tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post6507126667265551346..comments2024-03-29T09:48:23.716+00:00Comments on Diary of a (retired) teacher: WednesdayJoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-2523478509036202042019-10-18T12:58:13.750+01:002019-10-18T12:58:13.750+01:00Premier Inns are really good and you know exactly ...Premier Inns are really good and you know exactly what to expect. You do have to ask for extra coffee sachets etc now as they only put two per day into each room, but they are always more than pleased to give you a handful.<br /><br />Like you we always help ourselves to a few extras at breakfast time, well I eat a very minimal breakfast so I do think we are entitled to. I always take a piece of fruit and a couple of Pan au Chocolats. It means that with a coffee while out and about you have enough to keep you going until teatime.Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-60249819388578371502019-10-17T17:54:04.076+01:002019-10-17T17:54:04.076+01:00It's nice just being able to get away for a co...It's nice just being able to get away for a couple of days. I love Bury. It's a beautiful place and the cathedral and gardens are fantastic. I could easily spend a few days there!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03039174572211086359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-869627261390294402019-10-17T07:21:38.080+01:002019-10-17T07:21:38.080+01:00I dearly love that sort of holiday and doing it th...I dearly love that sort of holiday and doing it this may makes it manageable for me. I think a whole week might be a bit too much culture. This one is a dip my toes in and, if as I expect, I love it, I will go back. I have every other weekend free and anyway, once I know where the car parks are and how to get to them, I can easily do day trips too.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-43935842382493116122019-10-17T07:17:25.690+01:002019-10-17T07:17:25.690+01:00That's very well worth knowing, thanks, Eloise...That's very well worth knowing, thanks, Eloise. I guess my bus pass would cover the cost of bus transport. I will have to investigate that option.<br />I'm starting to wonder if I should have booked another night but it really is so close (less than an hour in the car) that it's no hassle to do another visit (and maybe another too).<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-73763795039712338312019-10-16T21:22:12.855+01:002019-10-16T21:22:12.855+01:00I'm with the 'you know what you're get...I'm with the 'you know what you're getting' reason for using Premier Inns. They're consistent. Edinburgh is amazing. We stayed in the Premier Inn out at Newhavenn Quay (less X pensive as outside the centre) but as we had bought the 48hr hop-on-hop-off tickets, the buses covered the area. The ticket includes Palace of Holyrood House, Edinburgh Castle and Royal Yacht Britannia and the three routes pass right by the Botanical Garden, Princes Park and all main attractions. We stayed 3 nights but in retrospect, 4 or 5 would have been better. Eloisehttp://thisissixty.blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-60875762393297968032019-10-16T19:28:20.958+01:002019-10-16T19:28:20.958+01:00How wonderful to be able to mooch about all those ...How wonderful to be able to mooch about all those lovely historical places. It sounds perfect. xxThe Love Of Nostalgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16070391861450946548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-81253295660816032872019-10-16T15:07:38.411+01:002019-10-16T15:07:38.411+01:00A good idea. I keep thinking about that. Maybe t...A good idea. I keep thinking about that. Maybe this year is the year I do. I've heard such very good things.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-81736318231562126602019-10-16T15:06:48.796+01:002019-10-16T15:06:48.796+01:00Thanks Chrissie, Feeling very tired and bored now...Thanks Chrissie, Feeling very tired and bored now. Better than earlier, that's for sure.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-13800608491873042372019-10-16T15:06:12.462+01:002019-10-16T15:06:12.462+01:00Hi, Nicky! Yes, I remember you. I doubt I am nam...Hi, Nicky! Yes, I remember you. I doubt I am named now, I stood down from modding quite a while ago now. It all got too much. I'm still in touch with OU friends via Facebook and blogging as well. How are things going?<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-24267919942574231572019-10-16T15:04:37.778+01:002019-10-16T15:04:37.778+01:00I like them too. Some scoff but I think they do a...I like them too. Some scoff but I think they do a great service and they are pretty consistent. You know what you're going to get.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-71913133520890088422019-10-16T14:15:20.983+01:002019-10-16T14:15:20.983+01:00I just bought a light therapy lamp to help with th...I just bought a light therapy lamp to help with the long gray days that accompany fall and winter. Your mini break sounds like so much fun.Suemnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02578527883445802034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-62398457235319315632019-10-16T11:54:27.390+01:002019-10-16T11:54:27.390+01:00Sounds really good!
Hope you feel better after a l...Sounds really good!<br />Hope you feel better after a little snuggling Chrissiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13048579622077037452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-30678716602248583552019-10-16T11:15:51.649+01:002019-10-16T11:15:51.649+01:00I've stayed in that very premier inn, Joy - no...I've stayed in that very premier inn, Joy - nothing wrong with it at all, alhtough getting to the car park round the back was just a little confusing.<br />Nicky (you may remember me form First Class forum days - I think we are both still listed as moderators of some (now unused) OU forums!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-22305060902402666222019-10-16T10:45:02.552+01:002019-10-16T10:45:02.552+01:00I love Premier Inns, they are always in a good loc...I love Premier Inns, they are always in a good location, clean, comfortable and they do an excellent breakfast. Very good value for money. Enjoy your mini break xHazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289173285902455157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-20267992387453055842019-10-16T10:31:33.291+01:002019-10-16T10:31:33.291+01:00Fir sure, it has chirked me up no end, in spite of...Fir sure, it has chirked me up no end, in spite of the old tum. Thanks.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-40871682087050408652019-10-16T10:30:56.575+01:002019-10-16T10:30:56.575+01:00Thanks. I'm sure it will be a lovely break an...Thanks. I'm sure it will be a lovely break and I really ought to get to know Bury, it's so near by and easy to get to.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-10762000221789884542019-10-16T10:29:56.965+01:002019-10-16T10:29:56.965+01:00That's exactly my feeling too, Ilona.
I'...That's exactly my feeling too, Ilona. <br />I'm umming and ahing about getting up to Edinburgh some way or another and having a week in the Premier Inn right in the centre with everything either in walking distance or a bus ride (and using my bus pass). Maybe next year.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-25464862435404097832019-10-16T10:05:29.325+01:002019-10-16T10:05:29.325+01:00It's great having a short trip away to look fo...It's great having a short trip away to look forward to, especially when the days are dark and miserable as they are at the moment.<br />I hope you're feeling brighter soon. XJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-52040172985017660252019-10-16T09:53:57.395+01:002019-10-16T09:53:57.395+01:00Feel better soon, Joy. Love the sound of your sho...Feel better soon, Joy. Love the sound of your short break. Snuggling up with a fleece and shutting the world out sounds fabulous. xxSoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03762391472811785736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-75041888000574539792019-10-16T09:52:01.078+01:002019-10-16T09:52:01.078+01:00A winter break, sounds good. Some of the chain hot...A winter break, sounds good. Some of the chain hotels are situated in very convenient locations, and you know what you are getting. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.com