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Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants Today, 01:16 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,230
Posted By CarolynU
The interesting thing is that I was a 20%...

The interesting thing is that I was a 20% standard tipper as were all my American friends that I used to dine with.
However, double circle anything you want and I’ll reduce the tip or give them zero...
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 08:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 266
Posted By CarolynU
I’ve eaten at The Darwin Brasserie. It was...

I’ve eaten at The Darwin Brasserie. It was lovely. We got a table at the bar downstairs first which we had to reserve. I had the most gorgeous cocktail with lavender. We had champagne too. There was...
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 08:21 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,681
Posted By CarolynU
Congratulations. Retirement is the best job ever!...

Congratulations. Retirement is the best job ever!
Don’t waste a second. So many things you can do.
I even volunteer in a school now once a week. Only for a couple of hours. I hear children read...
Forum: General Trip Planning 25 Mar 24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,192
Posted By CarolynU
I don’t like to pigeon hole myself because each...

I don’t like to pigeon hole myself because each trip I take I weigh up everything that I want from the trip and explore every option.
Depends entirely upon what time of the year it is, who I’m...
Forum: General Chat 23 Mar 24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,334
Posted By CarolynU
I worked full time from age 16 until 28 with no...

I worked full time from age 16 until 28 with no pension entitlement.
I then left to start my family and study for a degree. Those years were apparently lost according to the pension department. No...
Forum: General Chat 23 Mar 24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,334
Posted By CarolynU
Well nothing to stop DIBBMASPI from widening...

Well nothing to stop DIBBMASPI from widening their group and going down That Long And Winding Road to quote those of a similar age ! 😂😂😂
Forum: General Chat 23 Mar 24, 08:03 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,334
Posted By CarolynU
I’ve written two replies and deleted them both. I...

I’ve written two replies and deleted them both. I think from reading some replies on here the way forward rather than challenging the result of the ombudsman we should hear about MASPI being formed!...
Forum: General Chat 23 Mar 24, 12:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 584
Posted By CarolynU
Can’t do it as retired isn’t listed.

Can’t do it as retired isn’t listed.
Forum: General Chat 22 Mar 24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,334
Posted By CarolynU
Maybe it was hidden in Hello Magazine so you...

Maybe it was hidden in Hello Magazine so you missed it! 😂😂😂
Forum: Sport 22 Mar 24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 525
Posted By CarolynU
Yes I think there was some controversy...

Yes I think there was some controversy financially about his time at Notts Forest lol!
No idea what though. He is a lovely guy though ha ha! He would tell us if we asked but we aren’t a footballing...
Forum: Sport 21 Mar 24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 525
Posted By CarolynU
I think my daughter’s ex partner is some kind of...

I think my daughter’s ex partner is some kind of financial person at Coventry City. He used to be at Nottingham Forest! Apart from that I know nothing about football lol! We are still in touch with...
Forum: Sport 21 Mar 24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,093
Posted By CarolynU
Is this an Easter treat for the super rich?

Is this an Easter treat for the super rich?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Mar 24, 07:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,589
Posted By CarolynU
Is it easy to use if going on a cruise so will be...

Is it easy to use if going on a cruise so will be in multiple countries but only for a day each ?
Forum: General Chat 18 Mar 24, 10:43 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 31,854
Posted By CarolynU
That’s what I was thinking lol!

That’s what I was thinking lol!
Forum: General Chat 18 Mar 24, 10:40 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 31,854
Posted By CarolynU
I’m busy arranging it as we speak. Katie has just...

I’m busy arranging it as we speak. Katie has just popped to Tescos to buy tea and cakes lol!
Forum: General Chat 18 Mar 24, 09:41 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 31,854
Posted By CarolynU
If you are serious I’ve just found a million...

If you are serious I’ve just found a million historical facts colourings photos and a lovely you tube video for kids ha ha! You are welcome to it all lol!
Maybe it could be a new income stream for...
Forum: General Chat 18 Mar 24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 31,854
Posted By CarolynU
Well I’ve done my good deed of going on that...

Well I’ve done my good deed of going on that strange thing called the internet and sending links to you tube vids, photos, colouring, and a gazillion facts all without leaving my sofa lol! That will...
Forum: General Chat 18 Mar 24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 31,854
Posted By CarolynU
I had my friend from Georgia USA suddenly send me...

I had my friend from Georgia USA suddenly send me an urgent text this morning
I wondered what on earth had happened.
It turned out to be asking me if Kate was ok? She was very worried?!?!?!?!
How...
Forum: General Chat 18 Mar 24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,290
Posted By CarolynU
I think I saw this programme. She visited a...

I think I saw this programme. She visited a retirement home in America which I thought looked very inviting.
The residents seemed happy and lively. They were clearly happy.
Miriam Margoles attitude...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 17 Mar 24, 11:01 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,894
Posted By CarolynU
Decided against Transatlantic as I don’t fancy 14...

Decided against Transatlantic as I don’t fancy 14 days with no port stops but tomorrow I’ll be booking a seven night France and Italy Cruise this September yay!
Queen Victoria. Got until September...
Forum: General Chat 15 Mar 24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,609
Posted By CarolynU
Wow what a calamity. When you said at your age I...

Wow what a calamity. When you said at your age I thought you were going to say that you were 70+! You poor thing.
November has now become my most favourite time to go and if you go right at the end...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 15 Mar 24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,142
Posted By CarolynU
I’m about to go on a 2 DcL Southern Caribbean in...

I’m about to go on a 2 DcL Southern Caribbean in April. I’ve looked at all the itineraries released for next year so far and nothing appeals. I may but probably won’t book the WBTA which won’t be...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 14 Mar 24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 963
Posted By CarolynU
Nothing interests me with this release either. ...

Nothing interests me with this release either.
I’d love there to be a Med in the Uk kids holidays in August like there used to be, but there’s no chance of that again I don’t think so it’s a no...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 14 Mar 24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,894
Posted By CarolynU
I’d love to sail with Cunard especially a...

I’d love to sail with Cunard especially a Transatlantic. I love dressing up and have loads of gowns etc! Just need to lose a bit of weight first oops lol!
The DCL cruises are out today for next year...
Forum: General Chat 13 Mar 24, 11:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,152
Posted By CarolynU
I haven’t seen either of them. Are they shown a...

I haven’t seen either of them. Are they shown a lot?
Forum: General Chat 12 Mar 24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 10,747
Posted By CarolynU
I was long gone out of school by the 70’s but in...

I was long gone out of school by the 70’s but in the 80’s my children were in school. I’ve spoken about my life at school and none of this reflects my life but my son was bullied by one child in Year...
Forum: General Chat 12 Mar 24, 12:39 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 10,747
Posted By CarolynU
Yes I really don’t advocate it. The thought of my...

Yes I really don’t advocate it. The thought of my grandchildren going to school and the teacher waving around a cane like my father used to do would fill me with horror. Fights have always occurred...
Forum: General Chat 12 Mar 24, 12:09 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 10,747
Posted By CarolynU
I totally agree. Also from first hand experience...

I totally agree. Also from first hand experience both from being educated in the 50’s and 60’s and through having an educator in my family and through becoming an educator and from my friends who...
Forum: General Chat 12 Mar 24, 12:05 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 10,747
Posted By CarolynU
The behaviours have always been around yes. To...

The behaviours have always been around yes. To some degree.
However, I do believe that behaviour being more disruptive earlier is becoming more prevalent now.
Schools were very strict in Tudor...
Forum: General Chat 11 Mar 24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 10,747
Posted By CarolynU
I honestly don’t remember any bad behaviour in my...

I honestly don’t remember any bad behaviour in my primary school though or bitchiness or bullying.
I went to an all girls secondary school but again no bullying, no swearing. No sexual chat. We...
Forum: General Chat 11 Mar 24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 10,747
Posted By CarolynU
St Budeaux drug related?! I remember St Budeaux...

St Budeaux drug related?! I remember St Budeaux passing through to the Saltash Ferry.
Stonehouse? That’s Plymouth too isn’t it?
Stoke was where my first primary school was. We didn’t live there...
Forum: General Chat 11 Mar 24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 10,747
Posted By CarolynU
Redruth too? I was born in Plymouth and...

Redruth too?
I was born in Plymouth and moved away aged around 12-13.
From my vague recollections Redruth was regarded as quite a sleepy town! So now Redruth sounds more like an immoral Wild...
Forum: General Chat 11 Mar 24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 10,747
Posted By CarolynU
I know that every era looks back on previous eras...

I know that every era looks back on previous eras with rose coloured glasses but do people really not feel that this is not the kind of progress we would wish for?
Forum: General Chat 11 Mar 24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,336
Posted By CarolynU
I’m on my way Tom. Pick me up around 6pm please!...

I’m on my way Tom. Pick me up around 6pm please! 🤣🤣🤣
Forum: General Chat 11 Mar 24, 12:17 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 10,747
Posted By CarolynU
It’s not to my taste that’s for sure. But I’m...

It’s not to my taste that’s for sure.
But I’m not their target audience I suppose. I turned it off too.
Forum: General Chat 9 Mar 24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 10,747
Posted By CarolynU
I feel as if I am most of the time. My son and...

I feel as if I am most of the time.
My son and daughter in law live in Canada the bus driver of the bus I was on stopped the bus and chastised two teenage boys for swearing and threatened to put...
Forum: General Chat 9 Mar 24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 10,747
Posted By CarolynU
It’s funny but I was only thinking about this...

It’s funny but I was only thinking about this when I woke up this morning. Strange I know ha ha!
I actually broke my own habit yesterday and watched a drama based on reality dealing with a female...
Forum: General Chat 9 Mar 24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 10,747
Posted By CarolynU
Oh now I’ve never heard of him lol, but I’m...

Oh now I’ve never heard of him lol, but I’m surprised to hear that although ill Johnny Walker is still alive. Clearly in my head I wasn’t expecting that, but no idea why.
Forum: General Chat 9 Mar 24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 10,747
Posted By CarolynU
I remember his name actually. I’m not sure I’ve...

I remember his name actually. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a photo of him though. Sounds like that was a blessing lol!
Forum: General Chat 9 Mar 24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 10,747
Posted By CarolynU
I can remember having one of those really old...

I can remember having one of those really old transister radios at my grandparents house and when I was supposed to be asleep listening to Radio Luxembourg and Radio Caroline so quietly that I had to...
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