Gathering of sorts - FH gathering NL 2010 date 26th June

[TdC]

ooo

 

[Deebs]

Eh?

Didn't I see a date of June 26th in the thread?

 

[MYstIC G]

Well if it's June then maybe again. I was just going by the first post.

 

[TdC]

Eh?

Didn't I see a date of June 26th in the thread?

dunno. Yoni is being a bit vague I guess

 

[Will]

Yonu has put in a date of the 26th of June. Its right in the middle of my placement, so I won't be able to come along. If it was the 26th of July, I'd be right there.

 

[Chilly]

i'll probably come - happy to split a ferry/train with someone and drive? (I dont have a car, Im basically trying to blag a lift )

 

[Ch3tan]

Not sure, I'm going to book the days off work, but I can't say for definite.

 

[Yoni]

Yes 26th of June. Ch3t... TdC will never forgive you if you dont pop over *smiles* Sadly I cant do the first two weeks of a month due to work and the last two weeks of July im on holiday so that would take us to end of August. I would really love to see you Tony, Meg, Ch3t Chilly and anyone else who wants to come along (Edmund for example )..

 

[TdC]

I can never forgive Chet for many things. Besides, he'll live in fear for a weekend trying not to touch things in case I've swaffled them

 

[Deebs]

I'll come along but I will fly. So where is the closest airport I need to get a flight to?

 

[TdC]

if you're lucky I'll pick you up. otherwise, schiphol I *think* is best simply because you can *iirc* get a direct train to where Yoni lives.

 

[Deebs]

Teedles, I will fly out on the 25th and then back on the 27th.... Would be good if you can pick me up on the Friday night, just looking at pricing and availability.

 

[Ch3tan]

I've got to see if I can change some holiday dates with my weekend job. Will let you know soon, tony can you pm me any flight prices you get?

 

[Deebs]

BA do it for 144 including return and taxes from Heathrow to Amsterdam....

 

[Lazarus]

BA do it for 144 including return and taxes from Heathrow to Amsterdam....

careful - theres talk of strike action by BA Staff/

 

[TdC]

and as to prices, check if there are flights available to Eindhoven. even *looking* at Amsterdam Schiphol will cost you about 50 notes.

 

[TdC]

Teedles, I will fly out on the 25th and then back on the 27th.... Would be good if you can pick me up on the Friday night, just looking at pricing and availability.

sure. turn up with Ch3t and one other (car sears three besides myself, for efficiency reasons) and we'll drive to mine for a few quiet beers. you can stay the night, and the day after we'll go to Yoni's (and presumably stay there for the night too).

 

[MYstIC G]

Since the dates have changed and flights seem to be about £30 on Ryanair, I may be back in. T/C are you up for going from Stansted?

 

[Deebs]

Stanstead??? Eugh Would much prefer BA and Heathrow as it is a lot easier for me to get to

 

[Wazzerphuk]

I might consider this. Not sure how I'd manage it, but depends on various things. If last minute prices aren't too much I may indulge myself.

 

[TdC]

you guys, since two of you at least are reasonably skinny, I may be able to fit three on the back seat. Rob goes on the roof rack ofc.

 

[MYstIC G]

Harsh, and to think that I never made you go on a roof rack

 

[TdC]

it's cos you're excessively tall mate, you may not fit in my polo


or...


Deebs goes in the back between Chet and Wazz

 

[Chilly]

strap me to the bonet

 

[Deebs]

strap me to the bonet

He will need a tractor to give you a lift

 

[Deebs]

Teedles,

What is the earliest time you can get to Schipol or will you be taking the day off? (If so means I can take the day off as a holiday and get there early for more drinkage time)

 

[Chilly]

Actually I'm going to fly, just rememberd I've got 10k miles ot burn before end of the year.

 

[TdC]

I'll prolly be taking the day off or taking a half day Deebs mate. Would be good to pick up as many of you as I possibly can (eg 3 in comfort or 4 in a pinch) in one go. if there are more than 4 arriving together, we'll just grab a train. dunno when Yoni really expects us to arrive btw, but a large group may be best off going directly to hers. everyone else has to make their way to Yoni's place under their own steam I guess.

remember that she and I live in completely different places; it's about an hour and a half from Schiphol to her town by train, and equally far to my town. distance from me to her is about 70 mins by car or an hour and a half by train, so there will be some travelling involved. Be aware that I do not intend to take you back to Schiphol hehe the train can manage that just fine

 

[Chilly]

deebs, get onto IRC and lets discuss flights. we should get the same one! although I'll be in first class

 

[TdC]

also, don't be fooled by cheap(er) rates if there's UK trains involved! last time I went to a barry beer my train ticket was nearly twice my flight price