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Forum: General Trip Planning 13 Apr 24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 405
Posted By Blast Furnace
Wow, what a trip, your choices however are...

Wow, what a trip, your choices however are boundless, but I would say that you’d be selling yourself short if you didn’t first explore north of Cairns, e.g Kursnda, Port Douglas, Cape Tribulation and...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 7 Apr 24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 933
Posted By Blast Furnace
US site reporting system maintenance this morning

US site reporting system maintenance this morning
Forum: General Trip Planning 30 Mar 24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,223
Posted By Blast Furnace
After reading many of the trip reports here on...

After reading many of the trip reports here on the Dibb and after a small road trip taking in the Shenandoah Valley last year decided to go all in this year.
Flying in to Atlanta and out of Dulles...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Mar 24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 355
Posted By Blast Furnace
I’ve booked Alamo Atlanta to DC one way with a...

I’ve booked Alamo Atlanta to DC one way with a £260 drop off fee but caught a deal for full size elite car e.g Audi A5 Sportback, 11 days £856 all in with tank of petrol. I looked at all the others...
Forum: General Chat 29 Jan 24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,087
Posted By Blast Furnace
After two DS decide to no longer holiday with us...

After two DS decide to no longer holiday with us we decided not to return to Orlando (never say never), instead visiting cities across US and Europe. I’d love to do the west coast but DW is not...
Forum: General Trip Planning 15 Jan 24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,831
Posted By Blast Furnace
Another for the subway down, the direct route...

Another for the subway down, the direct route back is straight up 6th Avenue and is about 4 miles. But a bit of wander can take you past the charging bull, Broad St, 9/11 memorial, Greenwich Village,...
Forum: General Trip Planning 14 Jan 24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,602
Posted By Blast Furnace
We do a week. NYC can always feel rushed and...

We do a week. NYC can always feel rushed and depending on the time of year the weather can take its toll e.g. too hot / too cold. On the ‘extra’ days you can always get off Manhattan, Coney Island,...
Forum: General Trip Planning 27 Dec 23, 04:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 548
Posted By Blast Furnace
The centre of Rome is quite compact and walkable...

The centre of Rome is quite compact and walkable. That said public transport is excellent between the metro, trams and buses. If I remember rightly a 72hr pas was 18€.
For me the highlight has...
Forum: General Trip Planning 26 Nov 23, 07:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,147
Posted By Blast Furnace
Haven’t been in NYC for Columbus Day but have...

Haven’t been in NYC for Columbus Day but have been twice through Labour Day weekend and have really enjoyed. The city itself was quiet and with fewer workers some bars and restaurants close but the...
Forum: General Chat 16 Oct 23, 01:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,213
Posted By Blast Furnace
Unless you have a specific model with options,...

Unless you have a specific model with options, look at what is in stock or immediately available elsewhere, alo looking at the P/E value of your car elsewhere.
Forum: General Chat 7 Oct 23, 09:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,448
Posted By Blast Furnace
1. Father & Son, Cat Stephens 2. Everybody...

1. Father & Son, Cat Stephens

2. Everybody hurts some time, REM

3. Vienna, Ultravox

4. Human, The Killers

5. Never tear us apart, Inxs
Forum: General Chat 4 Oct 23, 06:07 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,239
Posted By Blast Furnace
Transport for Wales are looking to rewrite the...

Transport for Wales are looking to rewrite the record books. They have even bought trains with no toilets, then close those on station platforms.
Add that we can only drive at 20mph and still be...
Forum: General Chat 30 Sep 23, 11:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 490
Posted By Blast Furnace
Join BA Exec Club, in lieu of the voucher ask...

Join BA Exec Club, in lieu of the voucher ask them for 25k Avios.
You then have multiple choice to use against Hotel, car hire or simply swap them to Nectar points to use in Sainsbury’s or Argos.
Forum: General Trip Planning 28 Sep 23, 09:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 252
Posted By Blast Furnace
Pretty much like NYC, in DC would I would advise...

Pretty much like NYC, in DC would I would advise you pick out your personal priorities as there is some much to see. The city centre is quite compact and monuments, mall, Whitehouse and Capital Hill...
Forum: General Chat 26 Sep 23, 02:51 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 10,580
Posted By Blast Furnace
I don’t think it’s helped that not all signage is...

I don’t think it’s helped that not all signage is in place thereby introducing ambiguity.
Go Safe then come out and say they will not initially prosecute below 26mph, this softening the effect with...
Forum: General Chat 25 Sep 23, 06:12 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 10,580
Posted By Blast Furnace
“ But, again, just to point out that 400K only...

“ But, again, just to point out that 400K only represents about 12% of the country. So it's a minority.”

441,000 voted for Labour in the last WG elections and they had the majority. 426,000 have...
Forum: General Chat 24 Sep 23, 02:34 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 10,580
Posted By Blast Furnace
WalesOnLine open poll 90% against the blanket...

WalesOnLine open poll 90% against the blanket introduction of the 20mph limit.
YouGov controlled poll 77% against.
Welsh Government sampled poll of 1000 people 55% in favour?
I am not against...
Forum: General Chat 23 Sep 23, 11:15 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 10,580
Posted By Blast Furnace
To put the numbers in to context, 405,000 have...

To put the numbers in to context, 405,000 have now signed the petition. 443,000 voted Labour in the 2021 Welsh Government election in 2021.
Forum: General Chat 22 Sep 23, 10:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 850
Posted By Blast Furnace
The revivals lounge itself isn’t as plush as the...

The revivals lounge itself isn’t as plush as the clubhouse but the shower rooms are excellent and really helped as we to faced a long drive to West Wales. The breakfast menu served is also very good...
Forum: General Chat 20 Sep 23, 06:22 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 10,580
Posted By Blast Furnace
Yes it’s para. 9, page 31 of 69. It’s in there...

Yes it’s para. 9, page 31 of 69. It’s in there with the creation of 125k all age apprenticeships (LOL), improving our NHS, and making Wales a world leader in tidal technology. It has been also been...
Forum: General Trip Planning 8 Sep 23, 03:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,065
Posted By Blast Furnace
Just back from DC, stayed in the Sofitel which is...

Just back from DC, stayed in the Sofitel which is block away from the Whitehouse. It was our second stay there and we love it.
It the same area there’s some great eateries to meet all tastes and...
Forum: General Trip Planning 31 Aug 23, 11:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 469
Posted By Blast Furnace
Take a look at the Sofitel, it’s literally one...

Take a look at the Sofitel, it’s literally one block from the Whitehouse, lots of local eateries and has easy access to the Metro.
Just spent four nights there and was seriously impressed.
Forum: General Chat 20 Aug 23, 07:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,097
Posted By Blast Furnace
Try Admiral Little Box

Try Admiral Little Box
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 13 Aug 23, 12:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 474
Posted By Blast Furnace
Extract from Virgin Inclusions for Hire Only ...

Extract from Virgin Inclusions for Hire Only

“Grace Period

Alamo will give you a 2-hour Grace period to return your car in case you are stuck in traffic etc. For example, if you are due to...
Forum: General Trip Planning 7 Aug 23, 10:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 578
Posted By Blast Furnace
I don’t see a problem with staying there...

I don’t see a problem with staying there particularly if the accommodation meets your needs. The transport options are excellent and being there in July, the water taxis come in to their own, picking...
Forum: General Trip Planning 14 May 23, 07:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,246
Posted By Blast Furnace
If arriving at Termini, I’d take the metro (red...

If arriving at Termini, I’d take the metro (red line) to Ottoviano, walk across to the Vatican. From there walk, crossing the river past Castello d Angelo to the Spanish Steps and then Trevi...
Forum: General Trip Planning 6 May 23, 12:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,146
Posted By Blast Furnace
Have used Lady Taxi Roma and Limoandgo in the...

Have used Lady Taxi Roma and Limoandgo in the past. Would recommend both. There’s only two of us but LTR sent a minivan, Limoadgo a brand new BMW 5 series. The cost from the airport in March was €56...
Forum: General Trip Planning 30 Dec 22, 05:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,040
Posted By Blast Furnace
Stayed pre-pandemic at the H10 Mediterranean...

Stayed pre-pandemic at the H10 Mediterranean Village in Cap Salou and found it very good.
Forum: General Trip Planning 29 Dec 22, 04:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,418
Posted By Blast Furnace
The queues for general admission to both the...

The queues for general admission to both the Colosseum and the Vatican can grow quickly each morning. We pre-booked tours of each directly each, the latter including access to the Vatican Museum and...
Forum: General Chat 25 Dec 22, 10:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,414
Posted By Blast Furnace
Nadolig Llawen pawb

Nadolig Llawen pawb
Forum: General Chat 26 Nov 22, 09:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,612
Posted By Blast Furnace
This is a man who was taken too early. On the...

This is a man who was taken too early. On the pitch, gentle giant at the same time a warrior who epitomised all things Scotland.
Off the pitch a warrior none the less, who faced the most...
Forum: General Trip Planning 10 Oct 22, 07:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,452
Posted By Blast Furnace
For Coney Island, depending where you board, take...

For Coney Island, depending where you board, take the D or N train down, Nathan’s, Lunar Park, The Boardwalk or Aquarium, there’s lots to do although in hot weather, very little shade. It just a...
Forum: General Chat 2 Jul 22, 11:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 742
Posted By Blast Furnace
I find YouGov inconsistent with their invites to...

I find YouGov inconsistent with their invites to surveys. Have used E Rewards for some time now collecting Avios and get 2,000 per month.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Apr 22, 01:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,741
Posted By Blast Furnace
My son arrived at MCO yesterday. Wasn’t a great...

My son arrived at MCO yesterday. Wasn’t a great choice of models, but picked up a Ford Escape with 6k on the clock.
Forum: General Chat 26 Feb 22, 12:45 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 20,376
Posted By Blast Furnace
Born and raised in Llanelli, West Wales. TBH...

Born and raised in Llanelli, West Wales.
TBH have always loved to travel but have never considered living anywhere else.
Only way I can describe it is ‘hiraeth’ a Welsh word with no obvious...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 20 Feb 22, 10:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,400
Posted By Blast Furnace
It depends what you are looking for. I’m...

It depends what you are looking for. I’m regularly in Cardiff and have tried the following.
The Ivy Cardiff struggled a bit through the pandemic but I found it be be as good as that
In Bath. The...
Forum: General Chat 22 Jul 21, 07:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,765
Posted By Blast Furnace
Have you tried Ashalt Restorer (Amazon) or a...

Have you tried Ashalt Restorer (Amazon) or a degreaser (Screwfix). Check first that they can be used but I’ve even heard of people using Coke, washing up liquid and cat litter to remove oil / grease...
Forum: General Chat 22 Jul 21, 06:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,116
Posted By Blast Furnace
Couple of potential issues. 1. Any new access...

Couple of potential issues.
1. Any new access will require sufficient visibility.
2. Any crossing of a footpath or verge requires permission under S184 of the Highways Act
3. Any new parking area...
Forum: General Chat 11 Jul 21, 10:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,916
Posted By Blast Furnace
1. Check first if the contractor/ site is part of...

1. Check first if the contractor/ site is part of the Considerate Construction initiative (this should be advertised at the site).
2. If so, there will either be a contact number or named contact to...
Forum: General Chat 4 Jul 21, 11:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,555
Posted By Blast Furnace
My son used Admirals Little Box. There was no...

My son used Admirals Little Box. There was no penalty as he worked in fast food through college / university and would often work late shifts. Also had what they called ‘accelerator’ which is...
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