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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Oct 23, 08:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,744
Posted By johnmcmaster
We got the crappy light blue 3.5mm in ear head...

We got the crappy light blue 3.5mm in ear head phones as cattle class passengers.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 16 Oct 23, 06:38 PM
Replies: 678
Views: 1,298,693
Posted By johnmcmaster
Picked up at MLB (Alamo, but picked up from the...

Picked up at MLB (Alamo, but picked up from the National part of the shared desk space & National staff member).
Cat hired - standard SUV. (PGAR on key fob (Premium Crossover).
Make received - Jeep...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 12 Oct 23, 12:03 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,977
Posted By johnmcmaster
I’d only advise a reverse sear on a thick cut...

I’d only advise a reverse sear on a thick cut bone in rib / tomahawk and not a sous vide method as you will not get the consistency needed with either convection or radiant heat to cook a steak.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Oct 23, 07:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 917
Posted By johnmcmaster
No VQ for rise. Moana on a soft opening. We got...

No VQ for rise. Moana on a soft opening. We got Tron once and G of G twice. Use an iPad to have world clock on it, go on mobile data (switch off WiFi) and refresh at 6:59:57 on the MDE app. We still...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 11 Oct 23, 06:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,977
Posted By johnmcmaster
There were two others as well, but as I work in...

There were two others as well, but as I work in the meat industry, I know what good tastes like. And I’ve had more than 3 steaks at a taste panel…
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 11 Oct 23, 02:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,977
Posted By johnmcmaster
A shout out to Longhorn at 8xxx 192. Superb...

A shout out to Longhorn at 8xxx 192. Superb service, superb steaks (6oz Renegade, 6oz Fillet and huge t-bone for me). Kiddo said that the burger was the best they had ever had and even better than...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Oct 23, 10:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,356
Posted By johnmcmaster
I have just done Windsor Palms to Vineland Outlet...

I have just done Windsor Palms to Vineland Outlet this PM and was held up there and back and the Google maps sat nav redirected me off a portion of I4 to avoid it. It was pretty stationary for miles...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 8 Oct 23, 01:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 986
Posted By johnmcmaster
Book once, check many times. Cancel and rebook...

Book once, check many times. Cancel and rebook until you get a price you are content with for a vehicle that you are comfortable with driving. If you drive a Fiesta at home, be preppped to drive...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 6 Oct 23, 01:57 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 37,815
Posted By johnmcmaster
The Europeans use whole cuts / primals from the...

The Europeans use whole cuts / primals from the inside of the carcass that are not external to the animal and therefore less likely to be contaminated during the slaughter and dressing process for...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 5 Oct 23, 02:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,622
Posted By johnmcmaster
We have had some real bargains in the North Face...

We have had some real bargains in the North Face Shop at Vineland Outlets a few years ago. Down jacket for $40 and a three in one rain jacket for $35.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 3 Oct 23, 09:48 PM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 266,391
Posted By johnmcmaster
Nope. You can do the accelerated checkin and join...

Nope. You can do the accelerated checkin and join Alamo Insiders, but you need to go to the desk to get the rental agreement and keys as an open lot and you just drive out.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 3 Oct 23, 05:22 PM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 266,391
Posted By johnmcmaster
Used the Dutch link on Saturday at MLB with no...

Used the Dutch link on Saturday at MLB with no issues. It was on a FB group that some Avis customers had to wait 2.5 hours for their cars tho.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 1 Oct 23, 10:00 AM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 266,391
Posted By johnmcmaster
Landed at MLB out of luggage collection and...

Landed at MLB out of luggage collection and immigration in under 30. Wandered over to Alamo and was offered a Dodge Durango with 15K on the clock. Politely asked the agent if she had anything else...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 1 Oct 23, 12:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 919
Posted By johnmcmaster
Landed at MLB out of luggage collection and...

Landed at MLB out of luggage collection and immigration in under 30. Wandered over to Alamo and was offered a Dodge Durango with 15K on the clock. Politely asked the agent if she had anything else...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Sep 23, 08:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 975
Posted By johnmcmaster
Left the house at 4:45pm and arrived here at...

Left the house at 4:45pm and arrived here at 8:10pm, including approx 45 / 50 mins stop in Dunbar for dinner. Smooth drive. Hotel functional and v busy in the bar / restaurant.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 27 Sep 23, 09:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 914
Posted By johnmcmaster
Likewise…………

Likewise…………
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Sep 23, 08:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 919
Posted By johnmcmaster
When you try and overtake a Sunday driver on an A...

When you try and overtake a Sunday driver on an A road and the Kuga decides to go into limp mode mid overtake, and loose all power, the Ford denies an issue with the DPF system that is on various...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Sep 23, 06:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 975
Posted By johnmcmaster
There were 1200 reasons why we chose Newcastle...

There were 1200 reasons why we chose Newcastle over Glasgow...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 27 Sep 23, 05:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 914
Posted By johnmcmaster
Eat & Play Card

Can anyone recommend anything off of the list of places that the Eat & Play card covers that is halfway decent for adults and kids?

Have it as a freebie from OAT as part of their ticket package,...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Sep 23, 05:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 919
Posted By johnmcmaster
I will try and avoid Ford where possible as had a...

I will try and avoid Ford where possible as had a diesel Kuga with shocking reliability that the dealer had to buy back from me.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Sep 23, 05:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 919
Posted By johnmcmaster
Alamo Standard SUV - MLB

Can anyone recommend what Standard SUV to ask the Alamo clerk for at MLB for so I don’t get a dog of a model? No choice here, but wonder if you are allocated a particular vehicle in advance or from a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Sep 23, 05:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 975
Posted By johnmcmaster
We had friends travel from Glasgow to Gatwick and...

We had friends travel from Glasgow to Gatwick and on to MCO yesterday on Virgin (BA down on one thru ticket) and caught the connection with 5 to spare. Not good. 1st flight was delayed and they only...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Sep 23, 02:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 975
Posted By johnmcmaster
Holiday Extras for us. Premier Inn and parking...

Holiday Extras for us. Premier Inn and parking for a few quid more than parking, but have to pay extra to park at the hotel overnight which wasn’t made clear during the search, but won’t break the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Sep 23, 06:54 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,882
Posted By johnmcmaster
It’s not much as they will use it as an Uber or...

It’s not much as they will use it as an Uber or delivery vehicle and then possibly wreck it. No danger I’d ever consider this style of operation.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 21 Sep 23, 08:47 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,114
Posted By johnmcmaster
EBay is your best bet. Bought a Garmin Nuwi for...

EBay is your best bet. Bought a Garmin Nuwi for £35 a few years ago, although that was from a company that advertised above, where DFCH link is.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 18 Sep 23, 07:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,114
Posted By johnmcmaster
The new IOS 17 lets you download an area on Apple...

The new IOS 17 lets you download an area on Apple Maps that you can scale to fit to use off line. I have the Melbourne to Orlando area downloaded and a cheap mount to use as a third back up should...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 11 Sep 23, 07:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,618
Posted By johnmcmaster
Don’t call someone passive aggressive for...

Don’t call someone passive aggressive for answering your question in a straightforward manner when you didn’t give the reasons why other than you don’t like it.

Your reply makes / made you sound...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Sep 23, 06:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 507
Posted By johnmcmaster
Just like our NCL flight the day before. It’s...

Just like our NCL flight the day before. It’s full.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 8 Sep 23, 03:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 182
Posted By johnmcmaster
Avis - Expedia booking

I have a current Alamo (Dutch Partner site) booking that I am now in two minds about. I booked and locked in great price in April, but the recent threads have made me re look.

I have a decent...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Sep 23, 01:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,043
Posted By johnmcmaster
I work in Perth and will aim to get home, pack...

I work in Perth and will aim to get home, pack car, leave, sit at the bridge, sit on the bypass, grub at Berwick and hotel by 9pm.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Sep 23, 12:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,043
Posted By johnmcmaster
We are on a Tui from Newcastle on a Saturday...

We are on a Tui from Newcastle on a Saturday. Flight out is 11.05am, so we go down the night before (hotel and parking the same as the parking, give or take). Based in Fife.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 7 Sep 23, 11:48 AM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 266,391
Posted By johnmcmaster
The name is McLarhne, Mishter Stheve McLarhne,...

The name is McLarhne, Mishter Stheve McLarhne, football manahager
Forum: Accommodation 6 Sep 23, 06:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 630
Posted By johnmcmaster
Airbnb was 20% was cheaper for our 10 day villa...

Airbnb was 20% was cheaper for our 10 day villa stay than it being on VRBO and other US sites that i did not recognise.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 6 Sep 23, 06:40 PM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 266,391
Posted By johnmcmaster
Alamo is getting trade and volume with the cars...

Alamo is getting trade and volume with the cars not being idle and they have your money vs you going to Dollar / Thrifty / Avis / Hertz etc etc and giving them your money.
Person at the gate or desk...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Sep 23, 09:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,535
Posted By johnmcmaster
Choose the flight option and it lets you do a 10...

Choose the flight option and it lets you do a 10 day option. A dummy booking next June was £500 per adult.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Sep 23, 06:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,723
Posted By johnmcmaster
We had both a single and double city jogger...

We had both a single and double city jogger. Highly recommended. The main thing to worry about is not the size, but the wheels as you will be pushing this for miles and need something with a low roll...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Aug 23, 10:04 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 12,670
Posted By johnmcmaster
Mind that two weeks in Orlando or when we used to...

Mind that two weeks in Orlando or when we used to have a roof over our heads?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Aug 23, 06:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,034
Posted By johnmcmaster
I’m not sure on your budget, but if willing and...

I’m not sure on your budget, but if willing and able to take kids out of school and not be forced to school holiday time windows, you might get a decent deal, especially if you hold your nerve for a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Aug 23, 06:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 598
Posted By johnmcmaster
Price it all individually. Flight, car,...

Price it all individually. Flight, car, accommodation. All the help you need is on here and loads of folks will help. Not saying it will be any cheaper, but you might get more value for your money...
Forum: Accommodation 28 Aug 23, 07:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 444
Posted By johnmcmaster
We are in Endless Summer Surfside coming up soon...

We are in Endless Summer Surfside coming up soon. 2a and 2c. Eateries on site and have a suite with a wee kitchenette for in house breakfasts. Also get into the parks an hour early on the free bus...
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