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Forum: General Chat Today, 01:28 PM
Replies: 58
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Posted By Libby
Beige Mk 2 Ford Escort that belonged to my...

Beige Mk 2 Ford Escort that belonged to my driving instructor.
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 06:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,099
Posted By Libby
As a teenager in the 1970s my brother helped...

As a teenager in the 1970s my brother helped himself to our father's aftershave. Worried that he had used rather a lot and would get into trouble my brother decided to top up the aftershave bottle...
Forum: General Chat 15 Mar 24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,011
Posted By Libby
Only if they still have the buying power they had...

Only if they still have the buying power they had when they were replaced!
Forum: General Chat 7 Mar 24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,277
Posted By Libby
It's not just inflation that's affected things. ...

It's not just inflation that's affected things. The exchange rate is so bad too.
Forum: General Chat 15 Feb 24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,338
Posted By Libby
DD did hers online. Posted her old passport back...

DD did hers online. Posted her old passport back on Wednesday 7th and new one arrived yesterday 14th.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 15 Feb 24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 254
Posted By Libby
Thank you, for confirming that.

Thank you, for confirming that.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 14 Feb 24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 728
Posted By Libby
We got great tips from Fresh Baked that worked...

We got great tips from Fresh Baked that worked last year. He can sometimes be a bit long winded, though.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 14 Feb 24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 254
Posted By Libby
Question San Francisco Bridge Tolls

I'm planning a route around San Francisco in September.

Sometimes I input a route and Google alerts me to a toll but if I tweak it or change direction the toll disappears.

Have I jumped to the...
Forum: General Chat 23 Nov 23, 05:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,279
Posted By Libby
I posted a while ago about my raised blood...

I posted a while ago about my raised blood pressure when I had my flu jab.

As fl-veteran suggests I got a blood pressure monitor (after checking recommendations on BHF website) and checked at home...
Forum: General Chat 15 Nov 23, 11:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,720
Posted By Libby
I never thought tapioca would become trendy. It...

I never thought tapioca would become trendy. It just brings back memories of the "frogs spawn" puddings we used to have with our school dinners!
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 15 Nov 23, 10:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 489
Posted By Libby
We were there this September on a Thursday and...

We were there this September on a Thursday and Friday. Did not buy Genie + and were staying in a non Disney hotel. We were fairly relaxed about what we wanted to ride, but by following Fresh Baked...
Forum: General Chat 13 Nov 23, 06:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,551
Posted By Libby
I stopped watching Antiques Roadshow because I...

I stopped watching Antiques Roadshow because I got so fedup with them.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 13 Nov 23, 01:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 653
Posted By Libby
The West Coast Road Trip that grew - Day 6 Desert Drive, General Patton Museum, Anaheim

You can find Day 5 Here (https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=1264956)

Wednesday September 27th 2023

Today involves a long drive to Anaheim with some detours along the way for what...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 6 Nov 23, 11:52 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 512
Posted By Libby
The West Coast Road Trip that grew - Day 5 Bearizona, London Bridge, Half way to Anaheim

You can find Day 4 Here (https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=1264721)

Tuesday September 26th 2023

Oh, what an amazing day we'd had yesterday! We were sorely tempted to change our...
Forum: General Chat 2 Nov 23, 01:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,723
Posted By Libby
Here in Surrey we had heavy rain overnight but...

Here in Surrey we had heavy rain overnight but it's just starting to get a little bit breezy now.

We had an email from RHS Wisley yesterday that they aren't opening today, but on the whole it's...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 1 Nov 23, 04:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 697
Posted By Libby
The West Coast Road Trip that grew - Day 4 a Day at the Grand Canyon

Monday September 25th 2023

You can find Day 3 Here (https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=1264276)

We woke about 6am. By the time we were ready it was about 6.45 and light outside...
Forum: General Chat 25 Oct 23, 03:59 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 128,552
Posted By Libby
I'm sure I've heard on a Youtube video (yes, I...

I'm sure I've heard on a Youtube video (yes, I know, a reliable source for info :tongue:) that cruise occupancy rates are based on the number of beds in a cabin.

Therefore if every 2 bedded...
Forum: General Chat 25 Oct 23, 07:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,657
Posted By Libby
Did these places keep the paperwork or return it...

Did these places keep the paperwork or return it to you? We only have the original of each for my mum and I'm wondering if it is worth the expense of getting certified copies.
Forum: General Chat 25 Oct 23, 07:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 752
Posted By Libby
We saw that one too, made us smile!

We saw that one too, made us smile!
Forum: General Chat 25 Oct 23, 07:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,270
Posted By Libby
Exactly the question I'm asking.

Exactly the question I'm asking.
Forum: General Chat 25 Oct 23, 07:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,270
Posted By Libby
This is what the pharmasist suggested, so I'm...

This is what the pharmasist suggested, so I'm going to do that today. Thanks.
Forum: General Chat 24 Oct 23, 03:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,270
Posted By Libby
High Blood Pressure and Travel Insurance

I've booked a 3 day Christmas market break to Germany in December.

Back in August my optician recommended getting my blood pressure checked but I did nothing about it until today when I went to...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 23 Oct 23, 03:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 769
Posted By Libby
The West Coast Road Trip that grew - Day 3 Drive to Grand Canyon

The West Coast Road Trip that grew - Day 3 Drive to Grand Canyon
Sunday Sepember 24th

Day 2 Here (https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=1263923)
Today is the day that grew the most...
Forum: General Chat 22 Oct 23, 05:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,453
Posted By Libby
I have Merrel as they fit me well. I prefer the...

I have Merrel as they fit me well. I prefer the hiking shoes to the boots. Mine are Gore-tex and definitely waterproof in wet grass, not tried wading through in a stream in them though.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 16 Oct 23, 04:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,097
Posted By Libby
The West Coast Road Trip that grew - Day 2 Las Vegas

Saturday Sepember 23rd


Day 1 Here (https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=1263694)

We slept well until midnight and then dozed off and on until 7am.

It was an overcast and...
Forum: General Chat 15 Oct 23, 05:40 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,107
Posted By Libby
We are very limited in our choice of dishwasher...

We are very limited in our choice of dishwasher as we only have enough space for a slimline model (add to that we had to replace it during lockdown which reduced our options even more!)

We have a...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 13 Oct 23, 05:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,323
Posted By Libby
The position was great, the shopping centre...

The position was great, the shopping centre underneath fairly down to earth shops and counter service restaurants and easy parking (weekday rates when paid via the hotel). Maybe it was because we...
Forum: General Chat 12 Oct 23, 02:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,643
Posted By Libby
I agree, my favourite is the V&A and that is...

I agree, my favourite is the V&A and that is usually a bit quieter and less frantic than the others. They have very good free tours that you can just turn up for.
Forum: General Chat 12 Oct 23, 02:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,287
Posted By Libby
Love the Julian Clarey Panto at the Palladium,...

Love the Julian Clarey Panto at the Palladium, I've gone for the past couple of years.

Avoid Back to the Future, we found it very disappointing both in cast talent and music.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 12 Oct 23, 02:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,323
Posted By Libby
The West Coast Road Trip that grew - Day 1 Travel to Las Vegas

Intro & Day 0 Here (https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=1263656)

We all had a fitful night's sleep at the Gatwick Hilton and about 7am snacked on coffee and some croissants we had...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 12 Oct 23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,000
Posted By Libby
Our trip is over now and I'm writing this now I'm...

Our trip is over now and I'm writing this now I'm back home but that really is something to take into account for anyone still planning their trip.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 11 Oct 23, 05:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 794
Posted By Libby
Sorry, I don't know, I only found out because we...

Sorry, I don't know, I only found out because we picked the wrong night to do DL 2 weeks ago.
Forum: Indexes 11 Oct 23, 05:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 835
Posted By Libby
The West Coast Road Trip that grew - Index

I've just started a new report. I will add to this index as I complete new days.

Intro & Day 0
(https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=1263656)
Day 1 Travel to Las Vegas...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 11 Oct 23, 05:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,000
Posted By Libby
The West Coast Road Trip that grew - Intro & Day 0

Intro

I'm going to write this report in separate daily threads and link each one to the next as well as back to an index page as this is the way I prefer to work rather than one long thread. It...
Forum: General Chat 11 Oct 23, 04:40 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,128
Posted By Libby
One more thing I remember from the TV news...

One more thing I remember from the TV news article was that as well as getting comments from customers they also spoke to a waiter.

His attitude was that he was happy to get bigger tips but was...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 9 Oct 23, 10:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 794
Posted By Libby
Sorry can't help with locations but wanted to...

Sorry can't help with locations but wanted to make sure that you are aware the fireworks are not on every night. I had assumed they would be and reserved our only DL park day on a night when it was...
Forum: General Chat 8 Oct 23, 01:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 812
Posted By Libby
I get excited over random things like the date on...

I get excited over random things like the date on the milk is after our holiday starts or we have just enough dishwasher tablets to last until we go away.

(But just got back yesterday so no...
Forum: General Chat 8 Oct 23, 01:10 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,128
Posted By Libby
It was that thread that made my ears prick up...

It was that thread that made my ears prick up when the tv presenter mentioned tipping suggestions increasing. I didn't mean to recover old ground, only to it was interesting to hear a US perspective...
Forum: General Chat 7 Oct 23, 03:42 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,128
Posted By Libby
The presenters didn't seem impressed with the 25%...

The presenters didn't seem impressed with the 25% suggestion so I doubt many Americans will tip this much let alone UK tippers.
Forum: General Chat 7 Oct 23, 03:28 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,128
Posted By Libby
Just back from USA - tipping comments on tv

We've just got back from a two week road trip. I will share some pictures and short report over the next few weeks.

But following on from a recent tipping thread, while I was there I saw a news...
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