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Forum: General Trip Planning 7 Apr 24, 08:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 925
Posted By Basset
In my experience , not really expected. I rounded...

In my experience , not really expected. I rounded up a few taxi fares and if charging drinks to room there was a tip option on the bill but as it was a Hilton probably universal.

it was very...
Forum: General Trip Planning 7 Apr 24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 925
Posted By Basset
Uber is more expensive than both taxis and Careem...

Uber is more expensive than both taxis and Careem ( Like Uber, you can download the app before you go) . Only tip I would say is ask for a normal taxi. In the past when leaving a mall some of the...
Forum: General Trip Planning 5 Mar 24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 549
Posted By Basset
Yes you do -...

Yes you do - https://ircc.canada.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1044&top=16


Fairly simple to do , works exactly the same way as an establishment
Forum: General Chat 5 Mar 24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,785
Posted By Basset
On the first point , having recently done Jury...

On the first point , having recently done Jury service you spend so little time in court you can easily maintain emails and calls- no it's not the same as direct customer contact but you can keep...
Forum: General Trip Planning 27 Feb 24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 818
Posted By Basset
I think process is described here...

I think process is described here -https://mohap.gov.ae/en/services/issue-of-permit-to-import-medicines-for-personal-use

You can see the list of medicines here -...
Forum: General Trip Planning 10 Feb 24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 908
Posted By Basset
I'm considering a run that way as well..so...

I'm considering a run that way as well..so following for tips and ideas for 4 days in Milan and 3 days around Lake Como.
Forum: General Chat 14 Jan 24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,820
Posted By Basset
NIckelbacks version of Saturday Nights Alright is...

NIckelbacks version of Saturday Nights Alright is great rock cover
Theory of a Deadman - Wicked Game
and a slightly left field suggestion of Black Stone Cherrys cover of What's love got to to with...
Forum: General Trip Planning 6 Oct 23, 05:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 770
Posted By Basset
If you're doing one day , then I'd say Liberty...

If you're doing one day , then I'd say Liberty Bell , Independence Hall ( you can book a short tour in a group with a state ranger for $1) and definitely Reading Terminal Market for food.
Forum: General Chat 6 Sep 23, 01:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 756
Posted By Basset
Another vote for twickets. You can't sell...

Another vote for twickets.

You can't sell for more than face value. There is an admin fee when buying but it stops people inflating the FV of tickets.
Forum: General Chat 29 Aug 23, 10:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,161
Posted By Basset
This is spot on for me. Asking alternate...

This is spot on for me.

Asking alternate opinions from on here is also a positive thing. Yes the ultimate decision is between you and your wife but getting inputs into that decision helps.
Forum: General Chat 28 Aug 23, 10:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,913
Posted By Basset
I guess it depends on what you like about outdoor...

I guess it depends on what you like about outdoor eating.

Will it be as good as as full charcoal bbQ ? No.

But as you say all you are doing is cooking outside with some extra flavour then yes...
Forum: General Chat 24 Aug 23, 09:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 675
Posted By Basset
I've got Nord at the moment. Can't remember what...

I've got Nord at the moment. Can't remember what I paid but it was reasonable and seems to do everything I need it for.
Forum: General Chat 23 Aug 23, 03:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,739
Posted By Basset
Been on HBP tablets for ages and absolutely never...

Been on HBP tablets for ages and absolutely never knew here was a problem with Cold/flu remedies ?! ?

I presume it's this stuff...
Forum: General Chat 23 Aug 23, 03:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 541
Posted By Basset
There are quite a few short term car insurers...

There are quite a few short term car insurers around but I seem to remember that anything more than a couple of weeks seemed to cost almost as much as a year anyway.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Aug 23, 10:13 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 31,896
Posted By Basset
Everyone has different needs and circumstances. ...

Everyone has different needs and circumstances.

just to add another option in I added a t-mobile esim to my iPhone and it worked very well indeed. What was really noticeable was the data speed...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Aug 23, 11:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,880
Posted By Basset
You're taking pop tarts and Oreos to the US ? ...

You're taking pop tarts and Oreos to the US ?

back to the OP , As has been said , no more little blue forms so no idea how you would declare other than wait to be asked by the officer. I went...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Aug 23, 11:25 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,069
Posted By Basset
If you've in Cocoa Beach anyway it's a great...

If you've in Cocoa Beach anyway it's a great chance, I was there last week for the Falcon Heavy launch that got scrubbed 65 seconds before lift off . A nice amount of people on the beach just north...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Aug 23, 11:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,301
Posted By Basset
I had a similar issue but 2 phones worked and one...

I had a similar issue but 2 phones worked and one didn't.

the one that didn't had data services working fine , I just couldn't use phone or texts. Sadly I didn't solve it and it looks like a lot...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Jul 23, 04:40 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,789
Posted By Basset
I actually prefer a later flight. The other year...

I actually prefer a later flight. The other year went to Boston out of Heathrow at about 4:30/5 ish. Landed , straight to hotel and bed and was time zone adjusted by the next day. No early wake ups ,...
Forum: General Chat 11 Jul 23, 07:28 PM
Replies: 1,050
Views: 61,992
Posted By Basset
If you combine the seat map posted earlier on...

If you combine the seat map posted earlier on this thread with seat view page you can see exactly where you are - https://map.3ddigitalvenue.com/liverpool
Forum: General Chat 11 Jul 23, 01:36 PM
Replies: 1,050
Views: 61,992
Posted By Basset
Really hope you get sorted ! I have the same...

Really hope you get sorted ! I have the same issue with TM !
Forum: Beyond the Parks 11 Jul 23, 01:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,665
Posted By Basset
Bumping this one for any advice. There's a...

Bumping this one for any advice.

There's a falcon heavy launch currently scheduled for 23:34 on the 23rd July and I'll be in Florida .

It's not on the Kennedy site yet - do they ever open...
Forum: General Chat 11 Jul 23, 01:05 PM
Replies: 1,050
Views: 61,992
Posted By Basset
i think in the case of this tour it's the...

i think in the case of this tour it's the technology involved in the set changes.
Forum: General Chat 11 Jul 23, 12:54 PM
Replies: 1,050
Views: 61,992
Posted By Basset
As other people have said , join the wait room...

As other people have said , join the wait room prior to the go live. Have your code copied ready and make sure you have signed in to the account earlier as you may have to verify the phone number by...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 10 Jul 23, 11:09 AM
Replies: 386
Views: 49,261
Posted By Basset
I'll be honest and say that it really sounds like...

I'll be honest and say that it really sounds like tax avoidance to me. Say there's been $300 in tips taken but make the tills look like it was only $30 so taxed on 30 not 300.

I also think that's...
Forum: General Chat 4 Jul 23, 09:30 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,341
Posted By Basset
They're also using Twickets as a fan to fan...

They're also using Twickets as a fan to fan resale platform. You can only sell at fave value , when buying there's an admin fee added but as a resale platform they are the best.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Jun 23, 11:53 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,252
Posted By Basset
Everyones situation is different. Both in young...

Everyones situation is different. Both in young adults working / not working , earning little etc.. and also parents situations and ability to assist.

As someone that is still guiding kids through...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Jun 23, 02:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,418
Posted By Basset
I 100% agree :) and would take the paperwork as...

I 100% agree :) and would take the paperwork as well.. I was trying to say that in several cases I know of , the agent has spoken to the child.

been on a few trips with 3 surnames where mums...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Jun 23, 11:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,418
Posted By Basset
The one thing I've not seen anywhere is the age...

The one thing I've not seen anywhere is the age of the child. Basically if they are deemed old enough to be of consent by the officer they ask the child directly. If younger then they may ask for the...
Forum: General Chat 27 Jun 23, 11:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 307
Posted By Basset
Went to the Sunday game this year. It is meant to...

Went to the Sunday game this year. It is meant to be an annual event , the last few years were postponed for obvious reasons :D

I went to both Yankees / Red Sox games back in 2019 and can't wait...
Forum: General Chat 26 Jun 23, 11:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,754
Posted By Basset
There's a place in Manchester called...

There's a place in Manchester called Designerexchange that sells second hand designer bags and a quick look on their website says they also buy them.
Forum: General Chat 23 Jun 23, 12:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 472
Posted By Basset
There you go -...

There you go - https://help.revolut.com/help/card-payments-withdrawals/getting-started-with-card-payments/which-currency-balance-will-be-deducted-for-spending/
Forum: General Chat 23 Jun 23, 12:00 PM
Replies: 1,050
Views: 61,992
Posted By Basset
I sadly think the latter as I suspect...

I sadly think the latter as I suspect Ticketmaster surge pricing will be in place.

Then you factor in there will probably be various packages for early access , circle at the front etc,...
Forum: General Chat 21 Jun 23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,110
Posted By Basset
The current ticketmaster registration is...

The current ticketmaster registration is literally just a registration. When it comes to sale time , if you're not registered you won't be able to buy a ticket,.

At sales time , there will be...
Forum: General Chat 20 Jun 23, 03:51 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,110
Posted By Basset
In the middle of May , there was a feasibility...

In the middle of May , there was a feasibility done with various industries (think transportation and hospitality) about dates for the end of August but not been followed up on so I suspect they...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jun 23, 09:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,056
Posted By Basset
I'll have a search - I've only made purchases...

I'll have a search - I've only made purchases when I've already done the conversion beforehand as I like to make sure the money is there but yes I know what you mean that with Revolut it is handy...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jun 23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,056
Posted By Basset
Also to add that HSBC do a "revolut equivalent"...

Also to add that HSBC do a "revolut equivalent" of an international account that you add as many currencies as you want to and convert at live rates.
...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 20 Jun 23, 09:01 AM
Replies: 386
Views: 49,261
Posted By Basset
Agreed ! I'm still of the old school 15%...

Agreed !

I'm still of the old school 15% usually slightly rounded up brigade and it's what I'll stick to.

I think between social media tipping evangelists and covid drove the %s up.

Not...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Jun 23, 01:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,340
Posted By Basset
Even pre-Covid a lot of London sandwich / salad...

Even pre-Covid a lot of London sandwich / salad places were cashless so I can only imagine even more common now.

A lot of football grounds and arenas in the UK are now totally cashless.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Jun 23, 01:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,056
Posted By Basset
Another revolut fan here . I do use it very much...

Another revolut fan here . I do use it very much as a gateway account. I was working in Ireland , got paid into an AIB account, transferred it in Euros to Revolut and then converted to Sterling...
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