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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Jan 24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,074
Posted By chrisxal
We fly LGW-TPA 23 Sept - 10 Oct BA return flight...

We fly LGW-TPA 23 Sept - 10 Oct BA return flight plus car for £1777 that is for 2 adults
Forum: General Chat 20 Dec 23, 07:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 455
Posted By chrisxal
DH applied on line and posted his old PP off last...

DH applied on line and posted his old PP off last Monday and new one arrived Saturday morning
Forum: General Chat 21 Oct 23, 07:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,141
Posted By chrisxal
My husband uses Marmalade to insure both grand...

My husband uses Marmalade to insure both grand daughters on his car, Jessica has now passed her test but is away at Uni so only drives when she comes home and Ella is a learner so my husband takes...
Forum: General Chat 26 Jul 23, 11:53 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,835
Posted By chrisxal
We dropped sky about a year ago, we have never...

We dropped sky about a year ago, we have never had any marketing calls offering a better deal. We bought a free sat box, I think it was just over £200, no subscription charges and this allows us to...
Forum: General Chat 15 Jul 23, 09:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,950
Posted By chrisxal
I have been doing elections and counting for...

I have been doing elections and counting for nearly 10 years but feel the pay is far too low, £170 for a days work doesn’t sound too bad but I did 17 hour on election day and 15 hour’s counting for...
Forum: General Chat 13 Mar 23, 08:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 623
Posted By chrisxal
Covid 19 Documents

Oh dear we are due to fly out on Wednesday and I’ve just had an email from BA telling me I need to upload my Covid 19 proof of vaccination, we went to Florida last November and I’m sure we didn’t...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 15 Feb 23, 03:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,979
Posted By chrisxal
We planned on going last November when we were...

We planned on going last November when we were staying in Spring Hills but sadly the park was shut due to the unexpected cold weather!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Feb 23, 02:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,125
Posted By chrisxal
Yes every person travelling must be present when...

Yes every person travelling must be present when you do bag drop
Forum: General Chat 2 Feb 23, 02:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,533
Posted By chrisxal
My friend told me to put a dishwasher tablet in...

My friend told me to put a dishwasher tablet in an oven dish, pour boiling water over it put in bottom of oven and shut the door. I haven’t tried it yet but probably will at the weekend
Forum: General Chat 2 Feb 23, 02:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,867
Posted By chrisxal
Shark for me

Shark for me
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jan 23, 04:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 977
Posted By chrisxal
I was told I couldn't use my Avios to upgrade as...

I was told I couldn't use my Avios to upgrade as we have a hire car booked as part of our package, apparently Avios can only be used to upgrade flight only deals.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Jan 23, 03:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,443
Posted By chrisxal
We have just flown back and the trolley's are now...

We have just flown back and the trolley's are now $7 and you don't get your money back when you return the trolley like you do at our airports.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Dec 22, 07:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,091
Posted By chrisxal
Yes we flew BA in November and did twilight...

Yes we flew BA in November and did twilight checkin
Forum: General Chat 6 Dec 22, 10:24 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,903
Posted By chrisxal
We have had solar panels for about 12 years, no...

We have had solar panels for about 12 years, no battery so sell back to the grid, they cost us just over £5k when installed, we had the money sitting in an ISA earning very little, we are south...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 4 Nov 22, 11:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,692
Posted By chrisxal
My friend recently drove from Ayeshire to...

My friend recently drove from Ayeshire to Southampton and it took them 12 hours! Due to volume of traffic and road works.
Forum: General Chat 5 Oct 22, 07:23 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 16,979
Posted By chrisxal
Please don't forget those on pensions in this...

Please don't forget those on pensions in this discussion, the state pension is about £8.5K per year, so many are struggling.
Forum: General Chat 18 Jul 22, 08:00 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,733
Posted By chrisxal
When my 17 yr old GD was doing her gold Duke of...

When my 17 yr old GD was doing her gold Duke of Edinburgh Award she asked me if I had an old watch she could borrow as she didn’t want to wear her iwatch, I went upstairs and got my old watch and set...
Forum: General Chat 18 Jul 22, 07:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,511
Posted By chrisxal
We used to sit up in bed on a Saturday or Sunday...

We used to sit up in bed on a Saturday or Sunday morning and flick through teletext and the cheapest we ever got was £59 each flydrive. When we found Travel City Direct our average price was £89 for...
Forum: General Chat 28 Jun 22, 01:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,597
Posted By chrisxal
We 'gifted' our son £40k to help them buy their...

We 'gifted' our son £40k to help them buy their house but their solicitor said they would have to pay tax on the 'gift', the only way around it was we had to draw up a payment plan for them to repay...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Jun 22, 03:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,515
Posted By chrisxal
I have an app for USA car number plates - it...

I have an app for USA car number plates - it called States and PL8S.
Forum: General Chat 21 Jun 22, 09:40 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,295
Posted By chrisxal
We paid for GD’s lessons, £35 per hour but...

We paid for GD’s lessons, £35 per hour but instructor insisted on 2 hour lessons, it cost us just under £2k, plus my DH took her out quite a lot, we used Marmalade insurance as DH’s insurance Co. do...
Forum: General Chat 2 May 22, 03:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,166
Posted By chrisxal
I applied on line on 1st April, received my new...

I applied on line on 1st April, received my new passport through the post on 26th April.
Forum: Shopping in Florida 2 May 22, 03:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 970
Posted By chrisxal
I bought 2 in the TAG outlet shop in Bicester,...

I bought 2 in the TAG outlet shop in Bicester, just outside Oxford, much cheaper than the ones we looked at in USA
Forum: Beyond the Parks 30 Apr 22, 05:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 692
Posted By chrisxal
Love the Dr Phillips community park, I think we...

Love the Dr Phillips community park, I think we paid $1 each to get into the 'wet park' our GD's absolutely loved it so many water fountain etc. Shame that Stein Mart shut at Dr Phillips, I got some...
Forum: General Trip Planning 29 Apr 22, 06:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 826
Posted By chrisxal
Yes we did it, we could have flown down for a...

Yes we did it, we could have flown down for a fraction of the price but DH loves trains so I booked us direct on Amtrak website, it is cheaper to book in advance. I booked a room (cabin) and it...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Apr 22, 03:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,482
Posted By chrisxal
Yes I had a coupe of flights booked during that...

Yes I had a coupe of flights booked during that period and they were with BA, I do hope it won't effect our new ESTA's I'm due to do soon.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Apr 22, 03:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,482
Posted By chrisxal
Hmmm ok, we did have our booking in place before...

Hmmm ok, we did have our booking in place before lockdown, we were originally due to fly out on 2nd November but moved it to the 10th (2 days after the borders opened) but wouldn't have looked at the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Apr 22, 02:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,482
Posted By chrisxal
We flew out of Heathrow 2 days after the borders...

We flew out of Heathrow 2 days after the borders opened and we had current ESTA's (I thought) however when we got to Heathrow, we were told we didn't have a current ESTA, I quickly grabbed our paper...
Forum: General Chat 6 Apr 22, 02:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,084
Posted By chrisxal
I use Astonish Hob Cleaner, I buy from Poundland...

I use Astonish Hob Cleaner, I buy from Poundland and it brings it up like new.
Forum: General Chat 29 Mar 22, 09:24 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 17,003
Posted By chrisxal
The state pension is just over £800 per month, so...

The state pension is just over £800 per month, so for many trying to meet the extra rising costs it will really be hard, my elderly neighbour won’t put his heating on, he has been wearing about 6...
Forum: General Trip Planning 9 Mar 22, 08:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,647
Posted By chrisxal
Can I jump in and ask if anyone knows how easy it...

Can I jump in and ask if anyone knows how easy it is to get a larger taxi for 6 adults plus luggage, I did email Ocean View SUV service but they said it was max 5 passengers with luggage?
Forum: General Chat 5 Mar 22, 05:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 627
Posted By chrisxal
We have solar panels and have had them for a...

We have solar panels and have had them for a number of years, no issues whatsoever. We has some money in an ISA, earning very little interest so took some out and bought the solar panels, we get...
Forum: General Chat 15 Feb 22, 03:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 875
Posted By chrisxal
We recently changed from EE to TalkTalk it went...

We recently changed from EE to TalkTalk it went smoothly hardly any downtime but it took me ages to change all my devices over, 3 TV's, 2 Echo's, 2 iphones, 2 laptops, 2 ipads, home security system,...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 11 Feb 22, 05:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,176
Posted By chrisxal
We have been there several times but only when we...

We have been there several times but only when we have been staying in Miami or Ft Lauderdale, it is a long drive from Orlando probably 4-5 hrs so not sure I would consider it for a day trip.
Forum: General Chat 6 Feb 22, 10:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,705
Posted By chrisxal
We have had our solar panels for a number of...

We have had our solar panels for a number of years, we bought them outright, the money was just sitting in ISA earning probably about 0.5%, the panels cost us just over £5k and we get between...
Forum: General Trip Planning 2 Feb 22, 12:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 714
Posted By chrisxal
I don't use my Avios points towards flights, I...

I don't use my Avios points towards flights, I use them for hotels, we always stay at the airport the night before we travel and also have weekends away in UK using Avios point.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Nov 21, 03:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,740
Posted By chrisxal
We had Collinson Antigen test before flying to...

We had Collinson Antigen test before flying to Miami last Weds, no issues at all.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 15 Nov 21, 11:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,089
Posted By chrisxal
We always use Avis and have never had an...

We always use Avis and have never had an international driving licence, we are here now via Avis on our UK driving licences
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Nov 21, 10:53 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,109
Posted By chrisxal
We did it, although we decided to drive to the...

We did it, although we decided to drive to the airport the day before to get the tests as didn't want to turn up with our cases ready to go and then not pass the test. it was very well organised, I...
Forum: General Chat 27 Oct 21, 10:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,013
Posted By chrisxal
Can I ask how this works when you have a...

Can I ask how this works when you have a personalised number plate, if I put my number plate on their site to identify my car, then get a price but I do not want to sell the number plate just the car...
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