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Forum: General Trip Reports Today, 10:16 PM
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Canada Road Trip Day 13

Monday 10 July 2024

Our day to leave.

We were sad to be leaving as we had just had the best time.

While packing we realised that we would have to buy another cabin case for all the shopping...
Forum: General Trip Reports Today, 09:58 PM
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Canada Road Trip Day 12

Sunday 9 July 2024

I woke with a thumping headache, it was so hot and DH had said he wouldn’t be able to sleep with the air con unit on.
I headed out to the balcony for some fresh air, you...
Forum: General Trip Reports Today, 09:14 PM
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Views: 52
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Canada Road Trip Day 11

Saturday 8 July 2024

Up early again, sorting cases again, I used packing cases for this trip and they were so useful.

We said goodbye to our lovely hosts and decided to take the Bow Valley...
Forum: General Trip Reports Yesterday, 09:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 186
Posted By jackster14
Thanks for reading. I probably wouldn’t go on a...

Thanks for reading.
I probably wouldn’t go on a glacier again but it was interesting but I did feel a bit conflicted..
Forum: General Trip Reports Yesterday, 09:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 186
Posted By jackster14
Hi, just checked my emails and we booked at the...

Hi, just checked my emails and we booked at the end of March for the beginning of July.
Forum: General Trip Reports Yesterday, 09:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 94
Posted By jackster14
Canada Road Trip Day 10

Friday 7 July 2023

Our plans today included a booking in the Banff Gondola at 6:30pm

We also wanted to have a wander around Banff and go to the hot springs.

We found car parking for free at...
Forum: General Trip Reports Yesterday, 09:16 PM
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Views: 91
Posted By jackster14
Canada Road Trip Day 9

Thursday 6 July 2023

Ours last morning at Jasper House bungalows, we were sorry to say goodbye to this place, it was idyllic.
https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/69420/61daa6fd918b95.jpg...
Forum: General Trip Reports 14 Apr 24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 186
Posted By jackster14
Canada Road Trip Day 8

Wednesday 5 July

Today we are heading to the Icefields Parkway and are booked in at the Galcier at 4pm.

We had a bit of a delay to our start as needed to sort out a couple of issues with DD’s...
Forum: General Trip Reports 8 Apr 24, 09:30 PM
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Views: 12,247
Posted By jackster14
Wow, what a great trip. All looks amazing

Wow, what a great trip. All looks amazing
Forum: General Trip Reports 8 Apr 24, 09:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 355
Posted By jackster14
It’s taking me a little while but I will get it...

It’s taking me a little while but I will get it finished.
It was easily the best holiday I have ever had. I loved every minute from start to finish, excluding lost cases, but even that was...
Forum: General Trip Reports 8 Apr 24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 355
Posted By jackster14
We felt exactly the same. The trip just got...

We felt exactly the same. The trip just got better and better and the WOW moments kept on coming !
Forum: General Trip Reports 7 Apr 24, 09:23 PM
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Views: 245
Posted By jackster14
We were really tempted to venture into Wells Gray...

We were really tempted to venture into Wells Gray park but just didn’t have enough time. We only made it to our lake cruise the next day by 30 mins.
Would love to go back though.
Forum: General Trip Reports 7 Apr 24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 355
Posted By jackster14
Canada Road Trip Day 7

Tuesday 4 July

Todays route is 396 km to Jasper

Packed up and checked out, we were in the road for 8am.

We had a lake cruise booked for Lake Maligne today at 3pm and so far all the timings...
Forum: General Trip Reports 5 Apr 24, 05:46 AM
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Views: 7,252
Posted By jackster14
Great trip report. Looks amazing and you crammed...

Great trip report. Looks amazing and you crammed so much in !
Forum: General Trip Reports 4 Apr 24, 02:43 PM
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Views: 245
Posted By jackster14
Canada Road Trip Day 6

Monday 3 July

Goodbye Vancouver, we are making our way to The Rockies today.

We were getting in the habit of packing a small case just to are in for the night to save lugging all our big cases...
Forum: General Trip Reports 27 Mar 24, 04:28 AM
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Views: 398
Posted By jackster14
Canada Road Trip Day 5

Sunday 2 July

Today we were heading into Vancouver.

My notes are a bit sparse for today so apologies in advance.

We found a train app to work out how we could get the train into Vancouver...
Forum: General Trip Reports 27 Mar 24, 03:39 AM
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Views: 338
Posted By jackster14
Canada Road Trip Day 4 Whistler Canada Day

Saturday 1 July

Today was Canada Day and we were heading to Whistler proudly wearing our Canada Day badges.

This gave us our first opportunity to use the Guide Along App and WOW! this was...
Forum: General Chat 26 Mar 24, 10:43 PM
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Views: 4,808
Posted By jackster14
He is adorable and clearly adores you! 😍

He is adorable and clearly adores you! 😍
Forum: General Trip Reports 24 Mar 24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 369
Posted By jackster14
Canada Road Trip Day 3 Leaving Vancouver Island to Vancouver

Friday 30/6

Our last morning in Duncan so we made the most of the view and the hot tub and had an early morning dip. No bubbles so as not to disturb anyone but sitting in the tub with a coffee...
Forum: General Trip Reports 24 Mar 24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 476
Posted By jackster14
No we didn’t. So many things to do and not...

No we didn’t. So many things to do and not enough time. I could have spent a week there !
Forum: General Trip Reports 24 Mar 24, 12:47 AM
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Views: 476
Posted By jackster14
A really lovely office with such friendly people...

A really lovely office with such friendly people who gave us loads of info !
Forum: General Trip Reports 24 Mar 24, 12:46 AM
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Views: 476
Posted By jackster14
The trip just got better and better. The best...

The trip just got better and better. The best holiday we have had so far.
Forum: General Trip Reports 24 Mar 24, 12:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 566
Posted By jackster14
From memory we pre booked and paid at the same...

From memory we pre booked and paid at the same time.
I remember it was easy to get to and we were quite early and just queued up with everyone else. Lots of people just parked cars in line and left...
Forum: General Trip Reports 23 Mar 24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 476
Posted By jackster14
Canada Road Trip Day 2 Vancouver Island

Thursday 29/6

Our initial plan was to spend the day in Victoria.

However, as the whale watching trip was moved to today @5pm and with the traffic issues we had yesterday, along with the fact...
Forum: General Trip Reports 18 Mar 24, 10:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 566
Posted By jackster14
Canada Road Trip Day 1

Wednesday 28 June 2023

We both woke early, as we expected. The Air BNB was really clean, a bit quirky but perfect for a one night stop.

I worked out we were there for about 10 hrs, we paid...
Forum: General Trip Reports 18 Mar 24, 09:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 489
Posted By jackster14
Canada Road Trip Travel Day

Travel Day 27 June 2023

I had a really poor nights sleep, a mixture of excitement and a few drinks.

DH woke and said he had also had a disturbed sleep. Hopefully this would mean we would...
Forum: General Trip Reports 18 Mar 24, 09:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 346
Posted By jackster14
Canada Road Trip - Pre Travel Day

This is my first attempt at a Trip Report and has taken me an age to get this far.

See my pre trip report for introductions

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=1249841

Pre...
Forum: General Chat 3 Mar 24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,244
Posted By jackster14
I did also attempt an online course I found on...

I did also attempt an online course I found on Facebook.
A Year with my Camera

It was free but I did find it quite difficult in my own.
Forum: General Chat 3 Mar 24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,244
Posted By jackster14
I have just started a 6 week digital photography...

I have just started a 6 week digital photography course at my local college.
One week in and I can see that my camera is going to limit me.

Would recommend a local college course and they...
Forum: General Trip Planning 21 Feb 24, 09:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 397
Posted By jackster14
We booked onto a free walking tour - tipped at...

We booked onto a free walking tour - tipped at the end. It was great.
Spanish riding school - watching a training session, We also went to a string quartet concert which was fabulous.
Our guide...
Forum: General Chat 7 Feb 24, 08:44 PM
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Views: 4,924
Posted By jackster14
Had my gallbladder out about 15 years ago. ...

Had my gallbladder out about 15 years ago. constant heartburn and acid reflux and now i’m on omeprazole morning and night. Lots of running to toilet.
Forum: General Chat 7 Feb 24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,189
Posted By jackster14
Total Loss markers are N Non Structural, S...

Total Loss markers are N Non Structural, S structural
B is break so cannot go back on the road
theft will show as stolen and recovered - if that is what it is
Forum: General Chat 23 Jan 24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,613
Posted By jackster14
The transition from child to adult can be a...

The transition from child to adult can be a really difficult one for parents.
I’ve fallen into the same trap with my youngest DD. When you can see them making poor choices and they won’t listen to...
Forum: General Chat 19 Jan 24, 10:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,525
Posted By jackster14
Good advice is to do your own research, look for...

Good advice is to do your own research, look for vehicles, same make and model, similar mileage as your evidence !
Insurers look at market value. i
Forum: General Chat 19 Jan 24, 10:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,525
Posted By jackster14
I work in a third party capture team for a well...

I work in a third party capture team for a well known Insurer. The costs of credit hire claims are astronomical. Plus you need to sign a credit agreement agreeing to pay if they can’t recoup the...
Forum: General Chat 9 Dec 23, 12:14 AM
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Views: 1,112
Posted By jackster14
Have a lovely weekend. Norfolk is great, we live...

Have a lovely weekend. Norfolk is great, we live here ! 😀
Forum: General Chat 8 Dec 23, 10:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,433
Posted By jackster14
That is good news.

That is good news.
Forum: General Chat 5 Dec 23, 09:04 PM
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Views: 1,925
Posted By jackster14
How wonderful, we have just moved to a yard with...

How wonderful, we have just moved to a yard with an indoor and outdoor which we are making good use of. To have an arena at home is perfect!
Forum: General Trip Planning 2 Nov 23, 12:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,138
Posted By jackster14
We had this on an American Airlines flight to...

We had this on an American Airlines flight to Miami. I quite liked it, it was peaceful.
Forum: General Trip Planning 2 Nov 23, 12:10 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,611
Posted By jackster14
Great pics. We have the chance to go this time...

Great pics. We have the chance to go this time next year. We would be staying with a friend who works over there. How are you finding the weather? We might also tie it in with a. trip to Dubai...
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