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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Mar 24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,103
Posted By paw
We booked T2 West at the end of February for 10...

We booked T2 West at the end of February for 10 days at the beginning of June. The Manchester airport site had no availability but we booked through Holiday Extras.
Forum: General Chat 21 Feb 24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,176
Posted By paw
My DS has not one bought one. He too works from...

My DS has not one bought one. He too works from home and uses it when standing at his sit/ stand desk. He uses it when on calls and can manage to press a few buttons on his computer when researching...
Forum: General Chat 7 Feb 24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,739
Posted By paw
I was offered varifocals on the nhs but my...

I was offered varifocals on the nhs but my surgeon recommended a reading lens in one eye and distance in the other. That’s what I went with. I do have reading glasses (£ shop) for the odd time when...
Forum: General Chat 31 Jan 24, 11:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,739
Posted By paw
When my first eye was done I took the eye...

When my first eye was done I took the eye protector off the next morning and couldn’t get over how colourful the world was. I had worn glasses for over 60 years and it was wonderful not to have to...
Forum: General Chat 15 Jan 24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,574
Posted By paw
DH developed a cold a few weeks ago. Led to a...

DH developed a cold a few weeks ago. Led to a dreadful cough and fatigue, which he still has. I went and bought some Covid tests as we were due to meet up with friends. Very strong positive, nearly a...
Forum: General Chat 5 Jan 24, 06:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,155
Posted By paw
The Local council put my Mums in, a straight run...

The Local council put my Mums in, a straight run - it was clearly pre used - and took it away to reuse as soon as she died. MIL paid a fortune for hers as it had two bends. We were warned that...
Forum: General Chat 20 Nov 23, 09:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,394
Posted By paw
I bought Sonas sound bar for DH last Christmas...

I bought Sonas sound bar for DH last Christmas. We find it doesn’t solve the volume changes when we change channel or program but it is easy enough just to tell it volume up or down.

We couldn’t...
Forum: General Chat 8 Oct 23, 10:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,495
Posted By paw
As someone who was transferred to O2 from Virgin...

As someone who was transferred to O2 from Virgin I have Volt with USA included. I checked just before my holiday and my volt add ons had all disappeared. Went into the O2 shop and after a good hour...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Sep 23, 02:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,274
Posted By paw
We paid for picking our seats. We wanted to be in...

We paid for picking our seats. We wanted to be in a 3 together.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 9 Sep 23, 11:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 366
Posted By paw
I’ve read that it was a seasonal route and due to...

I’ve read that it was a seasonal route and due to stop over winter.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 7 Sep 23, 09:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,073
Posted By paw
When we went a couple of weeks ago there was only...

When we went a couple of weeks ago there was only one machine working. My DS was second in the queue and we decided to go to the desk where we were second. We had both followed all Andy’s...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 1 Sep 23, 06:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,030
Posted By paw
We did an online order, delivered to the villa, ...

We did an online order, delivered to the villa, at Panda Express a few weeks ago. Everything came in little red boxes and I mean little. The kids loved opening the fortune cookies. Much smaller than...
Forum: General Chat 30 Aug 23, 12:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,552
Posted By paw
I had both mine done on the NHS a month between...

I had both mine done on the NHS a month between. No severe cataract but my vision was rapidly deteriorating and this was my last hope. I had been seeing my consultant privately for many years and...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 24 Aug 23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,771
Posted By paw
My Ds had booked an intermediate suv with Alamo...

My Ds had booked an intermediate suv with Alamo. Two weeks ago he was told there were none available and was told to pick from the premium SUV row at no cost, he couldn’t believe his luck and chose a...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 23 Aug 23, 05:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 938
Posted By paw
We bought quite a few yellow lemonade bottles in...

We bought quite a few yellow lemonade bottles in Walmart by Old Wilson Road last week. My GS ended up with a rainbow of empty bottles which he insisted on bringing home.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 22 Aug 23, 11:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 626
Posted By paw
My GS (9) and GD (6) both tall for their ages...

My GS (9) and GD (6) both tall for their ages have used bubble boosters for the last 3 holidays. We’ve just returned from the last one. The only thing to be aware of is to release the valve if left...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Aug 23, 06:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,750
Posted By paw
Return MCO - Gatwick

We returned today.

At 24 hours we had an email with a link to confirm all our details - more on that later. The form was already populated and clearly stated that it wasn’t checkin and no...
Forum: Accommodation 13 Aug 23, 05:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,142
Posted By paw
We are sitting by the pool at the villa now. The...

We are sitting by the pool at the villa now. The estate is very quiet, we are in the Enclave section. The villa we are in has only just opened for holiday vacations (we are the 3rd people in) and has...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 12 Aug 23, 06:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,359
Posted By paw
We used a Golden Coral years ago. It was crowded,...

We used a Golden Coral years ago. It was crowded, dirty with cold food - swore. Ever to set foot in one again. We have been to the one opposite Celebration for the last 3 visits after DS nagging...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Aug 23, 03:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,750
Posted By paw
Review of Norse Atlantic Airways 09/08/23

Return flight post 18

People have been asking about flying with this airline and as we did today I thought I’d tell you how it went.

We booked a few weeks ago and Norse was the only airline...
Forum: General Chat 2 Aug 23, 07:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,172
Posted By paw
My DD did this with her white hospital jacket,...

My DD did this with her white hospital jacket, left a biro in the chest pocket. She soaked it overnight it napisan and then a 40° wash.
Forum: General Chat 13 Jul 23, 03:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,928
Posted By paw
I did Jury duty a few years ago. I was allowed to...

I did Jury duty a few years ago. I was allowed to take a drink in and a snack if needed - never needed it as usually no more than an hour or so at a time. My testing kit was left in the jury room. I...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 17 May 23, 09:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,127
Posted By paw
We have done numerous US coach tours now and do...

We have done numerous US coach tours now and do enjoy them, prefer them to the self drive diy tours we used to do as DH can relax. San Diego to Seattle and New York to Quebec and back to New York...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 May 23, 12:51 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,645
Posted By paw
My DH was in the urgent care ward at Celebration...

My DH was in the urgent care ward at Celebration for a week with a DVT and PE a 2010. They wouldn’t start treatment until they had called the insurance company - 11pm Florida time. We had to wait...
Forum: General Chat 8 May 23, 10:18 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,525
Posted By paw
I have been type 2 in remission for over 20 years...

I have been type 2 in remission for over 20 years - before low carb was even suggested, in fact I was told to eat lots of pasta, potatoes and bread!,

As you are testing regularly I would also...
Forum: General Chat 5 Apr 23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,107
Posted By paw
When I first became T2 diabetic 20 odd years ago...

When I first became T2 diabetic 20 odd years ago I was told not to have anything with artificial sweeteners in as your body treated them as sugar. Until Covid I was really good. During Covid I...
Forum: Offers, Discounts, Codes, Cashback and UK Shopping 28 Mar 23, 08:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 934
Posted By paw
We have had a ring doorbell for around 4 years...

We have had a ring doorbell for around 4 years now. We do pay to be able to keep the videos but it’s not that expensive. We don’t take the battery out to recharge, instead we bought a Ring...
Forum: General Chat 21 Mar 23, 09:27 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,995
Posted By paw
Our first trip was in 1989. DH definitely didn’t...

Our first trip was in 1989. DH definitely didn’t want to go, said we weren’t rich enough. Once there my son, 12 at the time, was very ill and I was stuck with him while DH and DD went out - so we...
Forum: General Chat 20 Mar 23, 12:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,098
Posted By paw
We were called into hospital as MiL had a spinal...

We were called into hospital as MiL had a spinal injury. When we arrived we were told she didn’t want treatment and had said we would look after her. Absolutely no chance.

We talked to the Dr...
Forum: General Chat 15 Mar 23, 11:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,988
Posted By paw
We live in a wind tunnel and spent a fortune...

We live in a wind tunnel and spent a fortune putting in 60 feet of new fencing along our boundary with the pavement, the previous fence was over 30 years old all wood, protected by bushes on the road...
Forum: Guest Services 12 Mar 23, 08:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,146
Posted By paw
We have Virgin and is was getting really fed up...

We have Virgin and is was getting really fed up with the WiFi dropping on the iPad and phones, especially in the evening, the only, way to fix it was get the drop down menu and switch WiFi off and...
Forum: General Chat 12 Mar 23, 07:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,390
Posted By paw
I went at 55. DH didn’t want early retirement but...

I went at 55. DH didn’t want early retirement but in the end took enhanced redundancy at 63. When I went we had a massive drop in income over £30k after my reduced pension but we quickly adjusted and...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 8 Mar 23, 06:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,089
Posted By paw
We have toured the West Coast (San Diego to...

We have toured the West Coast (San Diego to Seattle) and National Parks (Las Vegas - Yellowstone Las Vegas circle) with Trafalgar. Excellent standard of hotels, coaches and guides with most meals and...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 6 Mar 23, 08:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,063
Posted By paw
I only eat plain cheese, plain ham or a cheese...

I only eat plain cheese, plain ham or a cheese and ham. Boots do them, look in the children’s selection if non in the adult. Last time we were in Heathrow they had run out of virtually everything and...
Forum: General Chat 26 Feb 23, 11:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,524
Posted By paw
DH had multiple PEs in his lungs about 20 years...

DH had multiple PEs in his lungs about 20 years ago now. He was already in Celebration ICU with a clot in his leg which broke up and moved. He left the hospital to get the plane home and was straight...
Forum: General Chat 29 Jan 23, 01:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,793
Posted By paw
When I had my lens replacement due to very slight...

When I had my lens replacement due to very slight cataracts in the hope of correcting my rapidly failing eye sight. The surgeon talked me through multi focal lenses, standard distance and a reading...
Forum: General Chat 18 Jan 23, 06:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 903
Posted By paw
Everyone at my daughters unit wears Sketchers...

Everyone at my daughters unit wears Sketchers black on black work trainers. They find them very comfortable but only buy them when on offer.
Forum: General Chat 16 Jan 23, 04:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,805
Posted By paw
I took early retirement 6 years before my DH...

I took early retirement 6 years before my DH. Luckily his work allowed extended holidays as he was allowed an additional 1 day for each year and he’d been there 40 years. We went to Australia, New...
Forum: General Trip Planning 4 Jan 23, 10:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,899
Posted By paw
We didn’t drive but took a luxury 3 week coach...

We didn’t drive but took a luxury 3 week coach tour with a week before in Santa Monica and after I the Cook Islands. My DD went the year before, she flew via Sydney both ways with just a few hours...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 1 Jan 23, 04:58 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,533
Posted By paw
My brother has just retired from his early...

My brother has just retired from his early retirement home with lodges which he ran for a good 10 years. His lodges were really high end. Only for 4 with two en-suite bedrooms with zip together beds...
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