamondhead end of Waikiki.. and then picked up our Car as we left,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Apr 24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 800
Posted By cornishfrogboy
In your position, I would also ditch Disney. I...

In your position, I would also ditch Disney. I have never felt any ‘magic’ whatever and in addition, nothing much has changed, other than the complexity of getting rides. I simply don’t get it and...
Forum: General Chat 11 Apr 24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,898
Posted By cornishfrogboy
Well, they have been there 90 minutes and it is...

Well, they have been there 90 minutes and it is still there… I guess that time will tell.
They seem to be looking to salvage roof tiles and are achieving around 95%.

Today is seemingly about...
Forum: General Chat 11 Apr 24, 08:05 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,898
Posted By cornishfrogboy
I know Porthleven pretty well, having put up a...

I know Porthleven pretty well, having put up a few deckings down there with a friend. A nice place to live!

Weather is grey and misty in Penryn. The builders arrived at 0730 and woke me up.
I...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 10 Apr 24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,388
Posted By cornishfrogboy
I am in the USA, so I try to stick with USA...

I am in the USA, so I try to stick with USA culture and food.. just like I do in any other Country that I visit. For me, that is very much part of the ‘Vacation experience’. I don’t go anywhere to be...
Forum: General Chat 10 Apr 24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,110
Posted By cornishfrogboy
Entirely tongue in cheek and not intended to offend.. anybody at all.

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/44107/d7afaffe3d469c.jpg


https://images.app.goo.gl/DDgP3s8uTWGG8v23A
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 10 Apr 24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 198
Posted By cornishfrogboy
Whilst we would never consider Aulani, as we are...

Whilst we would never consider Aulani, as we are there for Oahu and Hawaiian’s rather than Mickey Mouse. For us a hire car was an absolute ‘must’ once we departed Waikiki after a few days, for the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Apr 24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 1,033
Views: 141,068
Posted By cornishfrogboy
Not with BA on it the routes that I buy...

Not with BA on it the routes that I buy (generally not Florida, but wider USA).
Best price is release price.
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