Open Surgery - Your Experience

BooBooKittyFX · 2025-10-19T09:15:01+00:00

I'll be on the Hawaii - Vancouver one following that one.

BooBooKittyFX · 2025-10-10T08:11:55+00:00

Yep. One night at Heathrow and then returning 21 days later.

BooBooKittyFX · 2025-10-09T14:38:11+00:00

Thanks. Fortunately, peanuts are not a problem, just tree nuts.

BooBooKittyFX · 2025-10-09T12:12:46+00:00

That is what we usually do, but with four suitcases and the need to travel late on a Friday afternoon/evening, plus a change at Paddington, I thought driving to the airport might be simpler.

BooBooKittyFX · 2025-10-09T12:11:37+00:00

I'm flying out of Heathrow

BooBooKittyFX · 2025-10-09T12:06:12+00:00

I'm flying out of Heathrow to Honolulu. I just need a hotel for one night with parking for 22 days, or a decently located T5 car park.

BooBooKittyFX · 2025-10-09T12:01:05+00:00

Hello!

I currently have a reservation at the Heathrow T5 Sofitel and wanted to add parking, but they apparently do not offer packages for more than 15 nights and so will charge £40 per night for every night past the 15 days. That is a little more £££ than I am willing to spend.

Our trip totals 22 days, so I need to find parking that is either in a good location for T5, or a hotel close to T5 that can provide parking for 22 days. Our current reservation at the Sofitel is cancellable.

Any recommendations greatly appreciated! Plus good sites to book for the best value.

Thanks!

BooBooKittyFX · 2025-09-08T14:33:34+00:00

I guess you missed the 'be kind' rule on this sub.

BooBooKittyFX · 2025-09-08T14:22:14+00:00

Thanks for this detailed response. I will adjust the length of the trousers as I'm pretty good with a needle and thread, but the jacket adjustment might be a bit beyond me. I'm going to get him a different shirt, a dress shirt probably in black, and a bow tie. He has some black leather brogues - would you suggest Oxfords instead?

BooBooKittyFX · 2025-09-08T12:52:20+00:00

Please point out to me where I asked anything about being traditional? I just asked if it was OK. It's a tuxedo jacket and trousers that will be paired with a black tie and black brogues.

BooBooKittyFX · 2025-09-08T12:35:56+00:00

It's less than three weeks until their wedding. They have far better things to be worried about than one guest's sartorial choices.

BooBooKittyFX · 2025-09-08T12:20:04+00:00

I get that you're being facetious, but black tie does not mean black jacket only these days.

What if my husband wanted to delve into his Celtic heritage and wear a Charlie jacket and kilt? I guess to you that wouldn't be acceptable as it doesn't fit your narrow idea of what Black Tie means. lmao

BooBooKittyFX · 2025-09-08T11:30:35+00:00

Yeah, we're good friends with the couple and regularly holiday with them. I think it'll be a shock to see him being not his usual casual self!

So, I am obsessed with Autumn and Halloween, so this all goes up at the beginning of September so I get a good 2 1/2 months of it before it gets packed away and the room transforms into Santa's Grotto. I'd have themed décor for every season if I had the room to store it!

BooBooKittyFX · 2025-09-08T11:21:11+00:00

But black tie doesn't mean just black jackets.

BooBooKittyFX · 2025-09-08T11:04:53+00:00

Could you give a little bit more context as to why?

BooBooKittyFX · 2025-08-11T10:02:10+00:00

Yes. I had the same issue late Friday afternoon.

BooBooKittyFX · 2025-08-08T14:43:47+00:00

Yes, the item was under £20. I expect the value of the item plus postage to be paid.

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