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Forum: General Chat Today, 04:58 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,887
Posted By CarolynU
Sounds like you are doing the absolute right...

Sounds like you are doing the absolute right thing. Ask ask ask! Now is your time. Too late once everything is a done deal.
Often the estate charge is glossed over by the managing agents, builders...
Forum: General Chat Today, 03:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,887
Posted By CarolynU
Yes it’s so tough. You find a place you love and...

Yes it’s so tough. You find a place you love and are emotionally invested in and the service fee/estate charge is not made immediately apparent to you.
Now is the stage to ask the questions and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Today, 02:01 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,009
Posted By CarolynU
My first Disney experience was actually in...

My first Disney experience was actually in Disneyland California in 1980. It was on a tour beginning in New York, Vegas, LA, Hawaii and ending in San Fran.
Revolutionary in its time.
We were an...
Forum: General Chat Today, 12:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,887
Posted By CarolynU
I couldn’t agree more. It’s a disgusting system...

I couldn’t agree more. It’s a disgusting system which has been described as feudal but although politicians talk tough they then hide away in a corner when challenged!
Freeholders, and by that I...
Forum: General Chat Today, 11:29 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,887
Posted By CarolynU
Yes we seem to really have created quite the...

Yes we seem to really have created quite the corrupt system we have today. Although strictly not corrupt because it’s completely legal.
Forum: General Chat Today, 11:24 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,887
Posted By CarolynU
Ahh yes we had a Lord Radnor who owned swathes of...

Ahh yes we had a Lord Radnor who owned swathes of land. The Radnor Estate might still own some now. There didn’t seem to be any difficulties as far as I’m aware. It’s the mix of older builds...
Forum: General Chat Today, 08:43 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,887
Posted By CarolynU
Oh wow. So who are the freeholders do you know?...

Oh wow. So who are the freeholders do you know? Are they individuals or a big firm who bought them all up and sold them on?
Forum: General Chat Today, 08:12 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,887
Posted By CarolynU
Leasehold for houses began in the 70’s I believe...

Leasehold for houses began in the 70’s I believe.
Points to be considered.
Who are the managing agents?
What is the common land like?
Are there any parks within that common land which you would...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Apr 24, 10:52 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,260
Posted By CarolynU
It seems that the lithium content should be 0.3...

It seems that the lithium content should be 0.3 or less and are allowed in the hold. Air tags are 0.1.
Or maybe other sources say restricted to 2g of lithium and air tags are 0.1g .
No idea why...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Apr 24, 10:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,260
Posted By CarolynU
As I’m flying next week I checked today and it...

As I’m flying next week I checked today and it said that air tags were allowed in the hold except on Lufthansa and Air New Zealand their partners but I’ll recheck just to make sure.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Apr 24, 10:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,260
Posted By CarolynU
On my return to Heathrow in November my case and...

On my return to Heathrow in November my case and the cases of around 30 others hadn’t turned up.
Staff directed us to a different belt then back to the first then told us to report it to baggage...
Forum: General Chat 14 Apr 24, 07:21 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,945
Posted By CarolynU
What time for our Raffles meet?

What time for our Raffles meet?
Forum: General Chat 14 Apr 24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,945
Posted By CarolynU
I’m off ha ha!

I’m off ha ha!
Forum: General Chat 14 Apr 24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,945
Posted By CarolynU
I’d be surprised if he was booted out but...

I’d be surprised if he was booted out but stranger things have happened.
If that happened to me I’d try and live anywhere that enjoys democracy without corruption other than the uk which is hot and...
Forum: General Chat 14 Apr 24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,945
Posted By CarolynU
Are any of us on here experts? I’m certainly not!...

Are any of us on here experts? I’m certainly not!
So here is my opinion for what it’s worth which is precisely nothing.
Question one.
If his visa is declined could he return to the uk?...
Forum: General Chat 14 Apr 24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,945
Posted By CarolynU
RocknRollercoaster ? Goes from 0-60 in...

RocknRollercoaster ?
Goes from 0-60 in seconds!
Turns upside down and throws everyone around and then returns to a calm conclusion!
Well maybe apart from the last part lol!
Forum: General Chat 14 Apr 24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,945
Posted By CarolynU
I’ve read the entire thread but I couldn’t tell...

I’ve read the entire thread but I couldn’t tell you who is piling on who and who aren’t allowed to have opinions and who are?
Am I missing something? If you asked me right now to state your opinion...
Forum: General Chat 14 Apr 24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,945
Posted By CarolynU
People will say , but H has given interviews...

People will say , but H has given interviews about drug taking so not second hand, but I believe to understand this whole sorry saga it’s necessary to look back.
To understand you must analyse.
So...
Forum: General Chat 14 Apr 24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,945
Posted By CarolynU
I don’t actually dislike the RF at all. We had...

I don’t actually dislike the RF at all. We had our own little coronation ceremony at home and watched the TV too.
We even went up to London to lay flowers and view the flowers.
However, I don’t...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 12 Apr 24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,308
Posted By CarolynU
Oh my goodness how are you? I still think about...

Oh my goodness how are you? I still think about Liverpool and want to come back again.
I’ve booked today. The Queen Victoria out of Barcelona and back to Rome July 25.
My friend has loads of...
Forum: General Chat 12 Apr 24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,945
Posted By CarolynU
No I can’t, and I still remember the day that it...

No I can’t, and I still remember the day that it was announced on the radio too. Such a waste of talent and a life.
Forum: General Chat 12 Apr 24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,997
Posted By CarolynU
Oh how amazing. I’ve only just read your news...

Oh how amazing. I’ve only just read your news. Congratulations. Huge memories to come. 😍😍😍
Forum: General Chat 12 Apr 24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,945
Posted By CarolynU
John Lennon might be alive today had he been...

John Lennon might be alive today had he been refused permission to live in the USA and subsequently shot.
I don’t think it’s a level playing field at all as far as living in the USA is concerned and...
Forum: General Chat 11 Apr 24, 11:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,757
Posted By CarolynU
It’s also my favourite villa with absolutely the...

It’s also my favourite villa with absolutely the best owners. Fabulous place to stay and incredible communication from start to finish.
Forum: General Chat 11 Apr 24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,579
Posted By CarolynU
I just wish more places would take Amex. That...

I just wish more places would take Amex. That includes Disney Cruise Line if you use the uk site. The minute you step on the ship you can use it, but just not paying for your cruise.
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 10 Apr 24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 263
Views: 26,509
Posted By CarolynU
I think I read somewhere not here that the...

I think I read somewhere not here that the Inspire Health people may be training the CM’s for eligibility criteria.
So possibly this could mean that they could check proof or it might just mean...
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 10 Apr 24, 06:25 AM
Replies: 263
Views: 26,509
Posted By CarolynU
So just out of curiosity will they require proof...

So just out of curiosity will they require proof of some description for the medical conditions that they have decided to cover? Otherwise surely the problem of ‘fraudulent’ use will still remain?...
Forum: General Chat 9 Apr 24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,964
Posted By CarolynU
Not long for us now thank goodness. By the time I...

Not long for us now thank goodness. By the time I shed my 6 layers of clothing I may even look a bit less chunky too lol!
Forum: General Chat 9 Apr 24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,964
Posted By CarolynU
I’m retired so am fortunate that I’m not tied to...

I’m retired so am fortunate that I’m not tied to school holidays. I usually have a sunny break somewhere in Jan/feb but decided not to this year as I couldn’t be bothered with packing etc soon after...
Forum: General Chat 5 Apr 24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,559
Posted By CarolynU
My son was off to Florida to do the international...

My son was off to Florida to do the international programme at 18. He interviewed immediately after his 18th birthday.
My daughter joined a musical theatre college at 16 years old.
She was at the...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 2 Apr 24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 222
Posted By CarolynU
Victoria is gorgeous. My guilty pleasure Halibut...

Victoria is gorgeous. My guilty pleasure Halibut and fries ! Are you doing Butchart Gardens?
My relatives live in Sooke. I love staying there. It’s as good as any five star hotel lol!
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 28 Mar 24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,880
Posted By CarolynU
The interesting thing is that I was a 20%...

The interesting thing is that I was a 20% standard tipper as were all my American friends that I used to dine with.
However, double circle anything you want and I’ll reduce the tip or give them zero...
Forum: General Chat 27 Mar 24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 391
Posted By CarolynU
I’ve eaten at The Darwin Brasserie. It was...

I’ve eaten at The Darwin Brasserie. It was lovely. We got a table at the bar downstairs first which we had to reserve. I had the most gorgeous cocktail with lavender. We had champagne too. There was...
Forum: General Chat 27 Mar 24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,780
Posted By CarolynU
Congratulations. Retirement is the best job ever!...

Congratulations. Retirement is the best job ever!
Don’t waste a second. So many things you can do.
I even volunteer in a school now once a week. Only for a couple of hours. I hear children read...
Forum: General Trip Planning 25 Mar 24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,187
Posted By CarolynU
I don’t like to pigeon hole myself because each...

I don’t like to pigeon hole myself because each trip I take I weigh up everything that I want from the trip and explore every option.
Depends entirely upon what time of the year it is, who I’m...
Forum: General Chat 23 Mar 24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,585
Posted By CarolynU
I worked full time from age 16 until 28 with no...

I worked full time from age 16 until 28 with no pension entitlement.
I then left to start my family and study for a degree. Those years were apparently lost according to the pension department. No...
Forum: General Chat 23 Mar 24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,585
Posted By CarolynU
Well nothing to stop DIBBMASPI from widening...

Well nothing to stop DIBBMASPI from widening their group and going down That Long And Winding Road to quote those of a similar age ! 😂😂😂
Forum: General Chat 23 Mar 24, 08:03 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,585
Posted By CarolynU
I’ve written two replies and deleted them both. I...

I’ve written two replies and deleted them both. I think from reading some replies on here the way forward rather than challenging the result of the ombudsman we should hear about MASPI being formed!...
Forum: General Chat 23 Mar 24, 12:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 606
Posted By CarolynU
Can’t do it as retired isn’t listed.

Can’t do it as retired isn’t listed.
Forum: General Chat 22 Mar 24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,585
Posted By CarolynU
Maybe it was hidden in Hello Magazine so you...

Maybe it was hidden in Hello Magazine so you missed it! 😂😂😂
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