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Forum: General Chat 11 Dec 23, 02:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,361
Posted By lemmiwinkles
Indirect is the only way we go anywhere. Usually...

Indirect is the only way we go anywhere. Usually Inverness to Heathrow then onwards. Orlando this year was 3 flights, all in the one day (one was only a 1hr connection time too). Was a long day for...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Dec 23, 03:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,544
Posted By lemmiwinkles
Hope you got your compensation! We missed our...

Hope you got your compensation! We missed our LHR-INV connection on the way home and got £1040 from BA 8 weeks later.


We actually had a connection time of only 65mins from INV-LHR and LHR-MIA on...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Dec 23, 03:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,544
Posted By lemmiwinkles
Yes, it’s what we’re doing Oct 24 from Inverness...

Yes, it’s what we’re doing Oct 24 from Inverness. It’s a bit more of a faff but you need to select ‘custom trip’ and enter the flights and dates manually. You can add multiple hotels too so can even...
Forum: General Chat 26 Nov 23, 07:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 780
Posted By lemmiwinkles
I have the sureflap feeder. Worked an absolute...

I have the sureflap feeder. Worked an absolute treat for our timid older cat who was letting the kitten eat her food too. I recommend getting the back cover accessory too as the design flaw is the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Nov 23, 07:13 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 12,290
Posted By lemmiwinkles
We had spend months in 2017 watching vlogs about...

We had spend months in 2017 watching vlogs about how awful Volcano Bay had been since newly opening with horrific levels of crowds and queue times. We were staying next door in Cabana Bay and had...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Nov 23, 11:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,041
Posted By lemmiwinkles
My apologies, I completely missed the premium...

My apologies, I completely missed the premium part. You’re correct. It’s just economy that’s been changed
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Nov 23, 11:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,041
Posted By lemmiwinkles
Someone will correct me if I’m wrong, but Virgin...

Someone will correct me if I’m wrong, but Virgin now also charge for seat selection

Edit: in economy, not Premium
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Nov 23, 10:16 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 20,980
Posted By lemmiwinkles
Sent a follow up email on Wednesday this week...

Sent a follow up email on Wednesday this week after nearly 8 weeks of putting in our claim for a delayed MIA-LHR flight, meaning we missed our connection to Inverness by 2 mins (resulting in a brutal...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Nov 23, 11:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,406
Posted By lemmiwinkles
Have you checked a one-way hire price for the...

Have you checked a one-way hire price for the car? We’ve done it a few times now, usually cheaper than an Uber and means you can stop etc. Think we paid $70 for a one-way rental from Port Canaveral...
Forum: General Chat 4 Oct 23, 07:24 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 28,676
Posted By lemmiwinkles
I’ve painted sales cars for multiple local big...

I’ve painted sales cars for multiple local big dealerships whose own bodyshops just aren’t up to a decent standard, so I can believe that!

One of them was a Honda dealership, and they had issues...
Forum: General Chat 4 Oct 23, 07:14 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 28,676
Posted By lemmiwinkles
In fairness that’s just a bad bodyshop, nothing...

In fairness that’s just a bad bodyshop, nothing to do with the car. Paint is mixed in the bodyshop on a scheme, doesn’t matter if it’s a Bugatti or a Dacia, it’s the same paint made with the same 50...
Forum: General Chat 3 Oct 23, 12:27 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,103
Posted By lemmiwinkles
A bit of a Mandela affect victim this line, as...

A bit of a Mandela affect victim this line, as it’s actually “You’re gonna need a bigger boat” 😅

My favourite scene is the T-Rex breakout in Jurassic Park

The lightning of the Beacons is a...
Forum: General Chat 29 Sep 23, 10:30 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 10,830
Posted By lemmiwinkles
In fairness to people coughing on the flight,...

In fairness to people coughing on the flight, I’ve noticed the air is incredibly dry nowadays. Maybe the airlines are cycling the cabin more than normal. Two out of three trips I’ve had a tender...
Forum: General Chat 28 Sep 23, 11:53 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 10,830
Posted By lemmiwinkles
Went in 21, 22 and back a week ago this year...

Went in 21, 22 and back a week ago this year. Never got ill in Orlando. I’ve had Covid twice, once from a pub, the other from visiting a friend who tested positive the next day. Up until earlier this...
Forum: General Chat 27 Sep 23, 01:07 PM
Replies: 1,320
Views: 133,592
Posted By lemmiwinkles
I recommend taking cash $1 notes if you plan to...

I recommend taking cash $1 notes if you plan to sit at the bar. I don’t see it often in Orlando itself, but most bars in the US have a tip jar for the server. Throwing in a dollar per bottle is...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Sep 23, 02:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,159
Posted By lemmiwinkles
Bit of a pickle with this myself. We’re...

Bit of a pickle with this myself.

We’re just back and flew INV-LHR-MIA-MCO out and back. Going out we had zero issues at all, couldn’t complain and actually was a shorter journey than the direct...
Forum: General Chat 2 Sep 23, 08:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,707
Posted By lemmiwinkles
Same here, pretty devastating news. We were lucky...

Same here, pretty devastating news. We were lucky enough to see him live in 2021. His music powered us through lockdown. RIP Jimmy, we wish we had got to see you one last time
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Aug 23, 02:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,437
Posted By lemmiwinkles
Virgin has some nice little perks (free...

Virgin has some nice little perks (free cocktail/floaties/parking at Cabana Bay for example) but they are definitely on the premium side of cost, and aside from the 9 hour journey the hotel and parks...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Aug 23, 01:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,813
Posted By lemmiwinkles
My wife would say Sketchers too. My own advice...

My wife would say Sketchers too. My own advice would be to alternate between two different shoes for each day to give your feet a break
Forum: Social Groups 6 Aug 23, 11:37 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 18,975
Posted By lemmiwinkles
I had a look, some beautiful photos! I love the...

I had a look, some beautiful photos! I love the way you made a grid for the meals 😊 All the spaces, drinks and food look so nice.

This is our first ever cruise also, so I’m hoping we’ve made the...
Forum: Social Groups 6 Aug 23, 09:18 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 18,975
Posted By lemmiwinkles
I got probably the best mail this weekend. When I...

I got probably the best mail this weekend. When I heard the thump as it dropped onto the floor through the letterbox I assumed it was a pile of takeaway leaflets and junk.

One letter was from...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Aug 23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,522
Posted By lemmiwinkles
We bought a cheap $15 Walmart toaster in 2022...

We bought a cheap $15 Walmart toaster in 2022 when the £/$ was 1:1. It saved us a small fortune having toast/pop tarts in the room before heading to the parks, along with some fruit that never seemed...
Forum: Social Groups 25 Jul 23, 01:49 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 18,975
Posted By lemmiwinkles
I would check it again. I checked at bang on 11am...

I would check it again. I checked at bang on 11am on the 60 days out and there was zero slots on the 8th (but somehow my wife managed to get TS tickets without issue…) then checked it a week later...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Jul 23, 10:18 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 23,170
Posted By lemmiwinkles
Revolut rate looks highly likely to hit $1.29...

Revolut rate looks highly likely to hit $1.29 again today. It was there for 30 mins this morning
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Jul 23, 10:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,408
Posted By lemmiwinkles
Cheapest price I was ever offered was £400 at the...

Cheapest price I was ever offered was £400 at the gate. I’ve been upgraded to Business from Premium 3 times though on check in for free with BA. Every time they had overbooked Premium and we had paid...
Forum: Social Groups 5 Jul 23, 11:32 AM
Replies: 360
Views: 18,975
Posted By lemmiwinkles
We fly the 7th, 4 nights in a Margaritaville...

We fly the 7th, 4 nights in a Margaritaville Cottage, then Disney Wish Cruise for 4 nights (our first ever cruise!) then 7 nights at Sapphire Falls.

Starting to get that anxious excitement
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Feb 23, 08:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,607
Posted By lemmiwinkles
What about 1hr 10mins? BA have just changed our...

What about 1hr 10mins? BA have just changed our Inverness flight and it’s tight.

Will they allow us to change for free. The minimum is 1 hour but I’m worried about our luggage as we’re going on a...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 11 Jan 23, 10:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 647
Posted By lemmiwinkles
Good to know, thanks!

Good to know, thanks!
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 10 Jan 23, 02:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 647
Posted By lemmiwinkles
Insurance

This has probably been asked a million times, but who do you use for insurance for a Disney cruise within the US? DCL offer their vacation protection plan but it’s not clear on the terms and seems...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Jan 23, 07:37 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,011
Posted By lemmiwinkles
Nothing really. We went for two weeks in 2021 and...

Nothing really. We went for two weeks in 2021 and 2022. Both times were completely fine. We really didn’t do anything extra that we would have done pre-2020. I always wipe down our IFE and tray on...
Forum: General Chat 31 Oct 22, 02:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,105
Posted By lemmiwinkles
I can vouch for megaflyer. I was there in...

I can vouch for megaflyer. I was there in September too and didn’t use cash either. Didn’t have any issues in bars/restaurants/shopping etc.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Oct 22, 02:32 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 23,020
Posted By lemmiwinkles
Appreciate it! We will probably stay the first...

Appreciate it! We will probably stay the first night in Miami in all honesty then drive up the next day. I agree that the road to Orlando is very boring, we did a trip there a few years back and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Oct 22, 10:42 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 23,020
Posted By lemmiwinkles
Moving from Heathrow to Gatwick has really...

Moving from Heathrow to Gatwick has really stuffed our Orlando flights from Inverness. I’d rather drive from Miami than have to deal with getting across London with all our luggage. So looks like...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Sep 22, 01:57 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 27,810
Posted By lemmiwinkles
We’re just back and we spent $37 over our...

We’re just back and we spent $37 over our estimated budget for 2 weeks. Sounds great, but in all honesty we massively had cut back and had almost halved our budget from 2017. The biggest killer for...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Sep 22, 09:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,172
Posted By lemmiwinkles
Skipping the meal on the flight on the way home...

Skipping the meal on the flight on the way home is the only way I sleep and it seems to work well.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Sep 22, 11:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,453
Posted By lemmiwinkles
Nope, that’s it

Nope, that’s it
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Sep 22, 10:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 894
Posted By lemmiwinkles
The link to upload your vaccination document and...

The link to upload your vaccination document and sign the attestation doesn’t appear in manage my booking until around 48 hours before. Only appeared for me last night and fly Fri morning. No need...
Forum: General Chat 4 Sep 22, 08:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,114
Posted By lemmiwinkles
Alloy wheel refurbishment is around £90 a wheel...

Alloy wheel refurbishment is around £90 a wheel for diamond cut (most alloys these days) and less for just regular silver/black in my area.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Sep 22, 08:22 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,844
Posted By lemmiwinkles
Usually always go in November, this is out first...

Usually always go in November, this is out first September trip. A little nervous about the heat and rain.
Forum: General Chat 25 Aug 22, 10:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,392
Posted By lemmiwinkles
Very similar situation here, down to the same car...

Very similar situation here, down to the same car 😅

£437 with admiral, for a new BMW 3 Series, M Sport with pro pack. 0yrs NCB. Fortunate enough to be in the Highlands where the premiums seem to...
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