08.04.2009 - Leeds

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markfiend wrote:
Erudite wrote:Seeing as I'm far too lazy to trawl through this thread from the start - has a pre-gig meet up been agreed yet?
I think we had agreed on Walkabout -- an Australian-themed bar next door to the venue.

Times? Well, it depends on who is bunking off work... :innocent:
I'm taking the f**king day off, and the next and the next is Easter Friday ;D
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Well, I know mrs fiend and her sister (my plus two) are both off because it's school hollibobs.

I guess it would be rude not to... ;)
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OK, megabus.com are now taking bookings for the 9th April. They have 2 coaches running from Leeds - London. The first a bit too early, the second a bit too late for my liking. And as the £1 fares are nowhere to be seen, I'm assuming they were snaffled while I was away and unable to check their site :lol: Still, £4 isn't bad either. nationalexpress.com are offering a £5 funfare and are running far more coaches, so I've gone for their 12pm one.

I notice the Travelodge in Vicar Lane is still quite cheap - £32 for a double/twin room. And they don't kick you out till 12pm so time to recover from the hangover before the 4 1/2 hour coach journey!
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Andrew S wrote:I notice the Travelodge in Vicar Lane is still quite cheap - £32 for a double/twin room. And they don't kick you out till 12pm so time to recover from the hangover before the 4 1/2 hour coach journey!
I'm in the Leeds Central. A couple of quid cheaper. Even plus the credit card "fee" and insurance it's only £31.50 all in. (Mind you, that might be for a single room - can't remember if there was an option. if there are actually two of you than this info may not help.)
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Hmmm - decision time. Bollock early flight to Leeds (arrive 10:30 AM, meaning a 6:00 AM wake up :eek: ) or sensible-time flight to elsewhere and train/bus/whatever from there. :?:
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stufarq wrote:I'm in the Leeds Central. A couple of quid cheaper. Even plus the credit card "fee" and insurance it's only £31.50 all in. (Mind you, that might be for a single room - can't remember if there was an option. if there are actually two of you than this info may not help.)
Travelodge seem to charge a flat rate for the room, so it can work out very cheap for 2 or even 3 people sharing (although I have a double bed to myself this time). I booked Vicar Lane a few weeks ago, and it was £29 then. It has a good reputation, so I'm surprised it's only gone up 3 quid.
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I really must pass on a personal :notworthy: to everyone who's travelling from afar for this one.

Like I've stated before, me and Weebles grumble when we've got to catch a bus into Leeds centre :?
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Norman Hunter wrote:I really must pass on a personal :notworthy: to everyone who's travelling from afar for this one.

Like I've stated before, me and Weebles grumble when we've got to catch a bus into Leeds centre :?
You're welcome... I win!!!! :D
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Norman Hunter wrote:I really must pass on a personal :notworthy: to everyone who's travelling from afar for this one.

Like I've stated before, me and Weebles grumble when we've got to catch a bus into Leeds centre :?
That's coz they are chav-tastic :wink:
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AdrenochromeNZ wrote: I win!!!! :D
:lol: I doubt you'll need to buy a drink for yourself all night...
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wahooo tickets arrived this morning :D

me + 1

just gotta book the hotel, I know where the Metropole and Comfort Inn are, so just need check'em out for cost
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Train booked - check
Ticket - check
accomodation - check

Looks like I'm green for go! :D
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- just booked in at the travelodge on vicar lane
- will get train tickets on the day
- don't need no gig tickets ;D :lol:
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Quiff Boy wrote: - don't need no gig tickets ;D :lol:
Ooooh, check you, sir! :lol: :wink:
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I dunno, AdrenochromeNZ, you may travel further, but I'm considering going with my one year old because he is too little to leave behind - in California. :)

Seeing the sisters in Leeds is on my short list of things to do before dying.
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Chaotican wrote:I dunno, AdrenochromeNZ, you may travel further, but I'm considering going with my one year old because he is too little to leave behind - in California. :)

Seeing the sisters in Leeds is on my short list of things to do before dying.
He's not getting any younger y'know :wink:
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Mine have arrived today. Yay!
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Chaotican wrote:Seeing the sisters in Leeds is on my short list of things to do before dying.
I hear ya on that one.

Bucket List:

1. See Sistera live ............................... (X) Bonus points for on my birthday!!
2. New Years in Time Square ............... ( )
3. Boxing Day Test at MCG .................. ( )
4. Bathurst .......................................... ( )
5. Disneyland ...................................... ( )
etc.

And I'm just leaving my 3 year old and 8 month old at home. Don't think they'd really get into it. :lol:

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Ticket arrived today. Already booked Travel Lodge and got train tickets (sensible time going but horrible 7am train coming back).

I just about get time to have a shower on my return home before I'm off to the Ultravox reunion.
Any more of that and we'll be round your front door with the quick-setting whitewash and the shaved monkey.
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markfiend wrote:Mine have arrived today. Yay!
Schnap! :notworthy:
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My tickets arrived this morning! See you in Leeds! :D
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Chaotican wrote:I'm considering going with my one year old because he is too little to leave behind - in California. :)

Seeing the sisters in Leeds is on my short list of things to do before dying.
Let Chaotican get to the stage so she can grab a setlist :wink:

Me and my gf took the final decision yesterday to in fact go to Leeds. Always wanted to see them there as well, although I'm a bit worried if the voice will last after some 30 consecutive dates.
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Who's up for the 1pm Megabus from Leeds to London? :D
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