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Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning Yesterday, 07:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 934
Posted By Smilesonfaces
I think it helps as some schools fall lucky with...

I think it helps as some schools fall lucky with the Easter holidays. My daughter’s high school was a church school and didn’t seem to fall in line with any of the other local schools at Easter...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 21 Apr 24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 429
Posted By Smilesonfaces
Unfortunately no you both have to have the same...

Unfortunately no you both have to have the same package unless you have a medical letter stating an individual cannot drink alcohol.

On our last cruise we bought the wine package. It was £134 for...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 21 Apr 24, 07:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 429
Posted By Smilesonfaces
You can normally get 10% off if you book the...

You can normally get 10% off if you book the package at least 3 days before the cruise either online or over the phone. It is full price if you buy onboard. P & O don’t have an app as such it is...
Forum: General Chat 21 Apr 24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 538
Posted By Smilesonfaces
Similar to when I now look in the mirror and see...

Similar to when I now look in the mirror and see my mum looking back at me 😂
Forum: General Chat 21 Apr 24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 6,936
Posted By Smilesonfaces
When we were 2 adults 2 children we could manage...

When we were 2 adults 2 children we could manage within budget too. Now it’s 4 adults, daughter and I share a room and husband and son another room to keep costs down a bit but it’s still 2 rooms to...
Forum: General Chat 21 Apr 24, 07:00 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 6,936
Posted By Smilesonfaces
We all have different finances don’t we ? Also at...

We all have different finances don’t we ? Also at work they think because I don’t have “children” I shouldn’t expect school holidays off ! Florida for 4 of us would be unthinkable now. Even a family...
Forum: General Chat 21 Apr 24, 06:47 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 6,936
Posted By Smilesonfaces
We are really struggling with booking a holiday...

We are really struggling with booking a holiday this year. Daughter is now working as a teaching assistant and we are back to family holidays having to be in school holidays. The rest of the family...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Trip Reports 19 Apr 24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 624
Posted By Smilesonfaces
Ambassador did have a coach from Liverpool to...

Ambassador did have a coach from Liverpool to Bristol cruise port after all. We have booked the 3 night trip to Dublin to see how we like it. Should be a nice weekend away for not much different than...
Forum: General Chat 18 Apr 24, 06:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 840
Posted By Smilesonfaces
We have buildings and contents but don’t take out...

We have buildings and contents but don’t take out accidental damage cover. This is the household bill I begrudge paying the most. Paid for it for over 30 years, in that time tried to make 2 claims...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 12 Apr 24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 233
Posted By Smilesonfaces
That’s expensive per cruise but they must have...

That’s expensive per cruise but they must have been losing money on the £40 a year. So many people opening accounts and then closing them after their holiday too. I’m not surprised really, I received...
Forum: General Chat 11 Apr 24, 10:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,654
Posted By Smilesonfaces
I would be too grateful of getting the bag and...

I would be too grateful of getting the bag and the money back to be annoyed at how long it was taking. I would be more concerned about finding out who the honest person was who handed it in so I...
Forum: General Chat 11 Apr 24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,458
Posted By Smilesonfaces
I hope your sister and her family have managed to...

I hope your sister and her family have managed to still have a good holiday. We all do these things occasionally, every one is always so busy it’s easy to make mistakes.

Your post actually...
Forum: General Chat 9 Apr 24, 07:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,507
Posted By Smilesonfaces
Have you enquired if your mum is eligible for...

Have you enquired if your mum is eligible for Continuing Health Care ? This is when the needs are for nursing care rather than social/ personal. Mum had dementia, she paid for the home for about 4...
Forum: General Chat 7 Apr 24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,346
Posted By Smilesonfaces
Same, if you live fairly local to each other I...

Same, if you live fairly local to each other I would go round to see her. At least then if it doesn’t go well you have closure and you know you have done all you can. After so many years it does seem...
Forum: General Chat 6 Apr 24, 11:06 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 11,094
Posted By Smilesonfaces
In my department all outpatient appointments are...

In my department all outpatient appointments are sent about 3 weeks before, the letter should be received in that time. I also ring patients a couple of days before to remind them. A lot of...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Trip Reports 6 Apr 24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 624
Posted By Smilesonfaces
If we could leave the car at Liverpool and get a...

If we could leave the car at Liverpool and get a coach to Bristol it would be perfect as we live about an hour away. I’ll keep an eye out for other cruises coming up but it just seemed hard work...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 6 Apr 24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,415
Posted By Smilesonfaces
I have never really experienced particularly ...

I have never really experienced particularly choppy seas even in the Bay of Biscay but I have possibly been lucky.
Nothing is guaranteed but maybe look at a fly cruise rather than sailing out of...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Trip Reports 6 Apr 24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 624
Posted By Smilesonfaces
It’s good to read a positive report. I have seen...

It’s good to read a positive report. I have seen some real bargains recently but I just can’t get my head round the logistics of cruising with them. I can only see coaches to/ from Tilbury and...
Forum: General Trip Planning 5 Apr 24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 687
Posted By Smilesonfaces
Not Playa Blanca but we stayed at the Radisson...

Not Playa Blanca but we stayed at the Radisson Blu in Costa Teguise last summer. Beautiful hotel and lovely food. It was featured in Jayne McDonald’s Canary island series early in the year. They...
Forum: General Chat 5 Apr 24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 981
Posted By Smilesonfaces
Yep. I’m not very organised when it comes to...

Yep. I’m not very organised when it comes to food. I write lists then leave them at home and buy the ingredients I already have then leave out that vital one I need ! I end up with a cupboard full of...
Forum: General Chat 4 Apr 24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 239
Posted By Smilesonfaces
For recommendations I would suggest you go to...

For recommendations I would suggest you go to your local decorator trade centre. They usually hold business cards for tradesmen who have been recommended to them by customers.
Forum: General Chat 4 Apr 24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,614
Posted By Smilesonfaces
I don’t think you can ever be too protective with...

I don’t think you can ever be too protective with your children.
I’ll be honest I am struggling a bit with my daughter at the minute and finding “losing her” to growing up really hard.

We...
Forum: General Trip Planning 3 Apr 24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,463
Posted By Smilesonfaces
Hope you have a great holiday. We do really like...

Hope you have a great holiday. We do really like Lanzarote and have always enjoyed our holidays there.
Forum: General Trip Planning 3 Apr 24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,463
Posted By Smilesonfaces
We went on a Canaries cruise in late January/...

We went on a Canaries cruise in late January/ early February this year. Weather was fantastic all week. Couldn’t have asked for it to be any better. I would look to fly to Tenerife though rather...
Forum: General Chat 3 Apr 24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 1,309
Views: 107,337
Posted By Smilesonfaces
Finally had a win, first since last July 🥳🎉🍾 ...

Finally had a win, first since last July 🥳🎉🍾
£75 but it’s a win. Nothing for husband which is the first time for over a year.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 2 Apr 24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 482
Posted By Smilesonfaces
People will tell you not to use it but we have...

People will tell you not to use it but we have had no issues. I do drive an old car ! It is £6 for 24 hours. We drop the luggage off at the terminal first, go to park up then walk back, self...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 2 Apr 24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 482
Posted By Smilesonfaces
Have never used parking4less but have used CPS...

Have never used parking4less but have used CPS. They were very efficient and we had no issues at all with them. They are extremely expensive though. We now use the West Quay shopping mall. Yes it is...
Forum: General Chat 31 Mar 24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,458
Posted By Smilesonfaces
I do hope your nephew gets to go on his holiday.

I do hope your nephew gets to go on his holiday.
Forum: General Chat 31 Mar 24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,458
Posted By Smilesonfaces
I have read on other forums that passports are...

I have read on other forums that passports are coming back really quickly. It might be best to apply online today and hope for the best. Maybe tell the child he unfortunately can’t go and then wait...
Forum: General Chat 31 Mar 24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,596
Posted By Smilesonfaces
I would think carefully about renting your house...

I would think carefully about renting your house. My best friends husband has been in a Dubai for years. When the children were young they all lived out there, she always came home for the summer...
Forum: General Chat 28 Mar 24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,600
Posted By Smilesonfaces
Pushing in to me, husband it’s common sense and...

Pushing in to me, husband it’s common sense and he does it all the time.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 25 Mar 24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 814
Posted By Smilesonfaces
I honestly have had no issues but we all have to...

I honestly have had no issues but we all have to make our own decisions. It is well lit, under cover, ticket entry and has cctv. Take usual security precautions, nothing on view, don’t unload the...
Forum: Accommodation 24 Mar 24, 10:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 441
Posted By Smilesonfaces
Do you need to be right in the airport ? If not I...

Do you need to be right in the airport ? If not I would look at the Premier Inns at Cheadle, Handforth Dean, Altrincham, Wilmslow, all within 5 miles or so, they will be cheaper and also have free...
Forum: General Chat 24 Mar 24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,057
Posted By Smilesonfaces
I wonder how many are still driving on their...

I wonder how many are still driving on their antique paper one ? I am being stubborn and won’t give in 😂
Forum: General Chat 24 Mar 24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,632
Posted By Smilesonfaces
I have little contact with my brother. We have...

I have little contact with my brother. We have never ever fallen out. We didn’t even argue or fight as children. We just have nothing in common and have no real need to contact each other now mum has...
Forum: General Chat 24 Mar 24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,057
Posted By Smilesonfaces
Passed first time in 1988. Good job there was no...

Passed first time in 1988. Good job there was no theory test then ! I have no real interest in driving except it gets me from a to b. I can’t imagine not being able to drive though.

We have all...
Forum: General Chat 23 Mar 24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 11,189
Posted By Smilesonfaces
And at the same time people were gossiping and...

And at the same time people were gossiping and making fun ( on here too) about a few touch ups to a totally irrelevant family photo !
Forum: General Chat 22 Mar 24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,905
Posted By Smilesonfaces
Absolutely no. The Midlands to London isn’t that...

Absolutely no. The Midlands to London isn’t that far on the train. They could meet for the day. I’m not sure what kind of parents would allow a stranger to stay in their home for a week. I wonder...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 22 Mar 24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 814
Posted By Smilesonfaces
We have parked there several times with no...

We have parked there several times with no issues. The long term parking was paused for the boat show in September. I am a bit of a cynic and wonder if a lot of the speculation on FB is generated by...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 22 Mar 24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 814
Posted By Smilesonfaces
We park at West Quay shopping centre £6 a night...

We park at West Quay shopping centre £6 a night and we have had no problems there. About £8 each way for a taxi to the port, it is walkable in 20 minutes but a taxi is easier with luggage.
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