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Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 11:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 529
Posted By Segdude
Wow, thanks Cornishfrogboy, a great suggestion...

Wow, thanks Cornishfrogboy, a great suggestion for an itinerary.
Our trip is already so much more than I listed, as we go NY - Niagara Falls - Boston (seeing family) and from there down to FL. Our...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 10:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 529
Posted By Segdude
Thank you for this, I think you have confirmed my...

Thank you for this, I think you have confirmed my thoughts, 2/3 days will be ample.
Forum: TV and Film 27 Mar 24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,793
Posted By Segdude
so, now we are well into it, and have seen the...

so, now we are well into it, and have seen the remaining candidates skills and weaknesses, who's your pick?
I'm going for Flo and Tre in the final.
Forum: General Chat 27 Mar 24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,906
Posted By Segdude
I passed my test first time in September 1974. I...

I passed my test first time in September 1974. I seem to remember there was a long wait for test appointments, so had plenty of practise. I drove the driving instructors car (an Austin 1100). A...
Forum: General Chat 27 Mar 24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,445
Posted By Segdude
The car was an Austin 1100 in September 1974. ...

The car was an Austin 1100 in September 1974.

Motorcycle was a Kawasaki KH250 also in 1974.
I'm still riding now 60 years later.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Mar 24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 529
Posted By Segdude
Miami as an option?

We travel in September, with the original plan of 1 week NY and then a typical 2 weeks in Florida. However, now all the kids have dropped out I'm wondering whether to just do a weeks worth of our...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Mar 24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 986
Posted By Segdude
Thanks for the warning. We are off to NY for a...

Thanks for the warning. We are off to NY for a week in September, then down to Florida for two weeks. Sounds like we should have started saving 6 months earlier!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Feb 24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,707
Posted By Segdude
DW is the same. All she asks is what days to book...

DW is the same. All she asks is what days to book off work etc. All I ever do is run the shortlist of villa's past her, as she is very picky (must have all day sun etc).
Forum: General Chat 29 Jan 24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,710
Posted By Segdude
Flew to Las Vegas on Christmas Eve, I proposed on...

Flew to Las Vegas on Christmas Eve, I proposed on Christmas day, we got married on 29th (her dad's birthday). She bought her outfit and I rented a tuxedo (but still wore my cowboy boots). That was...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Jan 24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,089
Posted By Segdude
WiFi cost on VA

One of our daughters will need to work online on the flight out. She'll probably need to have access via most of the flight as she needs to edit manuscripts etc (she can't download, edit then upload...
Forum: Accommodation 29 Jan 24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,566
Posted By Segdude
Thanks everyone. I must confess to being somewhat...

Thanks everyone. I must confess to being somewhat nervous about booking via a Facebook group. We got comfortable with the same villa (Tuscan Ridge x5) over the years, now find myself feeling like a...
Forum: Accommodation 26 Jan 24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,566
Posted By Segdude
Who do you use to book a villa?

Over the years, we have used VR360 Orlando Villas to book our accommodation. However, or favourite villa has now been sold and is no longer being offered on the rental market.
I've looked at DIBB...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Jan 24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,398
Posted By Segdude
Thank you everyone I did not know about purple,...

Thank you everyone I did not know about purple, or red for that matter.
I just thought she could unwrap them on her birthday as the start of the big reveal.
I'll bag a silver set from eBay if I...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Jan 24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,398
Posted By Segdude
Silly Questtion

I am planning a surprise trip for SWMBO to New York and then onto Orlando in September. I've booked Virgin Upper an would like to give her a small present on her Birthday the week before. I thought...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Dec 23, 06:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,181
Posted By Segdude
If it was me I'd wander down to the local Harley...

If it was me I'd wander down to the local Harley Davidson dealer and rent something for a day, or part thereof. As I've not been there since 2019 I'd pop over to Margaritaville and have a nosey...
Forum: Social Groups 14 Dec 23, 01:25 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 12,228
Posted By Segdude
I booked our flights from LHR for 6th Sept, into...

I booked our flights from LHR for 6th Sept, into JFK. From there up to Niagara Falls and then down to MCO.
As a 60th Birthday surprise for DW we are going Upper Class, but she does not know. I can't...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Dec 23, 01:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,148
Posted By Segdude
We are flying Virgin UC for the first time next...

We are flying Virgin UC for the first time next year. It's a surprise for SWMBO as it's her 60th birthday in August ( we fly out a couple of weeks later) it's also our 30th anniversary next year,...
Forum: TV and Film 29 Nov 23, 05:22 PM
Replies: 410
Views: 47,992
Posted By Segdude
I have no doubt when she does leave, and see's...

I have no doubt when she does leave, and see's the negative publicity she's created for herself, she will claim she is being bullied.
Forum: General Chat 29 Nov 23, 04:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 927
Posted By Segdude
How about afternoon tea at Leeds Castle? I'm...

How about afternoon tea at Leeds Castle?

I'm not sure if they do a voucher but I'm sure the website will tell you.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Nov 23, 05:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 675
Posted By Segdude
Extra discount by phoning VA today

Just thought I'd let you know, although I'm sure many of you seasoned DIBB members will already know this.
I phoned Virgin today to ask a couple of questions, as our trip next year is into JFK and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Nov 23, 12:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,822
Posted By Segdude
Add's a whole new dimension to 'sleeping with the...

Add's a whole new dimension to 'sleeping with the fishes' :grin:
Forum: Tickets 13 Oct 23, 10:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,761
Posted By Segdude
Is it possible to book extras, such as a cabana...

Is it possible to book extras, such as a cabana via UT or do you have to book that directly?
Forum: General Chat 6 Oct 23, 11:10 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,454
Posted By Segdude
I always wanted to something mechanical, but...

I always wanted to something mechanical, but didn't fancy getting cold and dirty working in a garage, was not clever enough to go to University and study engineering, so did my apprenticeship as a...
Forum: General Chat 6 Oct 23, 11:00 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,020
Posted By Segdude
Love Actually, where Bill Nighy says 'don't buy...

Love Actually, where Bill Nighy says 'don't buy drugs, kids. Become a rock star and they give them to you for free'

Also, Mrs Doubtfire, the scene at the pool 'Did you see that, a run by fruiting'
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 6 Oct 23, 10:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,936
Posted By Segdude
I can thoroughly recommend them. I think it show...

I can thoroughly recommend them. I think it show how well he is thought of by people on here when they simply refer to 'Andy'. We had a minor issue back in '19 and he was straight on it, no fuss, no...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Oct 23, 12:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 437
Posted By Segdude
We've always done the 'case in a case' trick,...

We've always done the 'case in a case' trick, especially with three daughters, who are capable of emptying a Sophora of it's entire stock and SWMBO spending all day at Hobby Lobby, Joanne's and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Oct 23, 12:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 529
Posted By Segdude
It seems online chat is the starting point. We...

It seems online chat is the starting point. We are going to JFK, then up to Niagara and then down to MCO next year, so will ring to see if we can book internal flights via partners to blag some extra...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Oct 23, 11:57 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,410
Posted By Segdude
Thanks for posting this. I'm not overly inspired...

Thanks for posting this. I'm not overly inspired by the menu. but in theory it should all have changed again by the time we fly next year.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Sep 23, 10:36 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,422
Posted By Segdude
My 3 daughters will be joining us after we arrive...

My 3 daughters will be joining us after we arrive ( a week of peace and quiet, bliss!). Knowing my 3 they will have multiple bags, hand luggage, duty free etc. Will they be able to request a car big...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Sep 23, 09:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,245
Posted By Segdude
A few years back we had a great immigration...

A few years back we had a great immigration officer, singled me out from my wife and 3 daughters. OK Dad, lets get you done and you can get on with your job, getting the suitcases and loading the...
Forum: General Chat 20 Sep 23, 12:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,597
Posted By Segdude
We are considering selling our properties when...

We are considering selling our properties when the various tenancies expire next year. The government are making it less and less attractive to rent property. It's no wonder rent is soaring as fewer...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 20 Sep 23, 11:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,150
Posted By Segdude
I'm holding off, mainly because we have not...

I'm holding off, mainly because we have not booked our flights yet, as we are planning for September so nothing released yet. Last time (2019) we had booked DC on Black Friday which turned out to be...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 14 Sep 23, 02:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,150
Posted By Segdude
Discovery Cove 30% off

Discovery Cove currently running a 30% off sale until 17th September.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Sep 23, 10:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,107
Posted By Segdude
Any chance of you adopting me? I'm a biker and...

Any chance of you adopting me? I'm a biker and love a road trip, two wheels or 4 ;)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Sep 23, 10:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,691
Posted By Segdude
Thank you for the information. I'd never heard of...

Thank you for the information. I'd never heard of Virgin Red, so I just signed up!
Forum: General Chat 12 Sep 23, 11:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,271
Posted By Segdude
I love Marmite but not been able to find squeezy...

I love Marmite but not been able to find squeezy jar for years Tesco and Sainsburys only stock the regular glass jar. I'm obviously shopping in the wrong places!
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 Sep 23, 11:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 417
Posted By Segdude
Collecting family from MCO

Our kids will be joining us whilst we are there next year. 3 adults (all female so multiple suitcases!). They will come in on VA so currently showing late evening arrival of 8pm. The options are they...
Forum: General Chat 8 Sep 23, 11:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,042
Posted By Segdude
DW has been before, but I've never been. We are...

DW has been before, but I've never been. We are currently planning on a few days there (4 or 5) in May before heading to Niagara Falls then down to FL.
The Mafia tour sounds like a must do,...
Forum: General Trip Planning 3 Sep 23, 12:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,770
Posted By Segdude
Following this with interest. It looks like we...

Following this with interest. It looks like we are doing 4 or 5 nights in NY before heading to Niagara Falls, then head on down to a villa for 2 weeks to meet the rest of the family. I've never been...
Forum: General Chat 2 Sep 23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 1,266
Views: 103,867
Posted By Segdude
We win pretty much every month. The last 4 months...

We win pretty much every month. The last 4 months have been pretty lucrative, £250, £175, £275 and £200 this month. I've had bonds since they were bought for me when I was born in 1957, I think £5...
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