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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Dec 21, 10:57 PM
Replies: 463
Views: 119,964
Posted By diddyskipper
It’s been commented a few times already, but IMO...

It’s been commented a few times already, but IMO it is a necessity in this COVID era to have the financial contingency in place. Why should the UK government do anything to help? Your choice to go...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Dec 17, 03:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,047
Posted By diddyskipper
We’ve flown both Norwegian and VA, and from our...

We’ve flown both Norwegian and VA, and from our experience we will never fly Norwegian again. Terrible service, worst long haul flight I’ve ever had.

We fly back to Gatwick tomorrow and we are...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Dec 17, 03:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,973
Posted By diddyskipper
I’m sorry to hear of your situation. I’m in the...

I’m sorry to hear of your situation. I’m in the definitely Go camp.

We are here now, and did August last year with 2 kids aged 14&12. My advice is have plenty of pool days in the villa, August is...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Dec 17, 03:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,116
Posted By diddyskipper
You can’t check in online for a US flight. We...

You can’t check in online for a US flight. We checked in no problems at Gatwick, but like scouser3 that was the only good thing about the flight. Dreading Saturday’s return flight :(
Forum: General Chat 6 Nov 17, 08:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,390
Posted By diddyskipper
Glad you had a good trip.

Glad you had a good trip.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Oct 17, 10:42 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,343
Posted By diddyskipper
DH and I were talking about this tonight. We have...

DH and I were talking about this tonight. We have to decide whether to put all our spends on Revolut or some, plus exchanging and taking cash, plus the Clarity card.

Last year we put everything...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Oct 17, 09:58 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,343
Posted By diddyskipper
How awful for you. I'm so sorry this happened...

How awful for you. I'm so sorry this happened. Whilst I do like the Revolut card, you just don't have the same protection when it comes to fraud or theft. That's why we have two cards and have the...
Forum: Itineraries 30 Oct 17, 11:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,210
Posted By diddyskipper
We went for the first time last year, 2 adults...

We went for the first time last year, 2 adults and 2 children aged 12 & 14. My honest advice (although I don't know how active your 9 year old is) but that itinerary looks too much.

You do need...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Sep 17, 10:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,327
Posted By diddyskipper
We always drive and use the likes of Purple...

We always drive and use the likes of Purple Parking. Luggage has never been a problem as we both have cars with ample boot space. The drive home after a night flight also not an issue, as DH has no...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Sep 17, 10:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 945
Posted By diddyskipper
We went the last 2 weeks of August last year. We...

We went the last 2 weeks of August last year. We only had constant rain on the last 2 days. A couple of other days there were showers in the afternoon, but they were short lived and actually very...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Sep 17, 10:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,805
Posted By diddyskipper
Hi and welcome to the site. You may be...

Hi and welcome to the site.

You may be looking to far in advance, but also have you checked on sites such as kayak or sky scanner? You can use them as a guide and then look to book direct with...
Forum: Hurricane Advice 12 Sep 17, 07:14 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 27,566
Posted By diddyskipper
I'm glad to hear that your replacement villa is...

I'm glad to hear that your replacement villa is better and the owner so nice and accommodating.

Go, enjoy your holiday to the max and then when you come back deal with this.

I do agree with...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 Sep 17, 06:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,757
Posted By diddyskipper
Thanks for the thread and to those recommending...

Thanks for the thread and to those recommending the Decathlon. Just ordered a couple for our trip plus one of their £1.99 fold away backpacks.

I had the Kipling bumbag for last year, but have to...
Forum: Hurricane Advice 12 Sep 17, 05:14 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,581
Posted By diddyskipper
I've googled it, as I also didn't know about it. ...

I've googled it, as I also didn't know about it. Another terribly sad situation. :cry:
Forum: Hurricane Advice 12 Sep 17, 03:35 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,581
Posted By diddyskipper
That is fair enough. Thank you for replying. ...

That is fair enough. Thank you for replying.

Of course I haven't seen the ruckus that you've had to deal with on the subject, but I can certainly imagine knowing how strong my own views are on...
Forum: Hurricane Advice 12 Sep 17, 03:06 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,581
Posted By diddyskipper
I run a forum and as both the administrator and a...

I run a forum and as both the administrator and a moderator I have every sympathy for mods on other forums, I get ya I really do.

Sometimes members post a topic and it makes my butt clench...
Forum: Hurricane Advice 12 Sep 17, 12:45 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,581
Posted By diddyskipper
Thank you. I will do just that. :wavey:

Thank you. I will do just that. :wavey:
Forum: Hurricane Advice 12 Sep 17, 12:31 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 27,566
Posted By diddyskipper
The OP hasn't been back to advise, but I think...

The OP hasn't been back to advise, but I think how he proceeds next is going to depend on where the villa owner resides.

I have booked direct with a villa owner, they are UK based and the contract...
Forum: Hurricane Advice 11 Sep 17, 09:58 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,581
Posted By diddyskipper
Can you please point me in the direction of the...

Can you please point me in the direction of the site of her supporters who are trying to get her to her Washington State seapen. I didn't know about Lolita before, but I googled it after reading...
Forum: Hurricane Advice 11 Sep 17, 08:50 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 27,566
Posted By diddyskipper
I'm no legal expert either, but In the...

I'm no legal expert either, but

In the unlikely event that due to circumstances beyond our control, we need to make changes to or cancel any bookings at any time, we will inform you as soon as...
Forum: Hurricane Advice 11 Sep 17, 07:39 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 27,566
Posted By diddyskipper
I've just dug out our contract to double check...

I've just dug out our contract to double check this. Ours states -

In the unlikely event that due to circumstances beyond our control, we need to make changes to or cancel any bookings at any...
Forum: General Chat 14 Aug 16, 06:08 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,186
Posted By diddyskipper
Do they wear collars? An idea, to save the local...

Do they wear collars? An idea, to save the local wildlife, is to put a bell on their collar so that their prey has fair warning of their approach. This should reduce the number of presents they...
Forum: General Chat 14 Aug 16, 05:31 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,236
Posted By diddyskipper
Also Oliver, if you do save up a half decent...

Also Oliver, if you do save up a half decent deposit and don't require the mortgage Help to Buy scheme (you can still obviously use the H2B ISA to save the deposit) you are then not restricted to new...
Forum: General Chat 14 Aug 16, 02:34 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,236
Posted By diddyskipper
My pleasure :grin:

My pleasure :grin:
Forum: General Chat 14 Aug 16, 02:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,563
Posted By diddyskipper
You have my sympathy. Although not a shared...

You have my sympathy. Although not a shared driveway, we have inconsiderate neighbours too. They can fit a car and a caravan on their drive, but they have about 3 other cars and inconsiderately...
Forum: General Chat 14 Aug 16, 02:15 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,236
Posted By diddyskipper
No worries :grin:

No worries :grin:
Forum: General Chat 14 Aug 16, 02:02 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,236
Posted By diddyskipper
Yes that's right. The OP said he was saving...

Yes that's right. The OP said he was saving through the Help to Buy ISA and was thinking of using the Help to Buy equity loan scheme when the time comes to get a mortgage (referenced by the £250k...
Forum: General Chat 14 Aug 16, 01:59 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,236
Posted By diddyskipper
Most BTL lenders require the applicant to be a...

Most BTL lenders require the applicant to be a homeowner already. The regulation on this has been tightened up significantly due to what is called scheme abuse - people avoiding the affordability...
Forum: General Chat 14 Aug 16, 01:45 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,236
Posted By diddyskipper
You are absolutely correct, for many reasons not...

You are absolutely correct, for many reasons not least of all because there are very few BTL lenders who would lend to someone who isn't already a homeowner. I can only think of one off the top of...
Forum: General Chat 14 Aug 16, 01:36 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,236
Posted By diddyskipper
Just a thought though OP, if you're looking at...

Just a thought though OP, if you're looking at saving £80,000 over the next 5 years you wouldn't need the government Help to Buy equity loan scheme as your deposit is more than sufficient. If you...
Forum: General Chat 14 Aug 16, 12:53 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,552
Posted By diddyskipper
I'm packing today too. We drive down to Heathrow...

I'm packing today too. We drive down to Heathrow Tuesday afternoon for an early flight Wednesday. I've packed and unpacked twice already, and today is the final pack with DH helping me so I can...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Aug 16, 12:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,908
Posted By diddyskipper
I did the same this morning. Got 2 + 2, the...

I did the same this morning. Got 2 + 2, the exact seats I wanted all along and was so tempted to pay for. Very pleased, thanks Mr Morrow!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Aug 16, 06:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 967
Posted By diddyskipper
I phoned Virgin today to double check that my...

I phoned Virgin today to double check that my Flying Club membership was linked to my booking so I could book seats at 72 hours out. I asked if I had to phone in and do it as we have 2 kids and she...
Forum: General Chat 13 Jul 16, 12:45 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 14,374
Posted By diddyskipper
I'm so sorry you're going through this OP. ...

I'm so sorry you're going through this OP.

My only one bit of advice is that perhaps it's time for him to try a different counsellor. If what you believe is true and that he really wants to find...
Forum: General Chat 10 Jul 16, 08:08 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,459
Posted By diddyskipper
Families and money are a nightmare. I'm sorry...

Families and money are a nightmare. I'm sorry you're going through this.

Just a couple of thoughts:

There are 3 credit reference agencies and every bank/lender uses a different one when...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Jun 16, 08:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 811
Posted By diddyskipper
I believe it's one card per account. I've had...

I believe it's one card per account. I've had mine for a while and I've just put the app on DH's phone and got his card so I can transfer $700 on to his to take out fee free and as a back up if my...
Forum: General Chat 9 Apr 16, 11:39 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,628
Posted By diddyskipper
It takes me longer to decipher a text message...

It takes me longer to decipher a text message sent using text speak than one sent typed out in full. It is one of my pet peeves. I don't see using the abbreviations DH, DW or DS etc as text speak...
Forum: General Chat 9 Apr 16, 11:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 530
Posted By diddyskipper
I bought my domain name and website hosting...

I bought my domain name and website hosting through Tsohost, and then used wordpress to design the website. I was a complete novice and to begin with was really struggling, but then it just clicked...
Forum: General Chat 8 Apr 16, 11:53 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 10,834
Posted By diddyskipper
Many years ago there was a Trebor advert where...

Many years ago there was a Trebor advert where they changed the first letter of words around and it made me giggle.

My dog, Ghost the Weimaraner, loves water so when out on walks I would sing to...
Forum: General Chat 3 Apr 16, 12:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,029
Posted By diddyskipper
Wow. That looks so amazing. Also about to watch...

Wow. That looks so amazing. Also about to watch it in a bit. Go Hammie! :grin:
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