Anyone up for a London Poly meet, somewhere between the 3rd and the 9th of August? - Page 9

Az · July 1, 2003, 17:28

yeah. it would be rather difficult for me to have have a meeting from the plane, and stuff.

Provost Harrison · July 1, 2003, 17:29

Well as Andy will be over the following week I will take the Friday through to the following Friday off work - I could do with a holiday and this gives me plenty of time to sort it out

Provost Harrison · July 1, 2003, 17:30

A great offer Thor, but we are having this meeting on a friday which may make things difficult or not, I dunno...

I presume we are all meeting in the Moon Under Water on Charing Cross Road? I will have to sort out transport details with Andy...see what he gets sorted in terms of flights...

Makeo · July 1, 2003, 18:17

I'm more interested in it as a place to hang out after tiring of buying exorbitantly priced drinks.

wee small hours, your drunk, no money don't want to go home but no where to go unless you want to keep spending.

Provost Harrison · July 1, 2003, 18:18

Believe me, there is no shortage of exorbitantly priced drinks in London

Az · July 1, 2003, 18:18

I've got to go to the ministry of sound. I promised a friend a T-shirt.

why don't we clubbing? why why why?

Makeo · July 1, 2003, 18:20

yes i'm sure there are.

I'm in favour of the clubbing option, don't worry.

Dauphin · July 1, 2003, 18:21

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Originally posted by Provost Harrison
I presume we are all meeting in the Moon Under Water on Charing Cross Road?

Would I be right if in thinking that that is the only Wetherspoons in London that you know how to get to?

Or is it because you think that particular Wetherspoons is the bee's knees.

Az · July 1, 2003, 18:24

Wtf is Wetherspoon's anyway? is it a coffeeshop?

Dauphin · July 1, 2003, 18:26

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Originally posted by Azazel
Wtf is Wetherspoon's anyway? is it a coffeeshop?

Its a pub chain that is famous for its cheap (in price but not in quality) food and beer.

Az · July 1, 2003, 18:27

Sounds good!

Az · July 1, 2003, 18:28

When do it close, though?

Dauphin · July 1, 2003, 18:30

Same time as all other pubs, last orders at 11pm, kick out at 11:20pm.

Az · July 1, 2003, 18:32

That's VERY EARLY!

Panag · July 1, 2003, 18:34

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Originally posted by Big Crunch
Same time as all other pubs, last orders at 11pm, kick out at 11:20pm.

hi ,

take a train ride to paris , lille or brussels then , ......

the beer is not only cheaper , the clubs stay open together with bars and restaurants , ......

have a nice night

Dauphin · July 1, 2003, 18:35

Damn government keeps putting off changing the licensing laws.

Az · July 1, 2003, 18:39

I mean really, 11pm? I usually get my ass out at around 10 and something. Sometimes later. That's a shame.

Another thing I wanted to ask you is prices. How much will a ride on a taxi cost? how much will drinks cost? how much will entrance to a club cost? How much will food, or coffee cost?

Also, is the subway open all night? Is it safe?

Panag · July 1, 2003, 18:40

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Originally posted by Azazel
I mean really, 11pm? I usually get my ass out at around 10 and something. Sometimes later. That's a shame.

Another thing I wanted to ask you is prices. How much will a ride on a taxi cost? how much will drinks cost? how much will entrance to a club cost? How much will food, or coffee cost?

Also, is the subway open all night? Is it safe?

hi ,

you should spend a week on both sides of the channel , .....

it aint going to take long to figure out where you gona like it the most , ......

have a great one

Az · July 1, 2003, 18:45

Don't diss the UK. I am certain they have their own hangouts! .

in "Old Europe", so far, I've only been to Paris. it was very nice. ( I almost went to a Linkin Park concert, btw.

)

child of Thor · July 1, 2003, 18:50

Azazel and others, I knew most of you would want to see something while you were here so i wasn't meaning my bit to be the main event, just a side show that might be fun to do.
The Sat pm to Sun am just fits in with our(shop) working hours(i.e when we can have the place to our selves, well except for the first 2hrs untill the top section(40pc's ) closes.).
And as someone said, it would just be a way of getting together fairly cheaply as a group and having a couple of very cheap drinks

This place isn't called 'rip off London' for no reason!

Az · July 1, 2003, 18:54

's cool. too bad I'd be already gone at that date.

Dauphin · July 1, 2003, 19:07

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Originally posted by Azazel
Another thing I wanted to ask you is prices. How much will a ride on a taxi cost?

Taxis around £5-10, Buses £1, Tube fairs are about £1.60, for journeys in central London. If you don't have luggage get travelcards. Unlimited travel throughout the day anywhere in London for about £5/day.

Did a quick check on cab fares, if you want to know exactly how they are calculated.

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/pco/taxi_fares.shtml

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how much will drinks cost?

Drinks in pubs are between £1.50 and £3, depending on where you go and what you have.

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how much will entrance to a club cost?

I don't know, I don't go clubbing. Probably cheaper the earlier you go, anywhere up to £10 at a guess.

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How much will food, or coffee cost?

Restaurants can be very expensive, especially in tourist hotspots. I would suggest that if you look at the places just off the main squares and plazas you will find them much better value. Better still would be to get a guide to London which provides recommendations for places to eat and drink near the places you want to visit.

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Also, is the subway open all night? Is it safe?

I lived in London and used the tube a lot. I never felt threatened. Its usually busy even until late. The trains run until about midnight and start up again about 6am from what I recall. Buses about the same (although there are numerous night bus services).

lightblue · July 1, 2003, 19:10

Hmm, not sure if I'll be in the country at that time, but i might drag myself down all 35 miles from Cambridge if I am.

Only problem is that it will have to be a big night, as the first train back only goes at 5.15 I think

Az · July 1, 2003, 19:11

So, for a night out, I'd have to bring around 25-30 quid?

I could live like a king here on that.

*End Is Forever* · July 1, 2003, 19:17

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Would I be right if in thinking that that is the only Wetherspoons in London that you know how to get to?

It's easy to find.

It's central.

It's large, ergo it actually has seats available on a Friday night, and it doesn't take two hours to get to the bar.

Starchild can hop down to G-A-Y at the Astoria afterwards...

Provost Harrison · July 1, 2003, 19:21

Well if Andy can get to Stansted Airport in the morning I will pick him up from there...I will park my car at Brent Cross and tube the rest of the way in...

Ecthy · July 1, 2003, 19:22

1. we don't go clubbing because we want to talk to each other, clubs are too loud

2. 23:00 is way too early for parting... if clubs stay open longer than that, we can go clubbing afterwards

Provost Harrison · July 1, 2003, 19:24

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Originally posted by Azazel
So, for a night out, I'd have to bring around 25-30 quid?

I could live like a king here on that.

In London? That would barely get you into a club, let alone buy drinks...ie, we aren't going clubbing

Dauphin · July 1, 2003, 19:24

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Originally posted by *End Is Forever*

It's easy to find.

It's central.

It's large, ergo it actually has seats available on a Friday night, and it doesn't take two hours to get to the bar.

Starchild can hop down to G-A-Y at the Astoria afterwards...

(With the exception of the proximity to the Astoria) That's true of about 6 other Wetherspoons.

*End Is Forever* · July 1, 2003, 19:26

Why complicate matters by bringing other pubs into it...?