I am Going to England!!!!!

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 1:44 pm

SnoozeControl wrote: I hope you find Mummy and kick her. Hard.
Evil brat you are

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 2:00 pm

Oh Minks, how exciting! Where's your luggage, so I can carry it on the plane with you, and tag along! Have loads of fun!

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 2:02 pm

chonsigirl wrote: Oh Minks, how exciting! Where's your luggage, so I can carry it on the plane with you, and tag along! Have loads of fun!

hehehe I have space in a suitcase hehehe thanks CG I am thrilled beyond words. Going to go stay with Raven.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 2:03 pm

I think this is so great! You have a marvelous time, you deserve an adventure! Watch out England!

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 2:06 pm

chonsigirl wrote: I think this is so great! You have a marvelous time, you deserve an adventure! Watch out England!

oooo yeah they will wonder who let that crazy canuck redneck in.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 2:13 pm

*inspector at Heathrow checking the passport*

Now, a Minks you say..............hmm, critters get 30 days detention before they're let into the country!

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 2:28 pm

minks wrote: Yes finally finally it is all set, May 2006 Minks meets Raven!!!!!!! I am about to burst.

Is the fight going to be on pay per veiw ?

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 2:33 pm

tmbsgrl wrote: That it I am moving to England!!!

wooo hooo visiting you there

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 2:34 pm

chonsigirl wrote: *inspector at Heathrow checking the passport*

Now, a Minks you say..............hmm, critters get 30 days detention before they're let into the country!

Noooooo I am vermin free honest.

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 2:34 pm

Nomad wrote: Is the fight going to be on pay per veiw ?

No, cause for 8 hours I will be asleep thank you very much

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 2:41 pm

Nomad just wants to be the slinky one holding up the number walking around the ring........................:wah:

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 3:03 pm

chonsigirl wrote: Nomad just wants to be the slinky one holding up the number walking around the ring........................:wah:

oooo that conjurs up a bad image

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 3:10 pm

chonsigirl wrote: Nomad just wants to be the slinky one holding up the number walking around the ring........................:wah:

I dont do speedos

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 3:20 pm

Nomad wrote: I dont do speedos

Oh i was thinking long formal blue sequins with high slit up the side

Malkeet · Post by **Malkeet** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 3:32 pm

I live in London - you can pm me if you want for help.

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 3:34 pm

Malkeet wrote: I live in London - you can pm me if you want for help.

Oooo brill by may I may need help hehehehe I am nervous as heck but excited too.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 3:35 pm

Nomad wrote: I dont do speedos
Oh, speedos wasn't a requirement, Nomad..................:wah:

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 3:42 pm

ok

what the hoo

Im your guy

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 3:43 pm

Nomad wrote: ok

what the hoo

Im your guy

my escort?? Ohhh now that ought to be on pay per view Minks and Nomad on the same airplane eeeeek

booradley · Post by **booradley** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 3:51 pm

fantastic! I know Raven's down south and there's a lot to see and do but try to get out and about. Oxford is stunning and not too far away...also Stratford,probably a two hour journey from her house...see where shakespeare lived. It's very quaint. I think you'll probably feel very closed in, the U.K. is so small compared with what you have. May is usually really pretty as well. You'll have a fabulous time.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 3:55 pm

minks wrote: my escort?? Ohhh now that ought to be on pay per view Minks and Nomad on the same airplane eeeeek

Mile high club anyone ?

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 3:56 pm

booradley wrote: fantastic! I know Raven's down south and there's a lot to see and do but try to get out and about. Oxford is stunning and not too far away...also Stratford,probably a two hour journey from her house...see where shakespeare lived. It's very quaint. I think you'll probably feel very closed in, the U.K. is so small compared with what you have. May is usually really pretty as well. You'll have a fabulous time.

Thanks,

I do get a kick out of the difference in travel distances. For me it is nothing to drive for 3 hours to see my best friend and see nothing in between. Yes to have everything arms length away will be a totally new experience.

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 3:56 pm

Nomad wrote: Mile high club anyone ?

GASP! your terrible

booradley · Post by **booradley** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 4:00 pm

minks wrote: Thanks,

I do get a kick out of the difference in travel distances. For me it is nothing to drive for 3 hours to see my best friend and see nothing in between. Yes to have everything arms length away will be a totally new experience.

lol, three hours is a nightmare journey for me. I have to pack snadwiches and coffee:wah:

I do hope Raven's cracked roundabouts before May:p

Post by **Betty Boop** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 4:02 pm

Nomad wrote: Mile high club anyone ?

...:yh_rotfl :yh_rotfl

Post by **Betty Boop** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 4:03 pm

booradley wrote: lol, three hours is a nightmare journey for me. I have to pack snadwiches and coffee:wah:

I do hope Raven's cracked roundabouts before May:p

huh

Does she have a problem with roundabouts??

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 4:06 pm

booradley wrote: lol, three hours is a nightmare journey for me. I have to pack snadwiches and coffee:wah:

I do hope Raven's cracked roundabouts before May:p

youi would hate my ever other year trip to Vancouver Island then, that is .....13 hours driving

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 4:06 pm

Betty Boop wrote: huh

Does she have a problem with roundabouts??

Yikes glad I don't have to drive I hate them things we have a whole 2 here in the city.

booradley · Post by **booradley** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 4:08 pm

Betty Boop wrote: huh

Does she have a problem with roundabouts??
well I don't think they have an awful lot of roundabouts in the states, so I would imagine they were a bit confusing at first.

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 4:09 pm

booradley wrote: well I don't think they have an awful lot of roundabouts in the states, so I would imagine they were a bit confusing at first.
or Canada for that matter I hope she has them figured hehehehe

booradley · Post by **booradley** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 4:11 pm

minks wrote: youi would hate my ever other year trip to Vancouver Island then, that is .....13 hours driving

13 hours

1:-5 *slightly hysterical laugh* in one day? I felt hard done done to going to Scotland in May. Five hours with a stop and I wasn't driving!

Post by **Betty Boop** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 4:12 pm

booradley wrote: well I don't think they have an awful lot of roundabouts in the states, so I would imagine they were a bit confusing at first.

:wah: oh I see!! Must take them both to Swindon then, five roundabouts all together!! I have no idea how to navigate that one!!

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 4:15 pm

booradley wrote: 13 hours

1:-5 *slightly hysterical laugh* in one day? I felt hard done done to going to Scotland in May. Five hours with a stop and I wasn't driving!

Ahhh that is what makes me giggle. I had friends come from germany thinking they could cross canada in a day, and take an hour and whip over to Vancouver, until I told them The entire UK fits into the province of Alberta almost 3 times ahahahaha

We Canadians love to drive, we were raised to drive far.

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 4:15 pm

Betty Boop wrote: :wah: oh I see!! Must take them both to Swindon then, five roundabouts all together!! I have no idea how to navigate that one!!

I love an adventure.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 4:35 pm

And try not to be the ugly Canadian.....criminy ! When they put a boiled goat head on the table just shut up and eat it. Then ask for more...they like that.

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 4:42 pm

fantastic! and yes, pick me up on the way! :driving:

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venus · Post by **venus** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 2:07 am

yeeeaaaahhhhhh

:D

venus · Post by **venus** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 2:10 am

Oh wow Minks lm so exited for you too.

I live spitting distance from Heathrow.....

And Essex isnt to hard to get to for me lm just the other end of the central line...

I asume thats the main line to you Raven?

So lm alll for this meeting up lark and greeting you at the airport with embarresing banners...:wah:

Can't wait to meet up with you and all the other fgers who come along, it will be great:D

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 5:25 am

Betty Boop wrote: :wah: oh I see!! Must take them both to Swindon then, five roundabouts all together!! I have no idea how to navigate that one!!
I skipped all the previous posts.

I've driven that intersection in Swindon many times. The Magic Roundabout

. One large roundabout with 4 (or is it 5?) smaller roundabouts around it. Basically, it's a large parking lot with circles and curved arrows painted at random.

I finally figured out the best way to taverse it safely: 1) Aim the car 2) close your eyes 3) step on the gas and trust the magic. Don't open your eyes while in the roundabout; it's too scary. You'll only see all the other drivers zipping by with their eyes squeezed shut. :wah:

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 5:35 am

Accountable wrote: I skipped all the previous posts.

I've driven that intersection in Swindon many times. The Magic Roundabout

. One large roundabout with 4 (or is it 5?) smaller roundabouts around it. Basically, it's a large parking lot with circles and curved arrows painted at random.

I finally figured out the best way to taverse it safely: 1) Aim the car 2) close your eyes 3) step on the gas and trust the magic. Don't open your eyes while in the roundabout; it's too scary. You'll only see all the other drivers zipping by with their eyes squeezed shut. :wah:

:yh_rotfl I forgot it was called the Magic Roundabout!! All I could think of was 'Magic Mushrooms!'

Your approach certainly does seem the best tactic, my boyfriend of way back used the same approach! Pretty scary stuff!

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 4:50 am

booradley wrote: lol, three hours is a nightmare journey for me. I have to pack snadwiches and coffee:wah:

I do hope Raven's cracked roundabouts before May:p

No worries! Got it sorted! LOL!! But you're right about getting her out to the different places. Stratford would be GREAT! You could spend a YEAR in London and not see it all. Being as she only has two weeks, any suggestions would be welcomed. We have a reliable car, it's comfortable to travel in, so a little distance wouldnt be a problem.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 5:03 am

Show her B-roads for sure. We don't have lay-bys. And get out into the country at night so she can compare your beautiful starlight with Canada's. I drove to a place near Swindon where there were no manmade lights in sight. The stars were magnificent!

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 5:04 am

Hmm yeah trying to see as much of London as possible in 2 weeks in near impossible. Well these would be but a few suggestions, (most of which you probably already have, so sorry about that!!)

Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Canary Wharf, Buckingham Palace, The changing of the guard, Covent Gardens, London eye, London dungeon, Westminster Abbey, Wimbledon (if u like Tennis of course,) Crown jewels, Tower of London, Tower bridge, St Paul's cathedral and Piccadilly Circus.

Obviously there are loads more, but they are the ones that come to mind!!

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 5:10 am

Accountable wrote: Show her B-roads for sure. We don't have lay-bys. And get out into the country at night so she can compare your beautiful starlight with Canada's. I drove to a place near Swindon where there were no manmade lights in sight. The stars were magnificent! I have to agree. Camping in n. wales this summer was magical. I think she will enjoy some of the smaller village type things as well.

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 5:14 am

chrisb84uk wrote: Hmm yeah trying to see as much of London as possible in 2 weeks in near impossible. Well these would be but a few suggestions, (most of which you probably already have, so sorry about that!!)

Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Canary Wharf, Buckingham Palace, The changing of the guard, Covent Gardens, London eye, London dungeon, Westminster Abbey, Wimbledon (if u like Tennis of course,) Crown jewels, Tower of London, Tower bridge, St Paul's cathedral and Piccadilly Circus.

Obviously there are loads more, but they are the ones that come to mind!!

Not to mention any of the museums! But I was also thinking of places like rochester and colchester. Ah hell! There is just too much to this place!

Now being from n. america myself, there are a few things that are on the MUST SEE list. Stonehenge, and Loch Ness are among them! LOL!! Hadrians wall, Offa's Dyke, Y'know, things that have been around since the beginning of time!

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 5:21 am

Ah of course, I have been to Stonehenge and is a fascinating place, and I highly recommend seeing it.

I haven't really be outside of London, so I couldn't comment on cities outside of the capital, but having a lot of London based members here I'm sure they will be able to offer more of an insight.

Only other advice I can think off, is always make a plan B. We have had so many big trips ruined because we planed an outside day, only for it to rain, and not to have a good back-up plan.

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 5:24 am

Depending which airport she flies into, I would like to get a few of us together and have a little welcoming soire in a pub like the 'hung, drawn and quartered'! That would be a HOOT!

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 6:11 am

Yeah that would be great if we could sort that out!! Would be the largest FG group meeting as well I would imagine, ah the fun we could have!!