A good idea from Claire:
Here is the separate thread concerning an alleged attack on our beloved Flanders Fields.
The culprits seems to be an unlikely alliance between the "British Allied Warriors" and the "Blokes Aw Glesgan 'n' Surroundings", better known as:
"the BAW/BAGS"
Landing place of the all-out attack seems to be Brussels Airport, and the target of the Op is assumed to be the lovely town of Lier, where they are going to try and take a whole band hostage. And probably rape all the money and loot the women in the process.
Anyone on the mainland feeling rather chauvinistic is urged to come over to Lier on FEBRUARY 24th 2007, where your duties will be further explained.
More info on the website of the band, BTW
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Is this going to be an entirely Jocko Homo-erotic affair?
Brussels airport you say... do you mean Charleroi? I saw that Ryanair fly there from Prestwick pretty cheap, but how to get from there to Lier? And where to stay...?
Brussels airport you say... do you mean Charleroi? I saw that Ryanair fly there from Prestwick pretty cheap, but how to get from there to Lier? And where to stay...?
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Brussels and Charleroi are two different airports. I mostly use Brussels as a reference, since a lot of flights arrive there.
But in Belgian terms, Brussels and Charleroi are not far from each other
You can easily take the train from Brussels to Lier and it will cost you almost nothing. I sent James some prices, and I think it was 8 pounds for a Train ticket return.
Ther are three hotels in Lier. "Hof Van Aragon" (rather posh), "Florent" (rather new) and "Handelshof" (rather pish but near the station). To go to the gig proper, the longest walking distance from these three hotels will be at about 20-30 minutes I guess.
But some Belgian peeps are calling around as we speak to see if some people have spare rooms, beds, shacks and sheds to stow you people away. More info as I get it of course
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But in Belgian terms, Brussels and Charleroi are not far from each other
You can easily take the train from Brussels to Lier and it will cost you almost nothing. I sent James some prices, and I think it was 8 pounds for a Train ticket return.
Ther are three hotels in Lier. "Hof Van Aragon" (rather posh), "Florent" (rather new) and "Handelshof" (rather pish but near the station). To go to the gig proper, the longest walking distance from these three hotels will be at about 20-30 minutes I guess.
But some Belgian peeps are calling around as we speak to see if some people have spare rooms, beds, shacks and sheds to stow you people away. More info as I get it of course
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Your talking about a verry slow/drunk walk right? I can cross Lier in 20min.Izzy HaveMercy wrote: the longest walking distance from these three hotels will be at about 20-30 minutes I guess.
I have my own place to sleap in Lier but I'm afraid there are no spare rooms
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Seeing as I don't have anything on my schedule (anymore) that day, count me in by all means. But really, Lier? Are you sure you're doing these good people a favour by having them come to Lier? After all, Walter Grootaers lives there and bumping into him might scar them for life. Then again, a taste of the FGG medicine might just remedy that. I can't offer any spare rooms, unfortunately, but I can help out with the transportation side of things. I've got three spare seats in my car when I drive to Lier anyway and Brussels National Airport is about 15 mins away from where I live. Charleroi (boastfully called Brussels South, even when it's located 60 kms away from the capital ) is a bit further away, but it's no prob at all to pick people up there either. Might save you some money that can be put to good use beveragewise. Just let me know the hows, wheres and whens and your HL Airport Cabbie will pick you up and drive you to the crime scene...Izzy HaveMercy wrote:A good idea from Claire:
Here is the separate thread concerning an alleged attack on our beloved Flanders Fields.
The culprits seems to be an unlikely alliance between the "British Allied Warriors" and the "Blokes Aw Glesgan 'n' Surroundings", better known as:
"the BAW/BAGS"
Landing place of the all-out attack seems to be Brussels Airport, and the target of the Op is assumed to be the lovely town of Lier, where they are going to try and take a whole band hostage. And probably rape all the money and loot the women in the process.
Anyone on the mainland feeling rather chauvinistic is urged to come over to Lier on FEBRUARY 24th 2007, where your duties will be further explained.
More info on the website of the band, BTW
IZ.
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Perhaps add a Friday night in Antwerp?
It's easy enough to get to the whole of Belgium from both Charleroi and Zaventem by train, bus or whatever you feel like. Just get in touch with your favourite local HLer and she/he will be glad to help you out
It's easy enough to get to the whole of Belgium from both Charleroi and Zaventem by train, bus or whatever you feel like. Just get in touch with your favourite local HLer and she/he will be glad to help you out
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Top man Raf!
I'd like to book a seat on the Rafmobile, I'll get back with time and a place when everything is booked. I'm thinking a two-three day sojourn in Flanders would be appropriate.
I'd like to book a seat on the Rafmobile, I'll get back with time and a place when everything is booked. I'm thinking a two-three day sojourn in Flanders would be appropriate.
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That's very good! I'll get everything in order to guide you guys around, perhaps a bit of tourism and all that?James Blast wrote:I'm thinking a two-three day sojourn in Flanders would be appropriate.
BTW! If your local airport does Eindhoven instead of Charleroi with Ryanair: Much cheaper, same distance!
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Check this price out!
Outward
Reg fare Adult Reg Fare 22.99 GBP
Fri, 23 Feb 07
Flight FR7924
12:00 Depart Glasgow Prestwick (PIK)
14:35 Arrive Brussels S. Charleroi (CRL)
Return
Adult Reg Fare 0.99 GBP
Mon, 26 Feb 07
Flight FR7923
11:00 Depart Brussels S. Charleroi (CRL)
11:35 Arrive Glasgow Prestwick (PIK)
and how come it takes 2:35 to get there and only 0:35 to get back?
Outward
Reg fare Adult Reg Fare 22.99 GBP
Fri, 23 Feb 07
Flight FR7924
12:00 Depart Glasgow Prestwick (PIK)
14:35 Arrive Brussels S. Charleroi (CRL)
Return
Adult Reg Fare 0.99 GBP
Mon, 26 Feb 07
Flight FR7923
11:00 Depart Brussels S. Charleroi (CRL)
11:35 Arrive Glasgow Prestwick (PIK)
and how come it takes 2:35 to get there and only 0:35 to get back?
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There's no policeman issueing speeding tickets going the other way...
Or perhaps it's time zones?
Or perhaps it's time zones?
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thanks Z smart Alec bastard!
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Consider your seat reserved, Brother Blast . Two more left, if anyone wants them. Adding a night in Antwerp, adding a night in Brussels, Ghent or Leuven, it's all possible. The latter's less than ten mins away from where I live and has the added value of having a market square with bars lined up next to each other all the way round (and a high school in the middle to compensate and teach the youngins early ). You won't find that anywhere in the world. Drink one beer in every bar and yer pished for the rest of the weekend...James Blast wrote:Top man Raf!
I'd like to book a seat on the Rafmobile, I'll get back with time and a place when everything is booked. I'm thinking a two-three day sojourn in Flanders would be appropriate.
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It just gets better and better!
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I'd opt for Antwerp-Lier-Ghent or the other way round, you'll have had the Best Belgian cities then (every Belgian city has too many pubs to count )
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did you ever heard of the town Pulderbos?Obviousman wrote: (every Belgian city has too many pubs to count )
no tankstations, no stores, no banks. 1 frituur and 5 pubs
it is all good for me, whatever you guys arange. I'll be there
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christophe wrote:did you ever heard of the town Pulderbos?Obviousman wrote: (every Belgian city has too many pubs to count )
no tankstations, no stores, no banks. 1 frituur and 5 pubs
Just about sums it up
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Debts and obligations filled...
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Laminates for all!! ;D;D;DJames Blast wrote:Debts and obligations filled...
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I'm working on it...Ahráyeph wrote:Laminates for all!! ;D;D;D
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That would be great, if I could nab one of them. I don't take up much room... you'll still have one and a half leftAhráyeph wrote:Consider your seat reserved, Brother Blast . Two more left, if anyone wants them.
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wine has been taken tonight, hasn't it Dave?Zuma wrote:Another work of genious Brer Blast!
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