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Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 5 Mar 23, 10:53 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,612
Posted By ally1966
Oh, thank-you that’s a great help! x

Oh, thank-you that’s a great help! x
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 5 Mar 23, 10:26 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,612
Posted By ally1966
Thanks for the suggestions - we have breakfast...

Thanks for the suggestions - we have breakfast already included in the price of the hotel. Of the lunch / dinner recommendations which would be most suitable for a (fairly fussy! ) 15 year old?
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 5 Mar 23, 09:49 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,612
Posted By ally1966
I was thinking of Betty’s for our afternoon tea...

I was thinking of Betty’s for our afternoon tea on the last day - would we need to book?
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 5 Mar 23, 09:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,612
Posted By ally1966
Thanks for all the ideas. Mick’s Snickleways book...

Thanks for all the ideas. Mick’s Snickleways book is on order!

So far the plan looks like this:-

Day 1
Arrive midday
National Rail Museum
Check in hotel (3pm)
York Minster (3.30pm)
Food?
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 4 Mar 23, 11:16 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,612
Posted By ally1966
Thank-you so much everyone x

Thank-you so much everyone x
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 4 Mar 23, 08:44 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,612
Posted By ally1966
York - Suggestions?

I will be going on a short trip to York later this month with DD15. It is the first time for both of us so I want to make sure we make the most of it! We will arrive, by train, at midday on Day 1 and...
Forum: General Chat 4 Mar 23, 08:14 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 10,233
Posted By ally1966
I was 18 when we got married, DH was 23 and we’d...

I was 18 when we got married, DH was 23 and we’d known each other for less than a year. By the time I was 21 we had two children. Everyone thought we were mad.

38 years, 5 children and 7...
Forum: General Chat 1 Oct 22, 10:21 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,621
Posted By ally1966
I’ve tried asking - they never have any ideas. I...

I’ve tried asking - they never have any ideas. I wish they did! Sick to death of trying to come up with a meal that everyone will eat.
Forum: General Chat 1 Oct 22, 07:36 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,740
Posted By ally1966
Thanks for sharing - booked last night,...

Thanks for sharing - booked last night, confirmation email received this morning.
Forum: General Chat 23 Sep 22, 07:39 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 14,739
Posted By ally1966
As someone who has never had a Covid vaccine I’m...

As someone who has never had a Covid vaccine I’m genuinely interested to know why people are still getting these boosters.

The jab doesn’t prevent you from catching Covid and doesn’t prevent you...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 9 Aug 22, 06:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 712
Posted By ally1966
Thank-you both - I’m off to look at menus 😊x

Thank-you both - I’m off to look at menus 😊x
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 9 Aug 22, 01:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 712
Posted By ally1966
Sunday Breakfast Central London

Can anyone recommend somewhere around Leicester Square or Covent Garden to get breakfast / brunch on a Sunday morning?

My daughter and I will be in London this weekend to see Harry Potter and the...
Forum: General Trip Planning 19 May 19, 08:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 877
Posted By ally1966
Mobile We enjoyed Ellen’s - the entertainment is great...

We enjoyed Ellen’s - the entertainment is great but personally I wouldn’t choose it for a special birthday meal. IMO the food is more diner than nice restaurant standard and you can’t pre-book a...
Forum: Tickets 1 May 19, 09:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 796
Posted By ally1966
Mobile We used the dine4less card at both Golden Corral...

We used the dine4less card at both Golden Corral and the big McDonalds on I-Drive. We just showed it to the cashier when ordering. Although the girl in the Golden Corral was unfamiliar with the card...
Forum: General Chat 12 Apr 19, 07:08 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 19,159
Posted By ally1966
Mobile So nothing else has happened in the last 40+...

So nothing else has happened in the last 40+ years that has contributed to any of these things other than being part of the EU? Strange that not all member states are experiencing economic growth and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Apr 19, 07:40 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,847
Posted By ally1966
Mobile Yes. We live in the midlands but often fly from...

Yes. We live in the midlands but often fly from Gatwick if the price is right.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Apr 19, 05:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,031
Posted By ally1966
Mobile We went in Feb, Estas were done last August, as...

We went in Feb, Estas were done last August, as soon as the holiday was booked, without middle names. Both DD and I have middle names on our passports and it wasn’t an issue.
Forum: Beyond the Parks 6 Apr 19, 12:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 699
Posted By ally1966
Mobile We were asked if we could tread water before we...

We were asked if we could tread water before we did the final bit, where you swim holding the dolphin’s fin. DD11 and another little girl in our group said that they couldn’t and the only difference...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Apr 19, 05:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 621
Posted By ally1966
Mobile If you apply for a new Esta now it will...

If you apply for a new Esta now it will automatically cancel out any old one that is attached to the same passport number.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 5 Apr 19, 03:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,525
Posted By ally1966
In most restaurants you will find suggested...

In most restaurants you will find suggested amounts on the bottom of the bill, often 15%, 18% and 20% - although I have seen 25%. It is usually only added automatically if there are 6 or more of you...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Apr 19, 03:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,237
Posted By ally1966
Mobile I look on Skyscanner first for the cheapest...

I look on Skyscanner first for the cheapest flights and then book accommodation to fit in with them rather than doing it the other way round.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 5 Apr 19, 11:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,985
Posted By ally1966
Mobile We paid $8.99 for adult breakfast buffet at GC in...

We paid $8.99 for adult breakfast buffet at GC in Feb. Lunch was about the same price, Dinner (after 4pm) was $14.99.

We enjoy a Golden Corral brekkie. Omelettes and eggs were cooked fresh to...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 5 Apr 19, 10:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 499
Posted By ally1966
Mobile Which airport are you flying in to? If it’s MCO...

Which airport are you flying in to? If it’s MCO we paid $29 to I-Drive in Feb with Uber. Not sure which hotel you are staying at but Uber’s fare estimator quotes $28.80 for MCO - Universal.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 5 Apr 19, 09:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 432
Posted By ally1966
Mobile We used 2 Landry’s cards for our meal at...

We used 2 Landry’s cards for our meal at Rainforest Cafe and used both bonuses. You have to tell your server when you order that you want to split the bill and they will take one $25 bonus off each...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 5 Apr 19, 07:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 489
Posted By ally1966
Mobile We didn’t tip Uber drivers in cash but did pay...

We didn’t tip Uber drivers in cash but did pay the suggested tip via the app. It was usually only $2 or $3.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 4 Apr 19, 04:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 479
Posted By ally1966
Mobile Would agree with this! We found the shuttles from...

Would agree with this! We found the shuttles from Rosen to be hot, over crowded and uncomfortable. An Uber only costs about $7 to Universal.
Forum: General Chat 31 Mar 19, 11:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,103
Posted By ally1966
Mobile Thanks. I’ll be a receptionist in a dentist’s...

Thanks. I’ll be a receptionist in a dentist’s practice. It will be quite a change as it’s full time and I’ve not had a full time job since I had my older daughter nearly 19 years ago.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 31 Mar 19, 09:58 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 254,203
Posted By ally1966
Mobile Yes it is, I have my Revolut card linked to my...

Yes it is, I have my Revolut card linked to my Uber account and used it to pay all our fares over there.
Forum: General Chat 31 Mar 19, 09:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,103
Posted By ally1966
Mobile Thanks to everyone who gave advice on writing my...

Thanks to everyone who gave advice on writing my CV. I had an interview on Wednesday morning and received a phone call yesterday morning offering me the job - Excited but nervous!
Forum: General Chat 31 Mar 19, 09:38 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 9,055
Posted By ally1966
Mobile The first band that I saw live was Whitesnake at...

The first band that I saw live was Whitesnake at the Birmingham Odeon in December 1982.

However in August 1981, I remember myself and a friend, on holiday in Norfolk, sitting on the steps outside...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 28 Mar 19, 02:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 559
Posted By ally1966
Mobile No, you can’t use your welcome bonus and birthday...

No, you can’t use your welcome bonus and birthday bonus on the same visit. However, if there is more than one of you in the party that have Landry’s cards there is nothing to stop you splitting the...
Forum: General Chat 27 Mar 19, 10:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,510
Posted By ally1966
Mobile Another recommendation for Anker. I bought one...

Another recommendation for Anker. I bought one before we went to Florida in Feb after seeing them recommended on here. It kept mine and DD’s iphones charged all day despite using them constantly for...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Mar 19, 06:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,852
Posted By ally1966
You don’t get a choice of times for the free...

You don’t get a choice of times for the free shuttle. You select the date that you want to go and which pick up point you want and they tell you what time to be there. As far as I renember, the pick...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 23 Mar 19, 11:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,470
Posted By ally1966
Mobile M&M Direct are also worth a try. I bought my...

M&M Direct are also worth a try. I bought my Skechers from there before our holiday and they were cheaper than the Outlets on I-Drive. They currently have men’s styles at £34.99 up to a size 12.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Mar 19, 01:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,895
Posted By ally1966
They are over ear ones and single pin.

They are over ear ones and single pin.
Forum: General Chat 22 Mar 19, 06:31 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 20,255
Posted By ally1966
Mobile We returned to WDW in Feb after a break of 6...

We returned to WDW in Feb after a break of 6 years. We couldn’t believe the prices of things in the parks ($5.75 for a Mickey ice-cream!). We therefore bought very little in the parks and ate there...
Forum: General Chat 20 Mar 19, 11:39 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,785
Posted By ally1966
Mobile I have, and I’m in my 50’s, but always with...

I have, and I’m in my 50’s, but always with relatives rather than friends and I’ve usually taken one or both of my DDs with me.

I did feel very uncomfortable and a bit guilty the first time I went...
Forum: General Chat 19 Mar 19, 07:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,103
Posted By ally1966
Mobile Thanks everyone. It’s done, wish me luck!

Thanks everyone. It’s done, wish me luck!
Forum: General Chat 19 Mar 19, 05:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,103
Posted By ally1966
Mobile Thanks. Should the personal statement be a...

Thanks. Should the personal statement be a paragraph or in bullet points? The rest is in bullet points.
Sorry for all the questions but it’s 10 years since I last wrote one!
Forum: General Chat 19 Mar 19, 05:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,103
Posted By ally1966
Mobile Writing a CV, advice please

Should Key Skills / Personal Statement come first (before work experience, education etc) or at the end like a sort of summary of why your the right person for the job?
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