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Forum: General Chat Today, 06:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,177
Posted By SquishTheWhale
Thank you! I've shown my husband all the comments...

Thank you! I've shown my husband all the comments and he's still saying no. It does leave us some to choose from but definitely narrows it which is a shame. But don't want to do something he's not...
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 08:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,177
Posted By SquishTheWhale
Thank you that's very useful advice! I assume I...

Thank you that's very useful advice! I assume I can ask the estate agent for full details of the lease before making an offer?
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 08:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,177
Posted By SquishTheWhale
Thank you- we're looking in Warrington and it...

Thank you- we're looking in Warrington and it seems 50/50 leasehold and freehold. I've never really seen it before except on flats and new builds!
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 05:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,177
Posted By SquishTheWhale
Hmm some really good points. I think I'd only be...

Hmm some really good points. I think I'd only be comfortable if we could buy the leasehold.
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 04:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,177
Posted By SquishTheWhale
Thank you- I've heard a large amount of negative...

Thank you- I've heard a large amount of negative press but it usually seems directed against newer build properties with shorter and more expensive leases. Sorry to hear you've had so many issues :(
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 03:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,177
Posted By SquishTheWhale
I had no idea you could buy the lease- definitely...

I had no idea you could buy the lease- definitely something worth asking! The properties we are looking at are under budget so there's some wiggle room.
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 03:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,177
Posted By SquishTheWhale
Thats reassuring thank you. Did it affect the...

Thats reassuring thank you. Did it affect the mortgage or legal side in any way?
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 03:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,177
Posted By SquishTheWhale
Are leasehold properties a no-go?

We're house hunting and frustratingly a lot of the houses we like are leasehold. They aren't new builds or even close so its weird so many of them are leasehold.
My husband thinks its an instant no,...
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 11:22 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 9,118
Posted By SquishTheWhale
I think it should be banned in all public places-...

I think it should be banned in all public places- not only does this protect people from passive smoke, but if it's inconvenient to find somewhere to smoke then people will stop. You could only smoke...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Apr 24, 09:34 PM
Replies: 1,180
Views: 152,663
Posted By SquishTheWhale
Problem with the full DDP is you are tied to...

Problem with the full DDP is you are tied to restaurant bookings every day as well. I do enjoy sit down meals but we felt like we were rushing to make reservations all the time!
Always said next...
Forum: General Chat 15 Apr 24, 09:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,151
Posted By SquishTheWhale
We fly earlier on the 10th, just dodging it

We fly earlier on the 10th, just dodging it
Forum: General Chat 15 Apr 24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,832
Posted By SquishTheWhale
So enjoyed the weather this weekend! Today...

So enjoyed the weather this weekend! Today managed to get stuck in a hail and thunderstorm on the way back from the nursery run, was so drenched I had to change my entire outfit even though I had a...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 13 Apr 24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 598
Posted By SquishTheWhale
I rate the food and entertainment on princess way...

I rate the food and entertainment on princess way higher than p&o, but we've only done one of each so not much of a comparison.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 13 Apr 24, 07:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 598
Posted By SquishTheWhale
Same day as us then! It's nice it goes on a...

Same day as us then! It's nice it goes on a Sunday as we fly to Barca on the Friday for 2 nights first

Absolutely loved our princess cruise but it was just us pre child
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 12 Apr 24, 07:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 598
Posted By SquishTheWhale
When are you going? We've only done one RC cruise...

When are you going? We've only done one RC cruise before on a smaller (but not small) ship and loved it! You'll have seen the Oasis class ships, they are the ones with the huge twisty slides on the...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 12 Apr 24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 598
Posted By SquishTheWhale
I really wanted an Oasis class ship!

I really wanted an Oasis class ship!
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 12 Apr 24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 598
Posted By SquishTheWhale
I do, 30 days out today! So excited. Oasis from...

I do, 30 days out today! So excited. Oasis from Barcelona.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 12 Apr 24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 598
Posted By SquishTheWhale
Kicked me out again and I had to change password...

Kicked me out again and I had to change password to get back in
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 11 Apr 24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 598
Posted By SquishTheWhale
It's working for me but a friend had to change...

It's working for me but a friend had to change her password before she could get back in
Forum: General Chat 10 Apr 24, 10:21 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,546
Posted By SquishTheWhale
I live in Milton Keynes and this would be huge...

I live in Milton Keynes and this would be huge for us as the closest city. We already have plenty of infrastructure to support it in terms of hotels etc.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Trip Reports 10 Apr 24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,007
Posted By SquishTheWhale
Just read all of this and enjoying it, thank you!...

Just read all of this and enjoying it, thank you! We did an MSC cruise out of Italy that boarded at every port and it's odd isn't it, the mix of new and old passengers every day. I much prefer it...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 10 Apr 24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 598
Posted By SquishTheWhale
On Cruise Critic RC boards lots of users are...

On Cruise Critic RC boards lots of users are complaining of issues with the app. People unable to check in (very frustrating if trying to snag an early embarkation) and if you switch away from your...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 9 Apr 24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 259
Posted By SquishTheWhale
We took the local bus/trolly thing to Magens bay...

We took the local bus/trolly thing to Magens bay. You just walk to the end of the cruise dock and tell them where you want to go and they put you on the relevant trolly (they may try and change your...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 8 Apr 24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,326
Posted By SquishTheWhale
The Caribbean, on a larger ship, choose a cabin...

The Caribbean, on a larger ship, choose a cabin that's midship and low down.

I've experienced rough seas on a Fjords cruise from Southampton (the crossing, not the Fjords themselves) and Med...
Forum: General Trip Planning 4 Apr 24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 550
Posted By SquishTheWhale
We went a few years agio. When I went you...

We went a few years agio. When I went you couldn't buy currency out of the country so had to obtain it when there, not sure if that's still the case. We did the zoo, Széchenyi Baths, tour of the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Apr 24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 1,180
Views: 152,663
Posted By SquishTheWhale
I noticed this too. One thing that used to be...

I noticed this too. One thing that used to be amazing about free DDP was saving up your snacks and eating round the world at Epcot festivals, or even using them for things like loaded fries at...
Forum: General Trip Planning 2 Apr 24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,312
Posted By SquishTheWhale
One that I'm not sure has been mentioned and we...

One that I'm not sure has been mentioned and we absolutely loved is Munich. Such an amazing city and so much to see. A brilliant zoo, endless streets to explore and things to eat.
You can also do a...
Forum: General Trip Planning 2 Apr 24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 403
Posted By SquishTheWhale
I take it you haven't been before? It depends...

I take it you haven't been before? It depends what you like to do and how much you want to pack in, but you could easily spend a week in Edinburgh. I've been multiple times and usually find something...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 2 Apr 24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 990
Posted By SquishTheWhale
I definitely wouldn't class center parcs as a...

I definitely wouldn't class center parcs as a caravan holiday!
Haven parks are OK but on the more basic side compared to the others you have mentioned. Some of them are quite tatty but some are...
Forum: General Chat 27 Mar 24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,683
Posted By SquishTheWhale
It started off today sunny so I was optimistic,...

It started off today sunny so I was optimistic, but by lunch time freezing rain! I had to nip out on a 5 min walk to the local parcel locker and was absolutely freezing by the time I got back in...
Forum: General Trip Planning 27 Mar 24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 356
Posted By SquishTheWhale
Ok thank you! The impatient business men will...

Ok thank you! The impatient business men will just have to wait behind us then 😂
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 26 Mar 24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 497
Posted By SquishTheWhale
I've done exactly that cruise, Princess 10 days...

I've done exactly that cruise, Princess 10 days from FLL which included all those islands except St Maarten. It was brilliant and I'd highly recommend.
Forum: General Chat 26 Mar 24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,997
Posted By SquishTheWhale
Can't believe it just goes down like that so...

Can't believe it just goes down like that so quickly.
Forum: General Trip Planning 26 Mar 24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 356
Posted By SquishTheWhale
Heathrow family security?

Does anyone know if Heathrow T5 has an open dedicated family security lane? I can find mention of it on several 3rd party websites but nothing on the Heathrow site itself.
We used the one at Gatwick...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Trip Reports 25 Mar 24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 654
Posted By SquishTheWhale
I have photos as well with both that Ft...

I have photos as well with both that Ft Lauderdale sign and the giant beach chair!
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Trip Reports 25 Mar 24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 654
Posted By SquishTheWhale
Enjoying your reports! How rude of it to be...

Enjoying your reports! How rude of it to be raining in Miami, just not on lol
Forum: General Chat 23 Mar 24, 12:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,265
Posted By SquishTheWhale
My son is 4 so been in nursery over 3yrs and...

My son is 4 so been in nursery over 3yrs and we've had a few times we've had to ask them to give medication. We've always had to fill in a form with times and doses needed and then they sign it off...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 22 Mar 24, 12:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 742
Posted By SquishTheWhale
Thanks for the explanation and sorry for my...

Thanks for the explanation and sorry for my reaction when you didn't mean it in the way I read it!
I think you definitely get some cruisers who look down on those who choose not to participate in...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Mar 24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 795
Posted By SquishTheWhale
We'd want to do 2 weeks at the parks and a weeks...

We'd want to do 2 weeks at the parks and a weeks cruise- if we can afford it and work will let us off for that long! That's what really puts me off Aug, I don't want to pay Ł1.2k each when they would...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 21 Mar 24, 08:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 742
Posted By SquishTheWhale
You're entitled to your opinion which is of...

You're entitled to your opinion which is of course valid on which cruise line you prefer, but the comments about cheap nylon dresses and suits were mean and snobby.
Some people enjoy the atmosphere...
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