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Post by jacqui on Aug 14, 2011 19:03:27 GMT
I don't know of a car park next to or near a railway/tube station that doesn't charge a daily rate. Whereabout are you staying if you are 50 miles out of town? You could get lucky with a side street and get free parking that way but watch out its not resident permit only, the fine isn't worth it. And if you fall in to the Cross Keys behave yourself  ;D ;D |
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Post by Vivienne on Aug 14, 2011 20:44:08 GMT
We're staying in Swindon. Wanted to make a straight shot for Heathrow more or less. I guess when we get there I'll get a pamphlet or something. The hotels in Hammersmith were too expensive for me!
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Post by devil-may-care on Aug 14, 2011 21:43:07 GMT
I may be able to get you some information, Vivienne. I have friends that live in Swindon and my neighbor is from there. PM me the name of your hotel and I'll see what they can tell me about transport and parking for you. ;D ;D
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Post by Mayfayre on Aug 15, 2011 0:58:44 GMT
Swindon is more than 50 miles from London! Maybe 50 from Heathrow, but then it's another 20+ miles to Central London from there.
There are trains direct from Swindon to Central London, or see my post at the bottom of page 2.
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Post by kt on Aug 15, 2011 6:07:30 GMT
I don't know! Is that the right one? Someone went there and was relieved she didn't see a certain person because she didn't know how she would react! Yes, go if you can! The food was quite nice and it was lovely and cozy inside. Fun to see the locals and wonder who may know our guy....we were there on a Sunday evening but didn't seen himself. (I would have been HAPPY to see him....) ;D |
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Post by Maid of Astolat on Aug 15, 2011 6:20:28 GMT
We've been offered my brother-in-law's caravan for a week in September. That's at Henley-on-Thames. Apparently Windsor is close and well worth a visit. I fancy a couple of day trips into London from there. I'll have to research the transport links.
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Post by jacqui on Aug 15, 2011 12:31:40 GMT
Henley's a lovely place but then i'm biased i was born there ;D the Henley trains go to Paddington by the way ;D
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Post by Maid of Astolat on Aug 15, 2011 18:57:23 GMT
Thanks Jacqui - the best time that I ever had in London, was a booksigning at Leadenhall, followed by lunch on the steps of St Paul's, then a tour bus all afternoon dropping me at significant landmarks... and the sun was shining  A heavenly day to remember. |
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Post by pie on Aug 16, 2011 15:39:30 GMT
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Post by jacqui on Aug 16, 2011 15:40:38 GMT
when do you actually depart Pie? ;D
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Post by pie on Aug 16, 2011 15:50:04 GMT
when do you actually depart Pie? ;D Today (or tomorrow, for those already over there). ;D |
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Post by jacqui on Aug 16, 2011 16:47:49 GMT
Fantastic ;D Have a safe journey and keep us posted ;D (pun intended ;D)
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Post by devil-may-care on Aug 16, 2011 19:33:04 GMT
Hope you have a marvelous time, Pie!! ;D ;D It's only 15 more days, and I'll be heading to the airport!! ;D  ;D |
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Post by pie on Aug 16, 2011 23:31:21 GMT
Thanks guys! ;D
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Post by jmsquared on Aug 17, 2011 0:46:51 GMT
Have a great time Pie! We're off skiing in about a week but Hotham needs more snow!!
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Post by pie on Aug 18, 2011 12:13:31 GMT
Enjoy the snow jmsquared, if there is any to enjoy! Well, I made it to the UK!!  Another two flights this afternoon...I'm stuffed.  |
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Post by jacqui on Aug 18, 2011 12:20:47 GMT
welcome to blighty - apols for the rain  |
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Post by pie on Aug 18, 2011 12:44:23 GMT
No worries...I haven't left the airport yet so haven't noticed the weather! ;D
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Post by aeromanda on Aug 21, 2011 18:11:07 GMT
Since my husband and I had to cancel our trip to the UK we decided to take a trip state side. We are going to leave on the 27th (Saturday) and we'll be gone for two weeks. We're going to drive to the Florida Keys. (Assuming there are no hurricanes.) We're going to stop and visit a friend in VA and we're going to stop and do the tourist routine in Atlanta and then the Everglades. I'll try to check in on the board in the evenings when I can. ;D
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Post by jacqui on Aug 21, 2011 19:45:58 GMT
Have a great time Aeromanda and safe travelling ;D Have you done the Keys before? They are beautiful ;Bahia Honda was my personal favourite, great for snorkling, the seven mile bridge is an awesome drive too  God i'm jealous - enjoy ;D |
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Post by eshalda on Aug 21, 2011 21:24:07 GMT
The seven mile bridge terrified my husband, I think because it was so long straight and narrow, with very small and flimsy crash barriers. I think he had thoughts of crashing into the water and drowning. Key West was gorgeous though and well worth the drive. The Keys brought a whole new meaning to 'drifting' for me.
It is two days until I go on my holiday. I have started to pull things out to pack. I always promise i will travel light - but never do.
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Post by jacqui on Aug 22, 2011 12:26:33 GMT
I know what you mean about the bridge Eshalda, I wasn't driving so i just lapped up the scenery but I think i would have been the same as your hubby - the QE2 bridge scares me to death!!!
Where are you off to? ;D
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Post by eshalda on Aug 22, 2011 15:16:35 GMT
I'm going to Italy, flying 7;30am wednesday morning. We fly from Newcastle so will be setting off from home about 2;30am. We could fly from our local airpo t which is about 15 minutes from where we live, but there is a three hour transfer at the other end, as opposed to 45 minutes. We prefer the shorter transfer.
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Post by jacqui on Aug 22, 2011 15:27:15 GMT
That sounds lovely have a fabulous time! |
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Post by Vivienne on Aug 22, 2011 15:43:52 GMT
I just got my global phone. All incoming calls in the UK are free. $39 for phone and it is mine. I am happy. May be able to take back a couple adapters I had to get because the phone comes with 5. Just a little over 4 weeks............................
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Post by aeromanda on Aug 23, 2011 0:02:28 GMT
No I haven't been to The Keys before. I have been to Florida before. The Orlando area. Did the entire Disney and Sea World thing. I have a friend that used to live in Coco Beach and we stayed with her a few times. But I have never been further south than Orlando. I am really looking forward to it. I have heard it is beautiful. Now, let's hope that the weather holds - think no hurricanes!
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Post by From Afar on Aug 23, 2011 4:28:06 GMT
3 days til my vacation *excitement* in Sri Lanka.... 2 weeks of sun, sea, sand.... far too much food and alcohol I'll be disappearing from the board for 2 weeks while I am away :-( Have fun while I am gone peeps and look forward to cacthing up with everything when I get back! keep James amused for me xxx |
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Post by jacqui on Aug 23, 2011 12:13:45 GMT
keep James amused for me xxx I will take it upon myself to do as you requested, i trust you will leave it up to me just how I go about keeping him amused ;D Have a fab time Afar and safe travelling ;D |
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Post by devil-may-care on Aug 23, 2011 14:29:04 GMT
keep James amused for me xxx I will take it upon myself to do as you requested, i trust you will leave it up to me just how I go about keeping him amused ;D Have a fab time Afar and safe travelling ;D I think we should take turns keeping James amused! I'm only thinking of you, Jacqui. We wouldn't want you to get run down and become ill. I'll take second shift. A selfless act, I know. But I'm like that. |
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Post by jacqui on Aug 23, 2011 15:22:05 GMT
So nice of you DMC to think about my well being ;D dam you |
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I love a man who can handle a gun 
God i'm jealous - enjoy ;D