Heartland

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...

I'm taking the f**king day off, and the next and the next is Easter Friday

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...

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 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!

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.)

Hmmm - decision time. Bollock early flight to Leeds (arrive 10:30 AM, meaning a 6:00 AM wake up ) or sensible-time flight to elsewhere and train/bus/whatever from there.

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.

I really must pass on a personal 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

Norman Hunter wrote:I really must pass on a personal 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!!!!

Norman Hunter wrote:I really must pass on a personal 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

AdrenochromeNZ wrote: I win!!!!

I doubt you'll need to buy a drink for yourself all night...

wahooo tickets arrived this morning

me + 1

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

Train booked - check
Ticket - check
accomodation - check

Looks like I'm green for go!

- just booked in at the travelodge on vicar lane
- will get train tickets on the day
- don't need no gig tickets

Quiff Boy wrote: - don't need no gig tickets

Ooooh, check you, sir!

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.

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

Mine have arrived today. Yay!

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.

Cheers,
Marty

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.

markfiend wrote:Mine have arrived today. Yay!

Schnap!

My tickets arrived this morning! See you in Leeds!

Me + 3

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

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.

Who's up for the 1pm Megabus from Leeds to London?