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Forum: General Chat 18 Mar 24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,785
Posted By sparklegirl
we have been in our second new build just shy of...

we have been in our second new build just shy of 4 months.

The first one we bought was Barratt seven years ago and the standard of build was very good. It did cost a lot for the stuff you get...
Forum: General Trip Planning 22 Feb 24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,610
Posted By sparklegirl
The rooms are small but the location is superb...

The rooms are small but the location is superb and the lobby smells gorgeous
Forum: General Trip Planning 22 Feb 24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,610
Posted By sparklegirl
We went to Boston in 2022 and absolutely loved...

We went to Boston in 2022 and absolutely loved it. We stayed at Boston Park Plaza on the recommendation of a friend and it was great. Cabin Crew stay there so if it wasnt ok I am sure they would...
Forum: Polls 19 Feb 24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,398
Posted By sparklegirl
There is a large machinery behind case referrals...

There is a large machinery behind case referrals who detect and monitor threats and then determine best course of action. referrals can be made via the fraud Hotline for Members of the Public and...
Forum: Polls 16 Feb 24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,398
Posted By sparklegirl
given that I investigate, with a view to criminal...

given that I investigate, with a view to criminal prosecution, companies and individuals who evade tax it would be very wrong of me to do that.

I do agree with a previous poster that someone's...
Forum: General Chat 15 Feb 24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 10,948
Posted By sparklegirl
I have been a civil servant for 30 years this...

I have been a civil servant for 30 years this year. I have worked in a few departments but always in fraud/law enforcement side. Laterally I was Border Force and now I am in criminal investigations...
Forum: General Trip Planning 13 Feb 24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,513
Posted By sparklegirl
The drive through Blue Ridge Parkway is by far...

The drive through Blue Ridge Parkway is by far one of the finest I have done so far and I cant recommend it enough
Forum: General Trip Planning 13 Feb 24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,513
Posted By sparklegirl
We love Virginia and its beauty. We have...

We love Virginia and its beauty. We have travelled loads in it and still not seen everywhere. We loved Williamsburg and Busch Gardens too. We drove there from Roanoke and it was a lovely drive.
We...
Forum: General Chat 12 Feb 24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,952
Posted By sparklegirl
I just can’t take to Mahomes at all. Never have...

I just can’t take to Mahomes at all. Never have been able to.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Feb 24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 701
Posted By sparklegirl
We have loved end Oct start November. Got the...

We have loved end Oct start November. Got the best of Halloween and then run up to thanksgiving and Christmas. Weather has been glorious the three times we have been at that time. I would go then...
Forum: General Chat 12 Feb 24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,952
Posted By sparklegirl
I managed until just after half time. I love the...

I managed until just after half time. I love the New Heights podcast as well and I look forward to this weeks episode. I am a Commanders fan so no skin in the game and I really wanted the 49s to win...
Forum: General Trip Planning 9 Feb 24, 01:21 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,513
Posted By sparklegirl
My top three are 1. Washington DC, quite...

My top three are

1. Washington DC, quite possibly my favourite city in the world and somewhere I could happily live! Great culture and so much to see and do
2. Boston - again a wonderful city...
Forum: General Chat 7 Feb 24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,220
Posted By sparklegirl
I was very sad to read this. I was lucky enough...

I was very sad to read this. I was lucky enough to have seen him in a Hurricane benefit concert in Tallahassee in 2017 when he was alongside Jimmy Buffett and Kenny Chesney. What a gig that was with...
Forum: General Chat 5 Feb 24, 10:48 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,354
Posted By sparklegirl
I have been going to the same hairdresser for...

I have been going to the same hairdresser for about 15 years and she is great. She charges £55 for half foils, cut and blow dry and I always give her £5. She co owns the salon with her sister and...
Forum: General Chat 5 Feb 24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,367
Posted By sparklegirl
I love my airwrap. I use the large barrel to curl...

I love my airwrap. I use the large barrel to curl it and it makes my hair look like I have had a bouncy blow dry. I cant even do GHD curls so I am amazed at how this comes out. I would defo recommend...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 15 Jan 24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,892
Posted By sparklegirl
Its one we would always do if we go back. the...

Its one we would always do if we go back. the ultimate was great value and we wouldnt do dolphin swim as the time we did I dont think it added much for me. I found loads to do though and it was a...
Forum: General Chat 21 Dec 23, 12:38 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 8,455
Posted By sparklegirl
I think everyone has something that is important...

I think everyone has something that is important to them and one doesnt trump another. When I was at the airport we had 24/7 coverage so you did what you needed to. Christmas Day was actually good...
Forum: General Chat 13 Dec 23, 03:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,174
Posted By sparklegirl
this is my first Christmas without my mum after...

this is my first Christmas without my mum after she passed in April from Sepis. I cant quite wrap my head around her not being here and for the rest of life just seems like to long to comprehend. We...
Forum: General Chat 11 Dec 23, 09:48 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,936
Posted By sparklegirl
that looks fantastic!

that looks fantastic!
Forum: General Chat 11 Dec 23, 09:44 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,369
Posted By sparklegirl
thats absolutely beautiful. May you find peace...

thats absolutely beautiful. May you find peace and love at this time.
Forum: General Trip Planning 11 Dec 23, 09:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 836
Posted By sparklegirl
I have just seen this. We took our passports in...

I have just seen this. We took our passports in October when we went and didnt get asked either. I hate taking my stuff out the hotel as well. Makes me paranoid I will lose it! It s a very sombre...
Forum: Christmas 1 Dec 23, 04:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,365
Posted By sparklegirl
I am working until 22nd and then off until 3rd...

I am working until 22nd and then off until 3rd although I am on call on 23/12 and Christmas Day. I dont mind that so much as there are not usually a lot of call outs at that time.

Will just be me...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 6 Nov 23, 05:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 893
Posted By sparklegirl
We are going to the Old Dominion night and...

We are going to the Old Dominion night and possibly Brad Paisley. We saw Brad last year and he was phenomenal.

Glasgow is usually buzzing during that weekend. That being said some of the stuff...
Forum: General Trip Planning 6 Nov 23, 05:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,395
Posted By sparklegirl
They are iconic. The African American one is...

They are iconic. The African American one is simply phenomenal. There is also the Holocaust Museum which, in my opinion, should be a must for anyone. Both of these tell such important stories in...
Forum: General Chat 6 Nov 23, 05:15 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,846
Posted By sparklegirl
I have family over there who are American and she...

I have family over there who are American and she married an Irish guy. Even when he had the proper authorities to work he found he was passed over for Americans in preference. He only really started...
Forum: General Chat 5 Nov 23, 11:53 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,890
Posted By sparklegirl
We move house on 24th November so the tree will...

We move house on 24th November so the tree will be up the weekend after probably the Sunday! Well hopefully we will have enough space with all the boxes………
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Oct 23, 01:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 552
Posted By sparklegirl
We were there a few years ago and Walmart was...

We were there a few years ago and Walmart was open. Both them and Target started their black friday on the evening of Thanksgiving so unless that has changed you should check the local stores. We ate...
Forum: General Chat 23 Oct 23, 11:04 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 10,717
Posted By sparklegirl
We just saw Zac Brown in Raleigh when on holiday...

We just saw Zac Brown in Raleigh when on holiday and next going to see Madness in Dec!
Forum: General Chat 18 Sep 23, 10:08 AM
Replies: 351
Views: 38,800
Posted By sparklegirl
For me its New York. I found it over rated and...

For me its New York. I found it over rated and extremely expensive.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 15 Sep 23, 11:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 754
Posted By sparklegirl
we visited a number of times when we last had a...

we visited a number of times when we last had a trip and we are planning a stay at Margaritaville hotel for Feb to take advantage. Its really grown since it first started and has a decent amount to...
Forum: General Chat 12 Sep 23, 09:45 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 18,585
Posted By sparklegirl
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/additio...

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/additional-passports/additional-passports-accessible

Thats the guidance on second passengers and the reason stated are not in line with OP situation.
...
Forum: TV and Film 12 Sep 23, 08:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,287
Posted By sparklegirl
Totally agree. Loved King Of Tulsa and Mayor of...

Totally agree. Loved King Of Tulsa and Mayor of Kingstown as well. We are staring Lionesses later today
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 11 Sep 23, 10:37 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 64,264
Posted By sparklegirl
This must be my third or fourth time reading this...

This must be my third or fourth time reading this thread and it just never gets old :-)
Forum: General Trip Planning 10 Sep 23, 09:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,011
Posted By sparklegirl
You could do that or at that time traffic is...

You could do that or at that time traffic is likely to be less bonkers than the morning after, the beltway around DC is something to behold. Personally I would book into the hotel you intend to stay...
Forum: Reports and Reviews for Dining and Restaurants 9 Sep 23, 10:47 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 15,796
Posted By sparklegirl
Great report and thank you. I had a quick Google...

Great report and thank you. I had a quick Google and multiple sources indicate the fragrance is this one. I always love the smell of hotels too!
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Sep 23, 10:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,991
Posted By sparklegirl
I used Chase last year with Nationwide CC as back...

I used Chase last year with Nationwide CC as back up. We found it great and you can see real time what the exchange rate is in the manage your card part of the app.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Sep 23, 09:33 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,162
Posted By sparklegirl
I just checked on Chase as just now we would get...

I just checked on Chase as just now we would get 1.2445 so I am ok with that. I was in USA last October and was closer to $1.10 so anymore is great than that was.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Sep 23, 09:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 548
Posted By sparklegirl
You will be fine honesty. Immigration are used to...

You will be fine honesty. Immigration are used to people changing style and aging. Kids passports can be issued at birth and are valid for 5 years and they are still allowed. Please dont worry
Forum: General Trip Planning 8 Sep 23, 09:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,011
Posted By sparklegirl
Also all Smithsonian museums are free. That...

Also all Smithsonian museums are free. That includes the zoo. Arlngton is free but you can pay for a bus tour which we found really interesting. The Holocaust Museum is really tough but an absolute...
Forum: General Trip Planning 8 Sep 23, 09:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,011
Posted By sparklegirl
we are off there two weeks today. This is my...

we are off there two weeks today. This is my sixth visit and I still havent seen everything that is there. We are staying at Doubletree Crystal City. Its a five min walk from metro line at Pentagon...
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