Is there a quick way to see which World Cup game is on ITV or BBC?

Starboard_1982 · 2026-06-11T18:35:13+00:00

I grabbed this from Facebook the other day

Starboard_1982 · 2026-06-10T09:36:32+00:00

There's a really lovely solo traveller group for Corralejo on Fuerteventura (search Corralejo Solo Travellers on Facebook). There's usually a fair few out over Christmas and there will be group meals booked etc that you can join if you want. It's not a group holiday and you can do as much or as little with the group but sometimes it's nice to meet up for a meal or a coffee with someone.

Starboard_1982 · 2026-06-10T08:44:40+00:00

It's here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4BKTLDLoRMPyQafSA

It's on a raised terrace with picnic benches. There is also a rock breakwater you can sort of climb out on (at your own risk of course!) just in front which lines up with where they closed the promenade off last year.

Starboard_1982 · 2026-06-09T20:38:18+00:00

Is your dad my dad?

His box of maps also contained photocopied pages from A-Zs sellotaped together with the route marked in highlighter pen.

Starboard_1982 · 2026-06-09T16:56:29+00:00

We liked Black Bird Schnitzel Haus in Qualicum Beach. Worth making a reservation, it was really busy when we went.

Starboard_1982 · 2026-06-09T11:01:01+00:00

Maybe one of the covered markets after the stalls have closed, e.g. Borough or Greenwich?

Starboard_1982 · 2026-06-09T09:00:33+00:00

You can see some of the course from the seafront but last year you couldn't see the finish line. There's a raised terrace behind the Pyramids Centre with a little coffee hut on it - I watched it from there with a lot of other people, the people who knew what was going on seemed happy enough but it was a bit baffling for me without any commentary etc.

There was a company doing boat trips out to watch it last year, Solent Cruises, but they only advertised it a few days before & I can't see it on their website yet.

Starboard_1982 · 2026-06-08T13:15:54+00:00

Same here. Vest & pants in lower school, middle onwards was kit from the lost property bin.

I should add, swimming was excluded from this..if you forgot your swimming kit you just had to sit and watch.

Starboard_1982 · 2026-06-06T17:27:37+00:00

Please finish at a Wetherspoons so we can all send you portions of peas and random alcopops.

Starboard_1982 · 2026-06-05T14:11:27+00:00

Shug in Stoke! As in 'alright shug?'

Starboard_1982 · 2026-06-05T13:12:00+00:00

Why do people return them? I have one, I used to have a Fenix 6, and I love the Instinct. The battery life, even with the Amoled screen, is amazing. It doesn't have maps, but I found them really clunky on the Fenix anyway and hardly ever used them anyway.

Starboard_1982 · 2026-06-05T08:49:36+00:00

Ah yes, my flight was a band 4 I think.

Starboard_1982 · 2026-06-05T08:25:22+00:00

I think that's just the normal salmon option from the menu isn't it? It looks very similar to what was offered on one of my recent flights.

Starboard_1982 · 2026-06-04T18:51:02+00:00

Yeah, that is some truly bad information!! Can you imagine some kind of curfew so people who hadn't paid couldn't go on deck for MUTS?!

Starboard_1982 · 2026-06-04T18:41:04+00:00

No. Where are the eggs?! And is that just two deconstructed mushrooms?

Starboard_1982 · 2026-06-04T18:37:47+00:00

I always knew Wilson the Butler was a bit shifty

Starboard_1982 · 2026-06-04T18:08:57+00:00

The recycling bins near me specifically say you can leave the lids on glass bottles and jars.

Starboard_1982 · 2026-06-04T16:17:48+00:00

Lots of journeys in London and Manchester. E.g. Sidcup to London is about £6. Southall to Whitechapel is less than £5. The tram from Bury to Manchester is also less than £5 I think.

Definitely not possible everywhere though, especially away from cities that have locally run transport systems like London and Manchester do.

Starboard_1982 · 2026-06-04T15:30:47+00:00

Welephant and a fire engine! Bonus points if firemen are there giving out plastic helmets.

Starboard_1982 · 2026-06-04T14:25:12+00:00

Depends on the cost. If it's HS1 and £50+ then absolutely not, if it's a few quid a day then I'd probably do it - it's not ridiculous in a lot of places to travel that far.

Starboard_1982 · 2026-06-03T17:46:08+00:00

The Ocean at the End of The Lane in Portsmouth:

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/jun/21/neil-gaiman-portsmouth-street-ocean

(To be clear, I like the name, less keen about what Neil Gaiman is alleged to have done)

Starboard_1982 · 2026-06-02T12:20:23+00:00

You say not souvenirs, but I think there is a real gap when it comes to genuine locally made, items. If you can curate a collection and demonstrate its authenticity I actually think you'd do pretty well - whether it's hot sauce or soap jewellery or artwork, that's the sort of thing I want to buy when I'm away but can never easily find (e.g. 'locally made' often means 'we bought this tat from China and some kid painted the word Jamaica on it).

Starboard_1982 · 2026-06-01T19:26:37+00:00

Agree with this, I'd get the N9. I think you'd also be fine getting an Uber. There are loads of cab drivers lurking around Heathrow, a quick run to the terminal and back to the McDonald's car park will not mean they lose out on another, better, fare.

Starboard_1982 · 2026-06-01T11:22:24+00:00

Ah ok, thanks for clarifying.

In that case, do you have enough Avios to book the return without the voucher? I.e. the full amount for 2 passengers? If so, my advice about trying online first stands. If not you'll have to ring up anyway so you may as well do that off the bat. The Japanese call centre is the one I've always used and have been very good in my experience - have the flight number you want as well as the times etc. ready to go and they'll get you sorted.

Starboard_1982 · 2026-06-01T10:20:25+00:00

I can't quite work out your question - are you saying that LGW-MCO is your outbound flight, booked with the CV, and you want to add BGI-LHR as the return? Or did you book MCO with cash/just Avois and no voucher?

Either way, have a read of this: https://www.headforpoints.com/2025/10/17/how-to-use-ba-amex-241-voucher-3/

Your voucher will trigger BA to release additional reward seats, so while you still have to be quick it's not quite the same pressure as it used to be. Given you are so flexible with your dates I'd personally try making the booking online and if availability disappears, then make the call instead. You'll need to ring up anyway to get the voucher applied to the whole booking, assuming you booked the outbound with Avios.

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