Good. 🙂 I thought that disclosing that I've thrown a football many times before in my teens might raise an eyebrow although I've forgotten more than I ever knew. Something to be said for going to school with ex-pat American kids except it also gave me an unfortunate small soft spot for 70s hair rock. 😱
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MacRumors London Picnic 2009
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Good. 🙂 I thought that disclosing that I've thrown a football many times before in my teens might raise an eyebrow although I've forgotten more than I ever knew. Something to be said for going to school with ex-pat American kids except it also gave me an unfortunate small soft spot for 70s hair rock. 😱
NC MacGuy
macrumors 603
That works. One less thing I'll have to carry. Especially since my daughter is making grumblings about going. Since I'm taking my son to Vegas for a debauchery excursion for our birthdays in May, she says it'd be only fair for me to take her to the U.K.
Somehow Vegas and London aren't exactly in the same league but oh well, she'll have fun.
Interesting, I'll certainly consider coming along. However last time I went on one of these about 6 years ago, I met some complete in-your-face nerds. Fortunatly the venue was Macworld London so we didn't stand out as much.
However, this is different and everyone here seems to be cool, even given that I haven't been on any forums in 5 years, I'm sure this will no geek fest, just an event organized facebook style. 😎
However, this is different and everyone here seems to be cool, even given that I haven't been on any forums in 5 years, I'm sure this will no geek fest, just an event organized facebook style. 😎
GoCubsGo
macrumors Nehalem
Holy hell you people are making it all too easy. I think I'm going. I think my hesitation was the price of the ticket but feck it, it's not like I have to answer to anyone but my boss who pays my rent. 😉 I think I'm booking it in the AM after I hunt down my passport rather, I'll book once I locate the passport to ensure I can even leave the US. I'll show face to Teh EuroDemis™. Be prepared to sign the NDA. 😉 I'll probably rent a car after I get out of London to drive around and see the countryside. It should be fun. I think I'll have enough vacation time off by then to get me by for a good 5 work days plus 4 days for the weekend.
NC MacGuy
macrumors 603
Wow! Can you give me a ride for a day to Oxfordshire (and hang w. Laura too?) If so, I won't rent a car. Don't forget to get one of these:
http://www.aaa.com/vacation/idpf.html
GoCubsGo
macrumors Nehalem
Good tip. I'll let you know about the car and the hanging with Laura. If anything I'm sure I'll see you at the picnic if I decide to go. Right now it's just a wild hair and no flight has been booked. I'm going to sleep on it.
Funny you say that, I was thinking the same thing. One bag for cereal and the return flight it'll be filled with candy. 😀
Funny you say that, I was thinking the same thing. One bag for cereal and the return flight it'll be filled with candy. 😀
RedTomato
macrumors 601
Budget accomodation suggestion
I see some people with some spare cash are planning to fly in. I don't want any MR members who are not quite so flush to feel excluded.
If you're thinking of coming, but worried about the price of hotel accommodation, might I suggest this backpacker hotel?
http://www.yha.org.uk/find-accommodation/london/hostels/london_central/index.aspx
A bed is about £25 a night. Shared accommodation, but if there's a few of you, you can book a room to yourself. Book early as these places fill up quickly in the summer.
People with children might prefer the St Pancreas youth hostel:
http://www.yha.org.uk/find-accommodation/london/index.aspx
These hostels are run by the international youth hostel association, and are for people of any age - not just 'youths'. The theatre company I work at often puts visiting actors or trainees up in youth hostels as it's all we can afford, but we still want to get them a good bed.
Best wishes
RedTomato
I see some people with some spare cash are planning to fly in. I don't want any MR members who are not quite so flush to feel excluded.
If you're thinking of coming, but worried about the price of hotel accommodation, might I suggest this backpacker hotel?
http://www.yha.org.uk/find-accommodation/london/hostels/london_central/index.aspx
A bed is about £25 a night. Shared accommodation, but if there's a few of you, you can book a room to yourself. Book early as these places fill up quickly in the summer.
People with children might prefer the St Pancreas youth hostel:
http://www.yha.org.uk/find-accommodation/london/index.aspx
These hostels are run by the international youth hostel association, and are for people of any age - not just 'youths'. The theatre company I work at often puts visiting actors or trainees up in youth hostels as it's all we can afford, but we still want to get them a good bed.
Best wishes
RedTomato
Eraserhead
macrumors G4
There are also a whole bunch of non-HI (HI is the international youth hostel association) hostels with Hostelworld/Hostelbookers:
http://www.hostelworld.com/hostels/London
http://www.hostelbookers.com/result...strDestination=London&strsearchby=destination
Anything with a rating of over 80% on either site should be good. Its worth noting that the HI hostels aren't always the best - though the two suggested look pretty damn good, the London Central one is rated 88% with Hostelworld which is very very high.
Also in my experience people who aren't young do stay in hostels quite a bit - especially the HI affiliated ones.
Mitthrawnuruodo
Moderator emeritus
On the note of affordable accommodation:
EasyHotel offers (extremely) small rooms starting at around £25 per room (which accommodates 2 people). Checking the three days from July 30th to Aug. 2nd the rooms was £34 - £39 per room per night:
We stayed at EasyHotel Earls Court two years ago, and even if 9 days is a bit much 🙂p) it should be adequate lodging for 2 for a weekend or so...
EasyHotel offers (extremely) small rooms starting at around £25 per room (which accommodates 2 people). Checking the three days from July 30th to Aug. 2nd the rooms was £34 - £39 per room per night:
We stayed at EasyHotel Earls Court two years ago, and even if 9 days is a bit much 🙂p) it should be adequate lodging for 2 for a weekend or so...
bartelby
macrumors Core
Myself and ezzie are still attending said shindig 😀
I know you're all moar excited to see her than me though 😛
I know you're all moar excited to see her than me though 😛
RedTomato
macrumors 601
These look worth checking out - nice to have your own room, and the bed looks a bit better than a typical youth hostel bed. Had a look at the website, and it seems they offer no breakfast, no drinks, no food at all. Is that right?
The youth hostels I suggested earlier at least offer cooked breakfast (you pay a little bit extra), bar / cafe for a drink / chat, and free use of a decent kitchen for cooking your own food. And free wifi. (not £5 per hour like what EasyHotel charges (!))
Win some, lose some.
Eraserhead
macrumors G4
Mitthrawnuruodo
Moderator emeritus
That's right. Not really a problem, though, as you have lots of places selling food and drinks at most hours near by. We usually had breakfast on our way to the tube station (Earls Court) in the mornings. Just get a bottle of water or something.
I also appreciate the en-suite bath with toilet and shower. I hate sharing that with the rest of the floor...
Eraserhead
macrumors G4
Everyone who went last year/the year before. There may be photos/lists so you can see who went.
New people are definitely welcome and there look like there'll be a lot this year.
bartelby
macrumors Core
That's the reason to come along. Put faces and voices to names.
Not many, hopefully. 🙂
Eraserhead
macrumors G4
bartelby
macrumors Core
Ah. I approve of that.
I'm planning to get a hotel room for the night this year, so I don't have to run away early...
Jaffa Cake
macrumors Core
