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Forum: TV and Film 19 Mar 24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 821
Posted By catherinesian
We absolutely loved this - I had a proper gasp...

We absolutely loved this - I had a proper gasp out loud moment in the last episode when someone's identity was revealed. Only the best TV shows can make me do that :grin:

Really hope they make...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Mar 24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 357
Posted By catherinesian
I use momondo as you can set up an alert for...

I use momondo as you can set up an alert for prices including hold luggage and for multiple departure + arrival airports, too.

Then book direct with airline.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Mar 24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 449
Posted By catherinesian
We had a long wait at Terminal C, but only...

We had a long wait at Terminal C, but only because a storm arrived just after we landed and they couldn't use the machine to get the bags off safely.

Once we had our bags (2h later :cry:) we were...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 22 Feb 24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 496
Posted By catherinesian
The Stormalong Bay refurb is from Jan - May 2025...

The Stormalong Bay refurb is from Jan - May 2025.

We are there in September in a studio :). It was our first time renting DVC points, we went with Davids and it was pretty seamless. Beach Club was...
Forum: General Chat 20 Feb 24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,041
Posted By catherinesian
We just did Groot - which was £35 and it's turned...

We just did Groot - which was £35 and it's turned out really nicely. 2 adults with medium Lego skills :d:
Forum: General Chat 15 Feb 24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 10,948
Posted By catherinesian
I am a Chartered Accountant, currently working as...

I am a Chartered Accountant, currently working as a Finance Director for a Pharmaceutical capital equipment company (basically, we engineer and create the complex machinery the Pharma companies use...
Forum: General Chat 2 Feb 24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,647
Posted By catherinesian
We've got a Premier Inn mattress, had it since...

We've got a Premier Inn mattress, had it since 2016 and it's still really comfortable
Forum: Food, Wine, Cooking & Eating 19 Jan 24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 599
Posted By catherinesian
Whenever our bread stops rising we know its time...

Whenever our bread stops rising we know its time to buy a fresh pot of yeast :grin:
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Jan 24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,731
Posted By catherinesian
I can do 163k Avios for £1,569 or 327k Avios...

I can do 163k Avios for £1,569

or 327k Avios for £3,295


Not sure if its worth it?

Never paid for Avios before!
Forum: Weddings and Honeymoons 2 Jan 24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,325
Posted By catherinesian
Following this post with great interest, as I was...

Following this post with great interest, as I was going to make an identical post this week!
PC wedding Sept 24, staying on Disney property, and looking for hair + make up :)
Forum: General Chat 18 Dec 23, 11:38 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,525
Posted By catherinesian
We've had normal vacuums for years, Dyson, GTech...

We've had normal vacuums for years, Dyson, GTech and the latest was a Shark.

Just treated ourselves to a robot vacuum and mop - Eufy Clean X9 Pro. Never going back to a normal vacuum again.
...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 14 Dec 23, 11:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,670
Posted By catherinesian
We went to the new version of Rainforest Cafe not...

We went to the new version of Rainforest Cafe not long ago - it wasn't much different to the old Ranforest cafe!
Forum: General Chat 4 Dec 23, 01:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,887
Posted By catherinesian
We've done Gousto non stop since Feb 2022, and...

We've done Gousto non stop since Feb 2022, and could not really live without them anymore!

We both work long hours and the last thing we wanted to do was decide what to cook when we got home! We...
Forum: General Chat 28 Nov 23, 12:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,128
Posted By catherinesian
I paid for professional laser years and years ago...

I paid for professional laser years and years ago on underarms, bikini line & legs. Worth. Every. Penny.

I haven't had one tiny hair grow there since and this was over 10 years ago. Totally...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Nov 23, 07:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,525
Posted By catherinesian
When we were over in May (no parks as only there...

When we were over in May (no parks as only there for a week!) we parked at Springs, and got a bus over to Boardwalk for a mooch around (and to look at a wedding venue). We then took the Skyliner to...
Forum: General Chat 20 Nov 23, 09:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 909
Posted By catherinesian
I can highly recommend the UpCircle range,...

I can highly recommend the UpCircle range, especially if she is environmentally conscious. I've had combination skin for years and the stuff has done wonders.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Nov 23, 03:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 728
Posted By catherinesian
BA Twilight check in is available for flights...

BA Twilight check in is available for flights departing the next morning before 11am IIRC.

We did it in May, and it was great. Got to the airport about 7pm Fri eve, dropped car off at valet...
Forum: Social Groups 14 Nov 23, 12:11 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 12,152
Posted By catherinesian
We are at BCV from 4th - 22nd - maybe see you...

We are at BCV from 4th - 22nd - maybe see you there :wavey:

Davids have been excellent, and were $1k cheaper for our request than the other DVC rental sites.
Forum: Social Groups 6 Nov 23, 12:17 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 12,152
Posted By catherinesian
Beach Club Villas DVC reservation secured last...

Beach Club Villas DVC reservation secured last night :grin: so accommodation all sorted.
Forum: General Chat 3 Nov 23, 03:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 477
Posted By catherinesian
Hi The deal will be different, they only do...

Hi

The deal will be different, they only do the dining credit deal once per year.

You could book to secure the deal, pay the £50 deposit (IIRC) and then amend at a later date.
Forum: Social Groups 31 Oct 23, 03:02 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 12,152
Posted By catherinesian
Can I join this thread please! We are flying...

Can I join this thread please!

We are flying out on 31st Aug 2024, Club World with BA
Flying back on 22nd Sept 24, CW

5th September we are getting married :blush: :)

Not sure where we are...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 27 Oct 23, 09:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,165
Posted By catherinesian
It depends what terminal you are at, but the...

It depends what terminal you are at, but the shops and West Quay (the shopping centre) are not really walking distance.

I would probably get a taxi straight to West Quay from the airport, have a...
Forum: General Chat 2 Oct 23, 10:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,633
Posted By catherinesian
Have had great results with it - you do have to...

Have had great results with it - you do have to apply religiously though!
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 26 Sep 23, 02:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,455
Posted By catherinesian
Go to the Beach House (restaurant), last time it...

Go to the Beach House (restaurant), last time it was £7.50 pp supplement and WELL worth it. We went three times on our Caribbean P&O Cruise
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 26 Sep 23, 10:13 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,598
Posted By catherinesian
We loved Gideons when we were there in May...

We loved Gideons when we were there in May. Waited about 20 minutes, well worth it in my opinion. Didn't manage to get the coffee cake cookie so that's on my list for next time!

I think you have...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Sep 23, 04:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 468
Posted By catherinesian
That's what confused me. I know the total cost...

That's what confused me. I know the total cost for 2 people return LGW>MCO in CW should be 200,000 Avios + £900 + Companion voucher (as I've previously done a dummy booking to check!)

I have been...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Sep 23, 02:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 468
Posted By catherinesian
BA Reward Club World - adding return

So planned to use my Avios + a Companion Voucher for our flights Aug / Sept 2024.

With everything that has been going on, realised this morning that the day was today the outbound flight was...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 6 Sep 23, 06:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,077
Posted By catherinesian
In your shoes I would do the RC cruise and get...

In your shoes I would do the RC cruise and get your Disney fix at WDW. DCL is no match for going to WDW in my opinion.
Forum: General Chat 6 Sep 23, 11:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,014
Posted By catherinesian
We've not stopped at many but we do like Warwick...

We've not stopped at many but we do like Warwick services. Never busy when we go and very near the entrance. We often go Hampshire - Derbyshire to visit Dean's parents so it's about half way.

One...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Aug 23, 11:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,774
Posted By catherinesian
When we were there in May without tickets we went...

When we were there in May without tickets we went to watch the MK fireworks in the viewing area at the Contemporary. Get there early if you want a seat as they went fast!

We also wandered around...
Forum: General Chat 9 Aug 23, 04:42 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 8,644
Posted By catherinesian
:grin: Kind of supports the point in my last...

:grin:
Kind of supports the point in my last post really.
Can be doing all you possibly can and still it's criticised.

What I meant (not that it matters) is no reliance for oil or gas for my...
Forum: General Chat 8 Aug 23, 12:35 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 8,644
Posted By catherinesian
That is my point though - they are generally...

That is my point though - they are generally hailed as heroes now, despite being seen as troublemakers in their day. Exactly the same as current day protestors.

I wonder how the current day...
Forum: General Chat 8 Aug 23, 12:29 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 8,644
Posted By catherinesian
So I should... stop offsetting? The...

So I should... stop offsetting?

The offsetting I pay for is planting trees. Not sure how that 'would not work' but please enlighten me?

It does amuse me how people who really go out of their...
Forum: General Chat 8 Aug 23, 10:24 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,942
Posted By catherinesian
That is expensive. We are having 9kwh of in roof...

That is expensive. We are having 9kwh of in roof solar panels and a 13.5kwh battery with backup gateway + solar diversion for just over £21k. The in roof trays are almost £4.5k of that cost!
Forum: General Chat 8 Aug 23, 10:18 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 8,644
Posted By catherinesian
Well I pay to fully offset my carbon emissions...

Well I pay to fully offset my carbon emissions from flying. So not really ;)



A great post. I am always surprised to see the level of hostility towards modern day peaceful protests against...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 3 Aug 23, 01:26 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,425
Posted By catherinesian
We were there in May - queued about 20 mins...

We were there in May - queued about 20 mins. Cookies well worth the queue in my opinion, delicious.

Next time going to try to go earlier to get a Coffee Cake cookie, all sold out by the time we...
Forum: General Chat 12 Jul 23, 09:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,870
Posted By catherinesian
I also had a terrible time with Barclays and...

I also had a terrible time with Barclays and Barclaycard and ended up cancelling the card a couple of months back. Terrible service received compared to Amex!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Jul 23, 09:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,374
Posted By catherinesian
When we went in April, flying BA in Economy, we...

When we went in April, flying BA in Economy, we asked prices to upgrade when we checked in and were told £500 for PE and £750 for Club (one way, each). We said yes to the Club upgrade but by the time...
Forum: General Chat 5 Jul 23, 10:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 773
Posted By catherinesian
We've got a M3P which we love. Bought the...

We've got a M3P which we love.

Bought the Tescamp mattress and window blinds, and a Kampa drive away awning to take little camping trips - first one is this weekend for a wedding in the middle of...
Forum: General Chat 3 Jul 23, 01:00 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,558
Posted By catherinesian
Yes, missed connecting KLM flight from Schipol to...

Yes, missed connecting KLM flight from Schipol to Southampton (after our Lima > Schipol flight).

We only had 25 minutes but were held up for 15 of those with a complete jobsworth at security who...
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