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Forum: General Chat 19 Nov 23, 05:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,463
Posted By FSnug
I have an Ancestry tree which I am working on. I...

I have an Ancestry tree which I am working on. I have also done the DNA test which was able to pinpoint bloodline to the very area my father had been brought up in the North West and also 30% odd...
Forum: General Chat 17 Nov 23, 06:01 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,469
Posted By FSnug
The memories we made over our holidays, including...

The memories we made over our holidays, including six to POFQ are priceless, especially when DS was younger. I would repeat if I had my time again! Three became two in the summer so any trip will...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 17 Nov 23, 05:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 710
Posted By FSnug
This really does show POFQ so well. Our family...

This really does show POFQ so well. Our family has so many happy memories of our stays here. We did MNSSHP on our last visit in 2018 and had a blast (can’t recommend Space Mountain in the dark...
Forum: Christmas 5 Oct 23, 09:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,434
Posted By FSnug
Jam jar tombola. Pupils bring one jam that is...

Jam jar tombola. Pupils bring one jam that is filled with sweets, small toys or whatever before fair. Tombola with prize every time.
Forum: Social Groups 26 Feb 23, 11:09 PM
Replies: 3,206
Views: 112,235
Posted By FSnug
Absolutely agree. Still my favourite production...

Absolutely agree. Still my favourite production of one of my all time favourite musicals.
Forum: General Chat 22 Apr 22, 05:53 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,959
Posted By FSnug
Two self service restaurant encounters with...

Two self service restaurant encounters with Americans when DS was around 8. The first he was left saving seats for me and DH while we collected food. There were 2 other spaces and an American chap...
Forum: General Trip Planning 20 Nov 21, 12:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,471
Posted By FSnug
We used Cantebury travel for a day trip about 18...

We used Cantebury travel for a day trip about 18 years ago. They were fabulous. Would love to do again when next generation of children come along! Tips to consider. If you are visiting Santa's...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 13 Nov 21, 09:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,431
Posted By FSnug
Sky Garden, free access tickets released every...

Sky Garden, free access tickets released every Monday, I believe three weeks in advance. Fabulous views 37 floors up
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 9 Oct 21, 08:25 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 30,829
Posted By FSnug
Jesus Christ Superstar from the original at the...

Jesus Christ Superstar from the original at the Palace Theatre as a mid teenager, through revivals (tribune seats on stage 23 years ago was phenomenal) and arena. I also rate The Rink in west end...
Forum: General Chat 24 Aug 21, 09:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,835
Posted By FSnug
We had our first Miele for around 14 years. ...

We had our first Miele for around 14 years. Under the ten year warranty we had seal replaced and new drum. Went again and was deemed not repairable. We maintained the insurance after the warranty...
Forum: General Chat 30 Jul 21, 10:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,973
Posted By FSnug
Alvin and his wife Julie lived in a village local...

Alvin and his wife Julie lived in a village local to us. When my son was 9ish Julie ran a musical theatre after school club at my son’s school. Alvin helped out and was compere at the end of year...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 13 Jun 21, 08:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,727
Posted By FSnug
If running, sea safari from Padstow and...

If running, sea safari from Padstow and speedboats from Padstow. Have seen dolphins on sea safari a few years ago which was thrilling. Treyarnon Bay for beach or walking along cliff taking in view...
Forum: General Chat 30 May 21, 03:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 856
Posted By FSnug
I’m going to give this a try! Many thanks

I’m going to give this a try! Many thanks
Forum: General Chat 30 May 21, 01:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 856
Posted By FSnug
Have tried both of these in past and may be way...

Have tried both of these in past and may be way to go again. Thanks for replies
Forum: General Chat 30 May 21, 10:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 856
Posted By FSnug
Decent foot spray - low odours- available in UK.

Can anyone recommend a foot spray for use in UK? My feet get sweaty in sandals - not so much smelly as damp and move around and rub. I have used scholl but find the scent overbearing (I don’t do...
Forum: General Chat 4 Apr 21, 03:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,161
Posted By FSnug
When I was probably about pre-twelve, cheap...

When I was probably about pre-twelve, cheap little chicks and bunnies were sold plentifully in the Easter period, and my Mum bought a few every year. I recently discovered my collection. Some are...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 10 Feb 21, 11:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,629
Posted By FSnug
I haven’t got a hope if ours is near the top,...

I haven’t got a hope if ours is near the top, I’ll never see it at 5foot 2inches!
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 22 Jan 21, 08:42 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,952
Posted By FSnug
We love St Merryn area. We have used Cornish...

We love St Merryn area. We have used Cornish Horizons for bookings in past and they were very good when we had issues (shower not draining). Fabulous bakery in village, chip shop and pub meals. ...
Forum: General Chat 22 Dec 20, 10:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,955
Posted By FSnug
Weekend were my overall favourite box of chocs...

Weekend were my overall favourite box of chocs ever - fond childhood memories! Didn’t like Carousel as much. Cracknell was my favourite!
Forum: Christmas 18 Oct 20, 04:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,391
Posted By FSnug
Another vote for calendar. We did the first one...

Another vote for calendar. We did the first one the year our son was born and all the elderly relatives absolutely loved them. They started to put a request in coming up to Christmas that they...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 8 Oct 20, 05:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,579
Posted By FSnug
Thirty years ago we drove down to Key West and...

Thirty years ago we drove down to Key West and spent a day exploring. No idea if these things still happen but we did the conch train tour, had a drink in Sloppy Joe’s, Hemingway’s watering hole,...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 22 Sep 20, 10:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,874
Posted By FSnug
DH cannot walk far due to a back problem. At home...

DH cannot walk far due to a back problem. At home he uses a rollator and everything we do is at slow speed. He is just 60. For our last 4 trips we have hired a mobility scooter for our entire stay...
Forum: General Chat 28 Jul 20, 07:43 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,276
Posted By FSnug
Not all where I live now but along the way - ElC,...

Not all where I live now but along the way - ElC, gymboree and Adams when DS was growing up, Richard Shops as a teenager (my Sunday best dress was bought from there for several years), BHS for...
Forum: General Chat 5 Jul 20, 10:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,550
Posted By FSnug
DS started with a five year old Toyota Yaris. It...

DS started with a five year old Toyota Yaris. It was a good learner car and felt safe and solid. He traded it up after four years to a two year old model - it is a good size for a young person.
Forum: General Chat 4 Jul 20, 08:06 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,490
Posted By FSnug
I had Goldilocks too but I didn’t like her hair...

I had Goldilocks too but I didn’t like her hair as you could style it much as it was in one bunch! Still have Spirograph, had loads of different fuzzy felt sets and lots of little Dolly Darling...
Forum: General Chat 27 Apr 20, 08:56 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 20,737
Posted By FSnug
Feb 2005 for me, in advance of our first trip in...

Feb 2005 for me, in advance of our first trip in August 2006. Someone where I worked at the time recommended the DIBB. Lots of tips picked up and a few passed on. DH always says how nice the DIBB...
Forum: Offers, Discounts, Codes, Cashback and UK Shopping 13 Apr 20, 10:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 380
Posted By FSnug
Have used Photobox a lot but never pay full...

Have used Photobox a lot but never pay full price. You can build the book in readiness for an offer then apply offer when it becomes available. Also Topcashback for abit more cash off.
Forum: General Chat 12 Apr 20, 02:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,723
Posted By FSnug
Local session today at leisure centre went ahead...

Local session today at leisure centre went ahead apparently but some appointments cancelled to maintain social distancing. Leisure centre was opened especially.
Forum: General Chat 12 Apr 20, 02:33 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 5,083
Posted By FSnug
Fiat panda - 14 months old and leaked like a...

Fiat panda - 14 months old and leaked like a sieve!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Apr 20, 08:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,144
Posted By FSnug
We have only ever been for two weeks mid to end...

We have only ever been for two weeks mid to end August. We find as long as you are organised and pace yourself the extreme heat and sometimes torrential showers do not stop play. Even when DS was a...
Forum: General Chat 11 Apr 20, 08:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,440
Posted By FSnug
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Taken in 2018 on our last visit, we were approached by a passing photographer in Studios, by the then closed Great Movie Ride, who...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Apr 20, 08:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,941
Posted By FSnug
DS was seven and we felt we got it spot on. We...

DS was seven and we felt we got it spot on. We had had several trips to DLP and gambled on him having the additional stamina and he did. We didn’t go back to the hotel during the day and even did...
Forum: General Chat 1 Mar 20, 06:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,760
Posted By FSnug
We were the parks for the day so we transferred...

We were the parks for the day so we transferred across to MK around 3.30 and dived into toilets to change into matching t shirts which we wore with the (dark)shorts we’d worn in the parks that day. 3...
Forum: General Chat 19 Feb 20, 11:19 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,674
Posted By FSnug
The favourite thing in our refitted bathroom is a...

The favourite thing in our refitted bathroom is a bathroom cabinet with mirrored door inside and out, demist to clear condensation fast, internal saver point and best of all illumination which is...
Forum: General Chat 15 Feb 20, 12:26 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 9,678
Posted By FSnug
I posted on the For Sale board of the insurance...

I posted on the For Sale board of the insurance company where I worked for help when planning our first trip to Florida and a kind colleague who was a member recommended The Dibb. The rest is...
Forum: General Chat 8 Feb 20, 07:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,303
Posted By FSnug
Following very positive reviews in The Daily Mail...

Following very positive reviews in The Daily Mail I bought a Snuzi blanket. I find it very comfortable but being of that certain age it can be hot - winter this year has not really been cold enough...
Forum: General Chat 20 Jan 20, 11:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,058
Posted By FSnug
Ours is about 14 years and has been practically...

Ours is about 14 years and has been practically rebuilt twice, drum, heating, pump... it does get hammered and has lasted way longer than anything else we have had!
Forum: Food, Wine, Cooking & Eating 4 Jan 20, 10:59 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,893
Posted By FSnug
Weekend boxes were my favourite too as a child...

Weekend boxes were my favourite too as a child “... chocolates and candies, they are all in Weekend” was the jingle I seem to recall?
Forum: General Trip Planning 4 Jan 20, 01:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,203
Posted By FSnug
Did a one day with Canterbury Travel about16...

Did a one day with Canterbury Travel about16 years ago and I can honestly say it is a stand out special memory from DS growing up. He was approaching five when we went. It was a full day from...
Forum: Christmas 14 Nov 19, 11:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,923
Posted By FSnug
Mexican Trains, a domino game. Everyone we have...

Mexican Trains, a domino game. Everyone we have played it with has gone out and bought one!
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