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  • Caterina
    Caterina Posts: 5,919 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker I've been Money Tipped!

    Caterina do you not do buses? What about those megabus £5 fares?

    Hi Jackie, yes I do buses but for a half day in Edinburgh I would have to spend several hours stuck on a bus - the return would be absolutely mad with traffic, so I think that this time I shall pass. Shame, because I was really getting excited about it, but if I stop and think it logically it is really impractical this time round. I hope you will arrange more events in the future and will look forward to meeting you all!
    Finally I'm an OAP and can travel free (in London at least!).
  • Swan_2
    Swan_2 Posts: 7,060 Forumite
    meanmarie wrote: »
    Have now looked at Ryanair site for a one day visit like I did to Glasgow....its coming out at around €70 if OH comes, only real problem is that we would arrive around 8am and return at 6.25pm....would make lunch a good option, need to talk to OH as not sure he will want the hassle just for the one day.....bit of a wuss really!

    Talk later

    Marie
    Marie, I'm starting to feed my neglected Kefir in the hope you make it over ;)
  • csarina
    csarina Posts: 2,557 Forumite
    meanmarie wrote: »
    Have now looked at Ryanair site for a one day visit like I did to Glasgow....its coming out at around €70 if OH comes, only real problem is that we would arrive around 8am and return at 6.25pm....would make lunch a good option, need to talk to OH as not sure he will want the hassle just for the one day.....bit of a wuss really!

    Talk later

    Marie

    Is the fliught to Edinburgh?
    Was 13st 8 lbs,Now 12st 11 Lost 10 1/4lbs since I started on my diet.
  • mardatha
    mardatha Posts: 15,612 Forumite
    I'm 19 :A:A:A
  • elf06
    elf06 Posts: 1,547 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Where are you elf06, maybe you could get to somewhere else and cadge a lift?(oh and I am 36 for those of you whe need to know, but I don't mind talking to the old codgers*ducking again*)

    Caterina do you not do buses? What about those megabus £5 fares?

    I'm in the middle of blooming nowhere :rotfl:A train is available and at a reasonable price but it would take about 4 hrs to get there meaning I'd only be with you all from 12 (ish) until 5 (ish) and there still the prob of DS........
    mardatha wrote: »
    I'm 19 :A:A:A

    I have to say this but everytime I see your name mardatha I think it says Mad Arthur :o
    Emma :dance:

    Aug GC - £88.17/£130
    NSD - target 18 days, so far 5!!
  • mardatha
    mardatha Posts: 15,612 Forumite
    Youz lot all need glasses !! MARRRRR DAAAAA THAAAAA ! :rotfl::rotfl:
    Or Fred.
  • elf06
    elf06 Posts: 1,547 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    mardatha wrote: »
    Youz lot all need glasses !! MARRRRR DAAAAA THAAAAA ! :rotfl::rotfl:
    Or Fred.


    I know I know and i'm sorry :o if I stop and think then I know what it is but if I just look quickly or look to see if I've missed anything I think 'Oh no its ok I read Mad Arthurs post'

    *slinks away*

    ETA - notice i said nothing about the age though ..............
    Emma :dance:

    Aug GC - £88.17/£130
    NSD - target 18 days, so far 5!!
  • Elf, is it any cheaper or shorter to come to Glasgow for example, then cadge a lift, originally I had planned on the train but I think I will be going by car because of the Christmas Fair, or I could pick you up somewhere central. pm me your location if you don't want to say in public. :)
    mardatha wrote: »
    It's what is inside your head that matters in life - not what's outside your window :D
    Every worthwhile accomplishment, big or little, has its stages of drudgery and triumph; a beginning, a struggle and a victory. - Ghandi
  • elf06
    elf06 Posts: 1,547 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Elf, is it any cheaper or shorter to come to Glasgow for example, then cadge a lift, originally I had planned on the train but I think I will be going by car because of the Christmas Fair, or I could pick you up somewhere central. pm me your location if you don't want to say in public. :)

    Thats really kind of you but I'm not sure it will make much of a difference (it be cheaper though i think). I think the train from here is about 3 hours to Glasgow which is silly because its only a 2 hours drive :mad:
    I love where I live but it doesnt half make things difficult at times
    Emma :dance:

    Aug GC - £88.17/£130
    NSD - target 18 days, so far 5!!
  • mardatha
    mardatha Posts: 15,612 Forumite
    Whew. I distracted her with being huffy about the name...so she didnt notice the age fib. Think I got away wi that one... :)
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