wowzz Posted February 8, 2022 #30926 Share Posted February 8, 2022 5 hours ago, yorkshirephil said: It is a first for us but I see it becoming our future winter getaway. The long cruises to the Caribbean in winter are great but getting a bit soso now. Our November break in Lanza, 3 weeks in villa with private pool, flights and car hire works out at less than 50% of the price of two weeks in the Caribbean in a balcony cabin. I appreciate that they are totally different types of holidays, but the pricing differential is marked. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardennais Posted February 8, 2022 #30927 Share Posted February 8, 2022 6 hours ago, wowzz said: Which is why we like self catering ! I like self catering in the UK too - as long as there’s no catering involved! We always use hotels if it’s just the two of us, but if the children and their partners tag along, self catering is great value for money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted February 8, 2022 #30928 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Just now, Ardennais said: I like self catering in the UK too - as long as there’s no catering involved! We always use hotels if it’s just the two of us, but if the children and their partners tag along, self catering is great value for money. We do very little catering - eat out a lot, but a fair amount of takeaways as well, when we don't feel like going out, or have already opened the second bottle of red ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardennais Posted February 8, 2022 #30929 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Just now, wowzz said: We do very little catering - eat out a lot, but a fair amount of takeaways as well, when we don't feel like going out, or have already opened the second bottle of red ! There’s often a bottle of wine in the ‘welcome pack’ and it’s always still there when we leave! We tend to go for seaside properties or bang in the middle of towns/cities because that makes a change for us. No point going for a rural retreat - because we live in one already! It’s more of a treat being able to walk to a restaurant or cinema etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardennais Posted February 8, 2022 #30930 Share Posted February 8, 2022 And talking of the cinema, we went to see Belfast tonight. Great film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted February 8, 2022 #30931 Share Posted February 8, 2022 44 minutes ago, wowzz said: Our November break in Lanza, 3 weeks in villa with private pool, flights and car hire works out at less than 50% of the price of two weeks in the Caribbean in a balcony cabin. I appreciate that they are totally different types of holidays, but the pricing differential is marked. Getting a bit silly. 2 weeks cruise with premium seats and a balcony. £6k.🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted February 8, 2022 #30932 Share Posted February 8, 2022 24 minutes ago, zap99 said: Getting a bit silly. 2 weeks cruise with premium seats and a balcony. £6k.🤔 Exactly, and I think with premium seats you might struggle to get that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel57 Posted February 9, 2022 #30933 Share Posted February 9, 2022 9 hours ago, Peanut006 said: Thank you, hubby has been taking good care of me Michelle Pleased to hear you have a good nurse! Look after yourself. Gill x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted February 9, 2022 #30934 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Good morning. 7°C and sunny this morning. Nice to hear people talking about holidays. I hope everyone has a nice safe day. Graham. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplesea Posted February 9, 2022 #30935 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Morning everyone, Not sure what the weather is deciding to do today! Earlier it was a black as the ace of spades looking out the back but the sun shining in the front. We now have a light cloud covering, and the sun's gone into hiding. So we will just hae to wait and see. Meeting a couple of friends for coffee a bit later, will be nice to have a catch up as I haven't seen one of them since before the beginning of the pandemic. Hope everyone has a lovely day and stay safe. Pam 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Hill Posted February 9, 2022 #30936 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Skip has now gone so getting back to some semblance of normality as was blocking drive. The skip driver had just completed all his checks when an ambulance under blue lights came along, as he was part blocking road he had to quickly undo everything and park up to allow ambulance to pass. Starting to put things back now, but started to rain so will leave putting back patio furniture until tomorrow or Friday. Checked greenhouse thermometer said max temp had been 50C and minimum was -50F, no panic there has been no extremes of temperature, current temperature read “iLL” appears the battery needed replacing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josy1953 Posted February 9, 2022 #30937 Share Posted February 9, 2022 I have been out for lunch with one of my friends. It is the first time that we have been out for over a year because she has serious health issues and has been avoiding going out but has decided that she wants to start getting back to a normal life. It made a lovely change to go somewhere other than one of our homes to meet up. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ccpm Posted February 10, 2022 #30938 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Morning all grey but hopeful of sun later. Taxi booked for lunch out so looking forward to sitting in Holkham for a bit. Also we seem to be already getting holiday folks down I presume ready for half term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplesea Posted February 10, 2022 #30939 Share Posted February 10, 2022 14 hours ago, Josy1953 said: I have been out for lunch with one of my friends. It is the first time that we have been out for over a year because she has serious health issues and has been avoiding going out but has decided that she wants to start getting back to a normal life. It made a lovely change to go somewhere other than one of our homes to meet up. It's good to have catch ups friends, and glad to hear that you had a good time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplesea Posted February 10, 2022 #30940 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Overcast and a slight breeze and on the chilly side at 7oC. Nothing excitiing planned for today, just the normal chores. Hope everyone has a good day and stays safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josy1953 Posted February 10, 2022 #30941 Share Posted February 10, 2022 When I looked out of the window this morning I could have believed that summer had arrived but as soon as I stepped out side I knew that winter was still here. We have clear blue sky, no clouds and bright sunshine. I have woken up with a recurrence of an eye problem that I have had for several years, I have called the optician and have an emergency appointment for 11 o'clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted February 10, 2022 #30942 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Good afternoon. It is currently 6°C windy and sunny here in NE England. I hope everyone is well especially Jane @Beckett . Take care and stay safe everyone Graham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted February 10, 2022 #30943 Share Posted February 10, 2022 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josy1953 Posted February 10, 2022 #30944 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Back from the optician, he is going to refer me to the eye hospital again. He gave me a prescription for eye drops which the pharmacy doesn’t have in stock but they will get them for tomorrow morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adawn47 Posted February 10, 2022 #30945 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Just now, Josy1953 said: Back from the optician, he is going to refer me to the eye hospital again. He gave me a prescription for eye drops which the pharmacy doesn’t have in stock but they will get them for tomorrow morning. I hope all will be well for you Josy.x Avril Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted February 10, 2022 #30946 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Hi all just logged on what's happened. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adawn47 Posted February 10, 2022 #30947 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Have no clue bro😏 I guess they'll sort it out or let us know. Sis 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted February 10, 2022 #30948 Share Posted February 10, 2022 3 minutes ago, Adawn47 said: Have no clue bro😏 I guess they'll sort it out or let us know. Sis Cheers sis,thought you was all hiding from me,bro. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adawn47 Posted February 10, 2022 #30949 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Just now, brian1 said: Cheers sis,thought you was all hiding from me,bro. And I thought it was me because I was the last one to post on that thread, I think🤔 Sis 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplesea Posted February 10, 2022 #30950 Share Posted February 10, 2022 I was thinking it was me!!!😲 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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