Rick Keen

@Met4CastUK @Windycom Changes of any snow in the chilterns this week?

Hmmmm.. It’s quite difficult to eyeball these things but tomorrow’s system looks a little further north than most models have it for this time frame. I wish you could overlay model data onto live sat images for comparison.. @Windycom 👀

@Met4CastUK Hp10

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@ronrule Social media happened

How did we get from the 90’s to here? People got along, nobody cared about race, life was affordable, entertainment wasn’t laced with agendas, wealth was something to aspire to not scoff at, and divisive politics hadn’t permeated everything. The world was better. What happened?

@chilternrailway Thanks but I don’t want the Met line I would like the Chiltern line. Will there be any Chiltern line services to from Marylebone to Amersham today

@rick_keen Hi, Trains are running on the met line today as normal timetable

DO NOT TRAVEL Work continued overnight to carry out urgent repairs following a landslip in the Bicester area. The line remains closed in this area with bus replacements operating. We advise customers DO NOT TRAVEL: chilternrailways.co.uk/bicester-north…

@yaboyjozza @easyJet Hey Joe, what a nightmare. we are due to be on the same eastjet flight tomorrow from Gatwick, were you told this would also be cancelled too?

@easyJet royally screwing people over again. Flight to Zante cancelled because they have no crew and say it's down to unforeseen circumstances and all flights to Zante over next few days taken off. Daylight Robbery #easyjet #JubileeWeekend

@LegoBatshit @WeePurpleBarbie @steph2490 @wonderlust484 @HM_Passport About 8 days before we travelled

@WeePurpleBarbie @LegoBatshit @steph2490 @wonderlust484 @HM_Passport It was the next day. We emailed at about 4:45 on the Wednesday and were called by 10:30am on Thursday and received passport on the Friday

@rick_keen @LegoBatshit @steph2490 @wonderlust484 @HM_Passport Rick how long after email did upgrade team contact you

@LegoBatshit @steph2490 @wonderlust484 @HM_Passport Exactly that yes. Had sent letter, even took copy of letter to FT appointment but even after 4 days they hadn’t processed withdrawal yet so they suggested upgrading the original application via email

@LegoBatshit @steph2490 @wonderlust484 @HM_Passport At FT appointment they did accept application but couldn’t progress it until original had cancelled. So emailed upgrade on Wednesday evening (with evidence) was called back on Thursday morning to pay and received passport on Friday morning.

@LegoBatshit @steph2490 @wonderlust484 @HM_Passport Exactly. I had original application, even went to fast track but then ended upgrading the original application in 2 days as would be quicker than fast track and had evidence of travel in 14 days

@steph2490 @LegoBatshit @wonderlust484 @HM_Passport You can upgrade for a first time passport, we did it last week and it arrived 2 days later

@LegoBatshit @wonderlust484 @HM_Passport Is this for a renewal or for a first passport? Don't think you can upgrade if it's for a first time passport

@Ksothebyjones @ChrisHaase_7 @LeilaFarhang1 @rosievhelps @katieloupalmer @helenmccombe @passportwaiting Hi Kate, did you passport arrive as expected and if so how long did it take?

@ChrisHaase_7 @LeilaFarhang1 @rosievhelps @katieloupalmer @helenmccombe @passportwaiting Yep! I was told 'all being well' it will be with me Thursday next week 🤞

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@Samanth93080295 @Leannelittle91 @passportwaiting Sadly, if you withdraw your application there is no refund

@rick_keen @Leannelittle91 @passportwaiting I'm considering doing the same. Do you get refunded for the online application when you give them the cancellation letter or is that money just lost now? Just wondered if you knew.....

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@Leannelittle91 @passportwaiting Yes booked mine as travel mid april and it takes a week following the appointment for passport to be sent (according to appointment booking website). Earliest appointment I could get was 1st April so hoping that gives enough time. All the while my other application continues

@rick_keen @passportwaiting They also told me the exact same thing which is really good. I’m on a work course this week and next so I’m leaving it until the Friday and if nothing happens I will be heading to London. Have you booked yours?

@Leannelittle91 @passportwaiting Just spoke to passport office and they told me to book a fast track appointment and take a letter with me that explains i want to cancel my original application. Obviously you also need a birth certificate and supporting documents for new application but seems a much safer route

@rick_keen @passportwaiting I don’t blame you! I’m also awaiting a renewal for mine however which has been approved so I’m hoping that will come but not so hopeful about my sons. I would have to order the birth certificates but it’s cheaper than my £1000 holiday!

@Leannelittle91 @passportwaiting Considering doing exactly the same. I have a duplicate birth certificate for my son so think I’ll just cancel the online application and go fast track

@passportwaiting Anyone cancelled a first child passport? I’m considering doing it.. sent docs next day delivery on the 9th but they haven’t said received yet.. we go away 2nd May so I’m considering cancelling and going fast track.. anyone done this? How long does it take please to cancel

@OllieJourno @OxfordshireLiv2 Yes sure

@rick_keen @OxfordshireLiv2 Thanks for sharing this Rick, would we be able to use this on our site with full credit please?

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@hwallop Buckinghamshire

English counties without a cathedral. Rutland, East Sussex, Bedfordshire, Berkshire. Are there any others?