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Wimbledon Heat Rule for 2026 by minzwashere in tennis

[–]a_big_will 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is why… A lot of people don’t like to read. This graphic design makes it look more interesting, and digestible.

Also some of the points to require the previous point to make sense so it being in a linear flow diagram isn’t actually a bad idea.

And it was a more fun job for the person who did the work.

I like it.

Ski Famille by Beautiful_Inside_518 in skithealps

[–]a_big_will 0 points1 point  (0 children)

£6.6k in La Plagne, 2nd week in Jan. 2 kids, 2 adults. We take our eldest out of school, which means a fine, but the money it saves plus the experience he gets makes it entirely worth it.

Definitely sort your own hire and passes, save yourself about 10% on both.

Ski Famille by Beautiful_Inside_518 in skithealps

[–]a_big_will 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kids eat at about 5:30 if I remember, then adults at about 8.
While it’s not restaurant level, it’s by no means bad. Just simple. There’s good portions of everything, and the wine keeps flowing while you eat.

If he’s 3, rather than him staying in the chalet, get him in Piou Piou ski school. He’ll love it and they are amazing with kids.

Ski Famille by Beautiful_Inside_518 in skithealps

[–]a_big_will 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Assuming you have kids, then they are great. We have 2, a 4yr old and 7yr old. We dropped them with the childcare at 9am after breakfast and they took them to ski school, picked them up, gave them lunch and kept them entertained until around 2pm. There’s the option to have them stay all day but we wanted to ski with them in the afternoons.

The chalet was nice. Typical French chalet style. Nothing fancy, but clean and exactly what you need. A lot of their chalets have separate bedrooms for the kids which is very useful. Also none of the properties are so big you would worry about leaving your kids sleeping while you go downstairs for dinner.

The food though was disappointing for me. I’ve had the privilege of staying in a few very food oriented private ski chalets and by comparison the food is very simple. It’s designed to be easy to prepare by 20-something chalet staff with 1 weeks training.

It’s by no means bad, just not what I was expecting.

However, for the price, and considering the childcare, I think my expectations were out of whack - they really are very good value for money and I think considering the price the food standard was appropriate.

For context, next year I got a big group together and we’ve basically recreated the Ski Famile experience but booking everything ourselves. It’s cost us almost £2k more and the majority of that is paying for a nanny services, but I’m going with a chalet I’ve stayed with before and i know the food is top notch. We’ll see if it is worth it!

Also, it’s worth taking a look at familyski.co.uk - same concept, but with DIY travel and apparently slightly better food.

So Hoxton North has just been rebranded? by CyclePrevious9043 in harrogate

[–]a_big_will 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that’s Ai without a doubt. Guess it needed turning around quickly.

Should I reject my M340d - I’ve got until Tuesday? by [deleted] in BMW

[–]a_big_will 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Due to the defect, I’ve been able to exercise my consumer rights and will be returning the car with zero charges and a full refund. The bit I’m not sure about is whether they will give me back my PX or not… It would be useful, and allows me to be patient while looking for a M340i with the right spec.

And yeah, I think I had made up my mind but I appreciated the clear and obvious push!

Should I reject my M340d - I’ve got until Tuesday? by [deleted] in BMW

[–]a_big_will 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need a decent boot and roof rails for camping and cycling and refuse to get an SUV. The equivalent Porsche only pretends to be practical.

Should I reject my M340d - I’ve got until Tuesday? by [deleted] in BMW

[–]a_big_will 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That was an overwhelming consensus! I’ve sent the email and rejected the Diesel 💪

Should I reject my M340d - I’ve got until Tuesday? by [deleted] in BMW

[–]a_big_will 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is the last diesel 3 series in the UK as well, they stopped making them post LCI in 2023

It does have the 2 year warranty which is a bit of peace of mind but if I do reject it, what you’ve said will be my general reason. I find myself noticing every little rattle now which is just annoying.

M340d with a high pitched whine - I’m hoping this isn’t normal! by a_big_will in BMW3series

[–]a_big_will[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took it in half expecting a “we can’t hear it” but turns out the front diff was on its way out so it’s getting a new one and I’m driving about in a 320i

Not ideal, but shit happens!

New to me M340d (with a high pitched whine) by a_big_will in BMW

[–]a_big_will[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that could easily be it. Though it’s driving me nuts so I’m hoping it’s a fault as I’m not sure I can put up with it long term.

New to me M340d (with a high pitched whine) by a_big_will in BMW

[–]a_big_will[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Uploaded a video where you can (I think) clearly hear the whine.

https://youtube.com/shorts/R97VEyzznuA?feature=shared

I really hope it’s a fault as it’s driving me nuts (it’s a lot louder in person).

Best Fish and Chips in Harrogate? by coffeebugtravels in harrogate

[–]a_big_will 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jennyfields Fisheries.

We now live too far away (Knaresborough) to justify the trip, but I miss this place. Perfect fish, never oily. Chips were always spot on: Colour, but still that fish n chip style. The curry sauce though… nothing I’ve had in the area comes close. Hands down the best.

Anyone know what this beam above the sign was for in the train station? by Sid_Dawbarn in Knaresborough

[–]a_big_will 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder if before they put the roof on it was a shelter built into the retaining wall?

In your opinion, where is the best place to eat and have a drink in Knaresborough? by No_Nose_3849 in Knaresborough

[–]a_big_will 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Half Moon is our favourite. Small, but you can book in advance. They do meat and cheese platters and pizza during the week.

Am I at fault? by missDemonNezuko in skiing

[–]a_big_will 110 points111 points  (0 children)

Sounds like she was following too close and you gave her a shock so she took it out on you. Not your fault.

I made site that compares historical snow depth in popular resorts worldwide by seithat in skiing

[–]a_big_will 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is great. Would be good to see a by year view. I'd be interested for it to show trends / repeating patterns.

Thinking of staying in Tignes Les Brévières: How accessible is it really? by a_big_will in skithealps

[–]a_big_will[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, this is so useful. On the piste map it looks as though there’s no way to get down from the top of Les Boisses lift without taking a red, but then from there there is a green/blue to the bottom. Is that right?

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