Peanut006 Posted November 21, 2023 #52476 Share Posted November 21, 2023 11 minutes ago, mrsgoggins said: I've been a bit lax in my reading of these boards lately, so forgive me if this has been mentioned before. Booths, a high-end northern supermarket chain is axing self-service check outs at most of its stores as a result of customer feedback! What a novelty. I have one not too far from me and having regular Tesco deliveries I don't visit that much, but I am intending to up my visits from now on. I use Booths every week, not for a main shop (too expensive) but I do buy bits there, the deli counter is always good, and the cafe of course. Our self serve tills have gone, it is nice to speak to a person at the till, although I have been told that some customers like the self serve tills especially those who just go in for a sandwich for lunch for example Michelle 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splice the mainbrace Posted November 21, 2023 #52477 Share Posted November 21, 2023 I don’t mind using self service tills for up to 6 or 7 items but for a big shop I queue for a staffed till 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted November 21, 2023 #52478 Share Posted November 21, 2023 57 minutes ago, grapau27 said: If you have your bank app on your phone you should get a notification of any in or outgoing payments Dave. I don't have a bank app on my phone for two reasons. I don't do any financial transactions via an app and i get online access from my PC. I checked my credit card account this morning and there is no payment pending so P&O have not processed it yet. I will try again later but I don't want to end up paying twice!. I will try using the phone option before travelling tomorrow or on Thursday morning. My hotel is Premier Inn West Quay with P&O HQ next door so I could try them,🙄 otherwise can you pay a balance on board ship? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splice the mainbrace Posted November 21, 2023 #52479 Share Posted November 21, 2023 We’re half way through our busy week. We drove down to Devon from Cheshire on Sunday afternoon, stayed overnight in a hotel (accommodation good but food bad), went to my Uncle funeral yesterday then drove back up in the afternoon. Now we have 2 days at home before travelling down to Southampton on Thursday for our 12 days on Queen Victoria starting on Friday. We’re looking forward to getting on board and having a relaxing pre Christmas cruise to the Canaries. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshirephil Posted November 21, 2023 #52480 Share Posted November 21, 2023 5 minutes ago, davecttr said: 🙄 otherwise can you pay a balance on board ship? I don't know but it is an interesting question. I am not sure where you would pay; reception or future cruise. However I wouldn't risk it without being sure. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted November 21, 2023 #52481 Share Posted November 21, 2023 2 hours ago, davecttr said: I don't have a bank app on my phone for two reasons. I don't do any financial transactions via an app and i get online access from my PC. I checked my credit card account this morning and there is no payment pending so P&O have not processed it yet. I will try again later but I don't want to end up paying twice!. I will try using the phone option before travelling tomorrow or on Thursday morning. My hotel is Premier Inn West Quay with P&O HQ next door so I could try them,🙄 otherwise can you pay a balance on board ship? Yet another good reason for booking with a reliable online TA, who has a human at the end of their phone lines. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted November 21, 2023 #52482 Share Posted November 21, 2023 3 hours ago, davecttr said: I don't have a bank app on my phone for two reasons. I don't do any financial transactions via an app and i get online access from my PC. I checked my credit card account this morning and there is no payment pending so P&O have not processed it yet. I will try again later but I don't want to end up paying twice!. I will try using the phone option before travelling tomorrow or on Thursday morning. My hotel is Premier Inn West Quay with P&O HQ next door so I could try them,🙄 otherwise can you pay a balance on board ship? I only have my bank apps on my phone for security reasons to get instant notifications of any payments in or out of my account. I hope you have a fantastic cruise. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted November 21, 2023 #52483 Share Posted November 21, 2023 3 hours ago, Splice the mainbrace said: We’re half way through our busy week. We drove down to Devon from Cheshire on Sunday afternoon, stayed overnight in a hotel (accommodation good but food bad), went to my Uncle funeral yesterday then drove back up in the afternoon. Now we have 2 days at home before travelling down to Southampton on Thursday for our 12 days on Queen Victoria starting on Friday. We’re looking forward to getting on board and having a relaxing pre Christmas cruise to the Canaries. Sorry to hear about your uncles funeral. Your cruise sounds fantastic,I hope you have an amazing time. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted November 21, 2023 #52484 Share Posted November 21, 2023 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted November 21, 2023 #52485 Share Posted November 21, 2023 3 minutes ago, grapau27 said: Sorry to hear about your uncles funeral. Your cruise sounds fantastic,I hope you have an amazing time. Add my thoughts to that @Splice the mainbrace I know you will enjoy your time on the ship . Have a great time . 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Hill Posted November 21, 2023 #52486 Share Posted November 21, 2023 7 hours ago, purplesea said: It's a job I hate too, which is why I keep putting it off. It's a chest freezer so a lot of bending. Defrosting freezer a job I used to hate, when we bought our freezer over 10 years ago we opted for a no frost upright one, it was replaced recently with another no frost one, no more kneeling on the floor or bending over and nearly falling into a chest freezer scraping out the ice. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplesea Posted November 21, 2023 #52487 Share Posted November 21, 2023 And still my freezer is waiting to be defrosted🙄 I met up with my friend for coffee which turned into lunch and a shopping trip. She did ask if I had anything planned, so I decided the freezer could wait until another day! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted November 21, 2023 #52488 Share Posted November 21, 2023 I remember once when the Mrs went all moody and left a note on the door fridge for me to read when I came home . It read . . .. "Sorry but this isn't working so gone to my Mums " Pleased to say the fridge lit up when I opened the door and the beer was chilled .🙃 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted November 21, 2023 #52489 Share Posted November 21, 2023 4 hours ago, davecttr said: I don't have a bank app on my phone for two reasons. I don't do any financial transactions via an app and i get online access from my PC. I checked my credit card account this morning and there is no payment pending so P&O have not processed it yet. I will try again later but I don't want to end up paying twice!. I will try using the phone option before travelling tomorrow or on Thursday morning. My hotel is Premier Inn West Quay with P&O HQ next door so I could try them,🙄 otherwise can you pay a balance on board ship? I tried paying again and it has worked this time with the amount shown as pending on my credit card. No worry to stop me sleeping tonight 😴 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted November 21, 2023 #52490 Share Posted November 21, 2023 2 hours ago, davecttr said: I tried paying again and it has worked this time with the amount shown as pending on my credit card. No worry to stop me sleeping tonight 😴 Great news Dave. I hope you have a fantastic cruise. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vampiress88 Posted November 21, 2023 #52491 Share Posted November 21, 2023 My finger just slipped and I might have booked a cruise with royal Caribbean 🙈 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut006 Posted November 21, 2023 #52492 Share Posted November 21, 2023 12 minutes ago, Vampiress88 said: My finger just slipped and I might have booked a cruise with royal Caribbean 🙈 Fabulous!!! I booked one with Royal last week for August 2025, taking the grandchildren You will have a wonderful time Michelle 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted November 21, 2023 #52493 Share Posted November 21, 2023 42 minutes ago, Vampiress88 said: My finger just slipped and I might have booked a cruise with royal Caribbean 🙈 Which ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted November 21, 2023 #52494 Share Posted November 21, 2023 35 minutes ago, Peanut006 said: Fabulous!!! I booked one with Royal last week for August 2025, taking the grandchildren You will have a wonderful time Michelle Our next cruise is Arvia. After that it will be RC, or NCL. We need the points. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut006 Posted November 21, 2023 #52495 Share Posted November 21, 2023 5 minutes ago, zap99 said: Our next cruise is Arvia. After that it will be RC, or NCL. We need the points. We are on Arvia too, March 2024 TA. Really looking forward to it Michelle 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vampiress88 Posted November 21, 2023 #52496 Share Posted November 21, 2023 13 minutes ago, grapau27 said: Which ship? anthem of the sea. Going from Southampton. I was warned not to get anymore holidays but somehow he agreed. we have iona in dec, arvia Caribbean in feb, rc fjords in May, back to iona in dec, the Arvia med in March. Booked quite up for the next 18months. although how I’ll survive between May and December I don’t know. but in my defence the cruise wasn’t much more than a caravan in Newquay 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted November 21, 2023 #52497 Share Posted November 21, 2023 41 minutes ago, Vampiress88 said: anthem of the sea. Going from Southampton. I was warned not to get anymore holidays but somehow he agreed. we have iona in dec, arvia Caribbean in feb, rc fjords in May, back to iona in dec, the Arvia med in March. Booked quite up for the next 18months. although how I’ll survive between May and December I don’t know. but in my defence the cruise wasn’t much more than a caravan in Newquay Excellent choices. I'm really pleased for you and totally agree with cruising as much as you can. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdey16 Posted November 22, 2023 #52498 Share Posted November 22, 2023 17 hours ago, Splice the mainbrace said: We’re half way through our busy week. We drove down to Devon from Cheshire on Sunday afternoon, stayed overnight in a hotel (accommodation good but food bad), went to my Uncle funeral yesterday then drove back up in the afternoon. Now we have 2 days at home before travelling down to Southampton on Thursday for our 12 days on Queen Victoria starting on Friday. We’re looking forward to getting on board and having a relaxing pre Christmas cruise to the Canaries. So to hear about your uncle . Have a lovely relaxing hot 12 days on QV , safe travels. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdey16 Posted November 22, 2023 #52499 Share Posted November 22, 2023 13 hours ago, davecttr said: I tried paying again and it has worked this time with the amount shown as pending on my credit card. No worry to stop me sleeping tonight 😴 Glad you got it sorted before you leave and I hope you have a lovely cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twotravellersLondon Posted November 22, 2023 #52500 Share Posted November 22, 2023 We have 4˚C and overcast skies this morning and sunrise is in about half-an-hour away... it's beginning to feel a lot like winter... so hope all is well and snug on a cold morning. We're both off to the Opticians. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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