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Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning Yesterday, 06:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,941
Posted By Ladyshopper
I assume you paid in dollars if you booked it on...

I assume you paid in dollars if you booked it on the USA site? If so, I don't think it will work as Americans have their own NCL offers on amex cards.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 18 Apr 24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 686
Posted By Ladyshopper
Ha ha, that's very true! It wasn't quite so much...

Ha ha, that's very true! It wasn't quite so much a problem in our cabin as the window was so high up, but if you were docked next to another boat then you could see in, and them to you.

Already...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 17 Apr 24, 07:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 686
Posted By Ladyshopper
I actually know the exact answer to this, as it...

I actually know the exact answer to this, as it was an answer in trivia! Average age was 69. We're younger than this (48 and 53) and didn't feel at all out of place. I'm a bit broken physically...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 17 Apr 24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 686
Posted By Ladyshopper
Well, just back from our first river cruise, and...

Well, just back from our first river cruise, and absolutely hooked!

We had amazing weather, mid twenties for the majority of the trip, so that was a bonus.

Catered amazingly for our dietary...
Forum: General Chat 10 Apr 24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 804
Posted By Ladyshopper
Great result. They also paid out very...

Great result.

They also paid out very quickly for our New Year cruise that we had to cancel due to me being admitted to hospital for emergency surgery.
Forum: General Chat 8 Apr 24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 11,004
Posted By Ladyshopper
Dread to think what I looked like when I was last...

Dread to think what I looked like when I was last in A&E. I felt too unwell to sit on the chairs, so ended up lying down on the floor. An hour or so later I started vomiting, and two paramedics, who...
Forum: General Chat 8 Apr 24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 547
Posted By Ladyshopper
As much of a pack up as you can manage, and throw...

As much of a pack up as you can manage, and throw in some of the gluten free noodles/rice pots that just need water for good measure (you can always get hot water on the plane if you can't get it...
Forum: General Chat 6 Apr 24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 11,004
Posted By Ladyshopper
You don't think hip or knee replacements should...

You don't think hip or knee replacements should be dealt with if they've failed?

Or have I read that totally wrong?
Forum: General Chat 4 Apr 24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,170
Posted By Ladyshopper
This is great advice, thank you. We're flying to...

This is great advice, thank you. We're flying to Auckland in October, then home from Sydney. We're going business class (avios for the win!) but am definitely considering compression socks.
Forum: General Chat 22 Mar 24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,852
Posted By Ladyshopper
Totally agree with this.

Totally agree with this.
Forum: General Chat 22 Mar 24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,852
Posted By Ladyshopper
Your son is 15, and it sounds as if you haven't...

Your son is 15, and it sounds as if you haven't even met the parents?

That would be a firm no from me.
Forum: General Chat 22 Mar 24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,814
Posted By Ladyshopper
Random question, but does it hurt? Anything to do...

Random question, but does it hurt? Anything to do with needles scares me!
Forum: General Chat 21 Mar 24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 265
Posted By Ladyshopper
I did consider trying for Sunday, but other than...

I did consider trying for Sunday, but other than Coldplay I wasn't really that fussed about anyone else playing that day, and decided it would be a lot of hanging around.

Plus with going on...
Forum: General Chat 21 Mar 24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 265
Posted By Ladyshopper
Anyone Trying for Radio 1 Big Weekend Tickets?

Just managed to get tickets for Friday, so am well chuffed. :)

Would have preferred Saturday, but my daughter is having her engagement party that night, so can't really miss that!:grin:
Forum: General Chat 20 Mar 24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,736
Posted By Ladyshopper
Another Branston fan. Heinz have way too much...

Another Branston fan. Heinz have way too much sauce.
Forum: General Chat 12 Mar 24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 33,226
Posted By Ladyshopper
Not surprised the replies varied. I think that...

Not surprised the replies varied. I think that two people can have the same operation and their recovery can be completely different. All bodies have their own quirks, and then you add in...
Forum: General Chat 12 Mar 24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 316
Views: 33,226
Posted By Ladyshopper
I had emergency surgery for a bowel obstruction...

I had emergency surgery for a bowel obstruction in December. I was in hospital for 10 days, and it would have been longer if I had no one at home to help me.

I couldn't even get up from the sofa...
Forum: General Chat 8 Mar 24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,672
Posted By Ladyshopper
I'm the same. I was in hospital for 10 days over...

I'm the same. I was in hospital for 10 days over Christmas and there was actually an amazing gluten free menu with loads of veggie GF options (including lots of curries).

Unfortunately, on...
Forum: General Chat 3 Mar 24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,063
Posted By Ladyshopper
I was surprised by how reasonable my insurance...

I was surprised by how reasonable my insurance was this year. I did have to move away from the company that was insuring me last year, but I've paid £350 fully comp for a renault zoe (electric car)...
Forum: General Chat 3 Mar 24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 1,309
Views: 107,215
Posted By Ladyshopper
£125 each for me and my husband. Obviously...

£125 each for me and my husband.

Obviously it's nice to win, but so far this year it's not keeping up with the predicted interest rates they show, so we'll see how it goes.

Last year I did, and...
Forum: Social Groups 29 Feb 24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 3,208
Views: 112,370
Posted By Ladyshopper
We're off to London for a theatre weekend next...

We're off to London for a theatre weekend next weekend. However, it's plays we're going to see rather than musicals, so something a bit different for us.

Going to see Witness for the Prosecution...
Forum: General Chat 29 Feb 24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,849
Posted By Ladyshopper
I had to raise a dispute with Barclaycard when...

I had to raise a dispute with Barclaycard when the pandemic kicked off. It was really slow to be dealt with, but I think they had lots of disputes with everything that happened at that time. It was...
Forum: General Chat 27 Feb 24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,276
Posted By Ladyshopper
Nope, no info at all. Just said that treatment...

Nope, no info at all. Just said that treatment would be discussed at the appointment in April.

She doesn't often have periods as she's on the mini pill. Although when she does her symptoms are...
Forum: General Chat 27 Feb 24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,276
Posted By Ladyshopper
Thank you. No she hasn't been referred for...

Thank you.

No she hasn't been referred for an MRI. She had a pelvic ultrasound before being referred for surgery, was also normal.

I'm not sure she is too keen on a coil. I don't blame her to...
Forum: General Chat 27 Feb 24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,276
Posted By Ladyshopper
What Does 'Presumed Diagnosis' Mean?

I know there are a few medical people on here. Hoping they might be able to give a little clarity on a letter my daughter received.

My daughter had exploratory keyhole surgery for endometriosis...
Forum: General Chat 26 Feb 24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,065
Posted By Ladyshopper
We're thinking similar. However, to get round the...

We're thinking similar. However, to get round the price increase for the next year, we cancelled our subscription, then immediately took it out again and paid for the annual subscription, which...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 26 Feb 24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,520
Posted By Ladyshopper
I take it you've looked at other companies...

I take it you've looked at other companies similar to Battle Face? Someone like High Risk Voyager for example? No idea if they cover cruises or not.

I would have had no idea about the problem...
Forum: General Chat 23 Feb 24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,659
Posted By Ladyshopper
There are some dangerous assumptions being made...

There are some dangerous assumptions being made in this thread. Mainly that it was people who received the government support payments for energy that are running up the debt.

Whilst I'm sure...
Forum: General Chat 19 Feb 24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 428
Posted By Ladyshopper
These are notoriously unreliable, and not...

These are notoriously unreliable, and not recommended.
Forum: General Chat 18 Feb 24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,424
Posted By Ladyshopper
I use Garnier Belle Color shade 111. Been using...

I use Garnier Belle Color shade 111. Been using it for years. One of the cheapest out there, and really easy to use as you put it on dry hair rather than wet hair.

I've tried others in the past,...
Forum: General Chat 17 Feb 24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 615
Posted By Ladyshopper
What's your daily electricity usage? That may...

What's your daily electricity usage? That may help you make a decision, based on what you want the battery to do.

Ours is around 16 kWh per day (4 bed detached, 3 adults one of whom is home all...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 17 Feb 24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,089
Posted By Ladyshopper
We saw this too, and it was really good fun.

We saw this too, and it was really good fun.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 17 Feb 24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,089
Posted By Ladyshopper
The White Pass railway trip is incredible, I'd...

The White Pass railway trip is incredible, I'd recommend everyone to do that!
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 16 Feb 24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 860
Posted By Ladyshopper
Definitely of interest to me please. They...

Definitely of interest to me please.

They had the GF menus on Virtuosa too. I still had to ask to see them the day before, as I am vegetarian as well, and they tended to be quite meat heavy, so...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 16 Feb 24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 860
Posted By Ladyshopper
As a fellow gluten-free person, I have a couple...

As a fellow gluten-free person, I have a couple of questions?

Is the main dining room open for lunch on port days? Most cruise lines don't any more, so just wondered if MSC were, especially as I...
Forum: General Chat 15 Feb 24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 11,305
Posted By Ladyshopper
Started off as a young teen as a lifeguard and...

Started off as a young teen as a lifeguard and swimming teacher. Progressed to Duty Manager of a Leisure Centre. After the birth of my 2 children (only 11 months between them!) I worked evenings for...
Forum: General Chat 13 Feb 24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,475
Posted By Ladyshopper
Is it paperwork you should have been given by the...

Is it paperwork you should have been given by the company that fitted them you're missing? Or something else?

When I sold my house with the free solar panels on under the leased roof scheme, I...
Forum: General Chat 13 Feb 24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,475
Posted By Ladyshopper
I had the free solar panels on my previous house...

I had the free solar panels on my previous house. Great experience for me, I did see a difference with my electricity bills (and am sure it would be even more so now prices have gone up). You do have...
Forum: General Chat 12 Feb 24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 6,649
Posted By Ladyshopper
Me too. Although to be fair, I loved both parks...

Me too. Although to be fair, I loved both parks there! Definitely my favourite Disney place out of all the parks I've visited.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 12 Feb 24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 686
Posted By Ladyshopper
Thank you. I'm gluten free, and researched like...

Thank you. I'm gluten free, and researched like mad before booking! Everything I found suggested that Avalon are great for any dietary restrictions (I'm also vegetarian, and the combination of GF and...
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