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Title: That's the jollies 2014 sorted :-)
Post by: Fly on September 27, 2013, 08:50:59 PM: Were going here in April ;)
http://www.thomson.co.uk/destinations/europe/spain/majorca/palma-nova/hotels/hotel-santa-lucia.html?ib_id=Thomson&ic_id=Hotel_Units_-_Spain&ig_id=1982_/_Hotel_Santa_Lucia&ik_id=santa_lucia_hotel&im_id=PPC&is_id=Google&it_id=EF&iu_id=exact (http://www.thomson.co.uk/destinations/europe/spain/majorca/palma-nova/hotels/hotel-santa-lucia.html?ib_id=Thomson&ic_id=Hotel_Units_-_Spain&ig_id=1982_/_Hotel_Santa_Lucia&ik_id=santa_lucia_hotel&im_id=PPC&is_id=Google&it_id=EF&iu_id=exact)
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Post by: Old Cruser on September 27, 2013, 08:59:58 PM: Snap!
Bit disappointed though as had a call today and we have had to go on a waiting list for the pre-cruise hotel stay in New Orleans
May look at Atlanta instead as we land there :(

Wow that looks lovely Fly, right on the beach as well.
We used to holiday in Majorca in the 70's. A place called Cala Masquida but I think they changed the name of the place as when we went a few years ago no one had heard of it
Sure you wil enjoy it. 8)
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Post by: therealjr on September 28, 2013, 08:59:40 PM: Every year when the Thomson brochure came out dad used to say that he wanted to go to that hotel. Never did make it.

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Post by: Fly on September 28, 2013, 09:08:18 PM: We were uu'ming and aa'ring several places JR, only when I changed the travel departure date did this place flag up.
Mid daytime flights from Doncaster. £1450. 11 Days, all inclusive :)
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Post by: Old Cruser on September 29, 2013, 09:56:28 AM: We are fancying a beach holiday in the future so will look forward to reading your review on it Fly - it looks lovely 8)
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Post by: Fly on September 30, 2013, 06:05:24 PM: Quote
only when I changed the travel departure date

Only a couple of days later did I realise the easter school holidays were the week before and after good Friday.
Not two week after
Just cost us another £200 to change the date to the week earlier ::) :-X
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Post by: Old Cruser on September 30, 2013, 06:56:28 PM: OOOppsss - one big boobie there Fly bynight

Meanwhile I have been looking at Atlanta but it doesn't seem as good as New Orleans - I just wanted a ride up the mississippi river in an old steamer. :'(
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Post by: Fly on September 30, 2013, 07:39:02 PM: Our boss will be over joyed that we have rebooked so he doesn't have to find two drivers to cover our contract school runs.
I'm sure he'll gladly fund the extra ££££ it's cost us ;)

NOT !!
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Post by: Old Cruser on January 21, 2014, 05:33:38 PM: I had a moan about mine after booking last year for this year as we couldn't get the two/three night stay we would have liked before joining our ship.

BUT had an email yesterday telling us that we are being checked in overnight in a marriott hotel in New Orleans pre cruise which means we will probably now get to see some of N/O before our transatlantic cruise starts. Ok it's not quite what we wanted but any crumb is better than none!

Yipppeee Thanks RCI :-*
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Post by: Alsatian on January 21, 2014, 07:04:37 PM: Off to Santa Ponsa, Majorca in May 8)
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Post by: Fly on January 21, 2014, 07:21:45 PM: Quote from: Alsatian on January 21, 2014, 07:04:37 PM
Off to Santa Ponsa, Majorca in May 8)

We'll be back from Majorca by then :)
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Post by: Old Cruser on January 21, 2014, 08:00:32 PM: I love Majorca
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Post by: Fly on March 17, 2014, 08:17:05 PM: I will 4 weeks tomorrow 8)
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Post by: Old Cruser on March 17, 2014, 08:20:47 PM: 8) Bet you are getting excited now Fly
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Post by: Fly on March 17, 2014, 08:25:12 PM: Yes, Our_Lass's just poured me a drink ::)
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Post by: Umpire on March 18, 2014, 07:20:45 PM: We went to that hotel about ten years ago.If I remember every room has a sea view.I think we were on the 5th floor which was brilliant.There are plenty of bars and eating places within a couple of minutes walk.
We are going to Alcudia in June which is really nice.Hope you enjoy it.
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Post by: Fly on March 18, 2014, 07:59:30 PM: Thank you for that Umpire, put's us a little bit more at rest about the place. Must admit it does look nice :)
Welcome to chesterfieldonline as well ;)
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Post by: Gerty Gumdrop on March 19, 2014, 07:00:22 PM: I'm not going anywhere half so exotic as you lot. Pootling down to Porthmadog for my jollies.

However, I am very envious of Pam and her New Orleans visit. A place I'd love to go :)
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Post by: Old Cruser on March 19, 2014, 07:10:59 PM: I'm hoping to get a tour before we get on the ship Gerty, wanted to book in 2/3 nights prior to cruise to get a look around but hotels were full ! One night is better than none though, if I get any decent photo's I'll post them
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Post by: Umpire on March 19, 2014, 09:53:01 PM: Thanks for the welcome Fly.I forgot to say that you can walk to Magaluf in about fifteen minutes.You know when you are in Magaluf because in Palma Nova there are small grey concrete balls every so often at the side of the road which become black when you enter Magaluf.
We have also been to the San Matias Beach Hotel which is next door to the Santa Lucia and whilst we were there the entertainment at night was brilliant and I suspect you can easily just walk in,but that was about eight years ago.
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Post by: Alsatian on March 20, 2014, 09:11:39 AM: Welcome from me too Umpire ;)
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Post by: Old Cruser on March 20, 2014, 10:01:54 AM: Some good info there Fly bet you really really can't wait for hols now, welcome to the forum Umpire
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Post by: Umpire on March 20, 2014, 07:54:31 PM: Thank you all for your welcome.
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Post by: Fly on March 20, 2014, 08:04:30 PM: Here's one for you Umpire, we've been to Majorca twice before.
Seen Old Alcudia, bull ring etc, Cuevas del Drach ;D , is there anything else in Majorca that is really worth a visit.
We went to Benidorm the other year ::) Only thing we liked about it was a half a day trip out to Guadalest.
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Post by: Umpire on March 21, 2014, 08:08:04 PM: It really depends what sort of holiday you want.Palma is obviously worth a visit and Puerto Soller on the West Coast is supposed to be worth a visit(never actually been myself).About 40 years ago we went to the pearl factory at Manacor but I am not sure whether it is still there.Caves of Drac as well.
I must admit our kind of holiday is to have a stroll in the morning,round the pool for a swim in the afternoon and go to a bar in the evening ,have a pint and people watch.
We have been to most of the resorts in Majorca and I have to say there is not one that we would not go to.
My favourite place in that area however is Santa Eulalia in Ibiza -love it.

Hope this helps.
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Post by: Fly on March 21, 2014, 08:21:50 PM: Been to Ibiza about 4/5 times now. Think I've visited every town.
Same with Torremolinos, Benelmadana, Mijas, Malaga. Been there seen it. Got the photo's.
3rd time we're going to Majorca, but 1st time in that area, hence me asking. Owt close by worth a day out.
Well, a couple of hours stroll, midday ish LOL ;)
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Post by: Umpire on March 21, 2014, 09:29:01 PM: Never been to Torremolinos so we have just booked to go in September.Did you like it there?
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Post by: Fly on March 22, 2014, 09:34:29 AM: The local train is brilliant. It runs all the way from Fuengirola (west) to Malaga (east). There's something to visit at just about every station along the length of the track.
Feungirola market, harbour. Montemar park, beach, shops. Benalmadena, Paloma Park, Marina. Playa Major retail outlet, watch the planes fly over into the airport. Malaga City, beautiful for sightseeing.
There you go, a weeks worth of places to visit all within 30 mins travelling time from Torremolinos Central Station.
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Post by: Umpire on March 22, 2014, 08:30:20 PM: While we were in Fuenguerola we caught the train to Benalmadena.As you know the station is a good mile away down Heart Attack Hill (a mate of mine actually had a heart attack trying to walk up it)to the beach.
There was no way we were going to attempt to walk back up so we had a taxi for about 3 euros back to the station.
I think the trains and buses are brilliant compared with ours and so much cheaper.

HEANOR TOWN 1 STAVELEY MW 2 UP THE WELFARE
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Post by: Fly on April 06, 2014, 06:51:33 PM: Little tip if you go on holiday with Thomson.
You can now print off your own tickets and your own boarding passes online.
So you turn up at the airport, show the Thomson desk your paper work, leave your cases, and go through security :)
What they don't tell you online, is that after every step of the way whilst doing it online, you have to log out of your account, then log back in.
eg: Log in, goto manage my booking.
Select your seats. Log out, log in.
Add extras. Log out, log in.
Passport details of all your party. Log out, log in.
etc etc. Never ending. Took me best part of an hour. :-X

Will email Thomson. It's a new system and they might be unaware of the problem.
Can't help myself, I've got an NVQ-3 qualification in System Design and this one just isn't working :))
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Post by: Old Cruser on April 06, 2014, 07:37:13 PM: Have been using the 'E Tickets' for a few years now for the cruises.
I don't have to log in and out as you do although it's not with Thomsons.
I checked in online awhile ago and have printed my e tickets although I always double check a few days before to make sure nothing has changed.
I can book and pay for any excursions we want to do, book seating in one of the speciality dining rooms for day/time etc

I also filled in and paid for our entry documents into America.
Last week I selected the aircraft seats and paid for the upgrade - all online.

Have never actually checked in on the flight the night before as I'm not too sure how this works
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Post by: Umpire on April 06, 2014, 09:22:50 PM: We started going with Jet 2 after problems with frequent delays with other operators.At EMA it just means that instead of standing in the normal queue you go to one which checks your bags in and away you go.
I presume other operators have a similar system.
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Post by: Old Cruser on April 06, 2014, 09:25:54 PM: We have used Jet 2 on one occasion and this year fly back with them, flying out however is with Delta and I've read some terrible reviews on them. Not looking forward to the long haul that's for sure!
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Post by: Fly on April 11, 2014, 07:15:39 PM: It's offiicial, I'm now on holiday 8)
Don't actually go till Tuesday but hey, no more work for 16 days ;)
Our_Lass just commented about calling in the rail station earlier, and the smell of coffee. Just like an airport :D
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Post by: Old Cruser on April 11, 2014, 07:21:18 PM: Get ya shorts and sun tan packed then Fly have a lovely holiday 8)
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Post by: Fly on April 15, 2014, 12:45:21 PM: Free 30 minutes wifi in departure lounge :)
We fly in about an hour and ten minutes, all on time at present ;)
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Post by: Alsatian on April 15, 2014, 01:25:54 PM: Quote from: Fly on April 15, 2014, 12:45:21 PM
Free 30 minutes wifi in departure lounge :)
We fly in about an hour and ten minutes, all on time at present ;)

Enjoy! 8) 8)
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Post by: Pete on April 15, 2014, 03:30:17 PM: Have a great holiday mate - and take it easy. :)
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Post by: Old Cruser on April 15, 2014, 05:00:27 PM: Relax and enjoy 8)
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Post by: Fly on April 15, 2014, 05:13:24 PM: Landed safe and sound. On-route to the hotel shortly. So far so good :-)
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Post by: Old Cruser on April 15, 2014, 05:14:54 PM: Oy You! Mr Flybynight. How can the mice play when the cat keeps snooping around on here???
:))
Think I will start a thread ' Spot Fly' :)) :))
Enjoy ;)
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Post by: Alsatian on April 15, 2014, 05:53:11 PM: Quote from: Old Cruser on April 15, 2014, 05:14:54 PM
Oy You! Mr Flybynight. How can the mice play when the cat keeps snooping around on here???
:))
Think I will start a thread ' Spot Fly' :)) :))
Enjoy ;)

Perhaps we need to be known as 'Chesterfield Online, twinned with Majorca'!

I've been online today and checked in and printed boarding passs for our holiday - 15 days to go (hope Fly leaves Majorca as he finds it for us)!! 8)
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Post by: Fly on April 15, 2014, 07:24:36 PM: Will do my best mate :)

Apparently it's been slowly getting better week by week, bit hazy but warm.
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Post by: Old Cruser on April 15, 2014, 08:01:54 PM: Don't you two use all that sunshine up before I get there >:(
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Post by: Fly on April 15, 2014, 09:00:15 PM: Bet we play the hotel bingo for the rest of the hols.
€40 for the line
€200 for the house :-)
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Post by: Fly on April 16, 2014, 06:56:07 PM: The guy on my facebook post had me and Out_Lass pi****g, so funny to watch. Wished I'd videoed him.
Pete, could you post the pic and the comment on here please ;)
There's only so much I can, or will do on an open unstable free wifi connection.
TIA :)

(http://www.petermaycock.co.uk/images/fly-beach.jpg)

This was actually part of his tanning routine, swapping legs like a gekko in a hot desert. It wasn't that bloody warm LOL
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Post by: Alsatian on April 17, 2014, 09:13:53 AM: mañana mosca mr

.....or... morning Mr fly 8)
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Post by: Old Cruser on April 17, 2014, 09:37:57 AM: Strange way to tan the old legs -
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Post by: Fly on April 23, 2014, 07:33:57 PM: Penultimate night, where's the last week gone >:(
Off shopping for pressies tomorrow.
Already been to the pharmacy and stocked up with a years worth of the tablets I'm on ;)
That's saved me about £50.

OT I've also found how to post a '£' on my tablet bluetooth keyboard LOL 8)
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Post by: Alsatian on April 23, 2014, 09:16:03 PM: Quote from: Fly on April 23, 2014, 07:33:57 PM
Penultimate night, where's the last week gone >:(
Off shopping for pressies tomorrow.

Don’t spend too much on my pressie Barry!!! 8)
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Post by: Old Cruser on April 24, 2014, 09:09:11 AM: Jean Paul perfume for me Fly :-*
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Post by: therealjr on April 24, 2014, 09:42:58 AM: I will settle for a lookee lookee man Rolex!!
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Post by: Old Cruser on April 24, 2014, 10:21:16 AM: Quote from: therealjr on April 24, 2014, 09:42:58 AM
I will settle for a lookee lookee man Rolex!!

In Istanbul one year we were asked if we wanted to buy a 'genuine FAKE Rolex watch' The guy couldn't understand why we burst out laughing :))
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Post by: Fly on April 24, 2014, 08:14:04 PM: Sorry guys, didn't see your posts till after we got back from shopping. Bit late now ;-)
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Post by: Old Cruser on April 24, 2014, 08:39:50 PM: Quote from: Fly on April 24, 2014, 08:14:04 PM
Sorry guys, didn't see your posts till after we got back from shopping. Bit late now ;-)
yeh yeh :)
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Post by: Alsatian on April 24, 2014, 08:59:27 PM: Quote from: Fly on April 24, 2014, 08:14:04 PM
Sorry guys, didn't see your posts till after we got back from shopping. Bit late now ;-)

Rhymes with rowlocks >;
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Post by: Fly on April 24, 2014, 09:17:21 PM: That's not nice dogboy, managed to grab a few late pressies. If anybody want's a 'Fly and Our_Lass's Majorca momento', PM me your address ;-)
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Post by: Alsatian on April 25, 2014, 09:08:55 AM: Quote from: Fly on April 24, 2014, 09:17:21 PM
That's not nice dogboy, managed to grab a few late pressies. If anybody want's a 'Fly and Our_Lass's Majorca momento', PM me your address ;-)

Hope you both had a good relaxing time and didn't use up all the good weather and left me some for next week 8)
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Post by: Fly on April 25, 2014, 06:53:57 PM: Quote
Hope you both had a good relaxing time and didn't use up all the good weather and left me some for next week

We've certainly not brought it home with us.
Had a great time, shame to be back, but hey !!
What area are you going too Dogboy ?
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Post by: Alsatian on April 25, 2014, 07:30:51 PM: Quote from: Fly on April 25, 2014, 06:53:57 PM
We've certainly not brought it home with us.
Had a great time, shame to be back, but hey !!
What area are you going too Dogboy ?

Santa Ponsa - Trip Advisor gives rave reviews of hotel but a bit worried about last few as they said airport transfers were 2 1/2 hours instead of 45 minutes as advertised!!
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Post by: Fly on April 25, 2014, 07:45:33 PM: Santa Ponca is about 45 mins transfer, trust me, been there, lovely place, great for shops etc
We went there on the 104/5 bus a couple of times from Palmanova where we were staying.
Also caught the 102 from Santa Ponca to get to Porto d' Andraxt, that's well nice too, worth a visit.
The buses are quite cheap, but don't trust the time tables, the drivers don't use them !!!
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Post by: Fly on April 26, 2014, 09:17:53 AM: Bit of an update on the sunbather, he was actually staying in the same hotel as us :o
He even flew back to Doncaster on the same plane as us ::)

:))
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Post by: Alsatian on May 08, 2014, 05:37:12 PM: Got back around 9am this morning to cr@p weather!!!

Hotel, food, weather and resort good - downsides:

1) airport transfers advertised as 45 minutes, didn't say you had to sit on coach for an hour before setting off! Our hotel was last drop off so got a taxi - 20 minutes to hotel. Return transfer meant we were first on - 3.35am!!! Once again got a taxi, apparently it's regular occurrence according to Trip Advisor.

2) hotel had 1 stag and 2 hen parties at weekend - language and rowdy behaviour (dropping shorts and dancing naked) wasn't what we expected in a family hotel.

Other than that had a really good time.
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Post by: Fly on May 08, 2014, 05:48:40 PM: Good and not good then. What did you think of Santa Ponca, seemed Ok to us :)
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Post by: Alsatian on May 08, 2014, 07:00:58 PM: Quote from: Fly on May 08, 2014, 05:48:40 PM
Good and not good then. What did you think of Santa Ponca, seemed Ok to us :)

Lovely place - nice coffee shops and we also found a lovely restaurant run by a couple from Liverpool (Pepper Pot).
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Post by: Old Cruser on May 12, 2014, 08:15:34 PM: Pleased you enjoyed your hols despite the blips Alsatian.
We returned today after a fab transatlantic 16 night cruise.
Stayed overnight in New Orleans pre-cruise and realized why I couldn't secure two or three overnights pre- cruise
Jazz festival!!
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Post by: Fly on May 12, 2014, 08:31:38 PM: Glad your back ok OC ;)
Were away for a few days in a fortnight, probably away in Augusr for a few days,
and Our_Lass is thinking of going abroad for a week in October 8)
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Post by: Alsatian on May 12, 2014, 08:34:29 PM: Quote from: Old Cruser on May 12, 2014, 08:15:34 PM
Pleased you enjoyed your hols despite the blips Alsatian.
We returned today after a fab transatlantic 16 night cruise.
Stayed overnight in New Orleans pre-cruise and realized why I couldn't secure two or three overnights pre- cruise
Jazz festival!!

Glad you enjoyed it OC
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Post by: Old Cruser on May 12, 2014, 08:34:48 PM: Gad abouts you two! 8)
Don't blame you though - go whilst you can x
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Post by: Old Cruser on May 12, 2014, 08:35:54 PM: Quote from: Alsatian on May 12, 2014, 08:34:29 PM
Glad you enjoyed it OC

Thanks Alsatian, one or two photo's to post when I get the chance. 8)
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Post by: Old Cruser on May 18, 2014, 03:24:57 PM: Booked for next year but from Southampton. Taking daughter on this one, she's 40 next year. Have to book so early as accessible rooms go so fast and have really struggled.

Not got all photo's scanned into PC yet of last hols, just been so busy hopefully get round to it next week.
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Post by: Old Cruser on May 18, 2014, 08:51:31 PM: CIMG0347.JPG
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Post by: Old Cruser on May 18, 2014, 08:58:23 PM: CIMG0347.JPG
CIMG0433.JPG
CIMG0443 (2).JPG
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Big clap please cos I uploaded these without using photo bucket O:-)

I didn't take many photo's as it was a Transatlantic cruise so we spent a lot of time on the ship, sunning and reading.
We flew to Atlanta from Manchester then on to New Orleans. Very tiring as it took about 22 hours.

Lovely ship and hot sunny days.

Drank too much :( Unfortunately we went into the private top tier lounge each evening where the drinks were free for 3 and half hours - and they just kept topping us up ^-^ ^-^.
Met some lovely people from all over the world though.
Really enjoyed it 8)
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Post by: Old Cruser on May 18, 2014, 09:06:52 PM: This is a bit hazy due to the heat.

CIMG0434.JPG
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Post by: Alsatian on May 18, 2014, 11:22:14 PM: Quote from: Old Cruser on May 18, 2014, 09:06:52 PM
This is a bit hazy due to the heat.

CIMG0434.JPG

Maybe, but it makes for a very atmospheric photo OC
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Post by: Old Cruser on May 21, 2014, 05:57:14 PM: I forgot to mention this but there were 4 dogs on the ship!!
2 were working dogs as in a guide dog for blind chap the other was a hearing dog.
No idea about the other two but we did see them.
One night in the Lounge we were chatting to the couple with the guide dog. They were from America and we enjoyed the time spent with them.
I just 'had' to ask the question which was burning in my mind???

What about the toileting ???

It seems they have a designated tray ( which I already new from a previous cruise when there was a lady with a small breed dog on board) This was a large Labrador.
Apparently they are trained to 'go' at certain times --- i never knew that!!
Marvelous what training can be done with them.
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Post by: Fly on May 21, 2014, 06:03:39 PM: Like the bird sculpture :)

I'd never thought about the toileting thing either.
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Post by: Old Cruser on May 21, 2014, 07:22:49 PM: Quote from: Fly on May 21, 2014, 06:03:39 PM
Like the bird sculpture :)

That was in St Maarten (Philipsburg)

I'd never thought about the toileting thing either.
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Post by: Fly on May 27, 2014, 06:04:51 PM: That's Ibiza booked for October 8) Cala Longa. 1 week all inclusive ::) LOL

Decided to visit Spurn Point whilst at Hull this weekend. I never knew the public could actually get to it.
http://www.spurnpoint.com/ (http://www.spurnpoint.com/)
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Post by: Fly on May 27, 2014, 08:19:23 PM: Lowestoft booked for August too. 4 nights at Travelodge. £150
Half of the price that ukbreakaway want for a similiar stay B+B. We won't eat £150 of food over 4 days.
Bring on the chippy and Wetherspoons LOL ;D
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Post by: Old Cruser on May 27, 2014, 09:14:52 PM: Just enjoy both breaks Fly :)
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Post by: Fly on May 27, 2014, 09:21:43 PM: Quote from: Old Cruser on May 27, 2014, 09:14:52 PM
Just enjoy both breaks Fly :)

Hospital Thursday morning for a heart scan then away, looking forward to it ;)
The away bit not the scan LOL
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Post by: Old Cruser on May 28, 2014, 08:37:56 AM: The scan is ok - it's the nerve wracking result bit that eats away at us ;)
Hope all is good anyway x
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Post by: Fly on May 29, 2014, 08:45:54 PM: Got to Hull for 1pm, can't get into where we were staying till 3pm, so drove straight through to Spurn ;)
Don't think so, £4 to park and about 3 mile to walk to get to the light house at Spurn Point, and 3 mile back.
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Post by: Fly on May 30, 2014, 08:59:46 PM: Nah, how sad :(

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/100_8218_zps577f8686.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/100_8218_zps577f8686.jpg.html)

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/100_8219_zps32e9b3ca.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/100_8219_zps32e9b3ca.jpg.html)
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Post by: Old Cruser on June 03, 2014, 06:39:27 PM: Any engineers who can tell me what the shadow under the water is just to the front of the ship?

It's the first time i have ever noticed this but strange enough we noticed another ship with something similar going into one of the ports?
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Post by: Old Cruser on June 03, 2014, 06:44:39 PM: This was the ship coming into port

CIMG0376
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Post by: Old Cruser on June 03, 2014, 06:54:39 PM: Nope sorry have tried a few times but can't upload it
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Post by: Fly on June 03, 2014, 06:56:31 PM: Do you want to email it me chesterfieldonlone.org2@gmail.com MD
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Post by: Pete on June 03, 2014, 07:19:24 PM: Is it not just the bottom of the hull?
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Post by: Fly on June 03, 2014, 07:24:44 PM: Is it the pointy bit at the front.

(http://www.vacationstogo.com/images/deck_plans_profiles/526P20130628144010.jpg)
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Post by: Pete on June 03, 2014, 07:50:34 PM: That's what I said.
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Post by: Old Cruser on June 03, 2014, 08:45:48 PM: I'm not sure if it was the pointy bit, all I know is that it looked like a big balloon just below the water surface.
Fly I'll send the short video clip of the ship tomorrow, mind you you can't see the front as it was backed into port, quite a size though.
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Post by: Fly on June 03, 2014, 09:12:49 PM: Quote
mind you you can't see the front as it was backed into port, quite a size though.

Keep it within forum rules please OC ::)
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Post by: Old Cruser on June 03, 2014, 09:18:17 PM: Quote from: Fly on June 03, 2014, 09:12:49 PM
Keep it within forum rules please OC ::)

Which are?
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Post by: Fly on June 03, 2014, 10:09:17 PM: You tell me OC :D
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Post by: therealjr on June 03, 2014, 10:27:21 PM: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulbous_bow
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Post by: Old Cruser on June 04, 2014, 02:25:30 PM: Quote from: Fly on June 03, 2014, 10:09:17 PM
You tell me OC :D

:)) We just can't get the staff these days - me finks you were changing your name to Percy Filth :))
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Post by: Old Cruser on June 04, 2014, 02:27:52 PM: Quote from: therealjr on June 03, 2014, 10:27:21 PM
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulbous_bow (http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulbous_bow)

Thanks JR that looks like what it was.
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Post by: Old Cruser on June 04, 2014, 03:06:20 PM: Quote from: Fly on June 03, 2014, 06:56:31 PM
Do you want to email it me chesterfieldonlone.org2@gmail.com MD

Is that onlone - or online?
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Post by: Big Dave on June 04, 2014, 04:13:35 PM: It's the bulbous bow: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulbous_bow (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulbous_bow)
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Post by: Old Cruser on June 04, 2014, 06:21:16 PM: To tell you the truth we were on our balcony and had a good view of the ship coming in as were were already berthed.
We watched it slowly move in and when I first noticed the 'shadow' thought cripes has it run aground.
Obviously not!!
First I have ever noticed.

Little and Large ours was the baby one 8)
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Post by: Fly on June 04, 2014, 07:25:57 PM: That is one hell of a cruise liner, over 2000 CREW :o
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Post by: Fly on June 11, 2014, 07:29:46 PM: Forgot to mention, 4 night stay in Colwyn Bay at the end of July booked 8)
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Post by: Umpire on June 29, 2014, 07:43:45 PM: Got back from Majorca on Thursday but we were a bit concerned when the French Air Traffic Controllers went on strike on the Tuesday.Luckily they called it off on Wed night(we have been caught before with them striking).
The Jet 2 rep said it had been chaos on Wednesday at Palma airport which is always busy without any delays.Apparently all Jet 2 planes had a minimum of 4 hours delay.
Anyway we landed spot on time at EMA airport to round off a super holiday.
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Post by: Fly on June 29, 2014, 07:54:15 PM: Glad you didn't get caught in it. I hate delays in airports, we always end up in the bar LOL ;)
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Post by: Old Cruser on June 29, 2014, 09:00:14 PM: Quote from: Umpire on June 29, 2014, 07:43:45 PM
Got back from Majorca on Thursday but we were a bit concerned when the French Air Traffic Controllers went on strike on the Tuesday.Luckily they called it off on Wed night(we have been caught before with them striking).
The Jet 2 rep said it had been chaos on Wednesday at Palma airport which is always busy without any delays.Apparently all Jet 2 planes had a minimum of 4 hours delay.
Anyway we landed spot on time at EMA airport to round off a super holiday.

Pleased you enjoyed your holiday Umpire, Majorca was the first over seas holiday we ever took back in the early 70's love it there.
We just missed one of their strikes in route to Dubai to join a ship, we were the lucky ones as others on later flights had some horror stories to tell the worst being having a choice - either miss the boat ( sorry ) or get on it without their luggage.

Any photo's to share?
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Post by: Umpire on July 01, 2014, 06:39:08 PM: We have got some but have no idea how to transfer them on to here.
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Post by: Fly on July 01, 2014, 06:54:04 PM: Leave this with me for a minute Umpire. I have an idea ;)
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Post by: Fly on July 01, 2014, 07:12:12 PM: Just having a quick Admin chat LOL ;D
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Post by: Old Cruser on July 01, 2014, 07:45:39 PM: Quote from: Fly on July 01, 2014, 07:12:12 PM
Just having a quick Admin chat LOL ;D

Still chatting????
Like two old washer women you are ::)
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Post by: Fly on July 01, 2014, 07:59:22 PM: Quote
Like two old washer women you are

You'd know ? :-X ::) x LOL
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Post by: Old Cruser on July 01, 2014, 08:53:32 PM: Quote from: Fly on July 01, 2014, 07:59:22 PM
You'd know ? :-X ::) x LOL

Oy don't start getting cheeky with your elders Mr Flyby Night :P
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Post by: Fly on July 01, 2014, 09:03:16 PM: I had an idea OC. A Photobucket account for all members to use.
The admin decide who gets the login details.
A quick guide how to use the service could be posted on the forum by myself.
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Post by: Old Cruser on July 01, 2014, 09:16:02 PM: Sounds interesting Fly.
It takes me ages to load photo's on here but at least I don't need photo bucket to do it since I had the new laptop.

Look forward with interest to how it works
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Post by: Fly on July 02, 2014, 07:48:44 PM: I've started a new thread in 'Suggestions' about the Photobucket account.
Umpire, do you fancy trying my tutorial. It's all to easy for me to write it, but I don't know how easy it is to follow.
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Post by: Umpire on July 02, 2014, 08:54:38 PM: I will have a word with the better half and see if we can crack it.Thanks
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Post by: Alsatian on July 02, 2014, 09:51:32 PM: Me and SWMBO went to Scarborough for the day today (waved at a taxi driver in Staveley at about 7:15 this morning [blue skoda octavia]).

Lovely relaxing day, got a bit cloudy mid-afternoon and the breeze got up late afternoon.
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Post by: Umpire on July 04, 2014, 07:22:19 PM: Got password thanks.We have got a busy weekend-better half off to Donny to a barbeque and me to watch 12 year old grandson play for Cutthorpe seconds cricket team at Clay Cross.

Might get chance on Sunday to have a look.
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Post by: Old Cruser on July 04, 2014, 09:50:27 PM: Quote from: Umpire on July 04, 2014, 07:22:19 PM
Got password thanks.We have got a busy weekend-better half off to Donny to a barbeque and me to watch 12 year old grandson play for Cutthorpe seconds cricket team at Clay Cross.

Might get chance on Sunday to have a look.

Got me in suspenders here waiting for the photo's Umpire ;)
Hope the cricket match goes well, do they play on the welfare ground?
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Post by: Umpire on July 05, 2014, 09:46:45 PM: Yes they do.Its at the side of where the Old Miners Welfare was .Its now called Drinkers and Diners.I got there about 1pm.and there must have 100 or so sat outside having a drink with a bouncy castle for the kids.There was a fair on as well.When I left it was still heaving with people
The cricket went well Cutthorpe thrashed Clay Cross on a beautiful sunny afternoon.Wife still AWOL must still be at the barbi.
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Post by: simondjuk on July 05, 2014, 10:09:35 PM: Got a break away booked now in Eastbourne in August for Airbourne. Hope its as good as last year.
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Post by: Fly on July 05, 2014, 10:11:39 PM: Idle I know. Is that another airshow, can't be arsed to google it. It's about bed time for me LOL
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Post by: simondjuk on July 05, 2014, 10:18:32 PM: Yes it is. Over 4 days.

http://www.visiteastbourne.com/airbourne/ (http://www.visiteastbourne.com/airbourne/)
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Post by: simondjuk on July 05, 2014, 10:23:05 PM: This will be there:

(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k148/simondjuk/et_zpsfd4fbca9.jpg) (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/simondjuk/media/et_zpsfd4fbca9.jpg.html)
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Post by: Fly on July 05, 2014, 10:37:12 PM: Didn't realise the Lancaster Bomber Canadian connection Simon.
Follow Simon's links and you'll see it ;)
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Post by: Old Cruser on July 05, 2014, 10:45:18 PM: I used to love going to the Finingley air display.
Brilliant photo Simon.
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Post by: simondjuk on July 06, 2014, 08:28:31 AM: Quote from: Old Cruser on July 05, 2014, 10:45:18 PM
I used to love going to the Finingley air display.
Brilliant photo Simon.

Admittedly though, I didnt take that one, its off Google. Damn thing moves too quick to get a clear photo.
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Post by: Umpire on July 06, 2014, 04:28:13 PM: Having a go at the tutorial and seems as though the photo is uploaded but cannot find the 'create message box' that we need to left click.
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Post by: Fly on July 06, 2014, 04:44:13 PM: It's the 'Reply' button at the bottom of a thread, the one you pressed to type your last comment :-)
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Post by: Umpire on July 06, 2014, 04:52:52 PM: Test photo
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Post by: Pete on July 06, 2014, 05:50:03 PM: That worked then... Nice one Umpire :)
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Post by: simondjuk on July 06, 2014, 09:07:06 PM: that picture looks a bit rude
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Post by: Alsatian on July 09, 2014, 06:43:13 PM: Went to Wakefield yesterday to meet up with my cousin who lives in Dorset, and, along with her partner, has a canal barge.

'Set sail' around 11:00 and, apart from stopping for a spot of lunch at a riverside pub and an enforced stop due to heavy rain, 'berthed' at Castleford around 18:00. Caught train back to Wakefield to pick car up and return journey took 15 minutes!!!! :o

Had a lovely time and was nice meeting up with her again (met up at Macclesfield canal last year).

Next stop Kos in September 8)

This is their craft.

(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u449/alsatian1/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140708_121333_zps47748e64.jpg) (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/alsatian1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140708_121333_zps47748e64.jpg.html)
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Post by: Old Cruser on July 09, 2014, 06:52:20 PM: Would love to do a week on the canal. That looks great! 8)
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Post by: Fly on July 09, 2014, 08:45:42 PM: Been there done that :P

(http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s362/chesterfieldonline/IMG_0002_zpsa6b02392.jpg) (http://s1048.photobucket.com/user/chesterfieldonline/media/IMG_0002_zpsa6b02392.jpg.html)
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Post by: Fly on July 09, 2014, 08:56:12 PM: Knew this subject had been mentioned before. You'd think I wouldnt post this link for my own sake :))
http://chesterfieldonline.org/index.php/topic,1738.msg11193.html#msg11193 (http://chesterfieldonline.org/index.php/topic,1738.msg11193.html#msg11193)
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Post by: Fly on July 31, 2014, 09:43:01 PM: Quote from: Fly on June 11, 2014, 07:29:46 PM
Forgot to mention, 4 night stay in Colwyn Bay at the end of July booked 8)

Only got here at 4pm and loving it already. Cracking room and a lovely town, had a short stroll round looking for food :)
The pier is shut down and the main beach promenade is closed for restoration. Should be grand when it's finished though ;)
Didn't mean that sarcastically, it really will be nice when it's done (y)
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Post by: therealjr on August 01, 2014, 09:33:06 PM: Land of My Fathers. Literally in mine and Mycul's case!!
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Post by: Fly on August 01, 2014, 09:46:23 PM: Posted some pics on Facebook. If you haven't got me on facebook just search for Barry Fly Featherstone and add me.
If I get the chance, I'll upload some to the Forum Photobucket account. I forgot about it earlier LOL
Done a lot of walking around Colwyn today, pity I didn't have the camera yesterday evening. The weather was much better.
Anglessey tomorrow we thinks, possibly Beaumaris Castle weather depending.

It's forecast 12 hours of pi$$ing it down :-(
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Post by: therealjr on August 01, 2014, 10:55:17 PM: If you can see the top of Snowdon it's going to rain and if you can't see it........ It's already raining!!
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Post by: Alsatian on August 19, 2014, 05:59:17 PM: Went to Scarborough for the day (again) today, had a nice day but it was breezy and bl@@dy cold!!

There were some fierce waves coming in from the sea!
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Post by: Alsatian on August 20, 2014, 04:22:07 PM: Quote from: Alsatian on August 19, 2014, 05:59:17 PM
Went to Scarborough for the day (again) today, had a nice day but it was breezy and bl@@dy cold!!

There were some fierce waves coming in from the sea!

And here were some of them!

(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u449/alsatian1/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140819_111744_zpsb23aa33a.jpg) (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/alsatian1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140819_111744_zpsb23aa33a.jpg.html)
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Post by: Old Cruser on August 20, 2014, 05:39:39 PM: Pleased you enjoyed it Alsatian.
Love the photo of the waves, it brought back memories of my friend and I in our teens on holiday in Blackpool.

The sea was rough, we sat at the back of the rocks area to the south - got wet through - obviously - by one huge wave which just carried on and on and on :))

On the way back to our digs some people stopped us and asked what the swimming baths were like :))

Good times ;)
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Post by: Fly on August 20, 2014, 06:00:41 PM: Remember getting soaked by waves at Scarbrough as a kid, North Bay C:-)
Good times :)
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Post by: Fly on August 25, 2014, 05:39:29 PM: At Lowestoft, it's pi$$ing it down, and did all the way here LOL :))
Going for food now at the Harvester. Hope the food is better than their website.
Looked on the net for their menu and it 'Blue Screen Of Deathed' my lappy. Twice on the trot !!
Not been back on the website and the lappy seems fine thankfully. :)
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Post by: Gerty Gumdrop on September 18, 2014, 03:52:20 PM: Mr Gert and I are hoping to have a holiday in Correlejo, Fuertaventura first week November. Has anyone been there? We've been told of a hotel called The Hesperia Bristol and I wondered if anyone knew of it.

The best deal I can get is unfortunately with Ryanair. I'd dearly love to upgrade to another airline but its quite costly. We have to stay within budget because Mr Gerts travel insurance is almost £100 for a week due to his pre-existing health issues.

So, that beggars another question....who's flown with Ryanair? Was it the dreadful experience I'm led to believe? 8)
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Post by: Old Cruser on September 18, 2014, 04:03:17 PM: Can't answer the holiday questions gerty .
Who have you tried for insurance - stay Sure can be competitive.
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Post by: Gerty Gumdrop on September 18, 2014, 06:07:35 PM: Quote from: Old Cruser on September 18, 2014, 04:03:17 PM
Can't answer the holiday questions gerty .
Who have you tried for insurance - stay Sure can be competitive.
Had a quote from Staysure Pam, and also a few others, all around same price. It's coming down each year. Last time we went away, the insurance cost as much as Mr Gert's cost of holiday! >:(
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Post by: Fly on September 18, 2014, 07:03:10 PM: Ryan Air:
First airline we flew with that doesn't, or didn't, allocate seats. First on the plane, take your pick.
Overweight luggage, don't get stung with their high priced charges (y)

Don't think they charge for using the loo yet >;
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Post by: Old Cruser on September 18, 2014, 07:10:14 PM: On our last holiday we were flying with Delta - read some terrible reviews - well most of them were terrible to be honest.
I was dreading it - but we had no problems with the seats and the flights were on time.
Don't fret too much Gerty all will probably be fine :)
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Post by: Umpire on September 18, 2014, 08:00:56 PM: Hi Gertie,
Me and the wife have been there a.few years ago.I have never heard of that hotel but the best thing to do is to look on Trip Advisor.We stayed at The Blue Bay Palace but I think it has changed its name.
Correlejo is only a small place but has plenty of the usual shops but beware because when we there the shop staff badgered you to try and get a sale.The beach is not very big but was very clean.
Whilst we were there we went on the blanket trip where you have to sit through a presentation trying to sell mattresses.We had no intention of buying but they did take us on a free bus tour of the northern part of the island so we thought it was worth it.If you want to anything else let me know and I will try to help.
Just got back from Torremolinos and had a brilliant time-the weather was round about 90 all week and never saw a cloud.We have been going with Jet2 for the last three years and cannot fault them.
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Post by: Gerty Gumdrop on September 19, 2014, 04:37:57 PM: Thanks for all your advice and comments. They are really helpful. Mattresses you say? Good lord, how would you get one of those home???? :-?

I'm going to stop faffing about and book it this weekend ;D
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Post by: Umpire on September 19, 2014, 10:11:13 PM: My sister in law bought one many years ago and the quality was excellent.If I remember correctly they were manufactured in the UK or there was agent here who stocked them can't really be sure which it was.I am sure you will enjoy it I know we did.
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Post by: Old Cruser on September 21, 2014, 10:54:16 AM: Booked a 3 night stay in York last night.
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Post by: Gerty Gumdrop on September 24, 2014, 01:43:31 PM: Right, I've stopped faffing about - I booked it. Fuertaventura here I come in a few weeks 8)

Good deal on Travel Republic, but regrettably it's Ryanair. I guess there has to be a trade off, though I'm given to understand that their seats are now pre-bookable. I'll be taking advantage of that for the leg room. My great long things won't fit normal aircraft seat space, unless I want compressed knee-caps after 4 hours. I bet Fly has the same problem!
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Post by: Old Cruser on September 24, 2014, 03:43:20 PM: Well done Gerty, how long are you going for?
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Post by: Fly on September 24, 2014, 07:19:38 PM: Quote
I bet Fly has the same problem!
I'm usually Ok as long as the person in front doesn't recline their seat.
I missed the 'book your seat' by one day this time and didn't get the back row seats we usually book.
So I booked row 14 in the middle of the plane. There's no one directly behind us, there's a door LOL
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Post by: Gerty Gumdrop on September 24, 2014, 10:04:05 PM: Quote from: Old Cruser on September 24, 2014, 03:43:20 PM
Well done Gerty, how long are you going for?

Just for a week Pam. :)
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Post by: Old Cruser on September 24, 2014, 10:09:43 PM: That's a week more than me Gerty.
Enjoy and post me some picy's on your return please as I have never been there.
Enjoy :)
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Post by: Gerty Gumdrop on September 24, 2014, 10:54:18 PM: Will do Pam. I hope to have plenty as I'm taking the big camera this time. Might be naffing Mr Gert off with moaning that I can't find the lens cap, or the battery is flat 8)
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Post by: Fly on October 21, 2014, 08:20:22 PM: I've got 3 sets of 4 x high power NiMh AA's, and 2 chargers ready for the hols Gerty.
New camera, Ibiza, bring it on.
Can I just add, this is an extra holiday this year due to the fact me and Our_Lass have gone smoke free for over 2 YEARS !!

Roll on Saturday (y)
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Post by: therealjr on October 21, 2014, 08:40:48 PM: I've flown Ryanair 3 times and never had a problem. Their major plus is they are very rarely delayed. If the plane is on the ground it's not earning money. If you want to talk about an airline staffed by a bunch of idiots try flying Continental!!!
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Post by: Fly on October 21, 2014, 08:46:40 PM: Don't ask me about BMI baby. ::)
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Post by: Gerty Gumdrop on October 21, 2014, 08:47:33 PM: Quote from: therealjr on October 21, 2014, 08:40:48 PM
I've flown Ryanair 3 times and never had a problem. Their major plus is they are very rarely delayed. If the plane is on the ground it's not earning money. If you want to talk about an airline staffed by a bunch of idiots try flying Continental!!!

LOL, oh dear. Well, my fingers are crossed for a trouble-free Ryanair experience. At least I have extra leg room seats booked. Can't be doing with squashed knee caps! 8)
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Post by: Old Cruser on October 21, 2014, 08:47:58 PM: Fly - what about BMI Baby?
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Post by: therealjr on October 21, 2014, 10:37:17 PM: you stirrer OC
but if you've got a spare 10 mins I will slag continental off!!!
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Post by: Old Cruser on October 22, 2014, 07:13:50 AM: Quote from: therealjr on October 21, 2014, 10:37:17 PM
you stirrer OC
but if you've got a spare 10 mins I will slag continental off!!!

:)) :)) :)) Having no idea what Fly is getting at with BMI Baby just thought I would ask O:-)

Please do slag Continental off JR, never flown with them so would be interested to hear your experience ;)
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Post by: therealjr on October 22, 2014, 02:51:42 PM: 2001 flew with them from Birmingham to Orlando to take my daughters to Disney,
Flying out they split us up so that I had the 2 girls with me and my wife (now ex) who wasn't a particullarly good flier was about 15 rows back. Not ideal but we took it.
coming back the check in put us on the emergency exit seats. Now bear in mind my girls were 7 and 5 so i pointed out we couldn't have those seats.
Yes we know say check in but they will sort it on the plane.
Get into the seats and the stewardess says 'you can't sit there'!!!
Err yes I know I told you lot that.
So they then decide they are going to split the four of us up over the space of about 10 rows.
When I pointed out that this wasn't going to happen (like leaving the girls without parents was ever an option) they threatened to off load me for being argumentative.
Then they found 3 seats together for wife and girls and offered to put me in business class!!!
Eventually amazingly they realised that the outer seat of the opposite row was occupied by a man travelling on his own so they sent him to business and gave me his seat.
All the arguments delayed the flight which made us very popular with the other passengers, not!
so the next 7 hours was spent in the company of passengers giving me the evils and cabin staff who had me labelled as a trouble maker so avoided serving me.
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Post by: Old Cruser on October 22, 2014, 06:36:04 PM: That's not very impressive JR and the staff were extremely unprofessional.
Did you write a letter of complaint?
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Post by: therealjr on October 22, 2014, 07:09:30 PM: We did and got fobbed off
Title: Re: That's the jollies 2014 sorted :-)
Post by: Fly on October 22, 2014, 07:26:11 PM: Basicaly, BMI had us delayed by about 6 hours because they didn't have a plane at the airport.
Sad thing is, they had done the exact same thing the week before. Talk about forward planning !!
Title: Re: That's the jollies 2014 sorted :-)
Post by: Old Cruser on October 22, 2014, 09:07:36 PM: Sounds as if both companies need a wide berth
Title: Re: That's the jollies 2014 sorted :-)
Post by: Fly on October 22, 2014, 09:08:45 PM: I think BMI have since closed shop. :-X
Title: Re: That's the jollies 2014 sorted :-)
Post by: Gerty Gumdrop on October 22, 2014, 09:58:58 PM: Quote from: Fly on October 21, 2014, 08:20:22 PM
I've got 3 sets of 4 x high power NiMh AA's, and 2 chargers ready for the hols Gerty.
New camera, Ibiza, bring it on.
Can I just add, this is an extra holiday this year due to the fact me and Our_Lass have gone smoke free for over 2 YEARS !!

Roll on Saturday (y)
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Fly, have you checked on the airline website about how to store your batteries during travel? They might not be able to go in the hold baggage. Ryanair said you can only take 2 spare to be wrapped individually in something like bubble wrap, and not to be stored near anything metal.