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Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 30 Nov 23, 08:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,283
Posted By Melanie R
My preference is also for the newer, bigger...

My preference is also for the newer, bigger ships, but sometimes the itinerary wins!
My last Alaskan cruise was with RCI but on a very dated older ship - still had a fab time as it was the scenery...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 23 Nov 23, 10:40 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,989
Posted By Melanie R
Yes, I did the day trip on my last holiday there...

Yes, I did the day trip on my last holiday there - as long as it’s a clear day, it’s well worth doing!
There is a free shuttle which runs from Canada Place.
I did a trip report if you want to see...
Forum: General Chat 19 Nov 23, 05:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,296
Posted By Melanie R
Mine has cost £2500 altogether including a bone...

Mine has cost £2500 altogether including a bone graft - would have been £2k if I hadn’t needed that.
Forum: General Chat 19 Nov 23, 05:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,296
Posted By Melanie R
It hadn’t healed properly and there were still...

It hadn’t healed properly and there were still traces of infection showing. A second dies of antibiotics seemed to help - on my last review the surgeon said she was pleasantly shocked at the...
Forum: General Chat 19 Nov 23, 10:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,296
Posted By Melanie R
No I’ve not been left with a gap - prior to them...

No I’ve not been left with a gap - prior to them removing the tooth, they made a temporary denture for me. I had a bad infection which they wanted to be certain had cleared, so I had the tooth...
Forum: General Chat 18 Nov 23, 11:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,296
Posted By Melanie R
I’m mid way through having mine for a front tooth...

I’m mid way through having mine for a front tooth replacement - the initial surgery gave me pain and facial swelling for 3/4 days but was perfectly manageable with ibuprofen. I have the crown fitted...
Forum: General Chat 8 Nov 23, 12:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 391
Posted By Melanie R
I’ve had it for just over a month and I’m really...

I’ve had it for just over a month and I’m really liking it. I love that I don’t have to remember which app a programme is on, you just create your playlist and it automatically goes to the right...
Forum: General Chat 30 Oct 23, 11:41 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 20,382
Posted By Melanie R
Just to say that you’re getting an awful lot of...

Just to say that you’re getting an awful lot of very well intentioned advice on here telling you that you should let your family know, and I totally agree that their support will be invaluable to...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 29 Oct 23, 03:22 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,989
Posted By Melanie R
Vancouver is expensive, but I found once I’d paid...

Vancouver is expensive, but I found once I’d paid the hotel costs, everything else wasn’t too bad! There’s so much to explore which is relatively cheap, you can spend hours in Stanley Park, I love...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 28 Oct 23, 10:06 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,989
Posted By Melanie R
I loved the Blue Horizon - it’s a taxi ride to...

I loved the Blue Horizon - it’s a taxi ride to the cruise port but not too far and the Hop on Hop off bus stop is right outside if you were planning to explore the city using it.

I stayed at the...
Forum: General Chat 27 Oct 23, 10:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,880
Posted By Melanie R
I’m just back from holiday and had the bathroom...

I’m just back from holiday and had the bathroom done while I was away - love my walk in shower and definitely have no regrets over replacing the bath ❤️
...
Forum: General Chat 24 Oct 23, 05:01 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 20,382
Posted By Melanie R
I could have written this post 7 years ago as I...

I could have written this post 7 years ago as I was in the same position you have found yourself in. I took the decision not to take the trip as I felt that I would always be thinking of what should...
Forum: General Chat 14 Oct 23, 06:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,112
Posted By Melanie R
I’ve just switched to Sky Stream now that I’ve...

I’ve just switched to Sky Stream now that I’ve moved house and it’s saving a fortune! I’ve kept movies & Netflix, paid for ad skipping, kept my broadband package and I’m paying £58 per month down...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 14 Oct 23, 01:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,503
Posted By Melanie R
On my way home now - car exactly where I left it...

On my way home now - car exactly where I left it and as above significantly cheaper than CPS!
I was expecting £8 per day, but I was on a 2 week cruise and was charged £60 when I collected it this...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 Oct 23, 09:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,503
Posted By Melanie R
It’s close to the Premier Inn I already had...

It’s close to the Premier Inn I already had booked on Grosvenor Square - the Prem Inn assured me it would be fine, I just got an Uber to the terminal from the hotel (it’s literally round the corner)...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 Oct 23, 07:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,503
Posted By Melanie R
I’m on a cruise right now, and had planned to...

I’m on a cruise right now, and had planned to take the train, but at 2 weeks out had to make plans to drive due to strikes 🤦
All car parking was fully booked, so I’ve left mine in the multi...
Forum: General Chat 12 Oct 23, 10:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 609
Posted By Melanie R
I use Freddie’s Flowers, they come with...

I use Freddie’s Flowers, they come with instructions on how to arrange and although they take a day or 2 to open up, they then look fab and do last well if you follow the care instructions ☺️
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 22 Jul 23, 02:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,257
Posted By Melanie R
Yes their prices seem to have shot up! My last...

Yes their prices seem to have shot up! My last few cruises have been with P&O purely on value for money as although I do prefer Royal, I don’t prefer it enough to pay so much extra!
I’ve a 13 night...
Forum: General Chat 13 May 23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,216
Posted By Melanie R
Age UK were very helpful for us when we had...

Age UK were very helpful for us when we had issues and had lots of advice on completing paperwork - may be worth getting in touch with them?

Good luck!
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 2 May 23, 04:47 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,989
Posted By Melanie R
I can’t comment on the Disney cruise as I went...

I can’t comment on the Disney cruise as I went with a different line so that I could do Glacier Bay (and at a fraction of the cost!) but Vancouver is most definitely worth visiting! The highlights...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 26 Apr 23, 08:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,235
Posted By Melanie R
My friend was onboard following the centenary...

My friend was onboard following the centenary world cruise, waiting to sail back home to New York - she’s practically had the ship to herself since weekend and said Cunard have been fantastic! They...
Forum: General Trip Planning 25 Apr 23, 09:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 763
Posted By Melanie R
It seems very hit and miss! I flew to Vancouver...

It seems very hit and miss! I flew to Vancouver via Toronto and was told as I checked in that I would need to collect my bags - I arrived in Toronto, waited at baggage claim then was told they would...
Forum: TV and Film 18 Apr 23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,657
Posted By Melanie R
I agree - so much so that I refused to watch any...

I agree - so much so that I refused to watch any of the ones after they got rich 🤣
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 17 Apr 23, 10:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,814
Posted By Melanie R
It’s such a personal decision to make - for me...

It’s such a personal decision to make - for me when I cruise, a balcony is not negotiable as I love waking early and having a hot drink in my pjs watching the world go by, and late at night enjoying...
Forum: General Chat 16 Apr 23, 07:18 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,134
Posted By Melanie R
These are mine after 3 weeks - getting them...

These are mine after 3 weeks - getting them redone next weekend ready for my holiday!
I have a rubber gel base and they never chip, peel or break but I do have a really good nail tech ☺️
...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 16 Apr 23, 09:09 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,611
Posted By Melanie R
I am yes. I’ve not booked the skylift as yet as...

I am yes. I’ve not booked the skylift as yet as I’m waiting to see what the weather is, but will book from Olden Adventures on the day. Also planning the open top bus there too.

Really looking...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 15 Apr 23, 11:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,644
Posted By Melanie R
If you look on the deck plan, cabins with the...

If you look on the deck plan, cabins with the door to the right (as if you were facing the cabin) have the bed by the wardrobe, the ones with the door to the right have it by the window ☺️
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 15 Apr 23, 11:47 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,611
Posted By Melanie R
I’m on the same sailing and am booking excursions...

I’m on the same sailing and am booking excursions diy - particularly in Olden ☺️
Forum: General Chat 8 Apr 23, 11:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 532
Posted By Melanie R
I have a HSBC credit card and it’s listed on the...

I have a HSBC credit card and it’s listed on the statement the sort code and account to use if not paying through the app. There are several listed depending on what type of card it is.
Forum: General Chat 3 Apr 23, 10:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 988
Posted By Melanie R
Mine used to peel until I had a rubber gel base...

Mine used to peel until I had a rubber gel base coat - been having it done that way for a year and not had a broken nail or had my polish peel since!
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 31 Mar 23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,518
Posted By Melanie R
To answer your taxi question - it’s very easy to...

To answer your taxi question - it’s very easy to get one when you disembark - there is a queue of them ready to pick up passengers, all very well organised 😊
Forum: General Chat 12 Mar 23, 11:58 AM
Replies: 462
Views: 30,112
Posted By Melanie R
NICE seem to think so or they wouldn’t have...

NICE seem to think so or they wouldn’t have approved it. No treatment funded by the NHS has a 100% success rate, but they clearly have far more information and experience in these matters than...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 8 Mar 23, 10:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 764
Posted By Melanie R
Yes it included luggage - we flew from Manchester...

Yes it included luggage - we flew from Manchester early morning and were on the ship around 12:30 😊
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 8 Mar 23, 10:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 764
Posted By Melanie R
We flew with Jet2 in December 😊

We flew with Jet2 in December 😊
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 8 Mar 23, 08:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,010
Posted By Melanie R
I have to agree with Squish - I’ve cruised RCI,...

I have to agree with Squish - I’ve cruised RCI, Princess & P&O and if they were all the same price P&O would not be my first choice as I love the livelier atmosphere on RCI and the superior service &...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 8 Mar 23, 08:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 764
Posted By Melanie R
I did this in December and had the overnight at...

I did this in December and had the overnight at the end, purely because that way I flew out on a Saturday and needed 1 less day annual leave! I think I also preferred it that way as when we docked...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 8 Mar 23, 12:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 399
Posted By Melanie R
If I’m cruising solo I do buy the WiFi for any...

If I’m cruising solo I do buy the WiFi for any sea days so I can stay in touch with family, but use my data plan on port days. Ships WiFi is typically not great, definitely not value for money but...
Forum: General Chat 8 Mar 23, 12:25 PM
Replies: 462
Views: 30,112
Posted By Melanie R
Speaking as an accountant in the NHS, when...

Speaking as an accountant in the NHS, when obesity is costing the NHS over £6 billion each year, surely it makes good financial sense to invest in preventative measures as well as improving people’s...
Forum: General Chat 8 Mar 23, 11:38 AM
Replies: 462
Views: 30,112
Posted By Melanie R
As far as I’m aware it is already available to...

As far as I’m aware it is already available to pay for through most pharmacies 😊
Forum: General Chat 8 Mar 23, 10:18 AM
Replies: 462
Views: 30,112
Posted By Melanie R
I think it’s far to easy to have a knee jerk...

I think it’s far to easy to have a knee jerk reaction to headlines such as this, but costs within the NHS is such an emotive topic which is why we have guidelines and committees to make these...
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