Poll
Question:
when could you make a trip to holland?
Option 1: 1th to 13th July
votes: 4
Option 2: 8th to 20th July
votes: 9
Option 3: 5th to 27th july
votes: 3
Thinking of a possible weekend trip to Holland in July to see Pete and the Dutch Chaps.
Based at Petes place or similar.
This is a work in progress so stay tuned!
Faust is off 11th to 27th July.
So possible dates are 11th to 13th July, 18th to 20th July or 25th to 27th july
Rough itinery would be to go from Gatwick or another London Airport Friday evening arrive then drinks/ catchup.
Saturday socialising and outings organised by dutchies.
Sunday recover have breakfast and have flight back eve Sunday.
Any takers? vote for preferred dates
Sorry, I'm already on holiday for a fortnight in July, a second holiday in the same month would not get past SWMBO! :roflmao:
We're planning a trip to Finland roundabout that time, but I'd tag along if I can squeeze it in. Will keep you posted.
Can't do any of those, sorry.
Away on holiday.
I live around Nijverdal FYI.
My holiday starts around the 18th and then I'll have like 3 weeks off from work and I've got nothing planned so far so nice dates. If needed I can also get the 11th off from work.
I've already got the "Zwarte Cross" planned on the 26th of July but if really needed I can skip it (it's a really large festival with beer, music, motorcycles: http://www.zwartecross.nl/EN).
Until the 20th there's also a place called "Budde Beach" around my place where DA had a pretty good time I think.
I've already written some other stuff down on what to do around my place.
It seems the middle weekend is the popular choice so far. The last one doesn't really work for me either. I'm an old man, I need time to recover before work. A sort of post-vacation vacation :p
Quote from: DuVeL;383088I live around Nijverdal FYI.[/FONT]
[/FONT]Got any suggestions for hotels around there? Booking.com had all of two choices...
Quote from: DuVeL;383088[/FONT]My holiday starts around the 18th and then I'll have like 3 weeks off from work and I've got nothing planned so far so nice dates. If needed I can also get the 11th off from work.
[/FONT]This sorta eliminates the first weekend. Can't have all the fun we want to have if Pete has to worry about making it to work on monday. I think TL, Scott and Chaos struggled a fair bit after their nordic adventure :p
Quote from: DuVeL;383088[/FONT]I've already got the "Zwarte Cross" planned on the 26th of July but if really needed I can skip it (it's a really large festival with beer, music, motorcycles: http://www.zwartecross.nl/EN).
Until the 20th there's also a place called "Budde Beach" around my place where DA had a pretty good time I think.
I've already written some other stuff down on what to do around my place.
And that seals it. Middle weekend it is. Pete's on holiday, Budde Beach is still open... I think we have a winner :D[/FONT]
I've got nothing planned atm. And don't have to worry about going to work (yet) so any of those weekends are fine by me.
Pete's place I can do, not amsterdam.
25th is my birthday, so I'm not going then, and the 27th is Zwarte Cross (http://www.zwartecross.nl/EN)
So unless you are also going there, count me out :)
Preffered is 2nd week of july, though this depends on the moods of the baby :)
I voted on a date but will be able to confirm closer towards the end of this month. Sounds like a nice idea and am up for it.
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Quote from: Luminance;383094Pete's place I can do, not amsterdam.
25th is my birthday, so I'm not going then, and the 27th is Zwarte Cross (http://www.zwartecross.nl/EN)
So unless you are also going there, count me out :)
Preffered is 2nd week of july, though this depends on the moods of the baby :)
Can you do the 18th to 20th July 2014?
Ok had a look at flights (sorry for formatting).
My plan would be to go out out by city jet and come back by Easyjet.
I have bolded my choices.
Loads by Easyjet.
OUT-Gatwick to Amsterdam
18:40-20:50 £53
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13:55-14:10 £67 or 17:10-17:20 £67OUT-Southend to Amsterdam
19:05-21:10 £46
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15:35-15:30 £67OUT
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Looks like i will be about for option number 2. Lemme know what the plans are
Scott: And you have taken into account that the train from Amsterdam to Nijverdal takes right around two hours depending on how many transfers you need? Or that it's 150km by car, making that close to a two hour journey as well?
Below the trainschedule from Schiphol to Nijverdal for 18th of july.
More info on http://www.ns.nl/en/travellers/home
Keep in mind this schedule can change. At this time the journey planner is still being updated with scheduled engineering works. For the latest updates, plan your journey shortly before departure.
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I have told Scott. You're allowed to drink beer in the train if that helps ;). That's the same train I always take to LANs :).
BTW, the train station here is just a minute walk from my apartment.
Pete and I are working on a rough itinerary. So far we have drinks Friday.
Then we have for saturday: trip to a ww2 museum, grolsch brewery and buddes beach (http://cafebudde.nl/) for drinks in the evening.
Regarding travel theres lots of trains so I will just get off my flight and grab a train when i arrive.
Prices much more on the day pete if so can you prebook for me?
Regarding flights what is everyone thinking.
I'm thinking I'll give myself a lot more time than that. Thinking a flight to Amsterdam at some point between wednesday morning and friday morning. See the surrounding area, then head for Nijverdal by train. Same train as you lot? Isn't it a bit late in the evening? I'll think I'll head up a bit earlier and help Duvel on his mission to drink all the Grolsch in Holland :D
The return flight on sundays is usually so expensive I'll end up saving money by staying an extra day, so I'm probably heading back from Nijverdal to Amsterdam on the same train as you lot, then another night there before sodding off back home monday afternoon :p
Still very loosely planned for me in other words :D
I'll be booking my flights when the next paycheck arrives.
Hi guys, I'll have to rethink this, as the missus has her holiday scheduled in july. She doesnt get to choose the days (quite rigid holiday planning at her workplace). Most probable she will have to take her three weeks in those days you now are planning the trip. Will still keep you posted though. Don't worry about planning the plane/train-schedules - from my city the connections to Amsterdam are quite good, and I am very used to travelling by train on my own (means: I will find ya!!)
Sorted 2 travelers lodges nearby for 8 persons, I definitely need to know who's coming over. Arranging a BBQ and so so need to know the numbers for beers and food. da_Ricci might be joining and a few others from our area so anyone around, just let me know!
DuVeL hax a.k.a. Grolsch trip is a no no as they are not open then but I'm arranging something else for it.
Hmm.. My response went byebye. Gotta write it again then.
As I said, I'm heading to Holland a bit earlier to take in the sights of Amsterdam (Canals and museums, not partying like a wild dMw animal, which is why I placed it before the dMw event). Then on Friday, I'm joining the dMw'ers in Nijverdal. Staying there for the weekend, and possibly bothering Duvel a few extra days (Return flight to Norway tuesday evening).
Anyone planning to do more than just the weekend, keep in mind Pete doesn't start his vacation until friday afternoon, so all plans must be after that :D
Quote from: faust82;383742Hmm.. My response went byebye. Gotta write it again then.
As I said, I'm heading to Holland a bit earlier to take in the sights of Amsterdam (Canals and museums, not partying like a wild dMw animal, which is why I placed it before the dMw event). Then on Friday, I'm joining the dMw'ers in Nijverdal. Staying there for the weekend, and possibly bothering Duvel a few extra days (Return flight to Norway tuesday evening).
Anyone planning to do more than just the weekend, keep in mind Pete doesn't start his vacation until friday afternoon, so all plans must be after that :D
Same as Faust. Arriving weds for Amsterdam then heading to see Pete. Departing Sunday.
Quote from: DuVeL;383734Sorted 2 travelers lodges nearby for 8 persons, I definitely need to know who's coming over. Arranging a BBQ and so so need to know the numbers for beers and food. da_Ricci might be joining and a few others from our area so anyone around, just let me know!
DuVeL hax a.k.a. Grolsch trip is a no no as they are not open then but I'm arranging something else for it.
Ho, sorry all, but you have to count me out. I do not think we will be able to change my missus' holiday. If I manage, I wil just jump a plane and find some cheap accomodation myself (I'm a seasoned traveler, I will manage). However, for Duvels peace of mind, I can be considered out. For the time being anyway.
So who's definitely there or not? I'm solo planing some stuff and want you guys to have a good time. Keep me posted...
Just thought I'd chime in here on a somewhat unrelated note.
I'll be heading over to A'dam for a long weekend with some folks from QuakeNet-IRC from Thursday 12/06 till Sunday 15/06.
If anyone is close-by that weekend and fancies a meet-up, let me know :byebye:
Quote from: DuVeL;384497So who's definitely there or not? I'm solo planing some stuff and want you guys to have a good time. Keep me posted...
I'll be there definately on saturday till sunday. And probably also on Friday.
Me, Faust, Albert, shadow- confirmed lumi and Bastet - are maybes. That's it I think.
peanuts who is going on your trip?
Quote from: no peanuts;384508Just thought I'd chime in here on a somewhat unrelated note.
I'll be heading over to A'dam for a long weekend with some folks from QuakeNet-IRC from Thursday 12/06 till Sunday 15/06.
If anyone is close-by that weekend and fancies a meet-up, let me know :byebye:
I'm only half an hour from the centre so could join you for a jar or 2. PM me what you're plans are and I'l check in with the wifey. :norty:
Status report people.
Quote from: DuVeL;384987Status report people.
1. The fungal infection has almost gone
2. One week supply of antibiotics remaining
3. My test came back negative, so everyone is in the clear.
....Oh, wait a sec, wrong forum, sorry!
Paul, we don't need to know about your "social" deceases. Can you keep this thread clear for a bit as your not attending? You don't see me going "bananas" in your BBQ thread for the dMw-BBQ in the UK. Thank you...
For the rest, I was planning of having a BBQ on Saturday evening for ourselfs but my neighbors are having a BBQ anyway so we might be joining them if you guys want to. They are good fun, lots of Grolsch and I can show you guys the fossil collection I got from my dad (Proud of it so no dMw make fun it please).
Pics please of the fossils (perhaps a separate thread). I have a few and am quite interested in them.
It was humour Duvel, my apologies if it fell flat for you. The joke was self-deprecating and not aimed at anyone else. If Moderators thought my was so inappropriate or I had gone 'bananas' then they might have deleted it when you reported the post to them a week ago, so I'm not quite sure why you want to focus attention on it again a week later.
Feel free to post in the bbq thread, I enjoy the humour. Mean while I'll go apply some more antibiotic cream in another thread.
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The more the merrier, right? I'd look forward to your neighbours finding out what kind of degenerate creatures from the internet you call friends :D
... and fossils are cool as hell. I love natural history, history in general, museums and stuff like that :D
Slight change of plans.
Saturday the 2nd WW museum and something else and have a look at my fossil collection (I'll post pictures sometime for you Pen). BBQ at da_Ricci's house and Budde Beach in the evening.
Also the market for some fresh syrup waffles might be a good plan if you guys want to.
What time do I need to be where?
I'll join you guys on saturday.
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lol.. well done Ghosty
emptiest dance floor I have ever!
........seen!
But Budde Beach was packed!
I had good fun, hope you guys had also.
I did, and if another trip to Nijverdal comes up, I'll be there :)
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Sorry about the brewery and more being closed on a Monday. :g:
More proper planning needed next time.
oh dear Scott