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Forum: General DVC Discussion 20 Mar 24, 07:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 216
Posted By arielrocks
Grand Californian points

Are there any dinners here that own GVC points? If so how often do you get to the west coast to use? We are wanting to get resale points there but they are like hens teeth 🤣

Second question is...
Forum: General Chat 18 Mar 24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,785
Posted By arielrocks
May be obvious but if the houses are already...

May be obvious but if the houses are already built how would I know what the construction was like please?
Forum: General Chat 17 Mar 24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,785
Posted By arielrocks
New build advice please

Hi

We’ve found a new build house that we like but keep hearing horror stories about new builds. We’ve already got a snagging company on hand and will use them if we go ahead.

Have any of you...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Feb 24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,400
Posted By arielrocks
Maybe but just highlighting our time line. Even...

Maybe but just highlighting our time line. Even the processing time from interview date is useful to some.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Feb 24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,400
Posted By arielrocks
Visa timeline - time taken so far

Morning all.

Just thought I’d let you know the timeline for my husbands visa renewal. He is esta exempt (not getting into the debate about whether he could now answer the new esta questions and...
Forum: General Chat 1 Feb 24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 225
Posted By arielrocks
Ours in going into our French doors and is...

Ours in going into our French doors and is costing far too much 🤣.

Thank you everyone
Forum: General Chat 1 Feb 24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 225
Posted By arielrocks
Cat flap recommendations

Hi,

We are going to get a cat flap fitted for our boys, they’ve been in for 6 months now and have been neutered. So it’s time for some freedom!

Want to get a microchip one if possible. Does...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 19 Jan 24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 618
Posted By arielrocks
I did realise that I’d rather the kids be awake...

I did realise that I’d rather the kids be awake to see the shows rather than eat at the restaurants. Both are picky eaters and mealtimes aren’t enjoyable particularly anyway 🤣🤣
Forum: General Chat 15 Jan 24, 10:47 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 8,656
Posted By arielrocks
18, married at 23, just had our 20th anniversary

18, married at 23, just had our 20th anniversary
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 15 Jan 24, 10:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 618
Posted By arielrocks
Fab, thank you for coming back to me. I’m...

Fab, thank you for coming back to me.

I’m stressing we wouldn’t be able to change it and 8.30 is too late for me to eat, let alone a 5 year old. And it would ruin it for me if we didn’t get to...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 15 Jan 24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 618
Posted By arielrocks
Dining time change

Hi,

Looking at a mini Disney cruise in August but there is only the last dinner time available when booking. It says we can ask at guest services in embarkation if it can be changed but I think...
Forum: General Chat 25 Nov 23, 08:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 919
Posted By arielrocks
Yes, I’ve had this over the years switching...

Yes, I’ve had this over the years switching between co cars and car allowance! Co-op and Churchill definitely do and because their quotes have been competitive I’ve switched between them.
Forum: General Chat 24 Nov 23, 05:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,965
Posted By arielrocks
I’m sorry you are going through this. My eldest...

I’m sorry you are going through this. My eldest was hospitalised 4 times in his first year with croup!

It sounds horrendous and is very distressing to witness.

The dr’s did the same for us...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Nov 23, 09:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 492
Posted By arielrocks
When to go……

We have the option of 3rd and 4th week in October (which I think spans half term) or the first 2 weeks in Nov.

Has anyone any experience of either timeframe please?
Forum: Tickets 6 Nov 23, 07:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,270
Posted By arielrocks
Hmmmmm interesting…….any timeline on changes? ...

Hmmmmm interesting…….any timeline on changes?

We are planning a trip next year so wondering whether to book them in the Black Friday sales or wait.
Forum: Tickets 6 Nov 23, 01:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,270
Posted By arielrocks
14 day ticket inc genie plus?

Hi,

Does anyone have any idea whether Disney will include any tickets with genie plus?

Just wondering whether I had missed anything or there were any rumours?

Thank you
Forum: General Chat 21 Oct 23, 07:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,989
Posted By arielrocks
Samsung with add to wash feature for sure. We’ve...

Samsung with add to wash feature for sure. We’ve had ours for almost 10 years and it’s been perfect! When it breaks I’ll replace it like for like.
Forum: General Chat 20 Oct 23, 02:40 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,324
Posted By arielrocks
Rob Biddolf books - namely odd dog out and...

Rob Biddolf books - namely odd dog out and Grrrrrrrrr.

They are brilliant books with fantastic themes such as acceptance and friendship etc.

Anything by Julia Donaldson.

My little girl...
Forum: General Chat 25 Sep 23, 08:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 282
Posted By arielrocks
2 new Disney kittens

Came home to us this weekend.

We have Ralph and Binx in our little family as well now.
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Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 16 Sep 23, 01:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 503
Posted By arielrocks
Charging car on drive to DLP

Afternoon everyone.

Has anyone driven to DLP with an electric car please? If so can you advise how easy it was to find charging points etc?

We have the choice of taking the ev (company car...
Forum: General Chat 8 Sep 23, 07:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,525
Posted By arielrocks
£5 for general Friends and more for best friends...

£5 for general Friends and more for best friends.

Once they start school as her lotd of invitations you can’t spend £20 a time. Well that’s my situation anyway.

As a parent who also throws...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 5 Sep 23, 09:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 821
Posted By arielrocks
Using points at Disneyland Paris

Has anyone used their points at DLP? We are going back and forth on whether to go to Florida or Paris (I know it’s not really a fair comparison) but wondering about using our points in DLP.
Forum: General Chat 3 Sep 23, 08:21 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,155
Posted By arielrocks
I can’t wait for the ‘holiday’ scents to come...

I can’t wait for the ‘holiday’ scents to come out. I love the winter candy cane and twister peppermint ones.

Smells are such amazing things at taking us back to memories aren’t they? I remember...
Forum: General Chat 12 Jul 23, 07:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,870
Posted By arielrocks
I have had the complete opposite service. I...

I have had the complete opposite service. I applied for my avios card, got accepted straight away with a good credit limit (which I didn’t ask for), card came out within 48 hours, PIN number etc...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 22 Jun 23, 10:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 704
Posted By arielrocks
How busy are the ‘half terms’?

For those that have been to the parks during the may and October half terms, how busy are they?

Are they manageable or a total nightmare?
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 18 Jun 23, 10:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,473
Posted By arielrocks
Thank you so much. I don’t think they have...

Thank you so much.

I don’t think they have the little transfer / shuttle things in their car parks like Florida do they? Trying to gauge how much the youngest will struggle with the waking.

I...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 18 Jun 23, 05:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,473
Posted By arielrocks
Davey Crockett ranch help please

Evening all.

Well it looks like we are planning another trip to DLP and I could really do with some help planning please!

Our last trip there was in 2019, stayed at sequoia lodge golden forest...
Forum: TV and Film 24 May 23, 08:22 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 8,355
Posted By arielrocks
Beaches Marley and me Meet joe black

Beaches
Marley and me
Meet joe black
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 May 23, 07:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,614
Posted By arielrocks
I wonder if they are as yummy as the M&S...

I wonder if they are as yummy as the M&S cheeseburger spring rolls……..I’ll try when we go back!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Apr 23, 04:12 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,094
Posted By arielrocks
Either take your travel one or get one from...

Either take your travel one or get one from Walmart for $10/$15
Forum: General Chat 22 Apr 23, 07:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,100
Posted By arielrocks
No help now and as a risk manager i see this all...

No help now and as a risk manager i see this all the time, and HATE IT.

Look into invoice finance with debtor protection maybe?
Forum: Food, Wine, Cooking & Eating 15 Apr 23, 08:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,473
Posted By arielrocks
With regards what we book in it the only thing we...

With regards what we book in it the only thing we now use our oven for is pizza or a larger roast!

I cook a lot of roasted veg in it.

It cleans up so easily (the one in my link above) nothing...
Forum: Food, Wine, Cooking & Eating 15 Apr 23, 08:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,473
Posted By arielrocks
We had this exact one but returned it. The...

We had this exact one but returned it. The smaller one doesn’t get as hot as the larger one so you have to work it out timing wise. I returned it for a full refund, Lakeland didn’t even question it...
Forum: TV and Film 13 Apr 23, 11:29 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 12,255
Posted By arielrocks
I loved the previous 2 seasons of this show...

I loved the previous 2 seasons of this show. However, this season is awful. It’s not that Canada isn’t stunning that’s the issue, it’s the lack of transport. It can’t be a race when people are using...
Forum: General Chat 13 Apr 23, 11:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,031
Posted By arielrocks
Ok so leaning towards ba / avios then……. Don’t...

Ok so leaning towards ba / avios then……. Don’t really want an Amex though as they aren’t always accepted so will see what I can find out….thank you.
Forum: General Chat 13 Apr 23, 09:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,031
Posted By arielrocks
Thank you. To be honest airline loyalty has gone...

Thank you. To be honest airline loyalty has gone out the window for me. I’d love to fly long haul from Gatwick but Heathrow is also fine. So long as it’s down south!

Do the points ever expire?
Forum: General Chat 13 Apr 23, 09:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,031
Posted By arielrocks
Which reward credit card

Morning all,

I am thinking about getting a virgin or ba credit card to collect miles for the future. I use my Halifax clarity card everyday (lay it off monthly) but don’t have any rewards with it...
Forum: General Chat 8 Apr 23, 05:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,046
Posted By arielrocks
For my son it was ‘play that song’ by Train. Made...

For my son it was ‘play that song’ by Train. Made him nod off every time he hears it. My daughter was born just before Christmas and ‘the fairytale of new York’ was playing when she arrived.
Forum: General Chat 16 Jan 23, 12:21 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,213
Posted By arielrocks
There is 18 months between mine. It’s fair to say...

There is 18 months between mine. It’s fair to say the second one was a surprise after we tried for 12 years to have our first!

Honestly it’s incredibly hard work. I devoted myself to my first but...
Forum: General Chat 2 Jan 23, 11:27 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,112
Posted By arielrocks
We were told the same thing. She’s a rescue cat...

We were told the same thing. She’s a rescue cat who chose our home. She turned up pregnant during lockdown and never left. Well she went to the cat rescue place to pop out her sprogs then the lady of...
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