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Forum: Trip Planning Florida Today, 08:36 AM
Replies: 7
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Posted By scooby99
Made me laugh 😂

Made me laugh 😂
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 11:01 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 6,657
Posted By scooby99
We drove to Scarborough today; a dry sunny day...

We drove to Scarborough today; a dry sunny day but very cold; 6 degrees with a real feel of 2 degrees; everyone in coats, hats & scarves!

We remember being in lockdown at this time of year; lying...
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 08:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,492
Posted By scooby99
Are they really all a con though? Had a look...

Are they really all a con though?

Had a look on the Tesco site.
A regular (grab) bag of Monster Munch is 40g and costs £1 (£2.50 per 100g).
A 6 pack of Monster Munch contains 6 x 20g bags and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Apr 24, 11:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,082
Posted By scooby99
Glad you’re sorted now! Many on here will...

Glad you’re sorted now!
Many on here will advise to not spend any money you wouldn’t be willing to lose or be able to get back until you have your ESTA in place.
Travel insurance won’t pay out if...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Apr 24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 688
Posted By scooby99
Uniqlo usually have Disney stuff

Uniqlo usually have Disney stuff
Forum: General Chat 20 Apr 24, 12:26 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,371
Posted By scooby99
We had 2 cats who both became diabetic; they both...

We had 2 cats who both became diabetic; they both needed 2 injections a day (morning & evening).

We also injected them whilst they were head down in their bowls eating, ‘pinched’ the loose skin at...
Forum: General Chat 19 Apr 24, 11:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,362
Posted By scooby99
This reminds me of Margaret Thatcher, back in the...

This reminds me of Margaret Thatcher, back in the 80’s, announcing “We have become a grandmother” :confused2
Forum: TV and Film 19 Apr 24, 11:00 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 7,931
Posted By scooby99
Our feeling is that Lord Sugar picked Rachel more...

Our feeling is that Lord Sugar picked Rachel more for her overall passion, drive & commitment than her gym concept.
If the expansion of her gyms don’t work out, we could see her as someone he’d be...
Forum: General Chat 18 Apr 24, 11:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 851
Posted By scooby99
We’ve never had buildings or contents insurance...

We’ve never had buildings or contents insurance where we haven’t included accidental damage.
It adds around £25-30 onto the cost which to me is inexpensive for the peace of mind.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Apr 24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 9,686
Posted By scooby99
Our first trip was 1988. We were staying with...

Our first trip was 1988.
We were staying with family for 3 weeks in Philadelphia and flew down to stay at Disney for 4 days.
Just 2 parks (MK & Epcot), 1 water park (River Country) & 3 hotels...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Apr 24, 11:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 413
Posted By scooby99
My thoughts too; I’d be more comfortable with 3...

My thoughts too; I’d be more comfortable with 3 rooms; 1 for each couple.
Sounds awkward; 5 nights is a long time to be sharing a bedroom with your partner plus their sibling and partner or in-laws!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Apr 24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 499
Posted By scooby99
May be wrong but doesn’t sound like the OP was...

May be wrong but doesn’t sound like the OP was due to be or ended up on any BA flights; if so, emailing the CEO of BA won’t be applicable.

It also doesn’t sound like they’ve even submitted a claim...
Forum: General Chat 15 Apr 24, 11:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,204
Posted By scooby99
We knew too; travelling to Gatwick on 12th for...

We knew too; travelling to Gatwick on 12th for our flight on 13th.
Oh well, it’ll just be a longer journey………..or not 🤷
Forum: General Chat 15 Apr 24, 10:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 660
Posted By scooby99
Do you mean that he’s submitted incorrect...

Do you mean that he’s submitted incorrect passport details?

UK BA call centres are now closed; however, the US call centres are open; a lot of agents who pick up the calls for both the U.K. & the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Apr 24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,190
Posted By scooby99
We stay at the Hilton which as others have said...

We stay at the Hilton which as others have said is connected via walkway to the South terminal.

We always use the Official Gatwick parking website and do valet parking; arrive at the short stay...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Apr 24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 984
Posted By scooby99
I don’t think there’s any limit on the amount of...

I don’t think there’s any limit on the amount of permitted food items you can bring in.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Apr 24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,411
Posted By scooby99
This situation doesn’t bother me. War is...

This situation doesn’t bother me.

War is usually one of the exclusions on standard travel insurance policies.

However, travel operators may offer refunds/credit/alternatives if the FCO advice...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 14 Apr 24, 12:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 549
Posted By scooby99
I’ve got the Winn Dixie app (signed up in Nov...

I’ve got the Winn Dixie app (signed up in Nov 2023) and somewhere in there is a barcode as I scanned it via my phone when in Florida.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Apr 24, 09:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 557
Posted By scooby99
Yeah I remember that; been visiting the US with...

Yeah I remember that; been visiting the US with family to see family for 40+ years and for my own holidays for 35+ years!

However, the immigration form I remember as being green and mention of a...
Forum: General Trip Planning 13 Apr 24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 308
Posted By scooby99
We loved Bruges and stayed there for 3 nights a...

We loved Bruges and stayed there for 3 nights a few years ago; we filled our days there; such a lovely place to just wander and sit somewhere with a beer (love fruit beers) and people watch.
We’d...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 13 Apr 24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 188
Posted By scooby99
I’d also agree with Columbia at Sand Key,...

I’d also agree with Columbia at Sand Key, Clearwater; we’ve eaten there often and the food is always delicious.
The location is lovely too overlooking the water of the Intercoastal.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Apr 24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 557
Posted By scooby99
It was a customs rather than an immigration form...

It was a customs rather than an immigration form.
As above, no need to complete a form anymore.

These days the immigration officer may ask you the questions that were on the customs form; “are...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Apr 24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 307
Posted By scooby99
Layers are your friend and prepare for all...

Layers are your friend and prepare for all degrees of heat & cold.
We go at that time of year every year.

We’ve been in the pool in 29 degrees, we’ve been in shorts & t-shirts all day in 24-25...
Forum: General Chat 12 Apr 24, 09:07 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 20,556
Posted By scooby99
Ooh, if I was her and saw him solely as a really...

Ooh, if I was her and saw him solely as a really good mate who I was totally at ease with, a text like that would make me feel incredibly awkward & uncomfortable!

Shows how differently we all see...
Forum: General Chat 12 Apr 24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 390
Posted By scooby99
Lovely; the raspberry gin chocolate, blood orange...

Lovely; the raspberry gin chocolate, blood orange gin chocolate & rhubarb gin chocolate bars are better though :tongue:
Forum: General Chat 12 Apr 24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,629
Posted By scooby99
Use the duty officer details that would have been...

Use the duty officer details that would have been sent to you in a text from BA?
They’re 24 hour and are for sorting out issues with BA Holiday packages whilst you’re away.
They responded to me...
Forum: General Chat 11 Apr 24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,677
Posted By scooby99
Today is only the 10th working day as already...

Today is only the 10th working day as already mentioned.

As others have also said, I doubt that they process BACS payments every day so no surprise that it takes a while.

I don’t really see too...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 11 Apr 24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,027
Posted By scooby99
We just take tea bags. However, we visit 2-3...

We just take tea bags.

However, we visit 2-3 times a year, rent the same condo and the owner is happy for us to leave a suitcase with our stuff in the master closet.

Re some of the other stuff...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Apr 24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 958
Posted By scooby99
We’ve held continuous ESTAs since they were...

We’ve held continuous ESTAs since they were introduced.
We’ve had the variation of 15 minutes to 2 days on ‘renewal’ ESTAs on the same passports.
The longest period of 2 days was where the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Apr 24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 958
Posted By scooby99
The time to come back as approved varies; we’ve...

The time to come back as approved varies; we’ve had as quickly as 15 minutes and as long as 2 days.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Apr 24, 12:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,682
Posted By scooby99
CVS too; they sell basic groceries.

CVS too; they sell basic groceries.
Forum: General Trip Planning 10 Apr 24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 945
Posted By scooby99
It’s always a rough landing; a real thump down on...

It’s always a rough landing; a real thump down on the runway that always causes shrieks and a few prayers from some :d:

I also remember a visit there not long after the requirements re security &...
Forum: General Trip Planning 10 Apr 24, 07:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 945
Posted By scooby99
It really is a small airport; I remember it’s...

It really is a small airport; I remember it’s early days when suitcases were unloaded from the plane and pushed through a hole covered by a plastic sheet onto the arrivals hall floor 😳
They’re all...
Forum: General Chat 10 Apr 24, 12:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,048
Posted By scooby99
All my TP runs (London to Manchester, Newcastle,...

All my TP runs (London to Manchester, Newcastle, Dublin & Jersey) have been completed in the same day; take off, land, disembark, back through security, into lounge, board, land; no overnight stays...
Forum: General Chat 9 Apr 24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,048
Posted By scooby99
Aer Lingus earn Avios but didn’t earn TPs. I...

Aer Lingus earn Avios but didn’t earn TPs.
I think that they’ve just announced that Aer Lingus flights will start to earn TPs but can’t remember details so be wary of doing this unless you’re...
Forum: General Chat 8 Apr 24, 11:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,048
Posted By scooby99
We’ve done LHR to Manchester or LHR to Newcastle...

We’ve done LHR to Manchester or LHR to Newcastle when we needed a few TPS to retain Silver.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Apr 24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 549
Posted By scooby99
Twilight check in has never appealed to me...

Twilight check in has never appealed to me either!
I prefer to use the stuff I want to use in the morning and wear the clothes that I want to wear the night before and be able to pack them into my...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Apr 24, 09:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,676
Posted By scooby99
We’ve been through 5 hurricanes in Florida & the...

We’ve been through 5 hurricanes in Florida & the East Coast (all September so we never learned either ;)).
We used to do 3 trips every year for 2-3 weeks each in May, September & December.
Now we...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 7 Apr 24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 394
Posted By scooby99
Yes I understand that the chicken is steamed and...

Yes I understand that the chicken is steamed and already cooked before you order it then grilled to crisp/colour it after you place your order.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 7 Apr 24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 394
Posted By scooby99
Nandos food is already prepped/cooked when it...

Nandos food is already prepped/cooked when it comes into store so likely that the quality of what you get won’t differ from one location to another.
If you like Nandos elsewhere, you’ll likely...
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