The Fish 8947 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 41 minutes ago, Alex said: What the actual fuck? Queuing to get into a shop that sells something you can buy at a petrol station Shhh, it keeps all the dithering, dawdling fools away from the better places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 17610 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 1 hour ago, Alex said: What the actual fuck? Queuing to get into a shop that sells something you can buy at a petrol station At least in NYC it's arguably a "local" confectionery. In London it should be the Smarties shop at the very least. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 17610 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 31 minutes ago, The Fish said: Shhh, it keeps all the dithering, dawdling fools away from the better places. Well I'm all ears what better place would placate my 9 year old. Some hidden gem selling English tapas and Chardonnay with frozen grapes in it? Every time a local suggests somewhere off the beaten track you end up somewhere just as shit as at home. Better than a fuckin M&M superstore though obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8947 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Just now, Renton said: Well I'm all ears what better place would placate my 9 year old. Some hidden gem selling English tapas and Chardonnay with frozen grapes in it? Every time a local suggests somewhere off the beaten track you end up somewhere just as shit as at home. Better than a fuckin M&M superstore though obviously. I don't know what your 9yr old is into, so I can't really make a suggestion. But my point wasn't that you shouldn't take them. It was that you absolutely should take them there, so that you're not clogging up the good bits for the rest of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 17610 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 2 minutes ago, The Fish said: clogging up the good bits Behave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8947 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 2 minutes ago, Renton said: Behave. You, doddering around the big smoke, crowded by a group confused Japanese tourists insisting on a selfie with Gordon Wamsey-san, slowing you down even more. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5882 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 6 hours ago, PaddockLad said: We went to Rhodes Town for the day when we were in Lindos… the locals there reckon Lindos is too hot for them Rhodes town is lush for a day out. We did Lindos 3 years on the bounce with the whole family and stopped here https://www.bluemarelindos.com They advertise it at mental prices but I'm sure we paid something like €3000 for 10 days for the 9 of us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 12736 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Heading to Munich for a week in April to go to their Spring Fest and decided to look into getting the train into Salzburg for a day. I was expecting it to be pricey but it’s only 15 quid I can’t even get home from town for that. What a country 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 3960 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 When we played 1860 Munich a few years ago I had a plan to fly to Salzburg with Ryan Air and then get the train. I think it was going to be about £60 all in return but then something came up at work and I couldn't go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 13965 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Germany are also rolling out a €49 monthly ticket that will cover all regional (i.e. commuter/stopper but not intercity/high-speed) trains as well as all buses, trams, underground etc. throughout the entire country. For comparison, a four-week all zones ticket on the Metro will set you back almost twice that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 17610 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Ayatollah Hermione said: Heading to Munich for a week in April to go to their Spring Fest and decided to look into getting the train into Salzburg for a day. I was expecting it to be pricey but it’s only 15 quid I can’t even get home from town for that. What a country Two countries. What a two countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 12736 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Renton said: Two countries. What a two countries. I understand it’s a different country, shit lips! I’m giving the credit to the Germans in this situation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 17610 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 5 minutes ago, Ayatollah Hermione said: I understand it’s a different country, shit lips! I’m giving the credit to the Germans in this situation You probably give Germany the credit for Hitler too, don't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 8868 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 5 hours ago, Renton said: You probably give Germany the credit for Hitler too, don't you? Bloody Austrians, taking credit for all zose good composers and fascists. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 13965 Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 We're turning our back on the Liverpool-hosted Eurovision and heading to a villa by the beach in Gran Canaria instead. Soz, Scousers. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19735 Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 3 minutes ago, Meenzer said: We're turning our back on the Liverpool-hosted Eurovision and heading to a villa by the beach in Gran Canaria instead. Soz, Scousers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19735 Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Who here has been to Loch Lomond? I’ve never been to the Scottish highlands. I know it’s not proper highlands but is it worth a visit? It’s not quite as intimidating a drive from London as some other places we’ve looked at. Or is it half arsed and should we go further north? @Renton @Alex @Kid Dynamite I seem to remember you guys have some useful tips in this neck of the world. also, thinking of going in April. Are the midges tolerable at that time of year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5882 Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 We did a bit further North sorry. Glencoe/Skye/Loch Ness etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30239 Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 42 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said: Who here has been to Loch Lomond? I’ve never been to the Scottish highlands. I know it’s not proper highlands but is it worth a visit? It’s not quite as intimidating a drive from London as some other places we’ve looked at. Or is it half arsed and should we go further north? @Renton @Alex @Kid Dynamite I seem to remember you guys have some useful tips in this neck of the world. also, thinking of going in April. Are the midges tolerable at that time of year? I’ve been to Loch Lomond for a wedding once. It is beautiful though. I’ve mainly done further North and sone of the islands. You’ve got the Trossacks there too which I’ve really seen from the air properly but are very scenic. I’ve skirted past there normally. It’s mad how in that part of world how quickly you’re into the Highlands though 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawb 3652 Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Jumping in here but lived in Scotland for 5 years. Best flying to Glasgow and hiring a car to drive there, but I hate driving and couldn’t be fucked with that with kids in the car. Its lovely round there tbh some nice walks and if you fancy a little town then go to Dunoon. The jocks will probably disagree but i liked it when I went 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinRobin 9163 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 5 hours ago, Dr Gloom said: Who here has been to Loch Lomond? I’ve never been to the Scottish highlands. I know it’s not proper highlands but is it worth a visit? It’s not quite as intimidating a drive from London as some other places we’ve looked at. Or is it half arsed and should we go further north? @Renton @Alex @Kid Dynamite I seem to remember you guys have some useful tips in this neck of the world. also, thinking of going in April. Are the midges tolerable at that time of year? Confirm what others have said. Is lovely there, but can't remember about the midges. However, it was probably 30 years ago, so can't remember where we stayed. I seem to remember it was a nice country house hotel close to the Loch, though. Not sure that helps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 It’s ok and a nice stop over as you head north and Balloch is a nice place for a night. Lochside park walks etc. I wouldn’t drive past the Lakes to get there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19735 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 So let’s say I drive all the way up to Loch Lomond. (Was planning to stop at York and at my mothers place in the north east on the way), is the consensus that I should keep on going up to the highlands? If I’ve gone that far am I selling myself short stopping at Loch Lomond before coming home? Wondering whether it’s worth going on to Ben Nevis or somewhere around that area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19735 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Thanks for all the comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30239 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said: So let’s say I drive all the way up to Loch Lomond. (Was planning to stop at York and at my mothers place in the north east on the way), is the consensus that I should keep on going up to the highlands? If I’ve gone that far am I selling myself short stopping at Loch Lomond before coming home? Wondering whether it’s worth going on to Ben Nevis or somewhere around that area I mean you are in the highlands there. It’s where they start. What you need to consider is how long it actually takes to get to places when you’re up there. The distances are (obviously) a factor but it’ll take you longer to drive than you think on top of that. In remote parts you’re talking single track roads with passing places. I’m not trying to put you off because it can be incredibly beautiful. But consider that in any itinerary. E.g. Highland Perthshire,(which is relatively close / good roads compared to somewhere like the western isles) is still a 4 hour+ drive from Newcastle. Edited February 22, 2023 by Alex 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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