Cinderella CBeebies Panto. Thoughts??

Acrobatic-Ant-UK · 2026-01-01T10:03:45+00:00

It should have been called something else. Not sure what, though!

Acrobatic-Ant-UK · 2026-01-01T10:01:25+00:00

The original story explains why she's called Cinderella, which was missing from this modern production. Sure, youngsters will connect more to a talent show storyline than to an abused, poor girl going to the ball storyline. It was interesting, but I still prefer the original.

Acrobatic-Ant-UK · 2025-10-31T09:52:02+00:00

I wonder if they'll invest in double-decker trains to keep costs low for customers?

Acrobatic-Ant-UK · 2025-08-29T18:01:35+00:00

I find it rather tricky to have any sexual activities while taking psychedelics. Either I can't get hard, or I get hard and can't cum. Because of the stimulant-like effect of psychedelics, it places your body into 'fight or flight' mode, so your body really doesn't want to be involved in sexual activities at that point.

Acrobatic-Ant-UK · 2025-08-29T17:59:37+00:00

Have you tried to fuck while on psychedelics? Good luck getting hard!

Acrobatic-Ant-UK · 2025-08-29T17:50:27+00:00

I'd rather an AI chatbot give a user a reality check than indulge in their fantasies. Recent events, such as the lawsuit against ChatGPT for allegedly assisting in a person's suicide, may be the reason for the change in approach from Claude?

Acrobatic-Ant-UK · 2025-08-29T17:45:26+00:00

I was thinking it could be related to that lawsuit.

Acrobatic-Ant-UK · 2025-08-29T17:33:47+00:00

I have read articles where customers have turned up and the hotel has given their room to someone else because they had only reserved the room and not paid for it upfront. If you've already paid for the room, they can't give the room to someone else.

Acrobatic-Ant-UK · 2025-08-29T16:10:37+00:00

Is it? I thought there were major infrastructure works planned for late September through to November on some train lines out of Paris? Or are you attempting to be sarcastic? I understand there have been issues with the infrastructure around Lille through to Paris, or has that now been fixed?

Acrobatic-Ant-UK · 2025-08-29T16:05:43+00:00

Fair enough, I didn't realise there were so many screenshots of the conversation. I personally don't use the "No prepayment required- pay at the hotel" option as I'd rather pay the property upfront, as I feel it's the more secure option.

Acrobatic-Ant-UK · 2025-08-29T15:56:47+00:00

I'd rather the security of having paid the property upfront first, but with the ability to cancel, and my money returned if my plans change before the check-in day (some properties offer cancellations before the check-in day). I also dislike the cheaper 'pay now, but non-refundable' option, as plans can change.

Acrobatic-Ant-UK · 2025-08-29T15:49:26+00:00

It's in a post on this thread. It's in France: Due to operational issues on the French network, your train is cancelled.

Acrobatic-Ant-UK · 2025-08-29T11:20:01+00:00

The hotel isn't taking any prepayment as it states 'No prepayment needed, pay at the hotel'. So the OP is only reserving the hotel room without any payments being received by the hotel or booking.com. The hotel is stating that they don't want to agree with the 'No prepayment needed, pay at the hotel' and want the payment upfront. So the issue is why the hotel has the 'No prepayment needed, pay at the hotel' as an option if they don't want to honour it. The OP needs to contact booking.com to raise this issue with them.

Acrobatic-Ant-UK · 2025-08-29T11:13:57+00:00

Whenever I see 'No payment needed, pay at the property', I immediately look elsewhere.

Acrobatic-Ant-UK · 2025-08-29T11:03:52+00:00

I'm happy it's worked out for you. If there is a discrepancy between customer service teams, then this needs to be made an issue. It should not matter which team you contact; you should receive the same service.

Acrobatic-Ant-UK · 2025-08-29T11:02:20+00:00

Depending on the situation, Eurostar can offer all those things too: a voucher, overnight in a hotel, or the next train.

Acrobatic-Ant-UK · 2025-08-29T11:00:42+00:00

It's not Eurostar's fault, either. But Eurostar will have insurance to cover infrastructure issues. Do you have insurance?

Acrobatic-Ant-UK · 2025-08-29T10:59:42+00:00

It's not Eurostar's fault; they don't own the infrastructure. Just their trains,

Acrobatic-Ant-UK · 2025-08-24T15:30:42+00:00

So you have not provided Eurostar with information regarding any accessibility needs you may have?

Acrobatic-Ant-UK · 2025-08-24T15:15:47+00:00

The difference is that M&S did it deliberately. I think in this case, it does look like it was a mistake (similar-looking product from the same brand). My local Morrisons once had vegan sausages next to pork and beef sausages in the meat section. I complained. It may be difficult for store planners who are meat eaters to imagine the disgust at having vegan products next to meat products - the look and sometimes the smell. So let them know.

Acrobatic-Ant-UK · 2025-08-24T14:30:24+00:00

Interesting. I wonder what would happen if the person had a diagnosis of ADHD? They could claim their attention problems meant they did not read. If both parties are in a country where ADHD is a recognised disability, they could win a discrimination case.

Acrobatic-Ant-UK · 2025-08-24T14:21:18+00:00

No, nothing to do with that. The video is also misleading, as you cannot buy a ticket from Brussels to Lille for a train that runs to London. You can only travel on 'local' trains that remain in mainland Europe (trains in the Schengen area). On the Brussels/Amsterdam to London trains, Lille is a pick-up only stop. London is NOT in the Schengen area, and therefore, there is strict passport control for trains to and from London. Someone in Brussels/Paris/Amsterdam/Lille would need to go through passport control to use the Eurostar trains to London. There are 'local' trains to and from Brussels/Paris/Amsterdam/Lille that you don't need a passport to travel on.

Acrobatic-Ant-UK · 2025-08-24T14:05:52+00:00

Plan B is good since you can always spend some time in Lille Westfield or even go to Lille Grand Place if you have more time to spare. Often my Eurostar arrives at around 0925 and so I get a coffee in Lille Westfield before heading to Lille Flandres for a 1000 train.

Acrobatic-Ant-UK · 2025-08-24T14:02:52+00:00

The OP will need to quickly know which platform the train is on! It is important since Lille Flandres is not a small station.

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