nevrar said:
Cool, sounds good. You can definetly count me in then. Oh and you forgot to mention it'll be freezing cold too. Saying there will be "hardly anything open in Soho after 1pm" implies that there will be some things open.
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Cool, sounds good. You can definetly count me in then. Oh and you forgot to mention it'll be freezing cold too. Saying there will be "hardly anything open in Soho after 1pm" implies that there will be some things open.
johnnyjibbs
macrumors 68030
The police won't do anything about loitering if the Apple crowd is well bahaved. They'll be more concerned with the passing drunks that will be throwing things and hurling abuse at the Apple gatherers. 😉nevrar said:
nevrar said:
You know, if someone was planning on showing up on the Saturday morning and wanted to put people off queuing, this is just the sort of thing they ought to join the forums specifically to post... 'Cos it's either that, or you're *remarkably* pessimistic.
jrwo said:
Heheh.. fair point... I may queue in the morning for a free shirt, but I'll be spending the night at home in a warm bed thx 🙂
Applespider
macrumors G4
Just came from the store. Iseenoevil is already queuing. I think he just arrived as while I was there the Apple top brass (one of the guys in the pics in the previous post) came out and spoke to him and took his picture. I'll be showing up some time tomorrow.
It's cold and very wet on Regent St at the moment. Tomorrow is likely to be at least 5 degrees colder, but hopefully dry.
It's cold and very wet on Regent St at the moment. Tomorrow is likely to be at least 5 degrees colder, but hopefully dry.
Hector said:
Well, we've done spreadsheets by price - if someone wants to figure out volumes, go right ahead... Any one know the comparative sizes of the iPod and iPod mini boxes? 🙂
Applespider
macrumors G4
Lots of articles starting to pop up online about London store, including the news that there will be 2 more soon. Birmingham and Bluewater
And hey, nice haircut on the second page of this one
http://hardware.silicon.com/desktops/0,39024645,39126002,00.htm
It does say that some of the stock of newer lines hasn't arrived yet but should be in by Saturday am...
And hey, nice haircut on the second page of this one
http://hardware.silicon.com/desktops/0,39024645,39126002,00.htm
It does say that some of the stock of newer lines hasn't arrived yet but should be in by Saturday am...
Sabbath
macrumors 6502a
Seems there are plenty of people commited to camping out, just hope there aren't more than 300 of you there by 5am. If it wasn't the end of November I would probably have been there with you, I don't know how cold it is going to be for you guys! I am worried how cold it's going to be at 5am when I'm planning to get there. I think I'll wear my snowboard pants and jacket to keep warm!
Heya guys,
Long time lurker here, just checking in to say I'll see you in the queue somewhere around 4am. We're out partying around Soho just before then, so I'll try not to be too drunk 😱
Catfish
Long time lurker here, just checking in to say I'll see you in the queue somewhere around 4am. We're out partying around Soho just before then, so I'll try not to be too drunk 😱
Catfish
Hi all. I'll be out after work nearby Friday having a few beers until closing time, then will probably rest up in my warm office 🙂 for a few hours, keeping an eye on the queue on thru ifostore/stormyshippy if I can. I can walk from my office to Regent St in about 15 minutes tops so I should be able to get in the holy grail of the first 300/lucky bag ok. Any of you youngsters coming up that don't know London, I am sure you will all be fine on Regent St, especially with an event like this going on. Regent St is not a Soho crack den, despite posts to the contrary!
We need more insane campers!!
Theres only about 8 of us at the moment plus iseenoevil whos theres already (think he should be given a medal!!)
Theres only about 8 of us at the moment plus iseenoevil whos theres already (think he should be given a medal!!)
Wow, its harsh.
It is quite harsh out here! I had to pack up my things at 5:00pm and head to Cafe Nero to go to the restroom and change into much much warmer clothes. Time sure does pass by slowly out here all by my lonesome. Hopefully Thomas will show up soon.
Well, you can check out my updates on http://www.stormyshippy.com/. Be warned though, that with the weather, I can only update intermittenly. If more people show up and I can take a break here and there I may be able to post more. Heres to hoping the rain stops!
-Stormy
It is quite harsh out here! I had to pack up my things at 5:00pm and head to Cafe Nero to go to the restroom and change into much much warmer clothes. Time sure does pass by slowly out here all by my lonesome. Hopefully Thomas will show up soon.
Well, you can check out my updates on http://www.stormyshippy.com/. Be warned though, that with the weather, I can only update intermittenly. If more people show up and I can take a break here and there I may be able to post more. Heres to hoping the rain stops!
-Stormy
Camping equipment
I'm packing my bag ready for tomorrow. So far I have -
Bivy bag (for sleeping in)
Long underwear (bought today at M&S after reading the weather forecast)
Camera
Minidisc player +discs
Phone
Cushion (for sitting on)
Book: Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell (for reading or sitting on)
Book: Perdido Street Station (as above)
Wooly jumper
Wooly hat
Hooded Fleece
Small bottle of JD (for central heating)
Credit card (probably a good idea to remember that)
Cash (for coffee)
3 packs of Marlboro (like he said, time goes real slow when you're queuing)
Blanket
Washbag (just to freshen up in the morning)
I don't own a sleeping bag, but I've never had a problem falling asleep in worse conditions and if the worst comes to the worst I have friends who live a short distance away who I can call to bring a sleeping bag in an emergency.
Anyone think of anything else I should pack? I've probably forgotten something obvious.
My wife works 5 minutes away so she will be bringing food and drink regularly, and my office is only 1 Tube stop away so I guess some of my colleagues will come and gawk at my misery.
I'm packing my bag ready for tomorrow. So far I have -
Bivy bag (for sleeping in)
Long underwear (bought today at M&S after reading the weather forecast)
Camera
Minidisc player +discs
Phone
Cushion (for sitting on)
Book: Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell (for reading or sitting on)
Book: Perdido Street Station (as above)
Wooly jumper
Wooly hat
Hooded Fleece
Small bottle of JD (for central heating)
Credit card (probably a good idea to remember that)
Cash (for coffee)
3 packs of Marlboro (like he said, time goes real slow when you're queuing)
Blanket
Washbag (just to freshen up in the morning)
I don't own a sleeping bag, but I've never had a problem falling asleep in worse conditions and if the worst comes to the worst I have friends who live a short distance away who I can call to bring a sleeping bag in an emergency.
Anyone think of anything else I should pack? I've probably forgotten something obvious.
My wife works 5 minutes away so she will be bringing food and drink regularly, and my office is only 1 Tube stop away so I guess some of my colleagues will come and gawk at my misery.
