sheepyvillian Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 2 hours ago, Milfner said: Ashley Preece That's the one. I would never have remembered that name. Thanks, Brother. I don't suppose you know what he's currently doing, or if he is still at the BM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 22 minutes ago, sheepyvillian said: It's not him. He was sometimes on the claret and blue podcast. Good looking lad, a Villa fan who once commented on the podcast that he was "living the dream," in regards to his job. I just wondered what had become of him on account of him being replaced as the correspondent for Villa games. The Hickman name was tongue in cheek as he was around in the 70s and 80s! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 10 minutes ago, Xela said: The Hickman name was tongue in cheek as he was around in the 70s and 80s! I know. It just didn't pass my sense of humour bar. Nothing personal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted January 2 VT Supporter Share Posted January 2 55 minutes ago, sheepyvillian said: I know. It just didn't pass my sense of humour bar. Nothing personal. Yeah, you probably don't want to go in the funny pictures thread then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 27 minutes ago, sidcow said: Yeah, you probably don't want to go in the funny pictures thread then. I don't even go to the jokes thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milfner Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 1 hour ago, sheepyvillian said: That's the one. I would never have remembered that name. Thanks, Brother. I don't suppose you know what he's currently doing, or if he is still at the BM. Looking at his twitter feed, his final day there was just before Christmas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 11 minutes ago, Milfner said: Looking at his twitter feed, his final day there was just before Christmas Strange that, especially when you think of how privileged he felt in having such a job. He always came across as a genuinely decent fella too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Just read Ashley Preece's farewell piece in the BM. Decided to prioritize his parenting duties, can't fault him for that. He certainly enjoyed those 4 years reporting on all things Villa. Good look to him, a thoroughly decent man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 (edited) I've just been on holiday extras to see how much airport parking would be for Birmingham airport. I meant to put in 20/03/2024 until 29/03/2024 but accidentally entered 29/03/2025 as the return date. Anyway it came up for car park 1 (closest to terminal/usually the most expensive) as 0.00 cost. I thought I'll chance my arm and see if this processes. It wouldn't as I assume because there was no charge. So I then pressed the 99p to be sent a SMS text confirmation and then made the payment using a voucher I have for an old refund. The payment went through and I have received email confirmation with a booking reference and also a text confirmation. Anyone think I am likely to have problems if I rocked up to the car park? Had the parking been over 60 quid I'd have just got a taxi. Edited January 5 by markavfc40 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 (edited) 6 minutes ago, markavfc40 said: I've just been on holiday extras to see how much airport parking would be for Birmingham airport. I meant to put in 20/03/2024 until 29/03/2024 but accidentally entered 29/03/2025 as the return date. Anyway it came up for car park 1 (closest to terminal/usually the most expensive) as 0.00 cost. I thought I'll chance my arm and see if this processes. It wouldn't as I assume because there was no charge. So I then pressed the 99p to be sent a SMS text confirmation and then made the payment using a voucher I have for an old refund. The payment went through and I have revived email confirmation with a booking reference and also a text confirmation. Anyone think I am likely to have problems if I rocked up to the car park? Had the parking been over 60 quid I'd have just got a taxi. I might look at this, I need parking in the summer… edit: It’s £2.5k for the dates I need Edited January 5 by Genie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 5 minutes ago, Genie said: I might look at this, I need parking in the summer… edit: It’s £2.5k for the dates I need Mad thing is I have been into my booking and had a look just to see if I changed car park and it comes up at 1.5k to park in an airparks but other on airport parking (car parks 2 and 3) also come up as zero. Did you put in to stay for over a year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 1 minute ago, markavfc40 said: Mad thing is I have been into my booking and had a look just to see if I changed car park and it comes up at 1.5k to park in an airparks but other on airport parking (car parks 2 and 3) also come up as zero. Did you put in to stay for over a year? Yeah, July till July 2025. Was it app or website? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 2 minutes ago, Genie said: Yeah, July till July 2025. Was it app or website? Website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 8 minutes ago, markavfc40 said: Website. Just tried it, and it worked Not sure I’m brave enough to try it though. If I get to the barrier and they click it they might not let me out unless I pay the £500+ bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 @markavfc40 you can be the guinea pig, if it works in March let me know In theory the barriers are automated and will just lift up when they read the registration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 3 minutes ago, Genie said: @markavfc40 you can be the guinea pig, if it works in March let me know In theory the barriers are automated and will just lift up when they read the registration. Unless they get in touch before I think I will give it a go. Obviously it will let me in and if there is a problem when I leave I have the email and text confirmations and it is also showing on my app account with them. For the sake of the 99p sms cost (you have to pay something otherwise it won't go through) I'd make your booking and then providing I get nothing before hand I'll let you know how I get on in March. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 7 minutes ago, markavfc40 said: Unless they get in touch before I think I will give it a go. Obviously it will let me in and if there is a problem when I leave I have the email and text confirmations and it is also showing on my app account with them. For the sake of the 99p sms cost (you have to pay something otherwise it won't go through) I'd make your booking and then providing I get nothing before hand I'll let you know how I get on in March. Cheers mate, I’m all booked up already I had looked previously but prices this year are much higher than previous years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Long shot -> are there any dentists on here? I have a question relating to something the dentist has said about my daughters teeth and I was looking for a second opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 3 minutes ago, Genie said: Long shot -> are there any dentists on here? I have a question relating to something the dentist has said about my daughters teeth and I was looking for a second opinion Given the right tools, yeah I am a dentist. (Results may vary) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted January 8 VT Supporter Share Posted January 8 1 minute ago, Seat68 said: Given the right tools, yeah I am a dentist. (Results may vary) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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