Take a bite from the Big Apple! Have a great time!Yinster wrote:Sitting in my room in the Premier Inn next to the airport. Getting excited now about going to NYC tomorrow morning.
Holiday Thread
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McG
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Re: Holiday Thread
Preferred cinemas: Best: Glasgow Quay, Glasgow Braehead, Glasgow Renfield Street, Glasgow Fort & Paisley
Others I'd go to: Glasgow Showcase Baillieston
Films already booked for:
Hope to get tickets for: Every film if they come to my preferred cinemas
Member of the 100 Free Films of 2019.
Aim will again be 150. 54 seen: 96 to go.
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My aim will be 150. 143 seen, 07 to go.
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Others I'd go to: Glasgow Showcase Baillieston
Films already booked for:
Hope to get tickets for: Every film if they come to my preferred cinemas
Member of the 100 Free Films of 2019.
Aim will again be 150. 54 seen: 96 to go.
Member no.9 again for the 100 Free Films of 2018.
My aim will be 150. 143 seen, 07 to go.
Member No. 9 again for the 100 Free Films in 2017. 156 seen, 0 to go
Member no.9 of the 100 Free Films in 2016: 135 seen 0 to go
Member no.9 of the 100 Free Films in 2015: 72 28 to go
Member no. 9 of the 100 Free Films in 2014; 85 seen 15 to go!
Member No. 9 of the "100 Free Films in 2013" ; 89 seen 11 to go!
Member No. 9 of the "100 free films in 2012" club. 86 seen 14 short of 100!
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prettyxcool
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Re: Holiday Thread
Fab! That's sound like a good deal.canadian_turtle wrote:A 3 star hotel near Bercy (easy to get to from Garde du Nord and a short walk to Gare de Lyon to get the RER in Disney) with unlimited wifi and a buffet breakfast
Enjoy! NYC is great! I am sure you will love it. I did!Yinster wrote:Sitting in my room in the Premier Inn next to the airport. Getting excited now about going to NYC tomorrow morning.
Member No. 17 of the "100 free films in 2019" club. 50 seen so far
My Movie Scores click here
2018 - 100 seen (9 premieres/Press) Also 2 Opera, 1 Netfix, 15 theatres, 2 concerts, 1 ballet)
2017 - 106 seen
2016 - 116 seen
2015 - 120 seen (16 premieres, 2 Gala Screenings). Also 3 theatres/shows, 2 concerts
2014 - 132 seen (26 premieres and 7 Gala Screenings). Also 18 misc. free events/concerts
2013 - 115 Seen (12 premieres). Also 6 theatres/shows, 5 concerts
2012 - 118 seen (23 premieres). Also 12 theatres/shows.
2011 - 133 seen
2010 - 105 seen
My Movie Scores click here
2018 - 100 seen (9 premieres/Press) Also 2 Opera, 1 Netfix, 15 theatres, 2 concerts, 1 ballet)
2017 - 106 seen
2016 - 116 seen
2015 - 120 seen (16 premieres, 2 Gala Screenings). Also 3 theatres/shows, 2 concerts
2014 - 132 seen (26 premieres and 7 Gala Screenings). Also 18 misc. free events/concerts
2013 - 115 Seen (12 premieres). Also 6 theatres/shows, 5 concerts
2012 - 118 seen (23 premieres). Also 12 theatres/shows.
2011 - 133 seen
2010 - 105 seen
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Diane65
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Re: Holiday Thread
Have an amazing timeMGellatly wrote:Take a bite from the Big Apple! Have a great time!Yinster wrote:Sitting in my room in the Premier Inn next to the airport. Getting excited now about going to NYC tomorrow morning.
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andrews
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Re: Holiday Thread
Have a wonderful time Yinster - sooooo envious - wish I was going too!Yinster wrote:Sitting in my room in the Premier Inn next to the airport. Getting excited now about going to NYC tomorrow morning.
Member Number 3 of the "100 Free Films in 2018 Club"
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claire
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Re: Holiday Thread
Have a fantastic time yinster !! New York is great
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Beate
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Re: Holiday Thread
Bit of advice please. The tour operator I am planning to go to Iceland with is not ABTA regulated.
It says on their website "To comply with EEC Regulations, all flights are booked through an ATOL Bonded Agent."
and on the confirmation booking form it says "For your peace of mind, all monies are pa*d into a Lloyds Trust Fund." Is that going to be enough protection? I asked her and she said
I AM NOT AFFILIATED WITH ABTA OR ATOL, THE AIRLINES ARE THOUGH , FOR ME TO BE COVERED BY ABTA OR ATOL I AM REQUIRED TO HAVE A FUND OF £30,000 CONSTANTLY IN THE BANK, AND BEING A SMALL COMPANY THIS IS IMPOSSIBLE, THE COMPANY HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR OVER 26 YEARS EXCEEDINGLY WELL, BUT THIS MAY BE AN ISSUE FOR YOU. AS FOR THE INSURANCE COVER, I USED TO BE ABLE TO COVER ALL MY CLIENTS BUT NOW DUE TO EEC REGULATIONS I AM NOT ALLOWED TO DO SO , SO YOU WOULD HAVE TO GET YOURSELVES INSURED BEFORE YOU pa*d THE FINAL BALANCE WHICH IS DUE ON THE 26TH APRIL.
It says online that "When a company offers two or more elements of a holiday such as a flight and hotel or hire car, and offers them as a 'pre-arranged' combination, it is legally required to protect your money" but doesn't go on to say exactly how.
ABTA says
Voluntary Schemes
Some travel companies offer protection for your money voluntarily. For example, accommodation-only providers may offer protection although there’s no legal requirement for them to do so.
If protection is offered it may be by way of a bond held by a trade association, or by way of an insurance policy or by placing your money into a trust account.
It says on their website "To comply with EEC Regulations, all flights are booked through an ATOL Bonded Agent."
and on the confirmation booking form it says "For your peace of mind, all monies are pa*d into a Lloyds Trust Fund." Is that going to be enough protection? I asked her and she said
I AM NOT AFFILIATED WITH ABTA OR ATOL, THE AIRLINES ARE THOUGH , FOR ME TO BE COVERED BY ABTA OR ATOL I AM REQUIRED TO HAVE A FUND OF £30,000 CONSTANTLY IN THE BANK, AND BEING A SMALL COMPANY THIS IS IMPOSSIBLE, THE COMPANY HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR OVER 26 YEARS EXCEEDINGLY WELL, BUT THIS MAY BE AN ISSUE FOR YOU. AS FOR THE INSURANCE COVER, I USED TO BE ABLE TO COVER ALL MY CLIENTS BUT NOW DUE TO EEC REGULATIONS I AM NOT ALLOWED TO DO SO , SO YOU WOULD HAVE TO GET YOURSELVES INSURED BEFORE YOU pa*d THE FINAL BALANCE WHICH IS DUE ON THE 26TH APRIL.
It says online that "When a company offers two or more elements of a holiday such as a flight and hotel or hire car, and offers them as a 'pre-arranged' combination, it is legally required to protect your money" but doesn't go on to say exactly how.
ABTA says
Voluntary Schemes
Some travel companies offer protection for your money voluntarily. For example, accommodation-only providers may offer protection although there’s no legal requirement for them to do so.
If protection is offered it may be by way of a bond held by a trade association, or by way of an insurance policy or by placing your money into a trust account.
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Yinster
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Re: Holiday Thread
Greetings from new York. No wi if in hotel so only coming online when we can get it. Arrived at the hotel at 15:00. Pretty tired from trip so only grab some food and went up the empire state building before crashing at 18:30. Awoke around 02:00 but dozing till we got up at 06:00. On our way to Woodbury commons now.
Member 88 of 100 free films in 2017 - 2 seen
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Member 88 of 100 free films in 2014 - 47 seen
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Member 88 of 100 free films in 2012 - 62 seen
Preference of cinemas:- 1. Glasgow Renfield Street Cineworld, 2. Glasgow Showcase, 3. Braehead Odeon, 4. Vue Fort, 5 Glasgow Springfield Quay, 5. any other cinema in Glasgow area including Hamilton
Also Falkirk, Dunfermline and Stirling but these are rarely used for free previews.
Member 88 of 100 free films in 2016 - 8 seen
Member 88 of 100 free films in 2015 - 27 seen
Member 88 of 100 free films in 2014 - 47 seen
]Member 88 of 100 free films in 2013 - 82 seen
Member 88 of 100 free films in 2012 - 62 seen
Preference of cinemas:- 1. Glasgow Renfield Street Cineworld, 2. Glasgow Showcase, 3. Braehead Odeon, 4. Vue Fort, 5 Glasgow Springfield Quay, 5. any other cinema in Glasgow area including Hamilton
Also Falkirk, Dunfermline and Stirling but these are rarely used for free previews.
Re: Holiday Thread
Just got back from a fabulous 10 days safari in Uganda. I went trekking and saw the mountain gorillas as well as chimps, elephants, hippos and lots of other animals and birds.
Had a great time and it was great to have so many tickets for me when I got back, thanks to Diane65 for looking out for me yet again.
Had a great time and it was great to have so many tickets for me when I got back, thanks to Diane65 for looking out for me yet again.
Member No. 35 of the "100 free films in 2021" club 2 down 98 to go
(Hopefully I can beat last years 12! Unlikely to beat 2013’s 91)
2021: A Quiet Place 2 8.5/10
2020: Little Women, Richard Jewell 8.5/10
2019: Wild Rose, Shazam!, Avengers, Eighth Grade, Shaun the Sheep, The Farewell 9/10
2018: Coco, Three Billboards, Missouri, Avengers, MI: Fallout, Quiet Place, Stan & Ollie - 9/10
2017: Paddington 2 10/10
2016: Sing Street, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, I, Daniel Blake, Sully 10/10
2015: Star Wars, Whiplash, Ex Machina, Minions - 9.5/10
2014: Pride, The Imitation Game 10/10
2013: Good Vibrations, Song for Marion, Alan Partridge, Captain Phillips - 9.5/10
2012: Muppets, Untouchable, Argo 10/10
2011: ROTPOTA, The Artist, Mi4 - 9.5/10
2010: Kick Ass, Toy Story 3 - 9.5/10
2009: Up 10/10
LOVE FMUK https://youtu.be/62YY4trpDEY
(Hopefully I can beat last years 12! Unlikely to beat 2013’s 91)
2021: A Quiet Place 2 8.5/10
2020: Little Women, Richard Jewell 8.5/10
2019: Wild Rose, Shazam!, Avengers, Eighth Grade, Shaun the Sheep, The Farewell 9/10
2018: Coco, Three Billboards, Missouri, Avengers, MI: Fallout, Quiet Place, Stan & Ollie - 9/10
2017: Paddington 2 10/10
2016: Sing Street, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, I, Daniel Blake, Sully 10/10
2015: Star Wars, Whiplash, Ex Machina, Minions - 9.5/10
2014: Pride, The Imitation Game 10/10
2013: Good Vibrations, Song for Marion, Alan Partridge, Captain Phillips - 9.5/10
2012: Muppets, Untouchable, Argo 10/10
2011: ROTPOTA, The Artist, Mi4 - 9.5/10
2010: Kick Ass, Toy Story 3 - 9.5/10
2009: Up 10/10
LOVE FMUK https://youtu.be/62YY4trpDEY
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havingascreen
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Re: Holiday Thread
Wow that sounds like a fantastic adventure, no sign of Kony out there then?yogi wrote:Just got back from a fabulous 10 days safari in Uganda. I went trekking and saw the mountain gorillas as well as chimps, elephants, hippos and lots of other animals and birds.
Had a great time and it was great to have so many tickets for me when I got back, thanks to Diane65 for looking out for me yet again.
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havingascreen
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Re: Holiday Thread
Wow Yinster,Yinster wrote:Greetings from new York. No wi if in hotel so only coming online when we can get it. Arrived at the hotel at 15:00. Pretty tired from trip so only grab some food and went up the empire state building before crashing at 18:30. Awoke around 02:00 but dozing till we got up at 06:00. On our way to Woodbury commons now.
hope some of those tips i gave you have been helpful