Have to take 1 week holiday, but what to do?
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I've carried over 5 days hols from last year, but I have to take them before the end of March. I'm at a loss to think of what to do with 5 days off. Any constructive ideas?
P.S. It needs to not involve spending lots of money as I'm on Holiday 2 weeks into April and also, Mr Tax man wants money off me, (after sending the last 3 years SA forms to my old address!)
I could take them 1 day per week I suppose..
P.S. It needs to not involve spending lots of money as I'm on Holiday 2 weeks into April and also, Mr Tax man wants money off me, (after sending the last 3 years SA forms to my old address!)
I could take them 1 day per week I suppose..
I am in exactly the same position. I have to take 5 days leave before the end of March. I think it would be worth more to me to take a whole week (9 days off!), rather than one day per week - then again, three day weekends would be nice.
I'm now single, and all my friends are at work with no leave to take, so I've no idea what I'll do! I guess just play the guitar, cello and go to the gym?!
tonto said:
P.S. It needs to not involve spending lots of money as I'm on Holiday 2 weeks into April and also, Mr Tax man wants money off me, (after sending the last 3 years SA forms to my old address!)
answer is in the question. 'Any constructive ideas?' - perhaps some D.I.Y. - not of the Vixpy-variety i should add! i've spent my 10 days leave (compulsory if you work in a bank) moving house, sleeping and trips to B&Q.
oh forgot, playing the guitar as well. not enough hours in the day, if you have the energy to do it all.
>> Edited by fido on Wednesday 15th February 13:14
I can easily fill the day playing the guitar, writing songs, playing the cello, going for rides on my bike etc. The trouble is that if I have leave I like to do something really worthwhile with it. Ironically, this is why I have the leave left - I wanted to do something worthwhile with my leave and couldn't afford a holiday!
Jump in the car and have a drive around the country for a bit of a tour around - Yorkshire, Lake District, Scotland, North Wales, Peak District - roads will be quiet, stick a pin in a map and find a random B&B/ inn from Good Pub Guide.
Alternatively, for a long weekend get a flight to Germany through Hapag-Lloyd and hire something interesting through www.avis.de . Their 'funcar' section can do you a brand new 997 for 550 Euros noon friday to noon Monday.
Alternatively, for a long weekend get a flight to Germany through Hapag-Lloyd and hire something interesting through www.avis.de . Their 'funcar' section can do you a brand new 997 for 550 Euros noon friday to noon Monday.
I've got 13 days to take. I'm taking next week off, but I still need 8 days off.
This is how I'm filling my week:
Monday: tour of Morgan factory with Porsche 944 owners
Tuesday: visit Aston dealer/ Aston engineering in Derby, in my Aston
Wed: tour of Aston gaydon factory
Th: in London. Park Lane walk, plus sisters birthday party in the evening
Friday: back in midlands, visit "Witham auctioneers" to play with tanks/ army land rovers/ harrier jump jets etc (here: www.witham-sv.com/)
Not a bad week, eh?
This is how I'm filling my week:
Monday: tour of Morgan factory with Porsche 944 owners
Tuesday: visit Aston dealer/ Aston engineering in Derby, in my Aston
Wed: tour of Aston gaydon factory
Th: in London. Park Lane walk, plus sisters birthday party in the evening
Friday: back in midlands, visit "Witham auctioneers" to play with tanks/ army land rovers/ harrier jump jets etc (here: www.witham-sv.com/)
Not a bad week, eh?
Either soxboy's idea or....
Get an ordnance survey map of your local area. Find the footpaths. Plan a route and walk. Its amazing the places you find. I've been doing "local exploration" for around a year now and been places I simply didn't think existed in my (utterly horrid) town.
Sure - its not "beautiful country" but its not bad and its reachable out of my front door.
Get an ordnance survey map of your local area. Find the footpaths. Plan a route and walk. Its amazing the places you find. I've been doing "local exploration" for around a year now and been places I simply didn't think existed in my (utterly horrid) town.
Sure - its not "beautiful country" but its not bad and its reachable out of my front door.
soxboy said:
Jump in the car and have a drive around the country for a bit of a tour around - Yorkshire, Lake District, Scotland, North Wales, Peak District - roads will be quiet, stick a pin in a map and find a random B&B/ inn from Good Pub Guide.
My thoughts entirely, I can't think of anything better than a week of driving some of the best roads in the country and that countryside too, just look!
L100NYY said:
Jump in the car and have a drive around the country for a bit of a tour around - Yorkshire, Lake District, Scotland, North Wales, Peak District - roads will be quiet, stick a pin in a map and find a random B&B/ inn from Good Pub Guide.
My thoughts entirely, I can't think of anything better than a week of driving some of the best roads in the country and that countryside too, just look!
I'll 3rd that - hills won't be crowded if you fancy some walking , and accomodation will be cheap and easy to find (assuming not on half term week )
tonto said:
Jump in the car and have a drive around the country for a bit of a tour around - Yorkshire, Lake District, Scotland, North Wales, Peak District - roads will be quiet, stick a pin in a map and find a random B&B/ inn from Good Pub Guide.
Tempting
what a bloody good idea, cheers
lotusfan said:
Jump in the car and have a drive around the country for a bit of a tour around - Yorkshire, Lake District, Scotland, North Wales, Peak District - roads will be quiet, stick a pin in a map and find a random B&B/ inn from Good Pub Guide.
Tempting
what a bloody good idea, cheers
I don't really fancy that on my own though...
RobM77 said:
Jump in the car and have a drive around the country for a bit of a tour around - Yorkshire, Lake District, Scotland, North Wales, Peak District - roads will be quiet, stick a pin in a map and find a random B&B/ inn from Good Pub Guide.
Tempting
what a bloody good idea, cheers
I don't really fancy that on my own though...
Get a friend for the passenger seat.
I hear vixpy buys them for about £10 a day.
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