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Forum: General Chat Today, 08:07 AM
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Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 07:13 AM
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Forum: Theme Parks Florida 19 Apr 24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 917
Posted By mason1
We went on the 2nd night last year. Got there for...

We went on the 2nd night last year. Got there for 4pm and left at 1am. I was also adamant we wouldn’t do one, but this was our only Disney fix last year, and it was fantastic. We focused on...
Forum: Social Groups 19 Apr 24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,545
Posted By mason1
We went last year for the 1st time as well. We...

We went last year for the 1st time as well. We had a fab night.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Apr 24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 186,679
Posted By mason1
Mine is showing. You should have a new reference...

Mine is showing. You should have a new reference booking for next year’s holiday.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Apr 24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,467
Posted By mason1
We’re sticking with the QSDP. We had the DDP when...

We’re sticking with the QSDP. We had the DDP when we had 5 nights at OKW back in 2019, and found the table service restrictive (and expensive with tips). We definitely want to do breakfast at Boma,...
Forum: Social Groups 19 Apr 24, 06:42 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,545
Posted By mason1
I managed to change our existing booking and are...

I managed to change our existing booking and are now going 19 August for 10 nights at POFQ. Our 1st time solely in the bubble. Hoping the flights aren’t ridiculous amounts! We want to do MNSSHP, so...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Apr 24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 494
Posted By mason1
Yes! Took 2.5 hours earlier to get through, but...

Yes! Took 2.5 hours earlier to get through, but they transferred my deposit to the new dates, with the QSDP. We moved from Dec 24 to Aug 25. Same resort and room type (POFQ standard room). Having...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Apr 24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 186,679
Posted By mason1
Keep on the phone and keep your deposit! It took...

Keep on the phone and keep your deposit! It took me 2.5 hours on the phone earlier, but saved me £200 by keeping my deposit. I got the room I wanted and the resort I wanted.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Apr 24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 186,679
Posted By mason1
Just got off the phone (after waiting 2.5...

Just got off the phone (after waiting 2.5 hours!). Managed to modify our current booking from December 24 to August 25 at POFQ - and saved £1400 and got QSDP. I thought I might have to pay an...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Apr 24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 186,679
Posted By mason1
This may have been asked already, so apologies...

This may have been asked already, so apologies. The price on the website today (excluding the reduction currently showing), is it likely this will be the same price once the offer is live tomorrow?
...
Forum: General Chat 16 Apr 24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,189
Posted By mason1
I just have an all over colour to disguise my...

I just have an all over colour to disguise my grey - I manage to last 8-10 weeks before it needs redoing (it’s also cheaper than highlights). DD has balayage, but is from sort of the ears down, so no...
Forum: General Trip Planning 13 Apr 24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 245
Posted By mason1
Mine are doing A levels and GCSEs this year -...

Mine are doing A levels and GCSEs this year - we’re going 13 July. Technically Y11 officially finish school the last Friday in June.
Forum: General Chat 13 Apr 24, 05:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,139
Posted By mason1
Just asked DH. Shed 1 is better quality, but he...

Just asked DH. Shed 1 is better quality, but he doesn’t think it’s worth £1k extra. Are they going to erect it for that price?
Forum: Accommodation 9 Apr 24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 537
Posted By mason1
I’d look at what you’ll be eating during your...

I’d look at what you’ll be eating during your Disney stay. The difference between VDP and QSDP is about £30 pppd (looking at the thread on the 2025 offers). If you’re doing 5 TS (assuming these will...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Apr 24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 803
Posted By mason1
We prefer the rows of 2 (family of 4). Be mindful...

We prefer the rows of 2 (family of 4). Be mindful though that the last row may get moved at boarding due to change in aircraft configuration. This has happened to us twice now - fortunately we were...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Apr 24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 186,679
Posted By mason1
So you wouldn’t get the new offer? If so, I think...

So you wouldn’t get the new offer? If so, I think we’re better off cancelling and rebooking. I’ll call them once the offer is out and see what they say.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Apr 24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 186,679
Posted By mason1
We’re currently booked for 2024 with Disney...

We’re currently booked for 2024 with Disney direct - I’m hoping to move it to 2025 - does anyone know, if I can move it, will I get the QSDP, rather than the credits offer I’ve currently got?

Edit...
Forum: General Chat 1 Apr 24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 867
Posted By mason1
This year is the 4th Thursday in August. As a...

This year is the 4th Thursday in August. As a general rule of thumb, I think it’s usually the Thursday before the bank holiday Monday.

Results day varies - at our school you can collect in person...
Forum: General Chat 29 Mar 24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 680
Posted By mason1
Snap! I’m getting really fed up with Facebook and...

Snap! I’m getting really fed up with Facebook and all the ads and Follow pages that come up. I can’t work out what I need to do to stop them 😡
Forum: General Chat 26 Mar 24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,349
Posted By mason1
I worked compressed hours, and annual leave and...

I worked compressed hours, and annual leave and bank holidays are converted into hours/minutes. I work 4 days at 8.5 hours and 1 day at 3 hours. Regardless of whether a bank holiday falls on my...
Forum: General Chat 24 Mar 24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,057
Posted By mason1
We all passed 1st time (me, DH and DD). DS is...

We all passed 1st time (me, DH and DD). DS is feeling the pressure a bit, but he’s got a little while till he’s 17.
Forum: General Chat 22 Mar 24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 11,718
Posted By mason1
Yes! Philosophy offered to lower by 1 grade if...

Yes! Philosophy offered to lower by 1 grade if she selected them as 1st choice. As she said, why not do that upfront. Maths have always said they will only accept an A, so we’ll wait and see. I think...
Forum: Accommodation 17 Mar 24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 481
Posted By mason1
We stayed in room 4155 in 2022. It was at the end...

We stayed in room 4155 in 2022. It was at the end of the corridor, and had dual aspect windows. There was an emergency exit by the side of our room, which took you down and out by the pool gate...
Forum: General Chat 10 Mar 24, 07:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,615
Posted By mason1
We started off with a Tower single drawer 6ltr,...

We started off with a Tower single drawer 6ltr, but it wasn’t big enough for the 4 of us. We’ve now also got the Ninja 2 draw 9.5ltr, which is much more versatile with having the 2 drawers. We got...
Forum: Sport 9 Mar 24, 07:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 963
Posted By mason1
Didn’t watch all the race, but what a fantastic...

Didn’t watch all the race, but what a fantastic drive by Oliver Bearman! Great young talent - I hope he secures a permanent seat at some point.
Forum: General Chat 8 Mar 24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,773
Posted By mason1
My DH is a carpenter, so taking into account the...

My DH is a carpenter, so taking into account the 2 hour round commute to court, plus minimum 6 hours in court, not quite sure how he fits in his customers during those 2 weeks….

He has responded...
Forum: Sport 8 Mar 24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 963
Posted By mason1
DS has switched to BTCC and GT3/4 as it’s such...

DS has switched to BTCC and GT3/4 as it’s such great value for money. I’m afraid we’ll not go to another F1 race (I did promise DS if he did well in his GCSEs this year we’d go next year, but he said...
Forum: General Chat 7 Mar 24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 11,718
Posted By mason1
In one way I’m glad DD has chosen to commute,...

In one way I’m glad DD has chosen to commute, given the cost versus how much maintenance loan she’d get.
Forum: General Chat 6 Mar 24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 11,718
Posted By mason1
DD had her interview for Maths with secondary...

DD had her interview for Maths with secondary education at Newman today. She’d put it down to make up the 5 for UCAS, but wasn’t really considering it (she wants to be a maths teacher but was adamant...
Forum: General Chat 3 Mar 24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,167
Posted By mason1
You have to complete a self assessment following...

You have to complete a self assessment following the end of the financial year. HMRC then send you a bill, which is paid by 31 January.

Don’t get me started on the fact the £50000 threshold has...
Forum: General Chat 3 Mar 24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,773
Posted By mason1
As someone who is PAYE, I completely get that - I...

As someone who is PAYE, I completely get that - I know my employer will continue to pay me whilst I serve my jury service, with no loss of income or reputation.

However, my DH does not have that...
Forum: General Chat 2 Mar 24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,773
Posted By mason1
Jury Service

DH has received notification that he’s been selected for jury service (England, if that makes any difference?). He’s self employed and can’t really afford to lose 2 weeks worth of work. From what...
Forum: General Chat 1 Mar 24, 09:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 989
Posted By mason1
I feel very lucky - all students at our secondary...

I feel very lucky - all students at our secondary school are issued with a Chrome book in Y7 which lasts them till Y11. If they stay on for 6 form they get a new one. There is no cost to parents. Not...
Forum: Offers, Discounts, Codes, Cashback and UK Shopping 29 Feb 24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 598
Posted By mason1
I’ve also been advised to try Vionic footwear by...

I’ve also been advised to try Vionic footwear by the physio. I have found a couple of different types on Vinted - brand new with tags at a fraction of the price of buying direct. Might be worth a...
Forum: General Chat 26 Feb 24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 11,718
Posted By mason1
Our next offer day is 9 March at Aston. DD also...

Our next offer day is 9 March at Aston. DD also has an interview/teaching session for a teaching degree she also applied for (it’s not one of her top 2, but will be good experience) - that’s on 5...
Forum: General Chat 25 Feb 24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,252
Posted By mason1
I had a ERCP years ago before having my...

I had a ERCP years ago before having my gallbladder removed. One of the stones had blocked the bile duct which led to pancreatitis- the procedure wasn’t pleasant but was needed as I was really...
Forum: General Chat 24 Feb 24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,109
Posted By mason1
Have you tried comparison sites? We got DDs...

Have you tried comparison sites? We got DDs insurance through Marmalade a lot cheaper through Compare the Market than direct (this was on her own car with me and DH as named drivers).
Forum: General Chat 22 Feb 24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,954
Posted By mason1
Ours is non-metered and just shy of £800 a year.

Ours is non-metered and just shy of £800 a year.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 20 Feb 24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,704
Posted By mason1
It might be worth checking whether deck 8 is the...

It might be worth checking whether deck 8 is the promenade. From what I’ve read balconies on the promenade deck are a bit marmite (love or hate them). We’re going in July and are on deck 11.
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