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Forum: The Travel Forum 05-16-2013, 02:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 179
Posted By X3 Skier
Used my non chip ATM card in London and other...

Used my non chip ATM card in London and other places in Europe with no problem. It is linked to a small account so even if they manage to copy it with a card reader on the ATM, the immediate loss is...
Forum: The Travel Forum 05-07-2013, 05:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 278
Posted By X3 Skier
FANTASIC As one who has to make connections, Pre...

FANTASIC As one who has to make connections, Pre Check was always denied. This is great news.

Cheers
Forum: European Delivery 04-30-2013, 11:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 613
Posted By X3 Skier
I picked up the walking tours via Viator ...

I picked up the walking tours via Viator www.viator.com

Both were English language and neither had a large number of people but it was in off season in Oct. In fact, the Budapest tour was the...
Forum: European Delivery 04-28-2013, 12:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 613
Posted By X3 Skier
A typical stop in Vienna is the Schoenburn...

A typical stop in Vienna is the Schoenburn Palace. I enjoyed the visit and it is a short metro ride from central Vienna. I also did a walking tour of the central district that was worthwhile. If you...
Forum: The Travel Forum 04-11-2013, 01:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 514
Posted By X3 Skier
So is riding in the back of a clapped out '47...

So is riding in the back of a clapped out '47 pickup.:D

Cheers
Forum: The Travel Forum 04-11-2013, 01:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 232
Posted By X3 Skier
Another vote for Metro. Very handy. There...

Another vote for Metro. Very handy.

There are also a gazillion specific city metro maps in either Google Play or the Appple App Store.

Cheers
Forum: The Travel Forum 04-11-2013, 01:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 304
Posted By X3 Skier
Last time I was in Vienna, I took an overnight...

Last time I was in Vienna, I took an overnight trip to Budapest via train. Well worth it.

A Danube Cruise as suggested by Beth is also an excellent idea.

Cheers
Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 03-06-2013, 11:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 354
Posted By X3 Skier
Back when I had old style skis (210 cm), I used a...

Back when I had old style skis (210 cm), I used a Thule box. Had to make some custom hold downs out of threaded rods to fit the BMW cross rails. With my current skis, (176cm) they fit inside so the...
Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 03-06-2013, 11:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 623
Posted By X3 Skier
Had a couple dead battery episodes on the05 x3....

Had a couple dead battery episodes on the05 x3. Metal key worked finer both times.

Cheers
Forum: The Travel Forum 02-17-2013, 03:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 496
Posted By X3 Skier
I have received 4 emails from AA and Citi telling...

I have received 4 emails from AA and Citi telling me how wonderful this will be for me. The messages have attached legal mumbo jumbo basically saying "No matter what you just read, none of it is...
Forum: The Travel Forum 01-08-2013, 05:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 817
Posted By X3 Skier
The APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) provides ground...

The APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) provides ground power. OTOH, the battery that caught fire is used to start the APU.

With all the electrical problems so far, sounds like the electrical design guys...
Forum: The Travel Forum 12-25-2012, 02:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 765
Posted By X3 Skier
I give them 12 months. Cheers

I give them 12 months.

Cheers
Forum: The Travel Forum 12-20-2012, 07:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 817
Posted By X3 Skier
That is what happens when you put the bean...

That is what happens when you put the bean counters in charge instead of engineers. Anybody who thought they could pull off the distributed around the world design and to a lesser extent,...
Forum: The Travel Forum 12-16-2012, 09:00 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,082
Posted By X3 Skier
Just back from Mexico MO where I built the rudder...

Just back from Mexico MO where I built the rudder for my future airplane.

Cheers
Forum: European Delivery 11-29-2012, 06:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,792
Posted By X3 Skier
Much as I am hesitant to suggest it, you might...

Much as I am hesitant to suggest it, you might pick up a few Rick Steves books. He is a big fan of B&B's in Europe and reading his reviews and suggestions about B&B's can give you some insight into...
Forum: The Travel Forum 11-10-2012, 06:58 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,082
Posted By X3 Skier
Short trip to Vienna and Budapest last week in...

Short trip to Vienna and Budapest last week in Nov.

Cheap Biz Class fares make this an annual Euro trip. Copenhagen & Berlin were my previous destinations for this week.

Cheers
Forum: The Travel Forum 10-28-2012, 03:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,255
Posted By X3 Skier
I have often thought about the short term lease...

I have often thought about the short term lease program but never tried it.

Since most if not all of my Euro travel is solo now, trains/trams/metro/buses fill my needs. That supplemented by LCC...
Forum: The Travel Forum 10-16-2012, 03:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,082
Posted By X3 Skier
Went to the Imperial War Museum flying days at...

Went to the Imperial War Museum flying days at Duxford near Cambridge UK Sunday. The Tiger Moth Flight suffered from inflation. Now £119 but worth every penny. Beautiful weather and really cool...
Forum: The Travel Forum 10-16-2012, 03:01 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,399
Posted By X3 Skier
So far this week I have used my Chase British...

So far this week I have used my Chase British Airways Chip and Sign card in about ten different London locations form Marks and Spensers to my local pub. In every case, I got receipt to sign with no...
Forum: The Travel Forum 10-01-2012, 05:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,082
Posted By X3 Skier
I highly recommend the Reykjavik by Bike tour (if...

I highly recommend the Reykjavik by Bike tour (if the weather is good enough).

Cheers
Forum: The Travel Forum 10-01-2012, 05:13 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,082
Posted By X3 Skier
Leaving for London 12 Oct for 10 days. I plan to...

Leaving for London 12 Oct for 10 days. I plan to attend the Imperial War Museum Flying Day at Duxford, Cambridgeshire and hope to get some stick time in a Tiger Moth. :thumbup:

Last year they were...
Forum: The Travel Forum 09-27-2012, 01:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,554
Posted By X3 Skier
No problem for me

It takes more work than it used to but every year for the last 10+ years, I have gotten round trip Biz Tix to London in Oct for either my wife and I or just myself at low miles on Delta and others....
Forum: The Travel Forum 09-20-2012, 02:37 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,399
Posted By X3 Skier
BA Card is a chip and signature. Any PIN you get...

BA Card is a chip and signature. Any PIN you get is for cash from an ATM.

The CS reps at any bank in the USA generally have zero clue what a true Chip and PIN is so they keep confusing the issue....
Forum: European Delivery 09-17-2012, 03:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,979
Posted By X3 Skier
There's a McD around the corner from my timeshare...

There's a McD around the corner from my timeshare in Kensington, London UK. I often stop there for the free Wifi and a Coke or other drink. Most Euro McD have free Wifi so if I need to Skype, it's a...
Forum: The Travel Forum 09-11-2012, 01:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,410
Posted By X3 Skier
Everybody is entitled to their own opinion. Like...

Everybody is entitled to their own opinion. Like I said, I have bigger things to get excited about.

Cheers
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