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Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 13 Apr 24, 06:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 585
Posted By UncleLatch
We stayed there a couple of years ago, and it's...

We stayed there a couple of years ago, and it's getting ready again IMO. I suppose it's one of those places that is so large and so busy that needs refreshing on a pretty regular basis.
Forum: General Chat 27 Mar 24, 08:06 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 11,161
Posted By UncleLatch
I'm 66 and can hear it faintly, even above my...

I'm 66 and can hear it faintly, even above my constant tinnitus.
Forum: General Chat 25 Mar 24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,163
Posted By UncleLatch
Not only resting on the brick face without a pad,...

Not only resting on the brick face without a pad, it's on a corner, so likely to take the whole brick edge out. Not good practice.
Forum: General Chat 24 Mar 24, 10:30 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,534
Posted By UncleLatch
Austin Allegro (aka All aggro). With early square...

Austin Allegro (aka All aggro). With early square steering wheel, dog pooh beige if I remember correctly.
Forum: General Chat 23 Mar 24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,163
Posted By UncleLatch
We were lucky with our scaffolders by the sounds...

We were lucky with our scaffolders by the sounds of it. On time, polite and very careful. Even got a job out of the neighbours for when he needs scaffolding to paint the rendering on his house.
I...
Forum: General Chat 23 Mar 24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,163
Posted By UncleLatch
We recently had scaffolding up to allow some...

We recently had scaffolding up to allow some structural steel beams to be lifted through the roof.. I asked the next door neighbour if it would be ok for the scaffolding to rest in his driveway for...
Forum: General Chat 22 Mar 24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 11,120
Posted By UncleLatch
I agree with every word of that. Except I'd...

I agree with every word of that. Except I'd change 'back' to something a little stronger...
Forum: General Chat 15 Mar 24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,049
Posted By UncleLatch
I used to like a few £1 notes in my wage packet...

I used to like a few £1 notes in my wage packet when I first started work, it bulked out the £19 per week I earned to something approaching respectability (until mum took her keep)...
Forum: General Chat 1 Mar 24, 10:27 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,061
Posted By UncleLatch
Well they definitely don't want my business. I've...

Well they definitely don't want my business. I've been with DL (for two cars) for quite a few years now, tried to change my vehicle today, they refused to insure it. I've had to cancel my policy and...
Forum: General Chat 20 Feb 24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,659
Posted By UncleLatch
Ah. What I like to call 'thunder at dawn'. It...

Ah. What I like to call 'thunder at dawn'. It annoys my DW no end.
Forum: General Chat 20 Feb 24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,659
Posted By UncleLatch
And probably break the sound barrier..

And probably break the sound barrier..
Forum: General Chat 20 Feb 24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,002
Posted By UncleLatch
We have used Rover in the past for Bailey (who...

We have used Rover in the past for Bailey (who wasn't able to be put into kennels). From memory it was around £38 per day to have them dog and house sit. Sadly, a service we no longer need.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 12 Feb 24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,527
Posted By UncleLatch
Fag ash adds flavour I think. It reminds me of an...

Fag ash adds flavour I think. It reminds me of an early morning start on a shop fitting job in Dewsbury back in the 70's. We were waiting on the site being opened up in a nearby greasy spoon cafe,...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 11 Feb 24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,527
Posted By UncleLatch
Very disappointed in Whispering Canyon last year,...

Very disappointed in Whispering Canyon last year, really poor atmosphere and the food wasn't great. California Grill was also a once and done for me for a combination of reasons. 1) We had an...
Forum: General Chat 19 Jan 24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 592
Posted By UncleLatch
Ours also didn't kick in this morning. Pressure...

Ours also didn't kick in this morning. Pressure has dropped so a quick minute or so on the fill loop sorted it out. Roll on Spring 🌼
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 17 Jan 24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 386
Posted By UncleLatch
We used this PI and found it to be ideal...

We used this PI and found it to be ideal. Restaurant was surprisingly good for both evening meal and breakfast, easy quick drive to the terminal.
Forum: General Chat 16 Jan 24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 8,887
Posted By UncleLatch
I was 18, she was 16, married three years later...

I was 18, she was 16, married three years later. Been together now for 44 years.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 3 Jan 24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 561
Posted By UncleLatch
We did exactly this. They really can't police the...

We did exactly this. They really can't police the parking.
Forum: General Chat 24 Dec 23, 09:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,624
Posted By UncleLatch
There's no finer feeling than slipping your lower...

There's no finer feeling than slipping your lower appendages into fresh clean cotton. New socks rule.
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 16 Nov 23, 10:26 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,533
Posted By UncleLatch
We're booked for late November 2024, Golden...

We're booked for late November 2024, Golden Forest for three rooms. Not heard anything as yet..
Forum: General Chat 6 Nov 23, 04:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 734
Posted By UncleLatch
Checking brake pads wouldn't involve removing the...

Checking brake pads wouldn't involve removing the inner wing liner. What car is it, because clips and screws are generally easy to get from the dealership parts department. The one I used to run...
Forum: General Chat 6 Nov 23, 10:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 734
Posted By UncleLatch
I presume you mean the wheel arch protector. They...

I presume you mean the wheel arch protector. They are usually secured by plastic clips, and for general servicing aren't usually removed unless to aid access to serviceable components (vehicles may...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Nov 23, 10:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,462
Posted By UncleLatch
We used one on Virgin in PE in September for our...

We used one on Virgin in PE in September for our 2 year old Granddaughter. Worth every penny IMO, used it both out and inbound, kept her comfortable and content to remain in her seat outbound, and...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 30 Oct 23, 08:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 764
Posted By UncleLatch
We had a minivan last month for 4 adults and a...

We had a minivan last month for 4 adults and a two year old via Alamo. Found it to be ideal for our needs.
Forum: General Chat 28 Oct 23, 12:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,139
Posted By UncleLatch
It would be induction for me, much more...

It would be induction for me, much more controllable.
Forum: General Chat 24 Oct 23, 12:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,694
Posted By UncleLatch
When you said 10 engines I had to go back and...

When you said 10 engines I had to go back and recount! Missed the pair of engines mounted at outboard end of the wings..
Edited to ask: What's that hiding behind it to the right of the picture, a...
Forum: General Chat 24 Oct 23, 11:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,694
Posted By UncleLatch
Nice photos CFG. Particularly the last one, is...

Nice photos CFG. Particularly the last one, is that the new Virgin Atlantic replacement for the A330's from Manchester to Orlando? Looks like a big improvement.
Forum: General Chat 16 Oct 23, 08:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 553
Posted By UncleLatch
Passed by the sign to the village on Saturday and...

Passed by the sign to the village on Saturday and pointed it out to the DW, never realised the connection.
Forum: General Chat 9 Oct 23, 07:39 AM
Replies: 1,320
Views: 133,592
Posted By UncleLatch
Here's my tipping experience of our trip a few...

Here's my tipping experience of our trip a few weeks ago.
Starbucks etc, either no tip or the loose change put in the jar if one was available, just because I didn't want weighing down with coins...
Forum: General Chat 7 Oct 23, 08:59 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,104
Posted By UncleLatch
I'm your Huckleberry! Great chemistry between...

I'm your Huckleberry! Great chemistry between those two in that film.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Oct 23, 08:56 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,836
Posted By UncleLatch
More choice, less bother. It's what we did on the...

More choice, less bother. It's what we did on the return flight.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Oct 23, 09:55 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,315
Posted By UncleLatch
Have to agree. And disagree! (Jeez, make your...

Have to agree. And disagree! (Jeez, make your mind up man)
The cabin crew were excellent on both flights, really friendly and eager to help with our 2 year old granddaughter on her first flight (she...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 5 Oct 23, 04:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,209
Posted By UncleLatch
Yes, a couple of weeks ago, food was fine, plenty...

Yes, a couple of weeks ago, food was fine, plenty of choice. The character interactions were excellent, especially when I told Donald he was the main man round there...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Oct 23, 02:12 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,315
Posted By UncleLatch
PE 23H & K outbound PE 21H & K inbound (no...

PE 23H & K outbound
PE 21H & K inbound (no window)

Uptown Girl both flights.
Forum: General Chat 5 Oct 23, 08:58 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,104
Posted By UncleLatch
The scene in Forrest Gump where he discovers he's...

The scene in Forrest Gump where he discovers he's a father. Gets me every time.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Oct 23, 08:11 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,315
Posted By UncleLatch
Pretty much word for word the experience we had...

Pretty much word for word the experience we had on VS75 a couple of weeks ago. Jabbed at the IFE screen repeatedly until I gave up, tray table needed a pillow under it to be usable. A330 from MAN...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Oct 23, 07:42 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,836
Posted By UncleLatch
I had a very nice packet of crisps from the...

I had a very nice packet of crisps from the wander wall a couple of weeks ago. It was very, very exciting. Almost made up for an IFE screen that didn't work and a lap table that had to be propped up...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 3 Oct 23, 09:53 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 37,821
Posted By UncleLatch
All I can remember was ordering the chicken fried...

All I can remember was ordering the chicken fried steak (?) which came with that pale gravy that looks like the chef threw up over it all. Might have been preferable.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 2 Oct 23, 06:48 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 37,821
Posted By UncleLatch
Oh dear me. Jungle Jim's (suppresses shudder)...

Oh dear me. Jungle Jim's (suppresses shudder). That brings back bad memories.
Forum: General Chat 1 Oct 23, 12:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,594
Posted By UncleLatch
To be fair to Rocket the Racoon, he was less...

To be fair to Rocket the Racoon, he was less startled than I was. Just sort of blinked and gave a quizzical look as I screamed (artistic licence) and dropped the rubbish bag at the side of him.
It...
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