Author Topic: Oh geez, another bleedin Yank coming to London (Read 5457 times)

Terry · « **on:** June 02, 2013, 09:51:23 PM »

So all going to plan, I expect to have three or four days in the Home Counties late July. Any locals up for a pint? Almost certainly arriving 29 Jul and leaving 2 Aug.

Late Developer · « **Reply #1 on:** June 02, 2013, 11:41:53 PM »

Always happy to meet our friends from across the water (from whatever direction). If you're up for a "meet" please let me know where you're likely to be staying and where you want to visit and I'll see if I can get a day off.

It always amazes me that the only place visitors ever seem to head for is London. OK, it's our nation's capital but there are oh so many more beautiful and interesting places around this small isle and it's such a pity that, with a limited time frame, London is seen as the best way to "cram" in as many sights as possible.

Anyway, I'd be delighted.

Terry · « **Reply #2 on:** June 03, 2013, 01:52:21 AM »

I feel your pain! But I lived in London for a while and have several friends there (still) who I will want to catch up with. If I can, I'm hoping to organize a day trip up to Leeds and another outing to Cambridge. Four days are already looking a bit short...

zapsnaps · « **Reply #3 on:** June 03, 2013, 08:07:59 AM »

I'm always up for a pint!

Late Developer · « **Reply #4 on:** June 03, 2013, 08:30:43 AM »

Quote from: Terry on June 03, 2013, 01:52:21 AM

I feel your pain! But I lived in London for a while and have several friends there (still) who I will want to catch up with. If I can, I'm hoping to organize a day trip up to Leeds and another outing to Cambridge. Four days are already looking a bit short...

Well, I live about the same distance from Cambridge as I do from London and, if you already have plans / an idea of what you need to do in London, I could always meet you in Cambridge. Much more civilised place and plenty of historical interest, places to get a bite to eat and things to see and do. There's even a decent camera shop that sells loads of second-hand film gear.....

gothamtomato · « **Reply #5 on:** June 03, 2013, 11:27:47 AM »

Quote from: Late Developer on June 02, 2013, 11:41:53 PM

It always amazes me that the only place visitors ever seem to head for is London. OK, it's our nation's capital but there are oh so many more beautiful and interesting places around this small isle and it's such a pity that, with a limited time frame, London is seen as the best way to "cram" in as many sights as possible.

HEY! I resemble that remark!

Late Developer · « **Reply #6 on:** June 03, 2013, 01:47:31 PM »

Quote from: gothamtomato on June 03, 2013, 11:27:47 AM

Quote from: Late Developer on June 02, 2013, 11:41:53 PM

It always amazes me that the only place visitors ever seem to head for is London. OK, it's our nation's capital but there are oh so many more beautiful and interesting places around this small isle and it's such a pity that, with a limited time frame, London is seen as the best way to "cram" in as many sights as possible.

HEY! I resemble that remark!

It wasn't pointed at anyone in particular, Deborah. The UK is a small but extremely diverse place (geographically, geologically and culturally) and yet, despite having great connections from the likes of Manchester, Glasgow and Birminghamto major cities around the world, the world seems to head for London.

Ironically, the one thing I think London isn't typical of is being British. It's a big, multi-cultural melting pot, it has a lot of art and entertainment on-tap but I've never regarded it as quintessentially British. Probably because I doubt there isn't any such place. Being British is more of a mind-set.

Ezzie · « **Reply #7 on:** June 03, 2013, 01:48:17 PM »

Quote from: gothamtomato on June 03, 2013, 11:27:47 AM

Quote from: Late Developer on June 02, 2013, 11:41:53 PM

It always amazes me that the only place visitors ever seem to head for is London. OK, it's our nation's capital but there are oh so many more beautiful and interesting places around this small isle and it's such a pity that, with a limited time frame, London is seen as the best way to "cram" in as many sights as possible.

HEY! I resemble that remark!

Be careful using complicated expressions you are not corpulent enough using!

Paul Mitchell · « **Reply #8 on:** June 03, 2013, 03:00:53 PM »

Quote from: Late Developer on June 02, 2013, 11:41:53 PM

It wasn't pointed at anyone in particular, Deborah. The UK is a small but extremely diverse place (geographically, geologically and culturally) and yet, despite having great connections from the likes of Manchester, Glasgow and Birminghamto major cities around the world, the world seems to head for London.

You've left off Hull Paul... it's extremely diverse AND it's the only place I know where they have Zoomba classes that you can smoke in...

I'm up for meeting up somewhere!

Paul

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #9 on:** June 03, 2013, 07:08:24 PM »

Anybody visiting blighty would be a fool no to squeeze in little old Bath!

Terry · « **Reply #10 on:** June 03, 2013, 07:38:06 PM »

I just had a shower this morning, Phil.

Nigel · « **Reply #11 on:** June 03, 2013, 07:38:55 PM »

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It wasn't pointed at anyone in particular, Deborah. The UK is a small but extremely diverse place (geographically, geologically and culturally) and yet, despite having great connections from the likes of Manchester, Glasgow and Birminghamto major cities around the world, the world seems to head for London.

Let's not mess around, Terry's a sensible bloke of course he's going to want to come to London - it's where it's at after all!

What about a little FW London meet-up?

Terry · « **Reply #12 on:** June 03, 2013, 09:37:38 PM »

And likely a bit short on time. I'm adding up the appointments and the four days are looking a bit chaotic already.

Late Developer · « **Reply #13 on:** June 04, 2013, 09:42:24 PM »

Quote from: Terry on June 03, 2013, 09:37:38 PM

And likely a bit short on time. I'm adding up the appointments and the four days are looking a bit chaotic already.

Well, I'm more than happy (work permitting) to meet up in London and/or Cambridge. Once itinerary posted, I'll see about getting time off...

Terry · « **Reply #14 on:** June 05, 2013, 12:27:39 AM »

Thanks Paul. I'll try to firm up the itinerary ASAP.

gothamtomato · « **Reply #15 on:** June 05, 2013, 01:53:07 PM »

Quote from: Late Developer on June 03, 2013, 01:47:31 PM

It wasn't pointed at anyone in particular, Deborah. The UK is a small but extremely diverse place (geographically, geologically and culturally) and yet, despite having great connections from the likes of Manchester, Glasgow and Birminghamto major cities around the world, the world seems to head for London.

Ironically, the one thing I think London isn't typical of is being British. It's a big, multi-cultural melting pot, it has a lot of art and entertainment on-tap but I've never regarded it as quintessentially British. Probably because I doubt there isn't any such place. Being British is more of a mind-set.

Well, if you guys would just drive on the right side of the road we could leave London and head for all the other places we want to see! But I do believe that LOndon is actually a great place to come to understand the British. In fact, after being there for about 4 days I started to understand why the British hate the French!

Paul Mitchell · « **Reply #16 on:** June 05, 2013, 02:13:09 PM »

We in the UK drive on the correct side as it leaves our sword arm free when you're approached by the French!

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #17 on:** June 05, 2013, 10:44:27 PM »

Paul Mitchell is doing a stand up set next week at the Dog & Shutter in Shoreditch. Tickets are £4586 each, but it's already sold out.
Nigel speaks the troof. Why would you want to go anywhere else in the UK?

Terry · « **Reply #18 on:** July 11, 2013, 02:38:43 PM »

A bit of delay getting things in order, but it looks like the 31st (July) and/or 1st (Aug) are good days for London rendezvous. I'll be going up to Cambridge on the 30th for a dinner date with an old friend, but planning to make a day trip of it, so could meet there in the afternoon. Does that work for anybody?

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #19 on:** July 11, 2013, 03:00:18 PM »

Hi Terry. The 31st and the 1st are both work days for me and although I live in London I'm currently working in another town, so I'm not sure I'll be able to get home and then out again in time to join in unless you're going to be staying out for dinner/drinks in the evening too.

This doesn't mean 100% that I won't be able to meet up, but I'm going to have to leave it to others to make arrangements and then I'll piggy back on them depending on my availability. My current work project is due to finish "at the end of July" (although it's uncertain what that will actually translate to in Project Manager speak because no firm dates have been given), so there's always the chance that I'll be a completely free agent during your stay, but it's all up in the air.

If you're able to stay out for the evening then perhaps the unofficial Filmwasters London Clubhouse (a.k.a. The Globe pub at Moorgate) would be a good place to meet. It's worked well in the past.

Ken B: eyes, I just do eyes. · « **Reply #20 on:** July 12, 2013, 10:21:00 PM »

Quote from: Ed Wenn on June 05, 2013, 10:44:27 PM

Nigel speaks the troof. Why would you want to go anywhere else in the UK?

Because its not london !

Ken B: eyes, I just do eyes. · « **Reply #21 on:** July 12, 2013, 10:21:51 PM »

I am back in town from the evening of the 29th, so if there is a meet up I can be there

cheers

Ken

Terry · « **Reply #22 on:** July 12, 2013, 10:45:30 PM »

An evening rendezvous on either the 31st or 1st is definitely on--preferable even. Moorgate--Central line to Bank? Hmmmm...looks like there's a beer-fest on too. All salubrious.

Nigel · « **Reply #23 on:** July 13, 2013, 10:06:51 AM »

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Hi Terry. The 31st and the 1st are both work days for me and although I live in London I'm currently working in another town, so I'm not sure I'll be able to get home and then out again in time to join in unless you're going to be staying out for dinner/drinks in the evening too.

This doesn't mean 100% that I won't be able to meet up, but I'm going to have to leave it to others to make arrangements and then I'll piggy back on them depending on my availability. My current work project is due to finish "at the end of July" (although it's uncertain what that will actually translate to in Project Manager speak because no firm dates have been given), so there's always the chance that I'll be a completely free agent during your stay, but it's all up in the air.

If you're able to stay out for the evening then perhaps the unofficial Filmwasters London Clubhouse (a.k.a. The Globe pub at Moorgate) would be a good place to meet. It's worked well in the past.

That's the most long winded procrastination I've ever read. Ed - I'm expecting you to show, OK!

I do second the choice of The Globe though, excellent Veggie (and non-veggie if you're so inclined) sausages and mash, a proper London treat for you there Terry!

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I am back in town from the evening of the 29th, so if there is a meet up I can be there

Ken as well, excellent. Where's Miller he's normally up for a meet up?

Terry · « **Reply #24 on:** July 13, 2013, 03:45:27 PM »

Veggie bangers? Might have to try that....

Ken B: eyes, I just do eyes. · « **Reply #25 on:** July 15, 2013, 11:44:34 AM »

Quote from: Terry on July 13, 2013, 03:45:27 PM

Veggie bangers? Might have to try that....

I was a veggie banger once, but that's a whole other story .......................

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #26 on:** July 15, 2013, 01:08:59 PM »

Quote from: Ken Moskva Binns on July 15, 2013, 11:44:34 AM

I was a veggie banger once, but that's a whole other story .......................

Binns!!! Stop lowering the tone

Great stuff gents. If it's the evening then I'm in. Sausage & mash with some London Pride & a select group of Filmwasters? What's not to like (other than Ken's demonstration of what exactly constitutes veggie banging in his book!!). Be afraid!

So, shall we commit? Of the two nights Thursday 1st is slightly better for me, but I'm easy. If we can agree one of the two nights ASAP I'll post a new topic and 'sticky' it (again, that's NOTHING to do with Ken's veggie banging) and will let Miller know etc.

So, Nigel/Ken/Terry: Thursday 1st August?

Nigel · « **Reply #27 on:** July 15, 2013, 08:13:27 PM »

Yes, let's say Thursday it's better for me as well. Terry has confirmed by email Thursday's OK, so as long as Ken can make it. I might even bring a camera!

Terry · « **Reply #28 on:** July 15, 2013, 08:55:01 PM »

Mmmm....pint of Pride, a plateful of starchy greasy food and a camera or two. My idea of a good time! I'm in; what time shall we rendezvous?

Andrea. · « **Reply #29 on:** July 15, 2013, 09:04:24 PM »

I might even be in or at least near Londinium on the 1st :-)

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #30 on:** July 16, 2013, 01:00:27 AM »

Bl**dy hell, Andrea. It would be amazing if you could make it too. Huzzah!!

Thursday 1st it is then. We'll say 7PM onwards, but anytime around then is good. I'll get a separate thread going and 'sticky' it.

Ken B: eyes, I just do eyes. · « **Reply #31 on:** July 16, 2013, 12:29:06 PM »

Quote from: Ed Wenn on July 16, 2013, 01:00:27 AM

Bl**dy hell, Andrea. It would be amazing if you could make it too. Huzzah!!

Thursday 1st it is then. We'll say 7PM onwards, but anytime around then is good. I'll get a separate thread going and 'sticky' it.

7pm it is, be there or be square

Ed, I will bring a tub of yoghurt to make I have some culture with me

Ken B: eyes, I just do eyes. · « **Reply #32 on:** July 16, 2013, 12:30:37 PM »

Where abouts?

Did I miss that memo?

Terry · « **Reply #33 on:** July 16, 2013, 01:42:55 PM »

The Globe, in Moorgate.