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Forum: General Chat 19 May 21, 09:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,547
Posted By Fireworks
Kids Out of School for Holidays

I'm really disappointed that so many of the people filmed and photographed dashing off to be the first on an overseas break have school age children with them. Haven't the kids lost enough schooling...
Forum: TV and Film 8 Mar 21, 10:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,154
Posted By Fireworks
I know this is a really old thread, but we have...

I know this is a really old thread, but we have just binge watched every series and special edition of Still Game and I have to say we loved it, so much so we are starting at the beginning and...
Forum: General Chat 13 Feb 21, 10:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,623
Posted By Fireworks
Snog - Adam Levine Marry - Bradley Walsh ...

Snog - Adam Levine
Marry - Bradley Walsh
Avoid - Keith Lemon
Forum: General Chat 13 Nov 20, 05:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,424
Posted By Fireworks
Oh, that is so so sad. They were trying to do a...

Oh, that is so so sad. They were trying to do a brilliant thing saving all those Thomas Cook shops and it has been a nightmare for them.
Forum: Food, Wine, Cooking & Eating 25 Aug 20, 06:17 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,225
Posted By Fireworks
I don't get the obsession with firing the...

I don't get the obsession with firing the barbecue up every time the sun shines
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 16 Aug 20, 10:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 858
Posted By Fireworks
I always book hotels that offer free cancellation...

I always book hotels that offer free cancellation and pay on arrival, booking via topcashback or quidco, usually with ebookers or expedia.

By doing this you can book the hotel, locking the price...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 16 Aug 20, 10:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,277
Posted By Fireworks
The Index is here ...

The Index is here
https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=1150994

San Diego is at the beginning :grin:
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 15 Aug 20, 06:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 796
Posted By Fireworks
We have been in both May and October and I would...

We have been in both May and October and I would definitely choose October, the weather we had last year was perfect. When we went in May a couple of years ago the weather was very hit and miss, some...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 15 Aug 20, 06:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,277
Posted By Fireworks
Hi, we stayed at the Best Western Plus Bayside...

Hi, we stayed at the Best Western Plus Bayside Inn last year and I would definitely stay there again. It was great value for money, clean, comfortable and quiet, with a good buffet breakfast...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 14 Jul 20, 06:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,123
Posted By Fireworks
If you are flying into and out of San Francisco,...

If you are flying into and out of San Francisco, don't hire a car until you leave San Francisco.

If you are wanting to end your road trip in San Diego, consider getting an internal flight back to...
Forum: General Chat 10 Jul 20, 07:41 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 8,119
Posted By Fireworks
mushy peas or pea soup

mushy peas or pea soup
Forum: General Chat 7 Jul 20, 08:15 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 7,982
Posted By Fireworks
Anything that Paul McCartney sings on, but...

Anything that Paul McCartney sings on, but especially Mull of Kintyre
Forum: General Chat 7 Jul 20, 12:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,536
Posted By Fireworks
We couldn't wait to get rid of Sky broadband, it...

We couldn't wait to get rid of Sky broadband, it was awful, always dropping out completely, very slow and unreliable. Never had a single problem with BT broadband
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 30 Jun 20, 08:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,863
Posted By Fireworks
We were so worried about those connecting...

We were so worried about those connecting flights, definitely wouldn't be my first choice of way to travel
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 18 Jun 20, 11:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,209
Posted By Fireworks
Exactly what we did too, and we loved using them,...

Exactly what we did too, and we loved using them, so much easier to pack and find things. Keeps clothes much neater in the case too and less creased.
Forum: General Chat 5 May 20, 04:57 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 9,676
Posted By Fireworks
I was one of the original members too, when there...

I was one of the original members too, when there were only about 20 of us, I had a different user name then and even I can't remember what it was, something to do with Silver. I even went on the...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 22 Feb 20, 05:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,305
Posted By Fireworks
Another option is the take the train from LA to...

Another option is the take the train from LA to San Diego. We did this in October and it was a great relaxing way to get to San Diego
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 21 Feb 20, 05:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,976
Posted By Fireworks
It was really, really busy and we had to drive...

It was really, really busy and we had to drive round for ages waiting for a parking spot. In the end we only had a glass of lemonade each so can't comment on the food, but the views are stunning
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 20 Feb 20, 06:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,693
Posted By Fireworks
Another vote for 5 days in San Diego and leave LA...

Another vote for 5 days in San Diego and leave LA out altogether

San Diego is a stunning city.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 10 Jan 20, 09:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,616
Posted By Fireworks
Thank you, I loved writing it up, will be great...

Thank you, I loved writing it up, will be great for us to look back on :grin:
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 10 Jan 20, 09:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,321
Posted By Fireworks
I got very emotional on the drive up there on the...

I got very emotional on the drive up there on the bus, the first glimpse of the view brought tears to my eyes, it's a really special place to us :grin:
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 10 Jan 20, 09:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,177
Posted By Fireworks
We could live in San Diego, and the Amtrak was...

We could live in San Diego, and the Amtrak was brilliant, a really relaxing start to our holiday
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 10 Jan 20, 09:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,719
Posted By Fireworks
It certainly did, we weren't expecting to love...

It certainly did, we weren't expecting to love Death Valley as much as we did, didn't expect such stunning scenery :grin:
Forum: General Trip Planning 5 Jan 20, 05:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 920
Posted By Fireworks
We stayed here two years ago and it would be my...

We stayed here two years ago and it would be my first choice if we went back, it's in a great location, just around the corner from all the bars and restaurants of Hell's Kitchen and close to all the...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 20 Dec 19, 04:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,835
Posted By Fireworks
Celebrating Retirement Tour October 2019 - Day 22 Thur 24 Oct - Last Day and Summing Up

Breakfast once again at Sambos, it was so good we couldn't walk past and go anywhere else.

Went back to the hotel to finish the last bit of packing then set off for the reasonably short trip to...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 20 Dec 19, 04:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,364
Posted By Fireworks
Celebrating Retirement Tour October 2019 - Day 21 Wed 23 Oct - More filming & Santa B Courthouse

Surprisingly I woke up bright and breezy with no hangover 👍 No idea how that happened 🤣

Today's plan was shopping and to visit Santa Barbara Courthouse, but first it had to be Sambo's breakfast...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 8 Dec 19, 05:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,779
Posted By Fireworks
Celebrating Retirement Tour October 2019 - Day 20 Tuesday 22 October - Reality TV Stars

Had a lazy start to the day, it had worked out really well having these last few days to chill out in Santa Barbara with no need to drive anywhere.

Had breakfast at Sambo's, which was just around...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 7 Dec 19, 02:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,163
Posted By Fireworks
Celebrating Retirement Tour October 2019 - Day 19 Monday 21 October - Santa Barbara

Pretty basic but adequate breakfast at Hadsten House and we were off again for the short drive to Santa Barbara, one of our favourite places. Arrived at Harbor House Inn at 11.00am and left the car...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 1 Dec 19, 07:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,470
Posted By Fireworks
Celebrating Retirement Tour October 2019 - Day 18 Fri Sun 20 Oct - Solvang

Yes, the party animals were out again last night 😳 Think someone must have told them to shut up though because we didn't really hear anything after midnight so we did get a bit of sleep. Moral of the...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 30 Nov 19, 12:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,976
Posted By Fireworks
Celebrating Retirement Tour October 2019 - Day 16/17 Fri 18/Sat 19 Oct - PCH to Pismo Beach

Friday 18 October

We really liked Santa Cruz and the hotel was great, clean, quiet and comfortable and adequate continental breakfast.

We had a stroll along West Cliff Drive to the lighthouse...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 25 Nov 19, 08:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,311
Posted By Fireworks
Celebrating Retirement Tour October 2019 - Day 15 Thur 17 Oct - Santa Cruz

Moving on again, this time to the Seaway Inn Santa Cruz just for an overnight stop before heading down the PCH. We did consider stopping in St Helena, which looked like another very quaint town in...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 24 Nov 19, 05:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,272
Posted By Fireworks
Celebrating Retirement Tour October 2019 - Days 13/14 - 15/16 Oct - Calistoga, Napa Valley

Tuesday 15 October

Yes, we did have Bob the Builder next door again, goodness only know what on earth he was doing. Checked out of Yosemite View Lodge and to be honest even though it was by far...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 23 Nov 19, 03:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,616
Posted By Fireworks
Celebrating Retirement Tour October 2019 - Days 11/12 - 13/14 Oct - Mono Lake, Tioga Pass, Yosemite

Sunday 13 October

Comfort Inn Lone Pine turned out to be a decent hotel, clean, comfortable, adequate breakfast. 👍

Next stop on the itinerary was Yosemite via Tioga Pass. Set off for Yosemite...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 23 Nov 19, 02:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 610
Posted By Fireworks
We have just come back from an October trip and...

We have just come back from an October trip and had 3 weeks of blue sky and sunshine, only had one cloudy afternoon. Temperatures were hot enough for shorts and t shirts every day, and as we were...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 23 Nov 19, 02:34 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 15,351
Posted By Fireworks
My favourite attraction is Expedition Everest,...

My favourite attraction is Expedition Everest, absolutely love that ride, although I'm sure I will love the new Star Wars land too
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 21 Nov 19, 09:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,719
Posted By Fireworks
October was a great time to visit, the...

October was a great time to visit, the temperatures were really manageable in the low to mid 80's
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 21 Nov 19, 12:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,719
Posted By Fireworks
Celebrating Retirement Tour October 2019 - Day 10 Sat 12 Oct - Death Valley

Had a decent night's sleep, with no sign of the yapping dog next door so maybe they were face timing their pet at home :grin:

View from hotel car park...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 19 Nov 19, 07:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,297
Posted By Fireworks
Celebrating Retirement Tour October 2019 - Day 9 Fri 11 Oct - Lone Pine

We were very sad to be leaving Palm Springs today and both said we would definitely be back on our next trip.

Decided to go back to Ruby's Diner for breakfast as we enjoyed it so much yesterday...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 19 Nov 19, 07:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,469
Posted By Fireworks
We loved Palm Springs and will definitely be back...

We loved Palm Springs and will definitely be back on our next trip. The street market was really good, great variety of stalls, music and food
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 17 Nov 19, 07:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,469
Posted By Fireworks
Celebrating Retirement Tour October 2019 - Day 8 Thur 10 Oct - Aerial Tramway and Pioneertown

Breakfast is not included at The Coyote Inn so headed off in search of something to eat. Ruby's Diner was the restaurant of choice and it didn't disappoint, in fact I would go so far as to say its...
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