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Hi :goodvibes A rat is a great pet - we have one at the moment "Kitty" and we had another before her "Ruby". They are great, and really are the best pet rodent to have. We have found that just having one means that she doesn't smell at all, and girls are definitely less smelly than boys...

Hi All:) In process of planning 2010 summer hols (no disney this time) We're considering Boston and the Cape Cod or going to Washington DC and Williamsburg/Virginia Beach. Has anyone been and would recommend either as a good summer destination. We are a family of 4 (2 dd's - 16 & 13)...

Hi Sounds like a great and busy trip! We went to California last year, same sort of trip but missed out Las Vegas - loved San Francisco, really easy to get around it's pretty compact. Like someone already mentioned prebook Alcatraz, always busy. The Monterey Aquarium and San Diego Zoo...

Hi :sunny: Congrats, just to give you a UK point of view, some of these names are popular over here at the moment: Matilda (Tilly) Eloise Lily Francesca Imogen Maisie Mia Ruby Evie Freya Erin Keira I've got 2 girls - Daisy Ellen (12) and Molly Isabel (10) Good luck with...

Hi :confused3 Always struggled with boys names, glad I had 2 girls then!! My choices were Joe and Harry when I was pregnant with the girls, although I don't think I would choose them now, too common! When my SIL was expecting 14 years ago they liked Rio for a girl and Quaid for a boy...

Hi Just in case anyone is interested Snow Patrol are at Hard Rock Live on 20th March next year.................. Boo! I was searching for LA & SF as that's where we'll be next Easter, perhaps someone else will be in concert at that time................I'll keep my fingers crossed that...

Doesn't this really give away your age!!!!!! :thumbsup2 Mine are: Duran Duran x 3 Prince x 3 U2/Killers Wet Wet Wet Wham Culture Club King 5 Star(can't believe I admitted to THAT!) :rotfl: Texas Keane x 2 - one last night, they were fab!!! Favourite by far has to be Prince...

Hi Disneyjosh.. :) We're not going to collect the car until we leave SF, we heard about the astronomical car parking charges!!!! We're staying at the Sheraton FWharf but had read somewhere that it was easier to collect car from the airport en route to LA, as its easier than trying to find...

Thanks everyone.............. :teeth: I did think a convertible would be a bit small for 4 of us, will wait for that treat when the kids have flown the nest!!! Will probably go for a SUV or minivan then. We are staying in SF for 4 days without the car and then collecting it for our...

Hi from the UK.............. We're coming over in April 2007, flying into San Fran and then driving down to LA & San Diego via Monterey & Pismo Beach. My question is what type of car should we hire? There's 4 of us, 2 adults and 2 kids. Will it be warm enough for a convertible or would a...

I have been having a laugh over your child/pet name discussion :rotfl: I have a Daisy - DD1 Molly - DD2 Jess - cat Matilda - rabbit Ruby - rat There are loads of dogs/cats called Daisy and Molly !!! And recently Ruby has become a very popular name here in the UK, and I have found...

Cheers everyone.... :thumbsup2 and thanks for the great advice, it's always good to hear views of people who have actually been, or live around there. We plan to do all the touristy stuff in SF, obviously in LA visit Disney & Universal. We plan to hit a couple of the beaches - which...

Hi........... :wave2: Well after much deliberation we have booked our hols for my 40th (yikes!!) next year......... :cheer2: Nearly having a coronary over the August Florida prices - we changed tack completely and have booked to go to California 6th to 20th April.............. we fly...

Cheers everyone...... :) We have 2 DDs, next year will be 13 and 11 so are stuck to the school hols, so we thought about Easter or end of August. Have already checked out Orlando prices and for next year they are astronomical, so we are considering California instead. We are hoping to go...

Hi :wave2: We're thinking about coming over to CA next April staying in SF for a few days and then travelling down to LA. Where would be the best place to stay? Anaheim or Buena Park? And what are the crowds likely to be like around April 12th to 18th??? Oh, and just one more question...

Hi Have been researching August 2007 prices, and I like to thoroughly(DH calls it obsessively! :confused3 ) check all options, and so far this is what I've come up with............................. There are 4 of us 2 adults, 1 DD 13 and 1 DD 11 Cosmos 18.08.07 - Courtyard by Marriott...

Thanks Miffy I had already checked out the DCC website but only goes up to July 07 doesnt it? Have been checking out Virgins prices and the difference in price between going on the 19th or the 20th Aug is about 700/800 quid!! :sad2: Jen ps I live in South Devon, the English Riviera!!!!

Hi We live in Devon, cheers. Jen

Hi :wave2: Does anyone know when the kids go back to school in September 2007? Planning August 2007 trip and don't know latest August dates to leave so we can be back for the start of the new term. Youngest DD will be starting "big" school so don't want her to miss the all important...

Thanks Johnny What about the weather in August? ie, hurricanes etc? I've been looking at the 2006 August prices, and it is so much more expensive than when we went May 2004, so might still consider Feb if we can save a load of dosh!! I see you're staying in Indian Creek this year...