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Forum: General Chat 20 Apr 24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,924
Posted By kaiser7
It's the most inflexible profession around,...

It's the most inflexible profession around, that's for sure. It can depend on the culture/leadership though. My previous school was run by proper head who valued his staff and he gave me 2 days leave...
Forum: General Chat 10 Apr 24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,594
Posted By kaiser7
We run two cards for me and the wife, and we...

We run two cards for me and the wife, and we manage to spend £20,000. I do feel like £30,000 a year between us is going to be a push though which is annoying as we need 2 companion vouchers because...
Forum: General Chat 22 Mar 24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,783
Posted By kaiser7
I wouldn't dream of holidaying in this country...

I wouldn't dream of holidaying in this country. Overpriced, can't guarantee the weather and I live very close to major holiday spots (New Forest & Bournemouth) and it becomes utter carnage during the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Mar 24, 09:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,211
Posted By kaiser7
Extremely hot and humid. It can be quite wet in...

Extremely hot and humid. It can be quite wet in the afternoons too, although it wasn't too bad last August. We personally love that time of year, and just carry on as usual in the rain. The...
Forum: General Chat 6 Mar 24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 588
Posted By kaiser7
First News - These are the ones we use in school...

First News - These are the ones we use in school for that age group.

firstnews.co.uk
Forum: General Chat 28 Feb 24, 10:21 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,765
Posted By kaiser7
Working in schools, I'm surprised it's not more...

Working in schools, I'm surprised it's not more to be honest. Most of these parents see it as our responsibility.

Children do start school far too young in this country though, but that's another...
Forum: General Chat 23 Feb 24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,171
Posted By kaiser7
I travel southbound towards Southampton quite...

I travel southbound towards Southampton quite often. If you're able to, I'd try picking up the M1, cut across the East Midlands on the M69 and then join the M40 and down the A34. it misses out the...
Forum: General Chat 18 Jan 24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,871
Posted By kaiser7
It's a great experience. I have applied for the...

It's a great experience. I have applied for the last 15 years or so and have been lucky enough to get Centre Court three times, one of which was semi-final day in 2012. Received an email that I have...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Jan 24, 09:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,405
Posted By kaiser7
Fast Pass no longer exists. It's all Genie+ now,...

Fast Pass no longer exists. It's all Genie+ now, and you have to pay for it.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Jan 24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,505
Posted By kaiser7
I have collected both Virgin and BA points, but I...

I have collected both Virgin and BA points, but I only collect BA Avios now so I'll advise on that.

First thing to do is sign up for a BA Amex Credit Card. There's a free card and a card that's...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 7 Jan 24, 10:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 690
Posted By kaiser7
Best MK: Space Mountain Most MK: Splash...

Best MK: Space Mountain
Most MK: Splash Mountain (RIP) but Big Thunder now

Best Epcot: Guardians (probably the best ride at Disney)
Most Epcot: Spaceship Earth

Best HS: Tower of Terror
Most...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Dec 23, 09:25 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 11,733
Posted By kaiser7
This. Taking our 1 year old daughter was magical...

This. Taking our 1 year old daughter was magical and our total 'go with the flow' attitude made it our best Florida holiday by some distance. Already booked up for next summer.
Forum: General Chat 2 Dec 23, 10:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,652
Posted By kaiser7
I wanted to be a Physiotherapist and ended up as...

I wanted to be a Physiotherapist and ended up as a specialist PE Teacher in a Primary School, which I have been doing for 11 years. I'm Secondary trained but would never go back to the older children...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Nov 23, 10:11 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 21,035
Posted By kaiser7
BA CEO. Obviously he doesn't read or reply...

BA CEO. Obviously he doesn't read or reply personally, but it does get you bumped up the list especially if they've taken an age to respond.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Nov 23, 10:19 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,492
Posted By kaiser7
Is it still a full refund of money and miles for...

Is it still a full refund of money and miles for reward flights if they're cancelled? Haven't used Virgin in years but have 100,000 miles burning a hole in my pocket!
Forum: General Chat 20 Nov 23, 12:50 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,240
Posted By kaiser7
Another here who ordered on the 8th and haven't...

Another here who ordered on the 8th and haven't received anything yet. There's a section on their website explaining that they're having problems due to a new distribution centre and there's a delay...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Nov 23, 08:24 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 21,035
Posted By kaiser7
Received a phone call today from a very nice BA...

Received a phone call today from a very nice BA customer service guy. Very apologetic, sorted everything there and then for our cancelled August flight, and gave 50,000 Avios as a sorry.

An email...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Nov 23, 09:55 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 21,035
Posted By kaiser7
Having had two claims submitted, they’ve now...

Having had two claims submitted, they’ve now dealt with a claim from early October, but I’m still waiting to hear about a claim from early August. Yet they try and tell me they deal with claims in...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Oct 23, 10:52 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 21,035
Posted By kaiser7
I’m still waiting to hear about a claim I made on...

I’m still waiting to hear about a claim I made on 10th August. There doesn’t seem to be any rhyme or reason to the order they do things in.
Forum: General Trip Planning 15 Oct 23, 08:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,281
Posted By kaiser7
We went on honeymoon to Aruba. It was...

We went on honeymoon to Aruba. It was sensational, highly recommend Bucuti & Tara Resort on Eagle Beach. Never have to worry about hurricanes either as it's so close to the South American coast.
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Oct 23, 09:08 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 21,035
Posted By kaiser7
No. There's no phone number and no email address...

No. There's no phone number and no email address that will address claims. The pope is easier to contact.
Forum: General Chat 3 Oct 23, 08:31 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,237
Posted By kaiser7
It's a London/UK divide, not a North/South...

It's a London/UK divide, not a North/South divide. Public transport is the pits down here if you're not in London.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Sep 23, 09:25 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 21,035
Posted By kaiser7
BA are really starting to ≈≈≈≈ me off. Heard...

BA are really starting to ≈≈≈≈ me off. Heard absolutely nothing after they cancelled our flight home and abandoned us in Florida at the start of August. I was waiting in the lounge at Heathrow on...
Forum: General Chat 12 Sep 23, 10:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,485
Posted By kaiser7
I’ve made nearly £40k since starting about 3...

I’ve made nearly £40k since starting about 3 years ago. Winding down now although I still get through £500 a month without too much bother. Saved every penny and going to take a fat chunk out of the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Sep 23, 08:45 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 21,035
Posted By kaiser7
Don't expect to hear back from them in any sort...

Don't expect to hear back from them in any sort of reasonable time frame. I claimed at the start of August and have still heard diddly squat from them.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Sep 23, 02:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 382
Posted By kaiser7
I loved Terminal C though. It feels more of a...

I loved Terminal C though. It feels more of a European setup with the majority of bits and pieces after security. Empty too, especially when compared to the madness of the other terminal.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Sep 23, 02:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 382
Posted By kaiser7
Not particularly. Check in will open later then...

Not particularly. Check in will open later then that too, especially if it's BA which I think opens 3 hours before. If you have to go to the airport, you're best off getting the monorail to the other...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 3 Sep 23, 08:31 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,414
Posted By kaiser7
Meeting Mickey at Epcot, next door to Figment. We...

Meeting Mickey at Epcot, next door to Figment. We never even knew he was there, but happened to get talking to someone who told us about it. There was no wait and he was just in there by himself...
Forum: General Chat 28 Aug 23, 07:14 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,691
Posted By kaiser7
We got back with our 13 month old a few weeks...

We got back with our 13 month old a few weeks ago. It was the best decision we ever made, it was fantastic.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Aug 23, 09:44 AM
Replies: 353
Views: 37,223
Posted By kaiser7
Don’t expect much, if any, help from BA if your...

Don’t expect much, if any, help from BA if your flight in cancelled. We were very much left to our own devices, they didn’t even try and help. As you can imagine, 300 people all trying to get to the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 14 Aug 23, 09:45 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 12,672
Posted By kaiser7
On the whole I find them more patient drivers and...

On the whole I find them more patient drivers and I prefer driving in the US. But the 1% of absolute nutcases I saw in Orlando far outweigh anything I see in the UK.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 14 Aug 23, 09:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,722
Posted By kaiser7
I rope dropped it and was second in the queue to...

I rope dropped it and was second in the queue to ride which annoyed me a little as I'm competitive. I took it though ;)
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 14 Aug 23, 09:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 652
Posted By kaiser7
Both times are relatively easy to get. Just...

Both times are relatively easy to get. Just continuously press refresh from 6.59/12.59 and you should get one comfortably. 1pm is easier then 7am though.

GOTG is absolutely brilliant.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Aug 23, 09:37 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,724
Posted By kaiser7
I have done Vegas in late July and that was...

I have done Vegas in late July and that was insane. But it's the combination with the Florida humidity that is making it so difficult currently.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Aug 23, 09:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,618
Posted By kaiser7
It's so hot at the moment that we actually gave...

It's so hot at the moment that we actually gave up on a couple of days and just went to Disney Springs for continuous air con. I absolutely love the heat but combined with the humidity it's brutal.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Aug 23, 10:26 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,392
Posted By kaiser7
I’d get her home if you’re able to. She could be...

I’d get her home if you’re able to. She could be in England within 24 hours. I was taken ill in Canada a few years ago and they did MRI and CT etc. When I got home, the doctor couldn’t believe how...
Forum: Accommodation 8 Aug 23, 07:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,805
Posted By kaiser7
Pop was fantastic. Decent pricing, newly...

Pop was fantastic. Decent pricing, newly refurbished rooms, great Disney vibe, and the Skyliner. Not sure we’d think about staying anywhere else now.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Aug 23, 08:05 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 37,223
Posted By kaiser7
Anyone coming in the short term, I’d seriously...

Anyone coming in the short term, I’d seriously consider moving to the later BA flight, which is seemingly never affected.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Aug 23, 08:03 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 37,223
Posted By kaiser7
I went to do online check in at about 10pm EST...

I went to do online check in at about 10pm EST last night and found out then. I received an email about 11.30pm. I managed to get the last 2 seats in CW tomorrow via Twitter DM with a representative...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Aug 23, 07:32 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 37,223
Posted By kaiser7
I was offered to LHR via Philadelphia which I...

I was offered to LHR via Philadelphia which I happily refused. We’re staying at the airport tonight and had a wander down - it’s full of people turning up with absolutely no idea it’s been cancelled,...
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