TRAVEL DETAILS FOR LAN IX

[DuVeL]

Originally posted by mono_dna@Feb 19 2006, 12:36 AM
Wow, say thanks to her for me I don't think I'd ever figure that out myself

Almost three hours of train travel... :blink:

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Yeah, sorry, that was the best she could figure out.

I hope you'll get it sorted!

[Rambo]

if possible is there anyone that could give me a lift from gloucester???

[Penfold]

checkpoint: updated as requested to this point

[suicidal_monkey]

Originally posted by ThePENDRAGON@Feb 14 2006, 09:30 AM
Red Thunder: Wanting lift from Southwest england area - Bristol and abouts?
[NT*] Rambo: Wanting lift from Gloucester
Suicidal Monkey: Wanting lift from Central Bristol (or else will drive)

I am provisionally hiring a car then, though the LAN's still some way off and other opportunities may present themselves

Usually end up with something small (3-5 door underpowered hatchback sort of thing - corsa's, Ka's, etc) so I'm not entirely sure of available space...If we're lucky and good at luggage-tetris might be able to transport us 3 car-less peeps from the south-west (suggested route is typically up the M5 which passes by Gloucester) map-reading skills notwithstanding :whistle: It's been done before but we were struggling for space somewhat!

Red - what area of Bristol are you in and is it easy to get to? Likewise Rambo in Gloucester - are you near the M5 and easy to find? Oh, and do you use TFTs or CRTs?

[Penfold]

Originally posted by suicidal_monkey@Feb 21 2006, 07:57 PM
.......map-reading skills notwithstanding :whistle:

Not saying a word about the Lifedrive with its free TomTom Sat Nav that you turned down  :whistle:  

PEN

[suicidal_monkey]

Originally posted by ThePENDRAGON@Feb 21 2006, 08:05 PM
Not saying a word about the Lifedrive with its free TomTom Sat Nav that you turned down :whistle:

PEN

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but then I might not be able to afford the car hire and hotel bill :ph34r: The £2.99 roads of great britain book will have to suffice. Maybe by the time my phone contract comes up for renewal there'll be a free on contract gps / tomtom capable phone...

[Penfold]

Originally posted by suicidal_monkey@Feb 21 2006, 08:08 PM
but then I might not be able to afford the car hire and hotel bill :ph34r: The £2.99 roads of great britain book will have to suffice. Maybe by the time my phone contract comes up for renewal there'll be a free on contract gps / tomtom capable phone...

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I'll happily sat nav the route for you if you want but I'm sure that the RAC one you used last time (?) would be more than fine  

http://rp.rac.co.uk/routeplanner

PEN

[suicidal_monkey]

Originally posted by ThePENDRAGON@Feb 21 2006, 08:11 PM
I'll happily sat nav the route for you if you want but I'm sure that the RAC one you used last time (?) would be more than fine

I used the patented multimap/aa-routefinder/googlemaps with laser-printer combo last time. Fine until you miss a turning. Figured a proper road map book of the uk wouldn't be a bad buy

[suicidal_monkey]

small update - I've reserved myself a car to hire for that weekend. Atm it'll cost me £66 but that's for a titchy (think ford ka / daewoo matiz) car (sometimes you get a free upgrade though - luck of the draw really!) otherwise it could go up to £75 for a "medium" sized car (think ford fusion) This reservation can be updated/cancelled etc if another lift option comes along but atherwise this will be my plan!

[mono_dna]

No one is able to pick me up at Gatwick? I'd hate to spend all friday in trains  :unsure:

[suicidal_monkey]

Originally posted by mono_dna@Mar 16 2006, 07:47 PM
No one is able to pick me up at Gatwick? I'd hate to spend all friday in trains :unsure:

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I'll check with my mates who are driving up from southampton whether they have room! cross your fingers for a pm!


p.s. did anyone still need a lift from Bristol? Plan to travel up the m5, skirt around birmingham, then East via the M6 towards March...hire car ready and booked but it'll be a tiny car I think

[Gandalf]

Originally posted by suicidal_monkey@Mar 16 2006, 08:05 PM
I'll check with my mates who are driving up from southampton whether they have room! cross your fingers for a pm!
p.s. did anyone still need a lift from Bristol? Plan to travel up the m5, skirt around birmingham, then East via the M6 towards March...hire car ready and booked but it'll be a tiny car I think

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If you have no luck with them, then I guess I could come up later than planned and pick you up. it's only a slight detour for me. Though Southampton is more on the way.

[Penfold]

Originally posted by suicidal_monkey@Mar 16 2006, 08:05 PM
I'll check with my mates who are driving up from southampton whether they have room! cross your fingers for a pm!
p.s. did anyone still need a lift from Bristol? Plan to travel up the m5, skirt around birmingham, then East via the M6 towards March...hire car ready and booked but it'll be a tiny car I think

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Nothing from Rambo or Red then I suppose?

I'm surprised Rambo isn't up for it - he wanted a lift from Gloucester.... may be worth checking him again.

Sorry, dunno know who else is from that lovely part of the world ..

PEN

[Penfold]

Duvel and Delan.

You guys sorted with lifts from Stansted yet?

[DuVeL]

Originally posted by ThePENDRAGON@Mar 17 2006, 11:31 AM
Duvel and Delan.

You guys sorted with lifts from Stansted yet?

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Should be sorted as DA is sharing a room with me and he'll be picking me up again as he is passing by Stansted (right DA???)
Delan is going to be picked up by Doorman.

Edit: Anyone able to help Mono out?
Edit 2: I think Rambo is tagging along with Alf from BoD although I don't see them both on the LANlist.