3 months to touch down!

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 9:23 am

Raven wrote: LOL!! We should have at least an 'official' FG group shot!

Ok we can accost a stranger to take our pic as a group ok, it works here so why not there ahahahahaha

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 9:47 am

That, or one of us can be the 'official' FG photographer! But strangers are good for that here too! LOL!

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 10:13 am

Haha I just hope that when the picture is taken, we don't get some random person walking into view, otherwise we will all be saying "so which FG member is that?" "Um I'm not sure" :wah:

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 10:17 am

Where should we have it done at?

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 10:20 am

Oh now that is a good question. Well most likely in front of something that best symbolizes London I assume.

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 10:20 am

BIG BEN is my vote!

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 10:33 am

Oh I just thought rather than bring my camera along, I can bring my camcorder instead. That way rather than have just a stand still pic, I can have so much more!!

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 10:37 am

LOL!! Oh dear! A camera has to do for me. We dont have a cam corder. You'll just have to make lots of copies!

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 10:39 am

Raven wrote: LOL!! Oh dear! A camera has to do for me. We dont have a cam corder. You'll just have to make lots of copies!

I have short time, video time on my camera. So I can take small clips and somehow attach them here.

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 10:42 am

I just hope I don't forget to re-charge the batteries before I leave, because that would be a big shame otherwise. Then I can take some good qualities shots of London and of everyone that is coming for the day. Will be very special indeed!!

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 10:50 am

chrisb84uk wrote: I just hope I don't forget to re-charge the batteries before I leave, because that would be a big shame otherwise. Then I can take some good qualities shots of London and of everyone that is coming for the day. Will be very special indeed!!

we could prepare you a check list hehehehe

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 10:58 am

we've already got one! and it's growing!!:-3

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 11:13 am

Ok I've been doing a little research and have now worked out the way to Heathrow and from Heathrow via the tube. To get to Heathrow from the sundial at Tower Bridge, you will need to get onto the tube on the District line, then switch onto the Piccadilly line which leads straight to the airport.

If we are hoping to still go to Westminster for our meal and London eye, then we take the Piccadilly line up to Green Park, then switch onto the Jubillee line for Westminster. From the heart of the city to the airport on the tube apparantly takes about 45 minutes or so.

Hehehe you know even I impress myself some times!! :wah:

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 11:18 am

chrisb84uk wrote: Ok hope this works, but here is the London Underground map, for anyone wanting or needing to look at one.

Thanks for that Chris....I've been trying to find out the cost of taxis from Victoria Station to Tower hill.....any ideas ?

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 11:21 am

there's not enough dosh on earth to get me on the london eye...last time i got on a ferris wheel i cried like a big sissy!! :-1

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 11:27 am

lady cop wrote: there's not enough dosh on earth to get me on the london eye...last time i got on a ferris wheel i cried like a big sissy!! :-1
I'm shocked! A tough girl like you???:yh_ooooo

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 11:30 am

tmbsgrl wrote: I'M SO JEALOUS!!

:p
No need! We'll be sharing the adventures with you!:yh_hugs

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 11:32 am

Raven wrote: I'm shocked! A tough girl like you???:yh_ooooocan't deal with the heights, except for ski lifts...go figure! :wah: but if there were a bank robber on the eye i guess i'd do it. i'd have to shoot his sorry arse though, for putting me through the agony. LOL i can't even drive across the tampa bay bridge, i'd rather crawl over it blindfolded.

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 11:32 am

Bez wrote: Thanks for that Chris....I've been trying to find out the cost of taxis from Victoria Station to Tower hill.....any ideas ?

Well I've had a quick look at some taxi websites, and they aren't too friendly. But in general, they are charging Ã‚£4.00 to Ã‚£5.60 for rides that last between 5 to 12 minutes, and Ã‚£6.20 to Ã‚£8.80 for rides up to 15 minutes.

I see that they start the fee at Ã‚£2.20 and will obviously gradually rise. So at a guess, and that's all it can be sorry Bez about Ã‚£4 to Ã‚£5 I would say.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 11:33 am

lady cop wrote: there's not enough dosh on earth to get me on the london eye...last time i got on a ferris wheel i cried like a big sissy!! :-1

You'd love it LC. you are enclosed in a pod that takes about 25 people and you can see all over london.There's Big Ben in the background.

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 11:34 am

I cant wait!!!

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 11:35 am

Bez wrote: You'd love it LC. you are enclosed in a pod that takes about 25 people and you can see all over london.There's Big Ben in the background.how can i phrase this Bez, er.....i'd rather gouge out my eyeballs with rusty barbed wire! :rolleyes:

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 11:39 am

Well if we do head out to Westminster for the day, then we certainly are spolit for choice as to what we can see. Lots of places to see all within a short distance of the London Eye.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 11:40 am

lady cop wrote: how can i phrase this Bez, er.....i'd rather gouge out my eyeballs with rusty barbed wire! :rolleyes:

Ouch !!

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 11:41 am

Bez wrote: Thanks for that Chris....I've been trying to find out the cost of taxis from Victoria Station to Tower hill.....any ideas ?

Bez, I'd be happy to meet you at Victoria Station and accompany you to the Sundial by underground if you wish.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 11:41 am

chrisb84uk wrote: Well if we do head out to Westminster for the day, then we certainly are spolit for choice as to what we can see. Lots of places to see all within a short distance of the London Eye.

Definitely a day for comfy shoes !

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 11:42 am

If anyone is interested in a small virtual tour, then this link will take you to a place where u can view some of London's many sites.

http://www.panoramicearth.com/index.php ... and/london

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 11:43 am

Bez wrote: Definitely a day for comfy shoes !

:wah: Yep very true, and especially for some of us and early night's rest the day before!!

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 11:51 am

Bez wrote: Definitely a day for comfy shoes !
Thats no joke!:o

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 12:00 pm

chrisb84uk wrote: :wah: Yep very true, and especially for some of us and early night's rest the day before!!

Oh yes...early to bed on Friday night...plenty of vitamins....I'm going to have to get in training for all that walking

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 12:02 pm

ArnoldLayne wrote: Bez, along with OM I can meet you at Victoria and then get the tube to Tower Hill. Its the way I'll probably be coming

That sounds just great...thanks Arny...

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 12:04 pm

Well I'm going to have to be up at the crack of dawn, to be able to meet u all in time. Takes at least a 2 1/2 hour drive to get there, so certainly will be an early night for me.

I'm going to need to take time off to let my feet recover from all the walking that they are going to endure hahaha.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 12:06 pm

chrisb84uk wrote: Well I'm going to have to be up at the crack of dawn, to be able to meet u all in time. Takes at least a 2 1/2 hour drive to get there, so certainly will be an early night for me.

I'm going to need to take time off to let my feet recover from all the walking that they are going to endure hahaha.

Are you driving to heathrow then ?

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 12:08 pm

Bez wrote: Are you driving to heathrow then ?

Well my brother has been kind enough to drive me down in the morning, so yes I am arriving by car, hopefully to meet all u guys up at Heathrow, saves having to get lost in traffic in London.

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 12:09 pm

Bez wrote: That sounds just great...thanks Arny...

That's on, then. We can sort out details 'twixt the three of us closer to the day. I will post a photo of myself on the Garden.

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 12:12 pm

lady cop wrote: there's not enough dosh on earth to get me on the london eye...last time i got on a ferris wheel i cried like a big sissy!! :-1
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooo you are kidding, our brave LC afraid of heights oh hun what a pity.

jennyswan · Post by **jennyswan** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 12:13 pm

Well I'm hoping to get there a day early and meet you guys.

We are going to book into a hotel for a few days. Now I know nothing about London. Is there any place we should avoid? :-3

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 12:13 pm

tmbsgrl wrote: I'M SO JEALOUS!!

:p

Perhaps at the end of each day Raven and I will come on FG and blog for you guys and add pics etc. We really will be in touch as much as possible and TGirl perhaps one day it will be you going to visit Raven ehehehehe

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 12:16 pm

chrisb84uk wrote: If anyone is interested in a small virtual tour, then this link will take you to a place where u can view some of London's many sites.

http://www.panoramicearth.com/index.php ... and/london

excellent I will check this at home. Thanks a million

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 12:17 pm

OpenMind wrote: That's on, then. We can sort out details 'twixt the three of us closer to the day. I will post a photo of myself on the Garden.

Brilliant...I'm really looking forward to it. Can't be many members from other forums that do what we're doing....just shows how unique this place is....:-6

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 12:18 pm

minks wrote: excellent I will check this at home. Thanks a million

No problem at all, will be a nice taster of what you can expect come May!

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 12:19 pm

minks wrote: excellent I will check this at home. Thanks a million

No, no, no...it's not for you Minks....it'll spoil the element of surprise.....the WOW factor..

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 12:20 pm

Bez wrote: Brilliant...I'm really looking forward to it. Can't be many members from other forums that do what we're doing....just shows how unique this place is....:-6

So true, we are all so lucky for finding this wonderful place!! :-4

I bet on a count of 10, everyone's excitment level is on about 1,000. Well mine is anyway hahaha.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 12:21 pm

jennyswan wrote: Well I'm hoping to get there a day early and meet you guys.

We are going to book into a hotel for a few days. Now I know nothing about London. Is there any place we should avoid? :-3

Soho ???...well the backstreets anyway

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 12:22 pm

Bez wrote: No, no, no...it's not for you Minks....it'll spoil the element of surprise.....the WOW factor..

Ah that is true, wouldn't want to ruin the surprise now would u Minks?!

You are going to have to resist the temptation to have a look, even though I bet u really want to! :p

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 12:22 pm

chrisb84uk wrote: So true, we are all so lucky for finding this wonderful place!! :-4

I bet on a count of 10, everyone's excitment level is on about 1,000. Well mine is anyway hahaha.

I've got butterflies in my tummy Chris...how mad is that ???

jennyswan · Post by **jennyswan** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 12:23 pm

Soho ???...well the backstreets anyway :wah:

But I've really never been to London so is there like a Bad area as such?

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 12:24 pm

chrisb84uk wrote: So true, we are all so lucky for finding this wonderful place!! :-4

I bet on a count of 10, everyone's excitment level is on about 1,000. Well mine is anyway hahaha.
Yep. Mine too! Just goes to show what kind of place this is. No Fear factor. Plus minks and I go waaaaaaaaaaaaaay back. hehehe well maybe not THAT far!:wah: