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Forum: General Chat 5 Mar 24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 623
Posted By Bestbubba
We had the same experience, 6 day turnaround,...

We had the same experience, 6 day turnaround, constant updates. At the same time my friend went via the post office route. Her's took 9 days so also quick but no updates at all.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Feb 24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,001
Posted By Bestbubba
Only a thin one but I bet that was the problem!...

Only a thin one but I bet that was the problem! Thank you for taking the time to reply 😊
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Feb 24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,001
Posted By Bestbubba
I applied for a new ESTA yesterday as I've just...

I applied for a new ESTA yesterday as I've just renewed my passport. I've been doing ESTA applications since they started. I'm in the slow and steady wins the race group. On my own, no TV, no phone,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Feb 24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,070
Posted By Bestbubba
Mark that's awful, and as I said, it shouldn't be...

Mark that's awful, and as I said, it shouldn't be luck of the draw with how refunds get dealt with. I hope you get sorted soon.
Sue
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Feb 24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,070
Posted By Bestbubba
I know all the airlines can be as bad as each...

I know all the airlines can be as bad as each other on occasion, but I cancelled our Reward flights we'd booked with BA on Sunday. Yesterday, Monday, the refund of the cash element was back on my...
Forum: General Chat 19 Jan 24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,437
Posted By Bestbubba
A few days after Christmas an idiot drove into my...

A few days after Christmas an idiot drove into my parked car. We only realised because of blue flashing lights outside. It was about 5 and pouring. The police said they'd be involved because the...
Forum: General Chat 4 Jan 24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 601
Posted By Bestbubba
Please go back to your audiology clinic. I've...

Please go back to your audiology clinic. I've worn hearing aids for 25 years, when they could no longer help me I was fitted with a cochlear implant. So many people have hearing aids fitted,...
Forum: General Trip Reports 25 Dec 23, 12:51 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,860
Posted By Bestbubba
Sounds like an absolutely fab day so far. Love...

Sounds like an absolutely fab day so far. Love all the photos and I've put on 5lbs just looking at that yummy cake!
Sue x
Forum: General Trip Reports 25 Dec 23, 08:57 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,860
Posted By Bestbubba
Merry Christmas Claire and Dave 🎄🎅🎉

Merry Christmas Claire and Dave 🎄🎅🎉
Forum: General Trip Reports 22 Dec 23, 08:27 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,860
Posted By Bestbubba
Have the best time Claire, full of festive...

Have the best time Claire, full of festive fun... and cake!
Sue x
Forum: General Chat 6 Dec 23, 11:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,104
Posted By Bestbubba
Me too! He sent me photos that I'm too...

Me too! He sent me photos that I'm too technically inept to post but gave me goose bumps! Sunset, just a bit of the Hollywood sign visible from his seat, he said Star Wars thundering all around, he...
Forum: General Chat 6 Dec 23, 09:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,104
Posted By Bestbubba
My kids (they now live in LA) saw John Williams...

My kids (they now live in LA) saw John Williams at the Hollywood Bowl in July. They took the 3 grandkids, 13/15/18. They were all blown away by the concert. My son said it was the most unforgettable...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Nov 23, 11:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,339
Posted By Bestbubba
Definitely, we were unsure so wanted it in...

Definitely, we were unsure so wanted it in writing. The big problem once we were told it would be OK was the packaging. Most are packed in those cube type boxes that take up too much room. We...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Nov 23, 10:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,339
Posted By Bestbubba
We went to our children in California for...

We went to our children in California for Christmas, one suitcase was full of everything you're taking, minus the pickled onions! Plus chocolate orange, large tins of Celebrations and Heroes, Paxo...
Forum: General Chat 1 Nov 23, 06:50 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,851
Posted By Bestbubba
Our youngest son, beloved daughter in law and 3...

Our youngest son, beloved daughter in law and 3 precious grandchildren relocated to California days before the Covid lockdown. My heart broke in a million pieces but it has been life changing for...
Forum: General Chat 11 Sep 23, 08:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,033
Posted By Bestbubba
Yes they collected from our home and someone...

Yes they collected from our home and someone posted they collect from hotels too. Can't recommend this highly enough. Just a shame it doesn't work from LA back to Heathrow.
Forum: General Chat 2 Sep 23, 11:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,033
Posted By Bestbubba
Just to add to this, although it says show your...

Just to add to this, although it says show your boarding pass, all they need is your passport. They took our case at 9am Thursday. We couldn't check in till 1140 (24 hours before the flight). Soon...
Forum: General Chat 2 Sep 23, 04:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,033
Posted By Bestbubba
Well sounds like we definitely paid a lot more...

Well sounds like we definitely paid a lot more going direct through Airportr but it was worth every penny to arrive in LA and our case was waiting for us. It's been a gamechanger for us. We'll...
Forum: General Chat 1 Sep 23, 10:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,033
Posted By Bestbubba
We're sitting at Heathrow, we used Airpotr for...

We're sitting at Heathrow, we used Airpotr for the first time and we're converted! It's just made everything so much easier as my husband needs wheelchair assistance and also staying at an airport...
Forum: General Chat 30 Aug 23, 08:03 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,028
Posted By Bestbubba
After surgery my husband had trouble with the...

After surgery my husband had trouble with the waistband of his trousers. I took them to a dry cleaners that did alterations and they put a v shaped elasticated panel back /centre of the waist. It was...
Forum: General Chat 4 Jul 23, 07:16 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,788
Posted By Bestbubba
Carolyn when we moved we left our 2 large leather...

Carolyn when we moved we left our 2 large leather sofas for our buyers. They were quite old but in good condition (M&S). They were also the most comfortable sofas I've ever sat on. Stupidly I decided...
Forum: General Chat 4 Jul 23, 08:12 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,788
Posted By Bestbubba
100% this.

100% this.
Forum: General Chat 4 Jul 23, 07:50 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,788
Posted By Bestbubba
That's awful, I'm sure the store manager would be...

That's awful, I'm sure the store manager would be horrified to read this.
Forum: General Chat 3 Jul 23, 08:47 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,788
Posted By Bestbubba
Hi Carolyn, we moved recently and ordered 2...

Hi Carolyn, we moved recently and ordered 2 Barker and Stonehouse sofas from Fenwicks. We were told 24 weeks delivery! I told the salesman at our age that's a risk😉. Fast forward 20 weeks and they're...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 29 Jun 23, 10:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,466
Posted By Bestbubba
Cheap and Princess tour in the same sentence? 🤣 ...

Cheap and Princess tour in the same sentence? 🤣
We're thinking of doing the same.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 29 Jun 23, 10:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,466
Posted By Bestbubba
Retired Dibbers here too! Very retired, Steve's...

Retired Dibbers here too! Very retired, Steve's 80th birthday next month!

We were taking this cruise next year, we're just back from visiting our kids in LA and a transatlantic cruise home. Then...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 29 Jun 23, 08:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,466
Posted By Bestbubba
We're on this cruise too. Didn't expect to...

We're on this cruise too.
Didn't expect to have Dibbers as shipmates! Hope we see you on board 😀
Sue
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Apr 23, 11:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,139
Posted By Bestbubba
We've had the same before embarking on...

We've had the same before embarking on transatlantic cruises with Celebrity and Royal Caribbean.
Sue
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Apr 23, 08:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,139
Posted By Bestbubba
Esta - belt and braces

Yesterday we flew out of Heathrow to LA. We had to check in at the assistance desk and when he bought up our booking he said DH didn't appear to have an ESTA. Momentary heart failure till I...
Forum: General Chat 28 Apr 23, 02:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,072
Posted By Bestbubba
I'm so pleased it worked so well for your mum. We...

I'm so pleased it worked so well for your mum. We found Heathrow excellent but LAX was chaos. It's not their fault, there was just too many of us needing assistance.

We were met off the flight...
Forum: General Chat 28 Apr 23, 02:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,072
Posted By Bestbubba
Thanks Claire We're here and it's just...

Thanks Claire
We're here and it's just wonderful!
Sue 💖 Xx
Forum: General Chat 23 Apr 23, 12:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,072
Posted By Bestbubba
I just showed my husband your reply, he says he...

I just showed my husband your reply, he says he feels so reassured having read it and sends his thanks... me too!
Sue ✈️🇺🇲😃
Forum: General Chat 23 Apr 23, 09:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,072
Posted By Bestbubba
That's brilliant, thank you so much. Sue

That's brilliant, thank you so much.
Sue
Forum: General Chat 23 Apr 23, 08:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,072
Posted By Bestbubba
Thank you for telling me about your dad's...

Thank you for telling me about your dad's experience, I think I'm just worrying more this trip. We were due to go last August and had to cancel after my husband's accident. Our youngest son and his...
Forum: General Chat 23 Apr 23, 07:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,072
Posted By Bestbubba
Airport assistance

We're flying with BA to LA on Thursday and I've booked airport assistance for my husband. He broke his hip last summer and walking is still difficult. No way could he manage terminal 5 LHR. Never...
Forum: Accommodation 10 Apr 23, 08:16 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,365
Posted By Bestbubba
Cold dead hands 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Cold dead hands 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Forum: General Chat 6 Apr 23, 08:24 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 16,074
Posted By Bestbubba
Me too MF, long awaited trip to see our kids and...

Me too MF, long awaited trip to see our kids and grandkids. Definitely watching it though. Funny, my lovely daughter in law was asking me yesterday, are we staying up crazy late to watch it or...
Forum: General Chat 25 Mar 23, 09:29 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,660
Posted By Bestbubba
I was born in Margate, a LONG time ago! We moved...

I was born in Margate, a LONG time ago! We moved to London when I was 4 but my grandparents stayed and we spent all our holidays there. Such happy memories, Dreamland, Pelosis for an ice cream,...
Forum: General Chat 19 Mar 23, 07:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,143
Posted By Bestbubba
Sue we moved from Westcliff (hello Claire!) to...

Sue we moved from Westcliff (hello Claire!) to North London before Christmas. If we thought Essex was bad, say hello to Barnet Council, it's beyond a joke, more potholes than road. Apparently we've...
Forum: General Chat 28 Feb 23, 09:57 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 10,157
Posted By Bestbubba
I was 19, DH 25, didn't live together, the 60s...

I was 19, DH 25, didn't live together, the 60s sex, drugs and rock and roll seemed to swerve where I lived 🤣
Been married 54 years in May, 3 kids (middle aged! ) and 9 beautiful grandkids. I...
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