London Meetups

sssall · Apr 17th, 2008, 16:25

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Originally Posted by The_Londoner

I think that surprise guest is Mrs mikewill

That good.

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Originally Posted by brownboy66

Feni and Vinay absconding - whereabouts unknown

Sorry guys, looks like Feni and Vinay are not coming to the London meetup. So your serach continues....

The_Londoner · Apr 18th, 2008, 14:30

Just a short message..

See you all tomorrow.. if anyone needs to get in touch for direction or otherwise, please PM me, or click get in touch by Yahoo from profile.

Looking forward to meeting you all.. Sorry can't help the weather..

tonylittle · Apr 18th, 2008, 15:13

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Originally Posted by The_Londoner

Just a short message..

See you all tomorrow.. if anyone needs to get in touch for direction or otherwise, please PM me, or click get in touch by Yahoo from profile.

Looking forward to meeting you all.. Sorry can't help the weather..

Thank you for all your hard work see you tomorrow i will be the short ash blonde old looking guy,but have had great fun geting this way.

TONY

Kingstonian · Apr 18th, 2008, 20:42

I'll be the fading-brown-haired middle-aged confused-looking one.

Seems like we'll need our umbrellas, scarves and gloves. I've just put my heating on (shiver shiver).

steven_ber · Apr 18th, 2008, 22:43

I'll be easy to recognise, I'll be the one with the 6 foot tall rabbit called Harvey.

Seriously though, The Circle line isn't running and the District line isn't running from Earls Court to South Kensington (actually, Gloucester Road station is the closest station).

There seems to be a few people coming from the West, and likely to arrive at Paddington, so you'll have to get a Wimbledon train (District Line) to Earls Court, then a Piccadilly line train to Gloucester Road station. (Turn right and walk down Gloucester Road, then turn right at Old Brompton Road, about a 6 minute walk)

A better idea, when you get to Earls Court, go to the exit nearest the back of the train (Earls Court Road exit), go out of the station and cross the road (make sure you use your green cross code!), Catch a bus (number C1, every 9-12 minutes), it's only about 4 bus stops till the restaurant, the bus will go down Earls Court Road then turn left into Old Brompton Road, it's either the 2nd or third bus stop from there.

Make sure you buy a 1 day travelcard (about £5.50), a single journey on the Tube (if you don't have an oyster card) is £4, a bus is £2.

If a few of you are going to Paddington, you should meet and get a taxi, it will be cheaper.

karuna · Apr 19th, 2008, 02:18

A ha, you see, I'm getting the coach, which stops in Earls Court, so I won't have too far to go. I didn't plan that, it was just much cheaper.

Risk First Great Western trains? On a weekend? At that price? Not ruddy likely.

I'm quite geekily excited about this.

steven_ber · Apr 19th, 2008, 02:35

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Originally Posted by karuna

I'm getting the coach, which stops in Earls Court

Do you know the area?

I doubt the coach would turn off Cromwell Road (the A4) and go down Earls Court Road, it will likely just drop you at a bus stop on Cromwell Road, have a look at bus stops where you get dropped off and see if the C1 bus calls at any of the stops, if not, look for Earls Court Road.

To be honest, if it's not raining, and if you like walking, it would only take about 25 minutes to walk from Cromwell Road to the restaurant (down Earls Court Road, turn left at Old Brompton Road).

tonylittle · Apr 19th, 2008, 02:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by karuna

A ha, you see, I'm getting the coach, which stops in Earls Court, so I won't have too far to go. I didn't plan that, it was just much cheaper.

Risk First Great Western trains? On a weekend? At that price? Not ruddy likely.

I'm quite geekily excited about this.

my coach from hereford gets into Earls court at 11am. i think what time is yours ?. Thanks for the infor. Steve you are a star

TONY

machadinha · Apr 19th, 2008, 02:38

Hey! So tomorrow's the big day eh! Cheers guys 'n' gals, have a blast

sssall · Apr 19th, 2008, 03:21

Oh and me,...young,tall,dark and handsome? Nope. Ah well one out of four isn't bad...

After a bus and tube, I'll be walking down from Gloucester Road station. Thanks for the travel info Steve.

See you.

karuna · Apr 19th, 2008, 05:00

As I recall it is Earls Court Road it stops in, but I've only done the journey 2 or so times before, and then a few years back, so I might be wrong. Thanks for the info- between that and Google Maps I shouldn't go too wrong. I hope.

Oh, and I'm enormous, speccy and brunette. Brown top with sequins.

steven_ber · Apr 19th, 2008, 05:07

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Originally Posted by karuna

As I recall it is Earls Court Road it stops in, but I've only done the journey 2 or so times before, and then a few years back, so I might be wrong. Thanks for the info- between that and Google Maps I shouldn't go too wrong. I hope.

Oh, and I'm enormous, speccy and brunette. Brown top with sequins.

Google Maps can be great, and can be poor, I've used them a couple of times and was once nearly a mile out.

according to the map on the restaurant's website, the restaurant is near the bottom of Bina Gardens, SW5.

tonylittle · Apr 19th, 2008, 12:03

0630. am Sorry folks my tum is playing up again will not make meeting, have a great time

TONY

The_Londoner · Apr 19th, 2008, 13:04

Sorry guys I haven't been online.. Nearest stop is Gloucester Road Tube, take a right when you come out of the station and keep waliking for about 10 mins.. take a right again at second traffic light onto Old Brompton Road, place an order for your Mesarati or your Ferrari when you pass their Garage

and Star Of India in on your right.

mikewill · Apr 19th, 2008, 14:11

Really sorry we shan't be seeing you today Tony. Let's try again to arrange a West meet - Ross / Bristol / Cardiff?

We're leaving soon to drive up then tube from Hounslow.

See you later
M&V

Apr 18th, 2008, 22:43	#245
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 8,872	I'll be easy to recognise, I'll be the one with the 6 foot tall rabbit called Harvey. Seriously though, The Circle line isn't running and the District line isn't running from Earls Court to South Kensington (actually, Gloucester Road station is the closest station). There seems to be a few people coming from the West, and likely to arrive at Paddington, so you'll have to get a Wimbledon train (District Line) to Earls Court, then a Piccadilly line train to Gloucester Road station. (Turn right and walk down Gloucester Road, then turn right at Old Brompton Road, about a 6 minute walk) A better idea, when you get to Earls Court, go to the exit nearest the back of the train (Earls Court Road exit), go out of the station and cross the road (make sure you use your green cross code!), Catch a bus (number C1, every 9-12 minutes), it's only about 4 bus stops till the restaurant, the bus will go down Earls Court Road then turn left into Old Brompton Road, it's either the 2nd or third bus stop from there. Make sure you buy a 1 day travelcard (about £5.50), a single journey on the Tube (if you don't have an oyster card) is £4, a bus is £2. If a few of you are going to Paddington, you should meet and get a taxi, it will be cheaper. __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information.

Apr 19th, 2008, 02:18	#246
karuna The cat's mother Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK Posts: 1,188	A ha, you see, I'm getting the coach, which stops in Earls Court, so I won't have too far to go. I didn't plan that, it was just much cheaper. Risk First Great Western trains? On a weekend? At that price? Not ruddy likely. I'm quite geekily excited about this. __________________ Indiamike mod squad's odd bod. Life... is like a grapefruit. It's orange and squishy, and has a few pips in it, and some folks have half a one for breakfast. Douglas Adams Indian Mona Lisa credited to Dinesh; can't find original uploader to credit in full.

Apr 19th, 2008, 02:38	#249
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,012	Hey! So tomorrow's the big day eh! Cheers guys 'n' gals, have a blast __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

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Apr 18th, 2008, 14:30	#242
The_Londoner Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 276	Just a short message.. See you all tomorrow.. if anyone needs to get in touch for direction or otherwise, please PM me, or click get in touch by Yahoo from profile. Looking forward to meeting you all.. Sorry can't help the weather..

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Kingstonian Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kingston on Thames, UK Posts: 309	I'll be the fading-brown-haired middle-aged confused-looking one. Seems like we'll need our umbrellas, scarves and gloves. I've just put my heating on (shiver shiver).

Apr 19th, 2008, 03:21	#250
sssall Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: UK Posts: 237	Oh and me,...young,tall,dark and handsome? Nope. Ah well one out of four isn't bad... After a bus and tube, I'll be walking down from Gloucester Road station. Thanks for the travel info Steve. See you.

Apr 19th, 2008, 05:00	#251
karuna The cat's mother Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK Posts: 1,188	As I recall it is Earls Court Road it stops in, but I've only done the journey 2 or so times before, and then a few years back, so I might be wrong. Thanks for the info- between that and Google Maps I shouldn't go too wrong. I hope. Oh, and I'm enormous, speccy and brunette. Brown top with sequins.

Apr 19th, 2008, 12:03	#253
tonylittle Da Da Gee Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ross on wye england Posts: 310	0630. am Sorry folks my tum is playing up again will not make meeting, have a great time TONY

Apr 19th, 2008, 13:04	#254
The_Londoner Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 276	Sorry guys I haven't been online.. Nearest stop is Gloucester Road Tube, take a right when you come out of the station and keep waliking for about 10 mins.. take a right again at second traffic light onto Old Brompton Road, place an order for your Mesarati or your Ferrari when you pass their Garage and Star Of India in on your right.

Apr 19th, 2008, 14:11	#255
mikewill Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Exeter, England Posts: 275	Really sorry we shan't be seeing you today Tony. Let's try again to arrange a West meet - Ross / Bristol / Cardiff? We're leaving soon to drive up then tube from Hounslow. See you later M&V

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