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Forum: Accommodation 12 Apr 24, 03:15 AM
Replies: 5
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Posted By Tigger71
Sheraton Vistana Villages ( make sure its the...

Sheraton Vistana Villages ( make sure its the villages one and not just Sheraton Vistana which is located elsewhere). Gated resort, large apartments (called ”villas”) with fully equipped kitchen,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Apr 24, 06:12 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,120
Posted By Tigger71
I would choose whoever was running a direct...

I would choose whoever was running a direct flight from an airport closest to me at the best time (which tends to be Virgin for Manchester where I fly from to Orlando) at the best price.
I have...
Forum: General Chat 7 Apr 24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 51,053
Posted By Tigger71
So glad to hear you are home - what a terrible...

So glad to hear you are home - what a terrible journey you have been on (and are still going through). Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Forum: General Trip Planning 3 Apr 24, 09:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 395
Posted By Tigger71
And ….. then after boarding we were told we had...

And ….. then after boarding we were told we had to get off the plane due to a texhnical fault so ended up with an additional 4 hours in T5 and a measly £10 voucher from BA to buy something to eat...
Forum: General Trip Planning 2 Apr 24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 395
Posted By Tigger71
We had late breakfast at weatherspoons and late...

We had late breakfast at weatherspoons and late lunch at Wagamas in the end. Weatherspoons left me very bloated (no surprise there). Wagamama was great and I can highly recommend for anyone else with...
Forum: General Trip Planning 1 Apr 24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 395
Posted By Tigger71
In the airport - lounge is 160/180 for 4 and we...

In the airport - lounge is 160/180 for 4 and we are only allowed to stay 3 hours :-(

We will walk about a bit as well. going to see how many steps from one end to the other and that sort of...
Forum: General Trip Planning 1 Apr 24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 395
Posted By Tigger71
Heathrow T5 - best place to eat?

We are off to Canada tomorrow 2 April and have 9 hours (yes 9! ) at Heathrow T5 as BA decided to move our Manchester connecting fligt from afternoon to bright and early…. We have already decided we...
Forum: General Chat 30 Mar 24, 09:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,416
Posted By Tigger71
I would ask: Who will manage Visa costs /...

I would ask:

Who will manage Visa costs / requirements?

Any relication lump sum ? (some companies pay this as you might need things to set up your home - buy electrics etc)

Medical insurance...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Mar 24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,143
Posted By Tigger71
We have been in May/June and August several...

We have been in May/June and August several times and although on paper temperatures might look similar - August is much much hotter.

Last year 2023 was some kind of heat record - and less rain...
Forum: General Chat 24 Mar 24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,582
Posted By Tigger71
I said I dont have a relationship with my brother...

I said I dont have a relationship with my brother and neither does my DH with his sister. I have 2 sons who are 8 years apart and because of the age gap they are not that close either - not sure if...
Forum: General Chat 24 Mar 24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,582
Posted By Tigger71
Just because we are relations we don’t always...

Just because we are relations we don’t always have same interests or ”click”. I have a 4 yr younger brother who I never been close with - we keep in touch but live in different countries so dont do...
Forum: General Trip Planning 10 Feb 24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 343
Posted By Tigger71
That one is right up my DHs street. I can see...

That one is right up my DHs street. I can see myself ending up sitting with the bags - lol ….
Forum: General Chat 10 Feb 24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,924
Posted By Tigger71
Stop putting yourself down xxx I also have a low...

Stop putting yourself down xxx I also have a low pain threshold. Plus people react differently to being under GA - I never feel sick but a lot of people do. I have had two abdominal keyhole surgeries...
Forum: General Trip Planning 10 Feb 24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 343
Posted By Tigger71
Long transfer / layover Heathrow T5

Going Manchester - Montreal in April via Heathrow and BA has cancelled the original connecting flight and put us on the much much earlier one which gives us a loooong time at Heathrow. Manchester...
Forum: General Chat 7 Feb 24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,924
Posted By Tigger71
Fingers crossed it all goes well for you today !...

Fingers crossed it all goes well for you today ! You will feel so much better after
Forum: Food, Wine, Cooking & Eating 6 Feb 24, 10:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 840
Posted By Tigger71
I grew up in Sweden and we call the sauce ”brown...

I grew up in Sweden and we call the sauce ”brown sauce” or ”cream sauce”. If I make it from scratch, I’ll do something like the below but sometimes I will take a shortcut and use any packet / granule...
Forum: General Chat 6 Feb 24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 393
Posted By Tigger71
No answers exactly but also interested as I have...

No answers exactly but also interested as I have a son also in 2nd yr at uni studying French, Spanish (combined with Business Mgmt) and will do next yr abroad in Spain and France. He has university...
Forum: General Chat 4 Feb 24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,924
Posted By Tigger71
I had mine out in 2017. Left shoulder pain after...

I had mine out in 2017. Left shoulder pain after was the worst (from the gas they fill the abdomen with). Walk as much as you can afterwards to get rid of it and practise deep breathing (you can...
Forum: General Chat 3 Feb 24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,872
Posted By Tigger71
I recently bought new mattress so had to dive...

I recently bought new mattress so had to dive into and learn all about this :spin:

First obviously depends on if its a memory, latex, foam or spring but I bought a spring mattress so lets look at...
Forum: General Chat 3 Feb 24, 06:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,227
Posted By Tigger71
Exactly my problem too 🤣. I like everything! ...

Exactly my problem too 🤣. I like everything!

I have had a few samples now and think it needs to be something that doesnt have a light background. Also the ones with lots of very bright colours...
Forum: Social Groups 1 Feb 24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 5,324
Posted By Tigger71
Great idea - I have been a dieter all my life...

Great idea - I have been a dieter all my life. Think I joined my first group in early 20s (WW I think it was). I am 50+ and perimenopausal with some health issues. Joined SW back in April 2023 and...
Forum: General Chat 1 Feb 24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 618
Posted By Tigger71
Another one that suffers with this - and cold...

Another one that suffers with this - and cold hands. Sheepskin as above. I also have ”duvet boots” on when going to bed (kick them off in the night when menopause sweats kick in).

Heated blanket...
Forum: General Chat 1 Feb 24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,227
Posted By Tigger71
I think that sounds like very good advice and...

I think that sounds like very good advice and would look nice.

Might help narrow my search down a bit
Forum: General Chat 1 Feb 24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,227
Posted By Tigger71
oooh nice one - hadnt seen that - thanks !

oooh nice one - hadnt seen that - thanks !
Forum: General Chat 1 Feb 24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,227
Posted By Tigger71
Help me with blue wallpaper

Need to wallpaper the wall behind the bed in our bedroom but don’t want to repaint the rest of the room which is in Dulux denim blue.

Carpets grey. Furniture is Ercol Monza which is a medium/dark...
Forum: General Chat 1 Feb 24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,754
Posted By Tigger71
I’ll show you what I use: I have lots of...

I’ll show you what I use:
I have lots of handbags that since the pandrmic really just sits in the cupboard. Not really sure why it changed but now when I pop in to town to run errands at weekend or...
Forum: General Chat 30 Jan 24, 05:27 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,696
Posted By Tigger71
Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: General Chat 29 Jan 24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,696
Posted By Tigger71
Do you remember what model you bought?

Do you remember what model you bought?
Forum: General Chat 29 Jan 24, 08:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,696
Posted By Tigger71
I know this is an old thread but thinking if...

I know this is an old thread but thinking if buying a kingsize Hypnos mattress - but there are so many models and all retailers seems to call them different names its doing my head in - lol ! We both...
Forum: General Chat 22 Jan 24, 08:18 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,614
Posted By Tigger71
100 per month is not a lot. I think the average...

100 per month is not a lot. I think the average adult person in uk spend about £6 per person and day per food - I am sure you can google that. And then he use electricity, water etc. I read that...
Forum: Social Groups 16 Jan 24, 11:04 PM
Replies: 846
Views: 28,933
Posted By Tigger71
Sorry to hear about your worries Torypops -...

Sorry to hear about your worries Torypops - fingers crossed for you. Altering meds is also never fun…

I had new meds for Chronic Migraines back in Oct and its been a rollercoaster of side effects...
Forum: Christmas 29 Dec 23, 10:23 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 13,611
Posted By Tigger71
Mine from this year. The crochet placemats are a...

Mine from this year. The crochet placemats are a family heirloom - made by my great grandma. I didnt get a good pic of the full table before someone put beer bottles on it :d:
...
Forum: Social Groups 27 Dec 23, 09:02 PM
Replies: 846
Views: 28,933
Posted By Tigger71
Thanks! It was tough - muddled through it - all...

Thanks! It was tough - muddled through it - all went ok and I am well now.
Forum: Christmas 22 Dec 23, 11:22 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,562
Posted By Tigger71
Ordered this chocolate mousse thing from...

Ordered this chocolate mousse thing from Sainsbury’s this year
https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/70402/73699916727c0b.jpg

Then we also have cheese and crackers plus chocolates/sweets for the...
Forum: Christmas 21 Dec 23, 04:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,812
Posted By Tigger71
Family breakfast with a present from the Elf...

Family breakfast with a present from the Elf (although my children are way to old for yhis they love the tradition and insist on playing along).

Family and friends for buffet lunch at 1pm, after...
Forum: General Chat 21 Dec 23, 03:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,906
Posted By Tigger71
Keeping fingers crossed my 80 year old FILs...

Keeping fingers crossed my 80 year old FILs flight will land as planned 6pm tonight and not dump him somewhere else like east midlands or birmingham. The wind is howling round the house….
Forum: Social Groups 21 Dec 23, 03:46 PM
Replies: 846
Views: 28,933
Posted By Tigger71
Was doing so well … until everyone started...

Was doing so well … until everyone started coughing and spluttering in the office Why dont people just work from home if they are unwell so close to Christmas. Last Fri/Sat I got a tummy bug that was...
Forum: Christmas 16 Dec 23, 08:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,608
Posted By Tigger71
Made my own this year as I, like you, refuse to...

Made my own this year as I, like you, refuse to pay silly money for tat. Scratch card and a Lindt choc santa inside.

It took a while to make them but that was because I have never made them...
Forum: Christmas 15 Dec 23, 02:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,646
Posted By Tigger71
Presents bought and wrapped apart from 1 that I...

Presents bought and wrapped apart from 1 that I will pick up tomorrow.

Food - I have two different Christmas dinners to do - Scandinavian on 24th and traditional turkey on 25th. Gone are the times...
Forum: Christmas 2 Dec 23, 07:15 AM
Replies: 270
Views: 24,216
Posted By Tigger71
Day2: I got 30% of christmas homeware &...

Day2: I got 30% of christmas homeware & decorations
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