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Title: London
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on April 17, 2011, 08:38:35 AM: My youngest and me will be travelling around London next weekend. What is the best value way to get about and if I want to take a black cab should I book ahead or order at the hotel.

Any suggestions and dont say use the horse!
Title: Re: London
Post by: Nick on April 17, 2011, 08:44:31 AM: Shouldn't this be in Yahoo Answers? rubschin:
Title: Re: London
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on April 17, 2011, 08:47:04 AM: Too time consuming and I dont do clocks remember. cloud9:
Title: Re: London
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 17, 2011, 08:47:37 AM: Are you staying in centralish London. In which case I wouldn't worry about ordering a cab.

Cheapest way to get around is to buy a travelcard ( there is off peak and peak time variations depending on times you wish to travel) .

Don't pay for single journeys on the tube as they are a ridiculous price £4 eeek:

Check what lines are open that weekend though if you are needing to go to certain places - weekend engineering works are a constant source of pleasure evil:

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/ (http://www.tfl.gov.uk/)

This should give you all your info
Title: Re: London
Post by: Pastis on April 17, 2011, 06:18:31 PM: What she said ^^^^

Plus, think about getting an Oyster card for the day(s), travel anywhere on public transport rubschin:

"Pastis' Terrifying Tours™" are offering good rates for out of towners over Easter ;)
Title: Re: London
Post by: apc2010 on April 17, 2011, 07:54:43 PM: Is it only me ......why is this in the sports bar .........very confused ,..... rubschin:
Title: Re: London
Post by: Pastis on April 17, 2011, 07:55:29 PM: eyes: eyes: eyes:
Title: Re: London
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 17, 2011, 07:56:09 PM: Aaah I see depends on what is going to be done in London eh rubschin:
Title: Re: London
Post by: Pastis on April 17, 2011, 07:58:06 PM: It's prolly summink to do with cycling rubschin:
Title: Re: London
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 17, 2011, 08:00:58 PM: Easter egg hunt ????
Title: Re: London
Post by: Pirate on April 17, 2011, 08:01:41 PM: Quote from: Pastis on April 17, 2011, 07:58:06 PM
It's prolly summink to do with cycling rubschin:

Are you saying that Tipsy is a bike... nonono:
Title: Re: London
Post by: Nick on April 17, 2011, 08:01:41 PM: National Lycra Exhibition?
Title: Re: London
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on April 17, 2011, 08:12:52 PM: My son is a White Hart Lane fan. He doesnt take after my side of the family... sport wise. I was thinking of getting a black cab from the hotel in Kensington to and from the match. Mainly cos I am a coward I would happily spend the £100 quoted to get there and back and reduce the event to the minimum time. I have never been to a football match and am not looking forward to it. For the rest of the weekend I am happy to use public transport.

Thanks Miss D and Pastis for the excellent advice.
Title: Re: London
Post by: apc2010 on April 17, 2011, 08:14:36 PM: Quote from: Tipsy Gipsy on April 17, 2011, 08:12:52 PM
My son is a White Hart Lane fan. He doesnt take after my side of the family... sport wise. I was thinking of getting a black cab from the hotel in Kensington to and from the match. Mainly cos I am a coward I would happily spend the £100 quoted to get there and back and reduce the event to the minimum time. I have never been to a football match and am not looking forward to it. For the rest of the weekend I am happy to use public transport.

Thanks Miss D and Pastis for the excellent advice.

Spurs ......... eeek:
Title: Re: London
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 17, 2011, 08:15:15 PM: TBH Tipsy it would probably be much quicker on public transport .

Circle Line from Kensington to Victoria .

Victoria Line to Seven Sisters ... ..short walk from there

I have been to White Hart Lane many times lol:
Title: Re: London
Post by: apc2010 on April 17, 2011, 08:15:57 PM: Quote from: Miss Demeanor on April 17, 2011, 08:15:15 PM
TBH Tipsy it would probably be much quicker on public transport .

Circle Line from Kensington to Victoria .

Victoria Line to Seven Sisters ... ..short walk from there

I have been to White Hart Lane many times lol:

Team player ......... whistle:
Title: Re: London
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on April 17, 2011, 08:17:04 PM: Oh Miss D that gives me much confidence, thank you. cloud9:

Blooming children... and the things we do. ::)
Title: Re: London
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on April 18, 2011, 08:24:59 PM: I have given the youngest an overview of the plans for the weekend, where, how long, named the hotel (quickly checked by him as he has had to endure some dodgy places over the years and enquiries about the cost) and asked if his Team Shirt is clean and admitted that yes he is going on Saturday. Big big smile.... 'Luke (a best mate) will be there... in the away stand. And almost before he took a second breath 'thank you'.

I think all thoughts of the £5 book he asked me to get him yesterday have gone out of the window. cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:
Title: Re: London
Post by: Just One More on April 18, 2011, 08:34:21 PM: Quote
Blooming children... and the things we do.

Makes it all worth it dunnit happy088
Title: Re: London
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on April 18, 2011, 08:42:15 PM: I am blessed with 2 kind and considerate specimens. cloud9:
Title: Re: London
Post by: Nick on April 19, 2011, 06:18:34 AM: Do thy take after their dad then? rubschin:
Title: Re: London
Post by: Barman on April 19, 2011, 06:24:06 AM: Quote from: Tipsy Gipsy on April 18, 2011, 08:42:15 PM
I am blessed with 2 kind and considerate specimens. cloud9:

How about the kids tho...? Shrugs:
Title: Re: London
Post by: Baldy on April 19, 2011, 02:50:44 PM: Quote from: Tipsy Gipsy on April 18, 2011, 08:24:59 PM
Big big smile.... 'Luke (a best mate) will be there... in the away stand.

rubschin: rubschin: rubschin:
Title: Re: London
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on April 19, 2011, 04:12:49 PM: Quote from: Barman on April 19, 2011, 06:24:06 AM
Quote from: Tipsy Gipsy on April 18, 2011, 08:42:15 PM
I am blessed with 2 kind and considerate specimens. cloud9:

How about the kids tho...? Shrugs:

lol:
Title: Re: London
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on April 19, 2011, 04:14:25 PM: The tickets to the match have arrived together with 2 gift cards. Now as its a sports break you would expect transport from the hotel, to and from the event, or wouldn't you? rubschin:
Title: Re: London
Post by: Just One More on April 19, 2011, 05:59:48 PM: Quote from: Nick on April 19, 2011, 06:18:34 AM
Do thy take after their dad then? rubschin:

Thy!

Thy!

Thy!

Forsooth Nick