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Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 07:26 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,390
Posted By tspill
Retired at 53 and OH at 54. Never looked back. ...

Retired at 53 and OH at 54. Never looked back. There isnt a day where I don't wake up with a smile.
I can honestly say that neither of us has ever even once regretted it, or even given it a second...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 05:12 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 32,991
Posted By tspill
Sounds about right as EIK must be well through...

Sounds about right as EIK must be well through its refit. It's been in Bordeaux for about 6 weeks now. Refit time is apparently 6-8 weeks.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Mar 24, 11:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 590
Posted By tspill
They are all as bad/good as each other. We used...

They are all as bad/good as each other. We used thrifty last autumn (same company as Dollar). No issues at all. They added all are drivers for no extra cost which was a nice bonus.
Alamo have...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Mar 24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 553
Posted By tspill
In 70+ trips to the USA over 35 years, we have...

In 70+ trips to the USA over 35 years, we have never once been asked anything about our medication.
Forum: General Chat 25 Mar 24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,495
Posted By tspill
There is no way in this world that I would be...

There is no way in this world that I would be allowing that into my walls. That's a disgrace - way beyond acceptable. How will they ever match the new mortar.

These are not small holes. How...
Forum: General Chat 25 Mar 24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,392
Posted By tspill
Love this thread as old cars is my passion!

Love this thread as old cars is my passion!
Forum: General Chat 25 Mar 24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,246
Posted By tspill
Quite often, if the needle with any vaccine gets...

Quite often, if the needle with any vaccine gets too close to the bone, it can take a long time to fully heal. Might be this.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Mar 24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 591
Posted By tspill
And there is now VTP in terminal c if you need...

And there is now VTP in terminal c if you need this for tolls.
Forum: General Chat 25 Mar 24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 686
Posted By tspill
My fave. is The Order of The Phoenix. But they...

My fave. is The Order of The Phoenix. But they are all great!

These are the only books I have read more than once, and plan to read again starting when on holidays next month.
Forum: General Chat 25 Mar 24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,392
Posted By tspill
My mother had one of these. Full of rust, but...

My mother had one of these. Full of rust, but the interior was fabulous. Walnut and beautiful red leather.

I passed my car test in a Mazda 1.5GT and my bike test on a Suzuki GS125 (then promptly...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Mar 24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 286
Posted By tspill
You will be OK as long as your incoming flights...

You will be OK as long as your incoming flights isnt late.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Mar 24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 639
Posted By tspill
Are you talking about the hand baggage, or the...

Are you talking about the hand baggage, or the additional personal item?
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 24 Mar 24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 487
Posted By tspill
If it's just people, then a 7 seater suv will be...

If it's just people, then a 7 seater suv will be fine. But the minivan will be much more comfortable and refined. And has more room.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 24 Mar 24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 469
Posted By tspill
We have used contactless or the slot in the pump...

We have used contactless or the slot in the pump at the pumps for the last number of years and has always worked fine. We haven't been asked for a zip code in several years - but this did used to be...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 23 Mar 24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 487
Posted By tspill
There is a fair bit more space in a mini van, but...

There is a fair bit more space in a mini van, but even then, with 7 people, there would be nowhere near enough room for luggage.
We have a 7 seay minivan on road trips with four of us. Think you...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Mar 24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 659
Posted By tspill
I think these types of details are a very long...

I think these types of details are a very long way off so I can't imagine anyone knows at this stage.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Mar 24, 08:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 995
Posted By tspill
I actually the cancellation happens way before...

I actually the cancellation happens way before the payment stage. It is done near the start of the application process - maybe even the first screen.
Forum: General Chat 22 Mar 24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 562
Posted By tspill
Is that always the case? For property, does...

Is that always the case?

For property, does it not depends on how this is held. If held as joint tenants - both own all the property and I don't believe this is split as part of probate...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 18 Mar 24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 424
Posted By tspill
Have you checked today on the alamo de site. ...

Have you checked today on the alamo de site.

They dropped 25% for me yesterday. Then up again this morning. Now back down this afternoon. I have now booked a premium elite suv for one of my...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 18 Mar 24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,526
Posted By tspill
For my dates, the standard suv is coming in...

For my dates, the standard suv is coming in cheaper than the compact.

But prices seem to be way back up again today.
I booked yesterday at $468. The same today is $651.
Shows the value of...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Mar 24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,526
Posted By tspill
alamo.de is down 25% today for my September trip...

alamo.de is down 25% today for my September trip (thats for a Luxury car but they all seem well down). No one else is anywhere near my new price. Worth taking a look. I am using Contract Id THPPS30
Forum: General Chat 17 Mar 24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,111
Posted By tspill
I personally would. For us, we love our holidays...

I personally would. For us, we love our holidays and want to reduce stress as much as possible. To me, this is a big part of this. Have a nice meal, and it adds a day to the holiday.
Forum: General Chat 17 Mar 24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,111
Posted By tspill
Sorry you have had to do through this. Very...

Sorry you have had to do through this. Very stressful!

We never travel to the airport on the day of our flight - always the day before to try and minimise problems such as this. I know this is...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Mar 24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,310
Posted By tspill
Yep, this was pointed out a few days ago. I had...

Yep, this was pointed out a few days ago. I had misread the post.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Mar 24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,050
Posted By tspill
I personally prefer Aer Lingus for BC. The one...

I personally prefer Aer Lingus for BC.
The one advantage Virgin has is where there are Clubhouse lounges which are excellent. Unfortunately I don't believe there is a CH in MCO.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Mar 24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 15,072
Posted By tspill
Or arrive in Dublin.

Or arrive in Dublin.
Forum: General Chat 16 Mar 24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,820
Posted By tspill
I would have been binning this mail from 6...

I would have been binning this mail from 6 months. They could easily have set up mail redirect and change the addresses of all redirected mail. Just laziness.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Mar 24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,310
Posted By tspill
Ah! My mistake.

Ah! My mistake.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Mar 24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,310
Posted By tspill
Even at the same price, I would chose AL. Far...

Even at the same price, I would chose AL. Far better in every respect in my view. Plus you pre-clear immigration in Dubin and arrive in the US as a domestic passenger.
Foe me, there is no choice...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Mar 24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 414
Posted By tspill
Maybe the 51st and Green lounge after...

Maybe the 51st and Green lounge after pre-clearance? This is a pretty nice lounge and does food.
Forum: General Chat 14 Mar 24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 1
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Views: 388
Posted By tspill
Unfortunately no one can advise. Every insurer...

Unfortunately no one can advise. Every insurer has different questions. You need to go through the screening and answer the questions they ask.
However, most insurance policies I have used want to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Mar 24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 357
Posted By tspill
I always try to book directly with the airline. ...

I always try to book directly with the airline. I wont book with an agent unless there is a significant price saving. Having an agent (that often can't be contacted) just gets in the way if there...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Mar 24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,413
Posted By tspill
The Proxis are great! They were just not...

The Proxis are great! They were just not available at outlet prices when we were buying so thats why we went for C-Lite. There is a lovely petrol blue in the Proxis range.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 11 Mar 24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,352
Posted By tspill
It is this I was thinking about as there have...

It is this I was thinking about as there have been a number of of reports of the scanning appearing not to happen reliably.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 11 Mar 24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 17,462
Posted By tspill
Alamo.de is coming out at €636 or £540 for those...

Alamo.de is coming out at €636 or £540 for those dates/times for Int. SUV (one driver an spouse/partner).

If you can shave 2 hours off this you would save £30ish (well, 90 minutes as Alamo give...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Mar 24, 11:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,352
Posted By tspill
Is there wifi in the garages to allow you do this?

Is there wifi in the garages to allow you do this?
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Mar 24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,352
Posted By tspill
A wider Terminal C view shows exactly where they...

A wider Terminal C view shows exactly where they are on level 4.

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/68116/21f64f558f22fb.jpg
Forum: Food, Wine, Cooking & Eating 10 Mar 24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 476
Posted By tspill
I personally would never do a "roast" beef in the...

I personally would never do a "roast" beef in the oven (or air fryer). They just dry out so much.

We used to cook them slowly in a pot. Now we use a slow cooker. The results are so much better...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Mar 24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,413
Posted By tspill
For me, it is more about weight and quality. ...

For me, it is more about weight and quality.
After spending a long time looking at pretty much every case available, we ended up going for Samsonite C-Lite hard shell. They are expensive, but will...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 9 Mar 24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 17,462
Posted By tspill
Why would this not work. There is no requirement...

Why would this not work. There is no requirement to have any specific license type. The only requirement is to register your email with the german sponsoring site and I suspect this will never be...
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