Thank you chaps, we leave on Tuesday and fly on Wednesday.,still got lots to do-found out today my posh trousers no longer fit my ever expanding waistline going to shop ( not mall) tomorrow to purchase larger size.
Signed off on Saturday by winning my last tournament I played - the £100 gtd PL08
Itching to play the DTD games tomorrow but I don't think that will be feasible given all the "stuff" we have to do to prepare for hol, never mind it will still be here when I return.
It was my son Colin's birthday today, he came round to ours along with Alex and his lovely girlfriend, we have just finished the Indian take-away and I am so full, really happy also.,so nice to sit at the table with family and chat about random stuff.
Looking forward to seeing my sister on Tuesday before we toddle off, it's really nice of her to come and keep Chloe company whilst we are away, love my family.
If time permits, remind us of where you are going for your jollies please Tom.
A slight & somewhat eccentric thread derail here, but......
When I go away without Gill - Punta Cana, or Vegas, say - she opens up Flight Radar 24 & follows me (or my aircraft) all the way, then tells me the places of interest I have flown over.
Told you it was an eccentric derail......
Anyway, I won't be tracking you on FR24, but it'd be neat to know (or be reminded) where you are off to.
If time permits, remind us of where you are going for your jollies please Tom. A slight & somewhat eccentric thread derail here, but...... When I go away without Gill - Punta Cana, or Vegas, say - she opens up Flight Radar 24 & follows me (or my aircraft) all the way, then tells me the places of interest I have flown over. Told you it was an eccentric derail...... Anyway, I won't be tracking you on FR24, but it'd be neat to know (or be reminded) where you are off to. Posted by Tikay10
We fly to Atlanta,then on to Puerto Rico, 3 nights in hotel then board the Cruise Ship. Then St Thomas, St Croix, Antigua,St Lucia, Grenada, then back to Puerto Rico, fly to New York, then home . Thank you for the good wishes.
Hi Tom, long time reader,but not poster. Congratulations on the PLO8 win and I hope you have a good holiday. Best wishes for the future Posted by dragon1964
Thank you, very kind of you to post, I really appreciate it.
I know how much you've been looking forward to this trip, and need it I think, after the last few months. Lets just hope Sarah doesn't break yr plastic
*oh and ty for yr braggy pm this morning, while I am stuck here in the cold
Happy holidays Mister I know how much you've been looking forward to this trip, and need it I think, after the last few months. Lets just hope Sarah doesn't break yr plastic *oh and ty for yr braggy pm this morning, while I am stuck here in the cold Posted by samantha25
Had a bit of a moment reading this, thought how does Sam know I have a plastic member, then realised you were talking credit card.....;)
Put your heating on highest setting, then put oven on, wrap up warm, put sunglasses on, close your eyes, imagine your in Antigua,and it won't be anything like it.;)
Not sure if you are home yet, Tom, but hope it was everything you wished it to be, & you are in good heart. If you get time, we'd love to hear how it all went. Posted by Tikay10
hes had a fab time Tikay,thats what he said on the table,details to come
You gonna try & bink another UKPC seat? Be great to see you there mate. Even if you don't win a seat, you are welcome to come along & say hi to whoever, including your mates, Ambo & Willie Tann.
We had a lovely time thanks, the flights went well as I got my preferred seating option with extra legroom although the seats were a tad narrow and rubbed on my bad leg long flight as well., but mustn't grumble as the old saying goes.
Spent the first 3 days in Puerto Rico, lovely hotel, beautiful place, swimming pool at the hotel was a relief from the 90 degree beaming sunshine it had a casino inside so was rude not to have a dabble, played cash game 2/5 dollar blinds, I was on waiting list and watched what I thought was the softest game I have ever seen, folk calling AA 's 400 dollar all in on a flop of 46k, of course the AA guy had raised big pre, caller had 3,5, of course he hit 2 river, not a flicker from the beaten AA guy.rigged live ey
Sooo I sit down with my 100 dollar spending money, limp A9 first hand, 6 other limpers, A9Q flop,yummy, some lunatic shoves all in, I snap call his AQ doh. Second night I have KK and another 100 dollars gets shoved pre this time, 5 callers, praying no A on board ........ Flop A37,turn 9 river Q. I stand, everyone shows, nobody has an ace - scoopio
4th day get on board the Adventure of the Seas Cruise Ship, massive, holds over 3000 folk, we have a room with a balcony,lovely,the crew work their socks off,we got chatting to the restaurant waiter who told us he was married and worked 7 months on board 7 days a week omg. Tipping is obligatory,can't really complain but it isn't the English thing and it's hard to gauge how much and when, we pre paid our tips and gave extra ones to our waiter and his helper,and the chap who cleaned our room- fully deserved,always had a smile on their faces and the service was superb. More to follow.
We (Sarah) had pre booked 3 excursions, first one was snorkelling, was a bit cloudy overhead but nice and warm, we have snorkelled? 3 or 4 times before and love it, seeing the incredible varieties of tropical fish just beneath the surface is a sight to behold. They give us the usual safety advice before we get to the best place to enter the water, then they ask what size flippers we need, oh by crikey, American sizes make no sense, so I eventually squeeze into size 13's and jump in.
Water was a bit choppy but managed to take a few photos, then things took a turn, I have always liked swimming, consider myself a decent swimmer and am happy in the water....but....all of a sudden I was gasping for air,wondered what was going on, took my snorkel gear off and waved to Sarah to come over, of course she promptly waves back with a big smile on her face obviously thinking I am over the moon with the experience, I then am a tad worried as I can't take enough air in my lungs it seems and am struggling to stay afloat,even with a **** life jacket on, panic mode, wave frantically to Sarah who gets the message and swims over to me, we wave to the boat who throw a life ring, embaressing now but by crikey I was glad to be pulled in. So sorry to Sarah but she waved it off and stayed on board with me,
The day got better and we had a lovely time walking round town later doing a bit of shopping, love the "how much" shenanigans, got some bargains and some lovely presents for Sarah and the kids.
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Tom - your holiday must be imminent, if so, one word - enjoy.
If time permits, remind us of where you are going for your jollies please Tom.
A slight & somewhat eccentric thread derail here, but......
When I go away without Gill - Punta Cana, or Vegas, say - she opens up Flight Radar 24 & follows me (or my aircraft) all the way, then tells me the places of interest I have flown over.
Told you it was an eccentric derail......
Anyway, I won't be tracking you on FR24, but it'd be neat to know (or be reminded) where you are off to.
Not sure if you are home yet, Tom, but hope it was everything you wished it to be, & you are in good heart.
If you get time, we'd love to hear how it all went.
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Excellent, that's all I need to know.
Thanks Stokey.
You gonna try & bink another UKPC seat? Be great to see you there mate. Even if you don't win a seat, you are welcome to come along & say hi to whoever, including your mates, Ambo & Willie Tann.
Good result against Man C, too, I see?