Juliet Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Hello: I wasn't awake @ 4 am to see the service at St. Paul's Cathedral...I started watching it @ 6 a.m across the pond here in Ontario Canada.. I saw the procession to Buckingham Place...very sad that Prince Philip cannot be there.. I saw most the the Flotilla on Sunday...magnificent... Tonight the DIAMOND JUBILEE concert will be rebroadcast on the CBC network @ 7 pm http://www.cbc.ca/jubilee GOD SAVE THE QUEEN Juliet xo PS GET WELL SOON, PRINCE PHILIP.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeldd Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 The London Underground, the oldest underground railway in the world. Its going to be well tested over the next month with the thousands if not millions going to the Olympics. Thanks England for giving us the best rock bands in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cecil. Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Making me feel as if I have become surgically attached to my umbrella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betteremily Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Off Topic: Quick question: If you were going to plan a trip to London, which part of the city would you stay in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Off Topic: Quick question: If you were going to plan a trip to London, which part of the city would you stay in? The Lake District Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe (Liverpool) Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 If you were planning a trip to London.....DON'T, you will be ripped off for every single thing that you buy. If you have an American accent be prepared to be robbed blind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 If you were planning a trip to London.....DON'T, you will be ripped off for every single thing that you buy. If you have an American accent be prepared to be robbed blind. That should help increase tourism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTM Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 If you were planning a trip to London.....DON'T, you will be ripped off for every single thing that you buy. If you have an American accent be prepared to be robbed blind. Yeah, Maybe from Spanish and Eastern European pickpockets that apparently (according recent news reports) have invaded the Capital for the duration of the Olympics. Oh and the odd Black Cab (Taxi) driver or two that will take you for a ride but I would think that could be said of Taxi drivers in any City throughout the World. But public transport does not differenciate between nationalities, One journey one fare. The popular eating places, McDonalds, Burger King, KFC, Fish and Chip shops etc all have one price for all. Just avoid mobile food and drink vendors that don't display prices and you should be Ok. So Joe I thnk you are trying to give London a bad press which it does not deserve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjin-san Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 LMAO! Every place that hosts a major event jacks up the price of everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betteremily Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Yeah, Maybe from Spanish and Eastern European pickpockets that apparently (according recent news reports) have invaded the Capital for the duration of the Olympics. Oh and the odd Black Cab (Taxi) driver or two that will take you for a ride but I would think that could be said of Taxi drivers in any City throughout the World. But public transport does not differenciate between nationalities, One journey one fare. The popular eating places, McDonalds, Burger King, KFC, Fish and Chip shops etc all have one price for all. Just avoid mobile food and drink vendors that don't display prices and you should be Ok. So Joe I thnk you are trying to give London a bad press which it does not deserve Thanks, JohnThomasMoby. I was planning on eating myself silly on fish and chips anyway . So what part of the city would you recommend? I don't really care much for the royalty stuff..I'd really like to visit a great library...hear live music..don't want to do too much shopping, because I really don't like to shop to begin with! I would like to hang out really and just soak it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betteremily Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 If you were planning a trip to London.....DON'T, you will be ripped off for every single thing that you buy. If you have an American accent be prepared to be robbed blind. Thanks, Joe. I appreciate the forewarning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTM Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 LMAO! Every place that hosts a major event jacks up the price of everything! Evidence ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeldd Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Off Topic: Quick question: If you were going to plan a trip to London, which part of the city would you stay in? I would stay any part, its all full of history in nearly every street, well almost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjin-san Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Evidence http://www.nj.com/gi...lis_hotels.html http://knowledgeprob...ing-complaints/ You want more Johnny B Good? World Cup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTM Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Thanks, JohnThomasMoby. I was planning on eating myself silly on fish and chips anyway . So what part of the city would you recommend? I don't really care much for the royalty stuff..I'd really like to visit a great library...hear live music..don't want to do too much shopping, because I really don't like to shop to begin with! I would like to hang out really and just soak it in. Do all the major museums and art gallerys they are fantastic, Check out the what's on guides you should be able to pick up quite easily. I have only visited London a half dozen times mostly for gigs and only twice for weekend breaks so i'm not an expert but I've never had a bad experience there. I'm from the North West of England my nearest City is Liverpool. I live in what Joe(Liverpool) might call the posh part of The Wirral. Anyway most of all have a good time and enjoy your stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireOpal Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I've already thanked England for really, really good beer. Now I thank her for really, really handsome brewmasters: It seems Logan Plant has ventured into the restaurant business. I was watching a program on the Travel Channel last night called "Food Paradise: London" and lo and behold, the first segment featured a pub called Duke's serving American-style barbecue and British ales. The two owners - one American, one handsome Brit named Logan Plant - were interviewed. Logan is in charge of the brew side of the business. He seems very engaged and humble. [sorry if this has been previously discussed in the forums - I didn't find it in a search] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cecil. Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Off Topic: Quick question: If you were going to plan a trip to London, which part of the city would you stay in? I would say Bayswater (west) which is 15 minutes from the West End (shopping,clubbing,etc). It is not too expensive and you have Hyde Park on your doorstep (good for strolls,horse riding,& nearby museums). For live music head to Camden. Wherever you chose make sure to bring something waterproof . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeldd Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Got to say Bradley Wiggins, he is going to be the first Englishman to wi the "Tour De France" the whole Sky team has obliterated the opposition and Cavendish won today, he must be favorite to win the Olympics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe (Liverpool) Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Pity the GB football team cant emulate them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe (Liverpool) Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 America???????.We only took them there we can't take responsibility for how they turned out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jangles Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 How about Australia? You only sent us here, but you can't take credit for how incredibly great, fantastic and wonderful we turned out to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjin-san Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 How about Australia? You only sent us here, but you can't take credit for how incredibly great, fantastic and wonderful we turned out to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jangles Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 It was actually England, Scotland and Ireland that sent your convicts out here, mostly for stealing a loaf of bread or some such other trivial petty crime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 How about Australia? You only sent us here, but you can't take credit for how incredibly great, fantastic and wonderful we turned out to be Too right mate! My biggest regret in life was ever taking that plane out of Melbourne in 1992. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeldd Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 America???????.We only took them there we can't take responsibility for how they turned out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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