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Forum: General Trip Planning Yesterday, 11:48 AM
Replies: 3
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Posted By scooby99
Many of the business people are likely to hold...

Many of the business people are likely to hold airline status, able to use the priority security lanes and may not be in the regular queues.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 11:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 663
Posted By scooby99
I find this statement hard to believe unless you...

I find this statement hard to believe unless you weren’t near a window!

We’ve flown to multiple US destinations for 30+ years and like all flights from U.K./Europe to the US, much of the journey...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Mar 24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,280
Posted By scooby99
This, I think, is the most important point! ...

This, I think, is the most important point!

If a passport in your married name will carry your date of marriage as the date of issue, you’re unlikely to be able to apply for your ESTA until the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 22 Mar 24, 12:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 977
Posted By scooby99
I’m with you; TPA has been our airport of choice...

I’m with you; TPA has been our airport of choice for 25+ years.
I’ll say it quietly; I’d even pay a little more to fly into TPA & avoid MCO *shudder*
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 22 Mar 24, 12:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 977
Posted By scooby99
I suspect you’ll be outvoted re flying into...

I suspect you’ll be outvoted re flying into Tampa.
Many on here love TPA, citing it a more enjoyable airport than MCO.

Per the earlier reply, you can hit horrendous traffic coming from MCO too.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Mar 24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,277
Posted By scooby99
Most of the package airlines do but schedule...

Most of the package airlines do but schedule carriers accept up to 32kg for certain passengers.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Mar 24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,277
Posted By scooby99
Yes it’s heavy but airlines will accept 32kg;...

Yes it’s heavy but airlines will accept 32kg; check-in will tag anything over 25kg with a HEAVY label and write the weight on it.
2 cases per person up to 32kg each is our baggage allowance.
Forum: General Chat 20 Mar 24, 10:18 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,785
Posted By scooby99
Like you, we never used any of the 4 fireplaces...

Like you, we never used any of the 4 fireplaces in our London home but as you say, they gave a focal point to those rooms.
We also had 2 5 sided bay windows in our London home which were draughty as...
Forum: General Chat 20 Mar 24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,785
Posted By scooby99
Another plus for older houses; features. We...

Another plus for older houses; features.

We sold our Edwardian 3 bed, 1.5 bath terraced in London & bought a 4 bed, 3.5 bath new build semi in North Yorkshire with a larger kitchen, garden &...
Forum: General Trip Planning 19 Mar 24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 296
Posted By scooby99
I think there’ll be another total closure of a...

I think there’ll be another total closure of a section of the M25 in May although I don’t think they’ve confirmed specific dates yet.

If your dates coincide with that, similar to last weekend’s...
Forum: General Chat 17 Mar 24, 12:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,559
Posted By scooby99
This article on the BA site gives info: ...

This article on the BA site gives info:

https://www.britishairways.com/content/executive-club/offers/holidays-double-tier-points

This offer ran through 2023 and has now been extended to June...
Forum: General Trip Planning 15 Mar 24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 520
Posted By scooby99
You do have the option of using a desk and...

You do have the option of using a desk and they’ll tag your bags & print your BPs for you; same as Gatwick.
The machines to print your own baggage tags have been around for a few years but we’ve...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Mar 24, 12:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 370
Posted By scooby99
We used the Hilton lounge for the first time in...

We used the Hilton lounge for the first time in Nov 2023 after the refurb and, like you, we thought the food offering quite poor.
Forum: General Chat 12 Mar 24, 12:26 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 10,740
Posted By scooby99
I know you said you wouldn’t advocate it;...

I know you said you wouldn’t advocate it; however, the thought of bringing back caning (violence against children & causing fear) to maintain order would, in my view, be a step backwards.

I can’t...
Forum: General Chat 12 Mar 24, 12:10 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 10,740
Posted By scooby99
I didn’t think you were suggesting it was new; I...

I didn’t think you were suggesting it was new; I assumed that as your recollections related to your previous career, they go back a few decades.
Forum: General Chat 11 Mar 24, 11:32 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 10,740
Posted By scooby99
I don’t think that society has changed. For...

I don’t think that society has changed.

For centuries, some in society have used choice & coarse language, dressed & behaved provocatively, engaged in lewd & immoral acts, talked in uncouth &...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Mar 24, 09:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,015
Posted By scooby99
Most replies are suggesting the likes of Tesco,...

Most replies are suggesting the likes of Tesco, Sainsburys & John Lewis.
However, the OP appears to live in South Africa ;)

OP, if you can’t obtain them from your travel currency provider, most...
Forum: General Chat 9 Mar 24, 01:02 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,910
Posted By scooby99
Isn’t this what you’re looking for, although at a...

Isn’t this what you’re looking for, although at a higher price.

https://www.workstationgodalming.co.uk/product-page/casio-fx-991ex-scientific-calculator-552-functions-high-resolution-lc-display
Forum: General Chat 8 Mar 24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 523
Posted By scooby99
We linked the same article; mine was a few posts...

We linked the same article; mine was a few posts above yours!;)
Forum: General Chat 8 Mar 24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,277
Posted By scooby99
£100 for a meal for 2! Our meals out for are...

£100 for a meal for 2!
Our meals out for are around £40-50 and we’re not scrimping or coming home hungry 😀
Forum: General Chat 8 Mar 24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 523
Posted By scooby99
A couple of articles confirming that visitors to...

A couple of articles confirming that visitors to the EU from the U.K. can claim the VAT back on purchases they bring home:

https://www.whyfield.co.uk/news-careers/tax-free-shopping-on-holiday/
...
Forum: General Chat 8 Mar 24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 523
Posted By scooby99
This isn’t about bringing them back & declaring...

This isn’t about bringing them back & declaring them in the U.K.; this is claiming & receiving the VAT back before leaving the EU.

Just in case someone questions it, we were within our limits of...
Forum: General Chat 8 Mar 24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 523
Posted By scooby99
Us neither so we were dubious when the shop...

Us neither so we were dubious when the shop assistant offered it to us.
I actually said to her that we were from the U.K. not the US as well aware this is something that Americans have been able to...
Forum: General Chat 8 Mar 24, 01:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 523
Posted By scooby99
Tax free shopping in the EU

We’re just back from Italy & bought a few items out there.
We hadn’t realised that one of the ‘perks’ of Brexit is now being able to claim the tax back on goods you buy in the EU & bring home.
...
Forum: General Trip Planning 7 Mar 24, 08:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 991
Posted By scooby99
Good news; lots of scare stories on here about ...

Good news; lots of scare stories on here about
ULEZ and I always advise that people check if they’re exempt; many cars driven by Joe Average are ULEZ compliant with no need to pay the charge.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Mar 24, 10:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,057
Posted By scooby99
Whilst we’ve done California, we’ve steered clear...

Whilst we’ve done California, we’ve steered clear of LA as it doesn’t appeal and we no longer do theme parks.

However, I understand that LA is an extremely spread out city with the attractions...
Forum: General Trip Planning 5 Mar 24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 991
Posted By scooby99
You have until midnight on the 3rd day that you...

You have until midnight on the 3rd day that you drive into the zone.
Yes, you can pay online:
https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emission-zone/ulez-payments

Have you checked that your...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Mar 24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,057
Posted By scooby99
California has given us our best trips. Such a...

California has given us our best trips.
Such a variation of landscapes & temps within 2 hours drive such as we experienced on various trips:
San Diego city & beach 70 degrees to Julian Wild West...
Forum: General Chat 4 Mar 24, 08:55 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,569
Posted By scooby99
A work colleague sat on a rape trial at the Old...

A work colleague sat on a rape trial at the Old Bailey; she & the other jurors were also excused from being called for jury service ever again.
Forum: General Chat 4 Mar 24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,569
Posted By scooby99
Yes, second time I was called up I had a booked...

Yes, second time I was called up I had a booked holiday.
I returned the form asking that it be deferred for that reason.

They agreed without asking for proof but asked that I send a list of all...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Mar 24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 520
Posted By scooby99
Yes, this is true but it’s on their Christmas...

Yes, this is true but it’s on their Christmas fragrances.
Forum: General Trip Planning 4 Mar 24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 871
Posted By scooby99
I’ve not been to Mexico but my impression of...

I’ve not been to Mexico but my impression of Cancun is that it caters more to those who like a livelier resort with nightlife & partying.
Happy to be told this isn’t so though.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Mar 24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 520
Posted By scooby99
We don’t do Orlando but we do the Gulf Coast and...

We don’t do Orlando but we do the Gulf Coast and have been there on holiday over the Christmas/New Year period for 10+ years.
The malls & outlets are berserk in the week before Christmas; in our...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Mar 24, 11:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 637
Posted By scooby99
I & others have only scratched the surface with...

I & others have only scratched the surface with things to do in that area too; enough to keep you doing something new every day for weeks but equally an area where you could be happy doing very...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Mar 24, 11:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 637
Posted By scooby99
How could I forget Tarpon Springs?:confused2 ...

How could I forget Tarpon Springs?:confused2

We visit there on every trip if only to buy new locally dived sponges?
Around $20 for a good large sponge in Tarpon Springs; have seen similar sizes...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Mar 24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 462
Posted By scooby99
They recommend getting to the airport around 3...

They recommend getting to the airport around 3 hours before international flights; so getting to check-in (if you’re doing that on the morning of) around 6am?
An early start!
Forum: General Chat 3 Mar 24, 12:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,994
Posted By scooby99
Hi, edited my post to explain why online orders...

Hi, edited my post to explain why online orders should be different.
Yes, you’re trusting the retailer to supply a fit for purpose as described item when ordering online.
Forum: General Chat 3 Mar 24, 12:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,994
Posted By scooby99
I agree that the company shouldn’t pay return...

I agree that the company shouldn’t pay return postage costs if the customer changes their mind or orders multiple items intending to retain only one etc.

However, if the goods are faulty or not as...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 3 Mar 24, 12:26 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 14,743
Posted By scooby99
I suspect those in the Deep South of the US who...

I suspect those in the Deep South of the US who eat Fried Chicken with the sides they see as normal would think that eating fries with it is :erm:

A friend from the South also told me that she...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 3 Mar 24, 12:19 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 14,743
Posted By scooby99
They’re the traditional sides for Fried Chicken...

They’re the traditional sides for Fried Chicken in the US South so not weird, I guess, but just not for us.
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