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Forum: General Chat 31 Mar 24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,860
Posted By gl20
Our Sam. Hard to imagine life without him.. ...

Our Sam. Hard to imagine life without him..

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/72562/400dd68537ba73.jpg

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/72562/e93cb3791faf04.jpg
Forum: General Chat 20 Mar 24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 308
Views: 20,969
Posted By gl20
If you think that’s bad, there’s this place in...

If you think that’s bad, there’s this place in Florida where adults go wearing mouse ears! Some of them may even be on this forum! 😃
Forum: General Chat 11 Mar 24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 33,226
Posted By gl20
You’d think they’d have got the hand/sleeve...

You’d think they’d have got the hand/sleeve sorted this time round.
Forum: General Chat 11 Mar 24, 01:14 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,899
Posted By gl20
Couple of random things from BA transatlantic...

Couple of random things from BA transatlantic flights in the 80s

- everyone being given a Wedgewood Pot as an Xmas gift. Don’t think they do anything like that these days?
- cream tea in economy...
Forum: General Chat 27 Feb 24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 346
Posted By gl20
OP - way back my beloved 205GTI had a similar...

OP - way back my beloved 205GTI had a similar problem. In my case it was simply the switch I needed to replace. In other words, you can’t assume it’s definitely the motor.
Forum: General Chat 22 Feb 24, 11:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,986
Posted By gl20
OP - lots of well intended advice on here but it...

OP - lots of well intended advice on here but it may be a bit bewildering if you’re just dipping your toe. So just to give another perspective

In 2012 I had the same thought as you. Called my...
Forum: General Chat 20 Feb 24, 09:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,660
Posted By gl20
As per posts above, you’d not break the sound...

As per posts above, you’d not break the sound barrier in any conventional airliner (ie anything other than Concorde). Even during test flights they’ll not risk this.
Forum: General Chat 19 Feb 24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 9,019
Posted By gl20
I expect if Disney had always charged £110 a year...

I expect if Disney had always charged £110 a year perhaps fewer would have signed up, but most people who like Disney would simply have sucked it up. They started with a subscription fee that was...
Forum: General Chat 17 Feb 24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,361
Posted By gl20
Nothing beats ‘the beep’ but also nothing worse...

Nothing beats ‘the beep’ but also nothing worse than getting it, then the ground staff typing on their keyboard then handing back your stub and sending you on your way!
Forum: General Trip Planning 12 Feb 24, 08:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,424
Posted By gl20
OP - you’re going the equivalent weekend to our...

OP - you’re going the equivalent weekend to our visit in Nov/Dec 2023. All the decorations will be up.

I’d struggle to recommend our hotel as I’m not sure it was worth the outlay - Lotte Palace...
Forum: General Chat 15 Jan 24, 10:18 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,361
Posted By gl20
Had around 30 or so upgrades with business...

Had around 30 or so upgrades with business travel. Always nice when it happens.

Similar to a poster above, my Father once scored a double upgrade with BA. Was called ( this was pre internet!) a...
Forum: General Chat 14 Jan 24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,386
Posted By gl20
What I’m really hoping is that the government...

What I’m really hoping is that the government might realise that the Sales of Goods Act / Consument Rights Act really need to be updated to reflect how much has changed since 2015 when it comes to...
Forum: General Chat 11 Jan 24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,921
Posted By gl20
It’s because you really want to book as soon as...

It’s because you really want to book as soon as seats become available. So:

- book outbound on-line with voucher on day they become available.
- then, say your return is 14 days later, you need...
Forum: General Chat 28 Dec 23, 11:11 PM
Replies: 951
Views: 24,938
Posted By gl20
I played https://squaredle.com/?puzzle=uk: ...

I played https://squaredle.com/?puzzle=uk:
157/157 words (+68 bonus words)


I’d not seen these bonus games until I saw your post. Not sure if it’s been mentioned on here already, but it feels...
Forum: General Chat 26 Dec 23, 08:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,763
Posted By gl20
Unaccompanied minor put on wrong flight

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67821959

As above, a mix up on an internal US flight, meant said minor ended up in Orlando not Fort Myers.

Anyone else on here have experience of...
Forum: General Chat 22 Dec 23, 06:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,802
Posted By gl20
Not sure if it’s girl Maths, but take a dollar,...

Not sure if it’s girl Maths, but take a dollar, add the Florida 6% tax, then uplift for 20% tip and that conveniently multiplies to 1.27, same as the current FEX. In other words, when you see the...
Forum: General Chat 16 Dec 23, 01:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,185
Posted By gl20
Slightly off topic, but when might the...

Slightly off topic, but when might the government/legislators step in to make it easier for consumers when the supplier messes up rather that it becoming their problem, while the company with the...
Forum: General Chat 6 Dec 23, 09:24 AM
Replies: 951
Views: 24,938
Posted By gl20
I played https://squaredle.com 12/05: *33/33...

I played https://squaredle.com 12/05:
*33/33 words (+6 bonus words)

Thanks OP
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Dec 23, 09:08 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 20,983
Posted By gl20
Thanks and will do.

Thanks and will do.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Dec 23, 06:52 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 20,983
Posted By gl20
Hi all. Apologies if covered on this thread...

Hi all. Apologies if covered on this thread already…

Our flight to NYC on Thursday was cancelled at 6 hours notice and they put us on a flight leaving 8 hours later. Very frustrating as it was for...
Forum: General Chat 28 Nov 23, 09:45 AM
Replies: 2,519
Views: 71,411
Posted By gl20
I solved the Nov 28, 2023 Pyramid Scheme in 34s! ...

I solved the Nov 28, 2023 Pyramid Scheme in 34s!

If my hand handles slipped on the last word it would have been around 30. But, full disclosure, I completely failed yesterday’s!
Forum: General Chat 20 Nov 23, 07:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,690
Posted By gl20
This thread reminds me. I need to buy a tub of...

This thread reminds me. I need to buy a tub of lube for our Xmas trip to NYC next weekend.
Forum: General Chat 20 Nov 23, 08:54 AM
Replies: 2,519
Views: 71,411
Posted By gl20
I solved the Nov 20, 2023 Pyramid Scheme in 1m...

I solved the Nov 20, 2023 Pyramid Scheme in 1m 18s!

One of my better times..
Forum: General Chat 16 Nov 23, 08:55 PM
Replies: 2,519
Views: 71,411
Posted By gl20
Without wishing to spoil it for others but remove...

Without wishing to spoil it for others but remove the c from those letters and what is left IS one of the words.
Forum: Photo, Video & Vlogs 5 Nov 23, 06:44 PM
Replies: 2,170
Views: 256,755
Posted By gl20
https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/72562/1913cd1...

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/72562/1913cd1079c416.jpg

Day out in London.
Forum: General Chat 12 Oct 23, 10:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,690
Posted By gl20
I’d posted earlier our Club experience out to...

I’d posted earlier our Club experience out to Barbados 2 weeks ago. We managed to get Avios seats in First on the way back. Menus below and a few thoughts:
- where I think Club has declined, I think...
Forum: General Chat 8 Oct 23, 04:41 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,219
Posted By gl20
Illogical and, in theory, driving wage cost...

Illogical and, in theory, driving wage cost inflation. I guess they’ll then be asking for an even higher % in a year. At what point does the proprietor step in, fearing that tips will kill their...
Forum: General Chat 2 Oct 23, 08:04 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 28,677
Posted By gl20
I agree. We’re rural and, like pretty much...

I agree. We’re rural and, like pretty much everyone who is rural, have off-street parking. It’s a bit of a regret that I bought a PHEV on the premise that, until we do some fairly major work on the...
Forum: General Chat 2 Oct 23, 04:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 420
Posted By gl20
This post inspired me to some google searching...

This post inspired me to some google searching and I found the attached photo for my Dad. He’d take a regular Concorde flight to Washington but the below was in 1986 when he ended up on a Concorde...
Forum: General Chat 30 Sep 23, 04:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,690
Posted By gl20
I think what causes this is corporate...

I think what causes this is corporate travel+dynamic pricing ie that corporate travel policy will typically dictate that all long haul travel is in J / Club and hence pricing goes up and up for this...
Forum: General Chat 28 Sep 23, 06:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,930
Posted By gl20
Seems to me there are two types of people in this...

Seems to me there are two types of people in this world:

- those who always leave their car in gear/park and handbrake on.
- those who never do either

I’m guessing your neighbour is the latter.
Forum: General Chat 27 Sep 23, 02:33 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 129,560
Posted By gl20
Count yourself lucky. Ever since I turned 50...

Count yourself lucky. Ever since I turned 50 earlier this year, all I seem to get is that Cunard advert. Didn’t think I was ready for evenings of ball room dancing quite yet.
Forum: General Chat 26 Sep 23, 09:52 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 129,560
Posted By gl20
Makes sense. I’d had a Google before writing the...

Makes sense. I’d had a Google before writing the above but could only find POR which was $140 to $210 depending on room and season.
Forum: General Chat 26 Sep 23, 09:26 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 129,560
Posted By gl20
So it doesn’t get lost at the bottom of my long...

So it doesn’t get lost at the bottom of my long post.. can anyone on here tell me what a night in Wilderness Lodge in 2005 might cost? Read on for why I’m asking.

We’re in Barbados right now for...
Forum: Sport 25 Sep 23, 06:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,314
Posted By gl20
I’ve not been to the Austin GP but have been to...

I’ve not been to the Austin GP but have been to the city and it’s great.

Europe-wise I could recommend Monza. The Tifosi make it speacial and (in the past at least) one of the cheaper ones to go...
Forum: General Chat 24 Sep 23, 06:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,893
Posted By gl20
Ok, I’ll it a go at convincing you cynics! Just...

Ok, I’ll it a go at convincing you cynics! Just as context, I turned 50 this year, I have an Insta account that I don’t use, similar with Facebook, no time for ‘influencers’ (but that’s subjective,...
Forum: General Chat 23 Sep 23, 08:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,690
Posted By gl20
I was thinking of posting something similar today...

I was thinking of posting something similar today as we flew CW to Barbados yesterday. Menu below. Whilst I think the new seats are a huge improvement in very old Club, there’s a lot about the...
Forum: General Chat 16 Sep 23, 11:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 530
Posted By gl20
Another option would be a powerline wireless...

Another option would be a powerline wireless (just search in Amazon). Wifi signal is sent down the mains cable. It’s what we use for our outhouse. Just note that some of the kits just provide an...
Forum: General Chat 11 Sep 23, 06:18 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 129,560
Posted By gl20
Well I for one never remember Figment having an...

Well I for one never remember Figment having an appendage like THAT, when I went on the ride as a 10 year old in the 80s. No wonder he’s looking pleased with himself.
Forum: General Chat 5 Sep 23, 05:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 878
Posted By gl20
Can I expand yours by also adding Switzerland...

Can I expand yours by also adding Switzerland with a bobsleigh ride. This was originally part of the plan for World Showcase and of the many ‘ideas that never happened’ this would have been a great...
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