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| JeffLynnesBeard | Apr 29 2008, 11:48 AM Post #2901 |
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Sorry you're not coming to the meet-up Dani, by the way, I'm sure you have your reasons. If you change your mind then it'd be great to see you there - if not then I can respect that and I'll hopefully see you around or in London. Fiona and I will be there, so consider us 'confirmed'.
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| maccascruff | Apr 29 2008, 01:10 PM Post #2902 |
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I never knew that. Somebody will have to point me to a post office in London that does that before I head to Heathrow. |
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| JeffLynnesBeard | Apr 29 2008, 01:16 PM Post #2903 |
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As far as I know, all Post Offices apart from the very smallest rural branches always carry dollars, so every branch in central London would do it. You should be able to find one very easily, Linda.
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| Colin | Apr 29 2008, 01:19 PM Post #2904 |
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That's if they haven't all closed down
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| Jacaranda | Apr 29 2008, 02:06 PM Post #2905 |
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Thanks guys for letting us know about the post offices. That is great. But of course as Colin said -- when are their hours of operation? Dani if you're not at the meetup I hope I'll see you sometime when I'm around....
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| JeffLynnesBeard | Apr 29 2008, 02:13 PM Post #2906 |
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It varies branch to branch but, in my experience, Monday to Friday it's usually approximately 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Satudays it tends to be 9 a.m. to midday and Sunday they're closed. Colin was referring to the post office actually closing branches down for good, but that's mainly local branches. Most of the main post offices in the city centres of Britain will be unaffected by the downsizing of the post office's retail arm. |
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| Jacaranda | Apr 29 2008, 02:15 PM Post #2907 |
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So that means that we can find something in Liverpool, and in St. Helen's I know there's one near Jayne, though they are huge screw-ups there. :wacko: |
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| iscreamer1 | Apr 29 2008, 02:19 PM Post #2908 |
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I never knew that about the post offices either. Best kept secret! Oh gosh, I still have't gotten my tickets. I better get a move on. |
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| JeffLynnesBeard | Apr 29 2008, 02:24 PM Post #2909 |
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If people aren't coming to the meet up because they don't want to be in the same room as some other people then I think that's probably unnecessary. With the amount of people who are going to be there, it will be perfectly possible to avoid the people you want to avoid and just chat with those you'd like to. It would be a shame to miss out on such a potentially fantastic social event just because there are people there who you have clashed with in the past. Not everyone will get on with everyone else, sure, but what about the people you do get along with? There will probably never be a chance like this again where so many people from all across the world will be in the same room together. I would strongly recommend that anyone with doubts take the opportunity to come along and not miss out on a night that a lot of people will probably we talking about for a long time to come. You'd probably regret it. Not only that, but something like this could build bridges and you could even be surprised by how you interact with those you haven't even really talked to much online, perhaps even turning casual acquiantences into life-long friendships. If some still don't want to come along for their own reasons, then that's completely their decision and I respect that, but, please people, think about it carefully. There's much more to gain than there is to lose by coming along. Personally, I'd like to see everyone from this board who happens to be in Liverpool at that point at the meet-up. |
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| JeffLynnesBeard | Apr 29 2008, 02:26 PM Post #2910 |
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Do they have post offices in St. Helen's? I know they got electricity about five years ago, but not sure about post offices...
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| Rose | Apr 29 2008, 02:27 PM Post #2911 |
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Well, here's another clue for you all, the Walrus was Paul...
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Damn, Andy. Thats EXACTLY how I feel...and posted much less eloquently on the "I Want" thread. Come on people. It's gonna be huge...DON'T MISS IT!!!
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| Kit_Kat | Apr 29 2008, 02:54 PM Post #2912 |
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I can't wait Rose this is going to be BRILLIANT
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| iscreamer1 | Apr 29 2008, 02:59 PM Post #2913 |
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Andy you're good!!! Nat, I'm excited to meet you too.!! This truly is a rare opportunity. My friend thinks I'm crazy to spend this much money and travel time for four days. I told her it's a once in a lifetime and I couldn't miss it. I likened it to a devout Catholic going to see the Pope at the Vatican (I'm referring to Paul here :lol: ) the meet-up and all the extras are like seeing the Pope at the Vatican at Christmas. |
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| bluemeanie | Apr 29 2008, 03:33 PM Post #2914 |
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| Colin | Apr 29 2008, 04:24 PM Post #2915 |
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| Kit_Kat | Apr 29 2008, 04:31 PM Post #2916 |
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| DCBeatle64 | Apr 29 2008, 04:42 PM Post #2917 |
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people being me I presume considering I am the only person who has actually said I am not gonna go. This is a place where we are meeting a lot of people for the first time, some of whom I do really want to meet btw however I have no interest in meeting someone I dont want to meet. Its bad enough dealing with people you know/dislike/whatever in the 'real' world let alone have to bother with crap from the computer world. |
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| Bag O' Nails | Apr 29 2008, 04:51 PM Post #2918 |
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Count myself and Joe in for the meet! PM for ya, Jayne!
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| Monkey Chow | Apr 29 2008, 04:52 PM Post #2919 |
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This sounds like so much fun. Too bad I didn't know about it a long time ago. Maybe next time. |
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| Kit_Kat | Apr 29 2008, 05:01 PM Post #2920 |
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Can't wait to see you there!!!
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| DCBeatle64 | Apr 29 2008, 05:03 PM Post #2921 |
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you will as for the rest of you who are apparently and worryingly eager to meet me/see me again (which is the biggest shock :lol: ) I'll still be in Liverpool and we will all kind of see this Paul McCartney guy who we all love so much. Hey I'll have my Scotland flag waving no doubt and the wing tat will be out so it will be cool..... I just want to meet Paul McCartney fans you see You lovely lot will have a blast and wont even notice that I am not there
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| Bag O' Nails | Apr 29 2008, 06:03 PM Post #2922 |
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Thanks, Nat! Looking forward to meeting you, too!!!!
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| JeffLynnesBeard | Apr 29 2008, 06:10 PM Post #2923 |
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People being at least three people who have said that they're not going to go, Dani. I wasn't singling you out. If I was talking to you and you alone, I'd have PM'd it and kept it off the board, but there are a handful of people who have said that they're not going to the meet-up. I just think it's a shame, that's all. I think people have more to gain than they do to lose, but I respect peoples right not to go if they wish.
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| Jacaranda | Apr 29 2008, 06:46 PM Post #2924 |
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I wish you could really. We will have a hell of a time, U.S. and Brits! Someone is going to try to capture some of the excitement for SF Radio so everyone can get a sample.Of course if anyone doesn't make it to this meetup, there is always the one in June in the LA area. Plus don't forget the one in the works for next year at the Hard Rock Amusement Park in Myrtle Beach, SC! |
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| ohnotjimagain | Apr 29 2008, 06:47 PM Post #2925 |
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I'm looking forward to meeting you as well Irene. |
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| ohnotjimagain | Apr 29 2008, 07:01 PM Post #2926 |
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I'm making the trip to Liverpool just for the meet-up, dragging my wife along, although she's looking forward to it now. It will be fantastic to actually meet people who at the moment are just names on a message board! As Andy said, this will be a once in a lifetime meet-up. Let's make this a night to remember. So even if you are not going to the concert, come along to the meet. |
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| ohnotjimagain | Apr 29 2008, 07:02 PM Post #2927 |
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| Kit_Kat | Apr 29 2008, 07:10 PM Post #2928 |
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I'm like you, i'm not going to the concert but i'm definitely going to the meet up and I can't wait!! I can't wait to meet you and your wife
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| DCBeatle64 | Apr 29 2008, 07:23 PM Post #2929 |
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Probably because they dont want to. I think I know who the other 2(there may be a 3rd as well) are you are referring to but they pretty much haven't wanted to from the start I dont think, although I of course wont speak on their behalf but I dont gt why because we talk on a messageboard we should be at such a liberty to go to one of these things. I am feeling bad because it is coming across that I dont appreciate the effort Jayne has gone to and as i have met her she is of course lovely (try not to choke when you read that Jayne ) I think I have been pretty clear with my reasons without going into specifics. Like I have said I have no probs meeting fellow Paul McCartney fans.I am aware that I am coming across as petty but I just dont like bullsh*t and there is not a lot more I can say. |
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| Bag O' Nails | Apr 29 2008, 07:32 PM Post #2930 |
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Dani, You shouldn't be too surprised that people are disappointed that you're not coming to the meet. All along you've been looking forward to it and it's a shame that one person is preventing you from meeting the rest of us. But hey, you do what you gotta do... :hmm: you'll be missed anyways! |
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| Rose | Apr 29 2008, 08:54 PM Post #2931 |
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I'm dragging Brian along, too...even though he has seen Paul almost as many times as I have! Let's face it, I dragged him along to the concerts, too! He did enjoy them though.
Anyway. I've let it be know my thoughts on the topic. Dani, I do respect your reasons. Maybe there will be other ways to meet up. I hope so! (and I promise not to badger you with PMs anymore!)
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| Kit_Kat | Apr 29 2008, 09:21 PM Post #2932 |
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It'll be great to meet Brian too Rose
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| Bag O' Nails | Apr 29 2008, 09:25 PM Post #2933 |
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Yes! Meeting the other halves to us boardies will be great!
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| Bag O' Nails | Apr 30 2008, 12:38 AM Post #2934 |
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Question for Jayne, Colin....other Liverpudlians....Londonites....
Have you ever driven from L'pool to London Heathrow? I'm trying to figure out if it's easier to rent a car and drive OR just take the trains...I will have luggage. A rental car would be easy in the fact that I could just shove the suitcase in the trunk and drive straight to the airport. According to Mapquest, it will take close to 4 hours (is this right?). To get to Heathrow from L'pool...have to take a train to London then either a cab or another train...I would think it's a pain to drag around my luggage. Any suggestions or advice? |
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| maccascruff | Apr 30 2008, 12:53 AM Post #2935 |
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I will be meeting Dani in Edinburgh and London. I have no idea of what the issues are with people not wanting to meet other people from the forum. I find it sad that we can't spend an evening together and let bygones be bygones for a few hours. We did that in Toronto in 2005 and Beatnut and I found out that we actually liked each other after years of arguing on pm.com. Heidi, your luggage would be going in to the boot, not the trunk. Personally, I wouldn't consider driving in the UK, but that is your decision. |
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| Jacaranda | Apr 30 2008, 01:08 AM Post #2936 |
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Everyone is obviously free to make their own decisions as to whether they want to be at the meet-up at the Crown Hotel pub. However, as Linda says, it would be great if differences could be set aside for a few hours (or even less) for the greater good. After all, when will something like this happen again -- so many people from different parts of the world all united in love of Beatles who actually know each other (in a sense, well, you know what I mean). What a shame to miss it. I'll get off my soapbox now.
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| maccascruff | Apr 30 2008, 01:11 AM Post #2937 |
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| Bag O' Nails | Apr 30 2008, 01:16 AM Post #2938 |
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Oh yes, the "boot!" Why don't you like driving there (besides being on the wrong side of the road)? Gotta love that British lingo! I like their word, "Brilliant!"
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| maccascruff | Apr 30 2008, 01:20 AM Post #2939 |
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I can't figure out the roundabouts. I've never driven there and I'm not about to try it. The roundabouts seem to be mass chaos to me. |
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| Bag O' Nails | Apr 30 2008, 01:21 AM Post #2940 |
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Oh and Linda...did you get specific info from the ticket folks as to when/where to pick up your tickets? I haven't heard a thing and I have this underlying fear that if I just go to willcall, they won't have anything in my name....
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| maccascruff | Apr 30 2008, 01:44 AM Post #2941 |
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The email is in the other room. Depending on when you arrive in Liverpool, you can pick them up at the 08 headquarters. If not there, at will call. You need the credit card you used to buy the ticket and a photo ID, which you will have--passport. I'm taking my confirmation email, too. |
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| Bag O' Nails | Apr 30 2008, 04:03 AM Post #2942 |
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Do you have the website or email address where I contact them? I can't remember which credit card I used!!!! :hmm: |
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| DCBeatle64 | Apr 30 2008, 09:23 AM Post #2943 |
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to anyone who wants to do the drive.I may advice otherwise. The issue with fuel is not great at the moment and you'd prob def be able to find cheaper alternatives with dare I say the train but I dont know coz I always just rely on public transport anyway Yes I get that this is a good oportunity to meet people that you have spoken to on here but seriously there are people i just dont want to meet. Alright. The idea of this is to meet Beatles/Macca fans and if i meet them then great. I'm getting worried I'm gonna be repeating myself on this one. Its not because I'm being petty even if it appears that way. |
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| bluemeanie | Apr 30 2008, 09:25 AM Post #2944 |
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Hi Heidi Ive never personally driven from Liverpool to Heathrow but when are you thinking of doing it?? just your return journey ?? It is approx 4 - 5 hours to drive there, that of course is depending on traffic too :hmm: OK there are plenty of stops on route on the motorways but you would have to make sure you give lots of time to get to heathrow - you dont want to go missing your plane back do you (or is that part of your plans too lol
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| DCBeatle64 | Apr 30 2008, 09:28 AM Post #2945 |
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| bluemeanie | Apr 30 2008, 09:35 AM Post #2946 |
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I might go outside the catherdral and wait
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| Colin | Apr 30 2008, 10:30 AM Post #2947 |
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I've never driven to London, but I believe it takes close on 5 hours. I remember how long it took to get in to the center of London after leaving the motorway when I last went there on the coach, and that was way back in the 80's, so imagine how long it will take now. :hmm: |
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| Kay | Apr 30 2008, 10:57 AM Post #2948 |
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Once you're out of the centre of Liverpool it's motorway all the way to Heathrow. M62/M6/M42/M40/M25/M4. No roundabouts on the motorways, although there will be some between Liverpool and the M62 and a couple between the M4 and Heathrow. You don't need to worry about Central London traffic, the airport is right by the motorway, nowhere near central London. The Liverpool-London drive is easy, I've done it loads of times. More difficult if you're not used to driving on the left, but then I've driven all over Europe and in the US so I'm used to driving on the wrong side of the road and switch over easily. Give yourself plenty of time and allow for a couple of stops on the way as it can be tiring. It's best you've got someone with you who can drive also, or take it in turns, so that they can help you concentrate on which side of the road you are/which way you're turning etc. and watch out for other traffic and tell you when it's OK to go at junctions. Just as a 'two heads are better than one' thing, in case you forget what you're doing or get into a panic. Petrol is expensive here, but I reckon if there's more than one in the car it'd still work out cheaper than trains. And more fun, you can see lots of other places while you've got the car. |
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| Kit_Kat | Apr 30 2008, 11:29 AM Post #2949 |
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You have to give way to the right Linda and it does help if people are in the right lanes. We had some swear word pull out in front of us so he got a parping and hand gestures. Some people shouldn't be in a car |
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| Colin | Apr 30 2008, 12:34 PM Post #2950 |
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| maccascruff | Apr 30 2008, 01:23 PM Post #2951 |
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| iscreamer1 | Apr 30 2008, 02:03 PM Post #2952 |
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First time I drove in the UK I thought you just merged into a roundabout. Well I almost mergered into an 18 wheeler!! It was scarey for sure but the scariest part is driving down a narrow county lane with a big bus coming down the other way and someone on a bicycle on your right. YIKES! I only drove in the UK once :hmm: |
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| Kit_Kat | Apr 30 2008, 02:20 PM Post #2953 |
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| bluemeanie | Apr 30 2008, 02:31 PM Post #2954 |
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| bluemeanie | Apr 30 2008, 02:33 PM Post #2955 |
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from Liverpoolecho.co.uk |
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| ohnotjimagain | Apr 30 2008, 07:32 PM Post #2956 |
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Their is another way which may be helpful if you have heavy luggage. Most trains from Liverpool stop at Watford Junction, which is 17 miles before London Euston. From there a coach runs every 30 minutes to Heathrow Airport calling at all terminals. This is run in conjunction with Virgin Trains. This way you avoid central London altogether plus not having to hire a car. If you want me to find anymore details feel free to ask. |
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| iscreamer1 | Apr 30 2008, 08:08 PM Post #2957 |
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Jim that sounds like a great way to make the trip. Does it also operate from Heathrow? Thx |
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| ohnotjimagain | Apr 30 2008, 09:09 PM Post #2958 |
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Yes. every 30 minutes in both directions. Are you going direct from Heathrow to Liverpool? Only problem I can see is if you are going for a certain train because then you will need flights and coach to run to time. Going back is easier because you have to get to Heathrow several hours before your flight leaves anyway. |
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| iscreamer1 | Apr 30 2008, 10:37 PM Post #2959 |
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I haven't booked any train tickets yet. Do you think I can just do it when I get there? Or I can just give myself several hours leeway. Do you know how long the coach takes ( approx) I had thought about spending the night in London but I want to get up to L'pool and start the party so I am going straight up. Guess I should start researching train times. |
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| iscreamer1 | Apr 30 2008, 10:54 PM Post #2960 |
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Oh I am slightly distressed right now. I finally booked my plane ticket only to realize I won;t make it to L'pool in time for the National Trust Tour. I don't know what I ws thinking. Dang! |
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| iscreamer1 | May 1 2008, 12:16 AM Post #2961 |
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Jim found a site that gives info all the way from Heathrow to L'pool using the bus to Watford. I'll be carrying on my luggage so if I arrive at LHR at 13:10 do you think I'll be able to catch the 15:10 bus from Terminal4 which will get me to Liverpool at 18:47? Sounds like the easiest way if the timing works. |
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| Colin | May 1 2008, 10:07 AM Post #2962 |
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| JeffLynnesBeard | May 1 2008, 10:10 AM Post #2963 |
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I've been through customs and recovered my luggage in as little as 20 minutes and - at the most - just under an hour. There was little difference between the time in which I was processed and the time it took for them to process Fiona, who travels on a US passport. I think you should be fine for that coach, providing your plane isn't more than an hour late landing.
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| Kit_Kat | May 1 2008, 10:26 AM Post #2964 |
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| bluemeanie | May 1 2008, 11:44 AM Post #2965 |
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is now a happily married woman x
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look at the ticker folks, we are now in May - 31 days to go
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| ohnotjimagain | May 1 2008, 12:39 PM Post #2966 |
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Irene, The bus you mentioned, the 15.10, arrives at Watford Junction at 16.15 and the train leaves at 16.32, arriving in Liverpool at 18.47. It should be on time as this is before the rush hour. I'd advise you to book your train tickets in advance if possible. Walk-on fares (pay on the day) can be expensive. You will have 2 hours from when you land till bus leaves, so you should have plenty of time for customs etc. Long distance planes tend to be on time, short-haul ones are those that usually get delayed. |
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| maccascruff | May 1 2008, 01:02 PM Post #2967 |
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And my flight is three weeks from today!
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| iscreamer1 | May 1 2008, 01:19 PM Post #2968 |
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Thanks guys, I'll get that done today. |
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| Kit_Kat | May 1 2008, 01:20 PM Post #2969 |
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| bluemeanie | May 1 2008, 05:30 PM Post #2970 |
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is now a happily married woman x
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Dani as phoned me and she as been in Liddypool all day waiting for the concert in the catherdral tonight - 1 word 'beatch' (I'll let her explain why) |
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| retrollama | May 1 2008, 07:59 PM Post #2971 |
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Four weeks from today, I'll be in Liverpool!
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| maccascruff | May 2 2008, 12:50 AM Post #2972 |
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And I can't wait to see you on May 29!
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| audrey | May 2 2008, 01:28 PM Post #2973 |
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question is this if it takes the bus about 4 hours to get to liverpool, why does it take 5 or more to drive i know i am crazy, i love the roundabouts and have driven from london central to Balmoral, so needless to say bruce and i are not driving while in london (i said i was crazy not stupid) but we are driving from heathrow to liverpool and back will share with others how well it works out and i have driven many times on the left, not only in the uk but in the virgin islands as well |
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| iscreamer1 | May 2 2008, 01:35 PM Post #2974 |
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Re-read your post Audrey, The bus is from Heathrow to Watford Junction where I will transfer to a train up to Liverpool. The bus is about an hour and the train is about 2 1/2 plus waiting times. Oh it's going to be a looong day! |
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| iscreamer1 | May 2 2008, 01:36 PM Post #2975 |
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Just got this email We are pleased to announce the release of a limited number of tickets for The Liverpool Sound Concert at Anfield Stadium on Sunday, 1 June 2008. This is a unique concert to celebrate Liverpool's status as European Capital of Culture and is headlined by Paul McCartney who will be joined by some special guests to be announced shortly. As you were unsuccessful in the original ballot, we would like to give you an opportunity to purchase tickets before we place any remaining tickets on general sale. You have an exclusive opportunity to purchase two tickets until 9am on Tuesday, 6 May 2008 when any remaining tickets will go on general sale. Please use the following link to book your tickets during this exclusive period: http://www.seetickets.com/liverpool08/even...ool08&filler2=2 Remember, tickets are still limited to two per household. There are only a few available and will be sold on a first come first served basis. We hope to see you there! Kind regards, Liverpool 08 |
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| DCBeatle64 | May 2 2008, 03:02 PM Post #2976 |
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:lol: Liverpool was good. I actually really love that city, prefer it by miles to London, it aint as good as any of Scotland but close, its up North that will do
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| Kit_Kat | May 2 2008, 03:24 PM Post #2977 |
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| Rose | May 2 2008, 03:30 PM Post #2978 |
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Well, here's another clue for you all, the Walrus was Paul...
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Brian and I discussed our trip at length last night at dinner. He is really looking forward to meeting everyone. Should be interesting.
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| DCBeatle64 | May 2 2008, 04:05 PM Post #2979 |
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I wanna meet Rose |
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| Rose | May 2 2008, 04:10 PM Post #2980 |
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Well, here's another clue for you all, the Walrus was Paul...
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Liverpool Meet up ~ 31st May 2008 The venue: Crown Hotel, 43 Lime Street Link The time: from 7pm You know where I will be! :lol: I wanna meet Dani! Btw...my husband is most interested in meeting Peter. Just the sort of fellow that he would like to have a pint or two with. (he honestly told me this last night) |
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| Kit_Kat | May 2 2008, 04:14 PM Post #2981 |
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The meet up will be great Rose
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| DCBeatle64 | May 2 2008, 06:10 PM Post #2982 |
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| Deleted User | May 2 2008, 07:32 PM Post #2983 |
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| DCBeatle64 | May 2 2008, 07:50 PM Post #2984 |
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Tony- What are you doing about getting your tickets?
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| Rose | May 2 2008, 08:05 PM Post #2985 |
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Well, here's another clue for you all, the Walrus was Paul...
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| Colin | May 2 2008, 08:16 PM Post #2986 |
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I've done my fair share of digging, someone else can
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| Kit_Kat | May 2 2008, 08:43 PM Post #2987 |
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| iscreamer1 | May 3 2008, 12:16 AM Post #2988 |
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This was a list from November Hospitality Seating 1. Neil & Pauline Premium Seats tickets 1. Daniella + Guest 2. Linda & Lisa (retrollama) 3. Rose (+Brian) 4. Jayne, 2 witches + parent (if not both) 5. Heidi & Joe (hubby) 6. Lisa (Jacaranda) and Irene Reserved Standard Seating 1. Fiona 2. Andy Unreserved Seating Pitch Standing Peter and a lass Olia + mate Colin Dani Tony |
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| maccascruff | May 3 2008, 01:00 AM Post #2989 |
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I think Peter removed his name from the list. |
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| Jacaranda | May 3 2008, 01:31 AM Post #2990 |
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Well he's going the concert at least. |
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| audrey | May 3 2008, 04:38 AM Post #2991 |
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premium tickets audrey and bruce as well as pitch tickets (still not sure what i am going to do with them) |
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| Rose | May 3 2008, 10:19 PM Post #2992 |
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Thanks for posting the list of who is going to the concert and where they are sitting... even though I thought there was a list of who was going to be at the actual meet up. Maybe I'm delusional and confused. Wouldn't be the first time.
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| bluemeanie | May 3 2008, 10:32 PM Post #2993 |
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dont worry Rose there is a list of who is goin to the meet up
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| Jacaranda | May 4 2008, 01:06 PM Post #2994 |
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As part of my quest to find the best value for my money during this trip, I opened an account with Bank of America -- just to withdraw cash while I was in Liverpool (from Barclays). I was reassured there is no ATM fee for withdrawals overseas. Also I opened a credit card account online with Capital One credit card. I think they are the only credit card that does not charge a foreign transaction fee. All the other cards charge from 1-3% for EVERY PURCHASE made overseas. I am definitely not paying that ridiculous charge. I spoke to Capitol One and they do not charge this fee. I will reconfirm this fact right before I travel as they said "we do not charge a fee for charges made overseas, at this time." |
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| iscreamer1 | May 4 2008, 01:44 PM Post #2995 |
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Thanks Lisa. I never even considered the fact that CC companyies charged fees for overseas purchases. I guess that tells you a little about how closely I scrutinize my bill. Do you think there is enough time to to still get the card? |
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| Jacaranda | May 4 2008, 02:01 PM Post #2996 |
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I just applied for it today and I expect they'll send it within a week. If you have any concerns just call them up. I'm sure they will want to get this card to us as fast as possible so we can rack up the charges. :lol: |
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I hate to tell you but all credit card companies charge a fee for foreign transactions. It is either listed seperately or included in the charge. It comes from Visa or Mastercard. |
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| maccascruff | May 4 2008, 04:13 PM Post #2998 |
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That is exactly what happens. Debit cards do the same thing. I have a Capital One CC and it says a foreign transaction fee will be charged. There is a lawsuit going on now because this fee did not used to be disclosed on your bill. I am part of the class action and will probably see $10 or something like that when it is all said and done. The fee was charged when I bought my Anfield tickets and on every foreign transaction I've ever made. I don't see any way out of it. Do you Tony? |
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| Jacaranda | May 5 2008, 01:14 AM Post #2999 |
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I'm not debating anyone on this. I've done my research and I spoke to a company rep today about this specifically at Capital One who told me there is no foreign transaction fee. I will keep asking them also -- if it comes down to it, I will absolutely not use my charge card overseas because I will be damned if I pay that fee. I am owed a significant amount of money by my credit company as I took three foreign trips (one of two weeks) during 1996-2006; they will be refunding us about $250. Currency conversion fees By Kristin Arnold and Sheyna Steiner • Bankrate.com Most credit card issuers charge currency conversion fees for foreign purchases made with their credit cards, debit and check cards, and ATM cash withdrawals. Over the course of your travels, that can add up to a significant increase in the cost of your vacation -- money you could save by picking the right credit card.The fees are twofold: Visa and MasterCard have a standard 1 percent charge on foreign purchases and the issuing bank adds another fee. In the chart below, the percentage shown below each credit card issuer is the total of the fees: the amount charged by the issuer, plus the charge by Visa or MasterCard for a foreign purchase. For that 1 percent fee, Visa or MasterCard converts your foreign-currency purchase to U.S. dollars. All Visa or MasterCard cards carry that 1 percent charge. The credit card issuer or bank often charges an additional fee, usually 2 percent, which adds up to a 3 percent total charge on foreign purchases. Bankrate contacted several credit card issuers and all refused to explain the reason for the charge. The percentage posted under debit- and checking-card purchases is the charge assessed by both Visa or MasterCard and the credit card issuer or bank. A fee is also assessed by each card issuer and bank for ATM cash withdrawals. ATM charges vary for each card. The table of major credit card companies and their currency-conversion-fee policies was correct as of December 2007. The data were originally collected by Bankrate researchers in October 2005. Write to editors@bankrate.com if you are aware of an update not shown here. Currency conversion American Express 2 percent charge on point-of-sale purchases after conversion to U.S. dollars No debit cards No ATM cards Bank of America 3 percent on point-of-sale credit card purchases after conversion to U.S. dollars (includes 1 percent for Visa or MasterCard) 3 percent on point of sale debit card purchases after conversion to U.S. dollars (includes 1 percent for Visa or MasterCard) $5 fee and 1 percent of amount withdrawn; waived if using a Global ATM Alliance machine Citibank 3 percent of credit card purchase after conversion to U.S. dollars (includes 1 percent for Visa or MasterCard) 3 percent on point-of-sale debit card purchases after conversion to U.S. dollars (includes 1 percent for Visa or MasterCard) Citigold accounts are charged 1 percent 2 percent of the withdrawal at all ATMs beginning January 2008 Capital One 0 percent; Capital One does not pass along the 1 percent charged by Visa and MasterCard No fee FifthThird Bank 3 percent of credit card purchase after conversion to U.S. dollars (includes 1 percent for Visa or MasterCard) 3 percent of debit card purchase after conversion to U.S. dollars (includes 1 percent for Visa or MasterCard) 3 percent of the withdrawal JP Morgan Chase 3 percent on point-of-sale purchases after conversion to U.S. dollars (includes 1 percent for Visa or MasterCard) 3 percent on point-of-sale purchases after conversion to U.S. dollars (includes 1 percent for Visa or MasterCard) 3 percent of the withdrawal Simmons Bank 2 percent on credit card transactions (includes 1 percent for Visa or MasterCard) No fee for debit or ATM transaction except for 1 percent charged by Visa or MasterCard No fee for withdrawal except the network charge Wachovia 1 percent of credit card purchase charged by Visa / MasterCard 1 percent of debit card purchases charged by Visa / MasterCard 2 percent charged by PLUS network Washington Mutual 1 percent of credit card purchase charged by Visa or MasterCard 1 percent of credit card purchase charged by Visa / MasterCard 1 percent transaction fee on each ATM withdrawal Wells Fargo 3 percent of the transaction amount for credit card purchases (includes 1 percent for Visa or MasterCard) 3 percent of the transaction amount for debit card purchases (includes 1 percent for Visa or MasterCard) |
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| maccascruff | May 5 2008, 01:29 AM Post #3000 |
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I am also owed money in this class action lawsuit. The basis was that the fee was not disclosed. It is now disclosed. There is no Bank of America branch in Colorado where I can go to open an account. I would close it as soon as I returned anyway. I am still going with the AAA debit card which I will pre-load with $ and get the pounds from an ATM machine. I will get the maximum the few times I do use it as it will cost $3. That really is nothing in the big picture. I won't be using a lot of cash as I feel safer with the card from AAA. It will cost me $4.95 and I won't be using anything tied to my bank account. I will call Capital One tomorrow and see what they say about foreign exchange transactions. If they don't charge them, I will use it. My two credit cards are low limit cards though, by my choice. I do not like credit cards. They can get you in trouble. |
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