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Forum: General Chat 7 Dec 22, 07:47 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 12,606
Posted By tim17
All parts of the Public Sector have been unfunded...

All parts of the Public Sector have been unfunded and poorly managed for years, to pay for the massive investment and change needed either taxes will have to rise or the country takes on more debt,...
Forum: General Chat 9 Nov 22, 06:11 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 21,610
Posted By tim17
They're asking for a rise based on the RPI...

They're asking for a rise based on the RPI inflation rate +5% so 12%, too high for the government to agree to but maybe a good negotiating starting point.
Forum: General Chat 9 Nov 22, 01:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,729
Posted By tim17
Things are so different here in France, when you...

Things are so different here in France, when you book a table it's yours for the night which means you can take your time over a meal.
Forum: General Chat 28 Oct 22, 02:57 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 23,889
Posted By tim17
I don't have a problem with his right to publish...

I don't have a problem with his right to publish just the timing, could he not have waited until after his father's coronation?
Forum: General Chat 28 Oct 22, 02:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,473
Posted By tim17
Recent flight landing in Bordeaux - wheels down,...

Recent flight landing in Bordeaux - wheels down, off plane, through immigration, collect luggage, bus to car park and on motorway all in 45 minutes.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 28 Oct 22, 02:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,993
Posted By tim17
We've been twice as part of a package which...

We've been twice as part of a package which included SW etc, the extra cost for this was only £60. It's fantastically relaxing and watching me struggling with a wet suit provided excellent...
Forum: General Chat 26 Oct 22, 11:50 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 23,066
Posted By tim17
I'm not on favour of a 'wealth tax' based on...

I'm not on favour of a 'wealth tax' based on assets but would like to see the top rate of tax rise, the ending of non-dom status, a clampdown on tax evasion, the closing of tax avoidance loopholes...
Forum: General Chat 26 Oct 22, 10:08 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 23,066
Posted By tim17
There has to be complete re-set - tax has to go...

There has to be complete re-set - tax has to go up but weighted to the wealthiest, tax loopholes have to be closed, a better trade deal with the EU has to be struck (if that's now possible), a...
Forum: General Chat 24 Oct 22, 04:47 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 23,066
Posted By tim17
There is a magic money tree, it's called...

There is a magic money tree, it's called increasing debt for future generations.😉
Forum: Hurricane Advice 23 Oct 22, 05:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,657
Posted By tim17
We were due to stay a little further north than...

We were due to stay a little further north than the OP from the 30th and had booked a townhouse via VRBO, the owner had a 'hurricane' clause in his rental contract so that if a mandatory evacuation...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Oct 22, 07:14 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,979
Posted By tim17
We are a 'value for money' couple so won't pay...

We are a 'value for money' couple so won't pay crazy money for anything even though we can afford to. I plan and set a budget for each holiday and we usually don't go over that but our recent trip...
Forum: General Chat 18 Oct 22, 07:25 AM
Replies: 400
Views: 36,859
Posted By tim17
When you put yourself forward to be PM you do so...

When you put yourself forward to be PM you do so in the full knowledge that you're likely to get bruised and battered when things don't go well. She has said she won't resign and wants to lead the...
Forum: General Chat 17 Oct 22, 09:50 PM
Replies: 400
Views: 36,859
Posted By tim17
My understanding is that the price cap will end...

My understanding is that the price cap will end on the 31st March 2023 but between now and then a review will be carried out to assess what financial support measures should be put in place for those...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 15 Oct 22, 11:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,195
Posted By tim17
Going was chicken curry or vegetable pasta,...

Going was chicken curry or vegetable pasta, coming back was chicken and mash or vegetable pasta and then an awful looking bagel an hour or so before landing.
Forum: General Chat 14 Oct 22, 08:21 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,044
Posted By tim17
There's also a massive shortage of rental...

There's also a massive shortage of rental properties which is only going to increase in the near future.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 Oct 22, 04:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,277
Posted By tim17
We had a similar package to you which included...

We had a similar package to you which included parking so went three times over the course of two weeks, it's great if you like coasters and don't need to make a day of it to justify the cost of a...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 11 Oct 22, 02:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,452
Posted By tim17
Just had a week there and would go back, very...

Just had a week there and would go back, very laid back and plenty of bars and restaurants you can walk to.
Forum: Shopping in Florida 11 Oct 22, 12:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,881
Posted By tim17
It’s no consolation but every American we have...

It’s no consolation but every American we have spoken to in the last couple of weeks has also complained of the supermarket prices in Florida.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Oct 22, 12:28 AM
Replies: 981
Views: 170,849
Posted By tim17
From dropping the car off to sitting in the...

From dropping the car off to sitting in the Terminal C bar took 45 minutes tonight, a shuttle bus arrived immediately and there was no queue to check-in or for immigration either.
Forum: Accommodation 8 Oct 22, 06:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 560
Posted By tim17
We had a VRBO booking for the Gulf Coast which...

We had a VRBO booking for the Gulf Coast which was cancelled at short notice due to the hurricane and we got all the costs back immediately including the VRBO fees. I have called them before and they...
Forum: Accommodation 8 Oct 22, 04:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 560
Posted By tim17
What do you need to contact VRBO for?

What do you need to contact VRBO for?
Forum: Hurricane Advice 3 Oct 22, 02:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,889
Posted By tim17
I’ve just been looking at the flood photos on the...

I’ve just been looking at the flood photos on the Orlando Sentinel website taken on Friday, the sheer scale of the flooding is extraordinary and with river levels still rising more people will be...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Oct 22, 12:25 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 27,759
Posted By tim17
We bought some ice cream in Vineland Outlets...

We bought some ice cream in Vineland Outlets yesterday and were given the option of tipping the guy who put the ice cream in the tub, we just laughed.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 29 Sep 22, 06:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 750
Posted By tim17
Seaworld and Aquatica won’t open until Saturday.

Seaworld and Aquatica won’t open until Saturday.
Forum: Hurricane Advice 29 Sep 22, 10:24 AM
Replies: 778
Views: 126,720
Posted By tim17
The wind has dropped now with gusts of around 50...

The wind has dropped now with gusts of around 50 mph, biggest concern is flooding which will take some time to clear and it’s still raining hard.
Forum: Hurricane Advice 28 Sep 22, 09:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,177
Posted By tim17
Our hotel has become a ‘refuge’ for people from...

Our hotel has become a ‘refuge’ for people from the Tampa area, many have brought their dogs so it’s quickly turned into boarding kennels but I have to say they’re all well behaved, feel sorry for...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 28 Sep 22, 06:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,030
Posted By tim17
We were at Seaworld yesterday and close to half...

We were at Seaworld yesterday and close to half of the attractions/food outlets were shut, the place now looks shabby and unloved.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Sep 22, 03:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,701
Posted By tim17
We’re in a hotel near Seaworld, just been out to...

We’re in a hotel near Seaworld, just been out to Aldi for a more supplies and most places were closed. Were due to move to the Gulf Coast on Saturday but that’s been cancelled so are now deciding...
Forum: Hurricane Advice 27 Sep 22, 11:42 AM
Replies: 778
Views: 126,720
Posted By tim17
Evacuation orders now in place along the Gulf...

Evacuation orders now in place along the Gulf Coast around Tampa.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Sep 22, 11:40 AM
Replies: 981
Views: 170,849
Posted By tim17
The 2039 flight which landed after you, I clearly...

The 2039 flight which landed after you, I clearly missed the signs for the Monorail to the other terminals. Been awake since 4am, breakfast followed by Publix near Vineland Outlets then Seaworld and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Sep 22, 10:39 AM
Replies: 981
Views: 170,849
Posted By tim17
We arrived last night and I’ll sum up our...

We arrived last night and I’ll sum up our experience in two words - not ready.

Bags took an hour to arrive and then there was a wait for a shuttle van to take you to the car rental at Terminal B...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Sep 22, 07:48 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 31,362
Posted By tim17
I don't like paying 'over the odds' for anything...

I don't like paying 'over the odds' for anything and that's how I see a holiday in the US right now which is why our upcoming trip will be the last for a while.

We last went away in 2019 when we...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 23 Sep 22, 06:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 721
Posted By tim17
Ours took an hour to be verified this afternoon.

Ours took an hour to be verified this afternoon.
Forum: Hurricane Advice 23 Sep 22, 01:04 PM
Replies: 778
Views: 126,720
Posted By tim17
Going by the current forecasts I think Monday and...

Going by the current forecasts I think Monday and Tuesday should be okay but Wednesday and Thursday might be iffy.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 23 Sep 22, 12:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 721
Posted By tim17
We're flying on Monday afternoon (2.30pm from...

We're flying on Monday afternoon (2.30pm from Gatwick) and received an email from BA this morning to upload proof of our Covid vaccination.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 21 Sep 22, 06:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,957
Posted By tim17
Fruit and veg are more labour intensive to...

Fruit and veg are more labour intensive to produce and crucially growers receive no government subsidies which tend to go to producers of corn, wheat, rice and soy who grow the crops to feed cattle,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Sep 22, 02:28 PM
Replies: 981
Views: 170,849
Posted By tim17
We arrive on the 26th and have had an email from...

We arrive on the 26th and have had an email from BA telling us to go to Terminal B to collect our hire car.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Sep 22, 06:14 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 14,183
Posted By tim17
If you could make sure the weather stays dry for...

If you could make sure the weather stays dry for the next couple of weeks it would be much appreciated.;)
Forum: General Chat 18 Sep 22, 07:35 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,266
Posted By tim17
Part of our business is house finding for UK...

Part of our business is house finding for UK based clients, last year because of Covid two clients bought 'blind' without seeing the houses for themselves and relied on our recommendation.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 15 Sep 22, 05:36 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 17,870
Posted By tim17
If I told my OH we spent £285 a day on food after...

If I told my OH we spent £285 a day on food after our holiday she'd ask for a divorce.:d:
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