Weeders Going to London

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 5:51 am

weeder wrote: Theia, I had a choice between British Airways and United. I chose United. Get this.... on the way back.. They charge$$$$ you for food. Good Ole wealthy US.

Really!! That's pretty naff if u ask me. I hope that at least the food would be of good quality, otherwise I can see a lot of angry people on that flight!!

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 5:53 am

AussiePam wrote: Weeder - that's wonderful!!!! You guys sure will have a blast!! Does Raven live in London?

She lives just outside London Pam, but that is where a few of us will be camping for the week. And yep it's going to be great fun, and don't worry we will keep you all informed on what's going on!!!

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 5:54 am

chrisb84uk wrote: hehehe well the guy voice sure isn't very friendly, I'm guessing he was just having a bad day when he had his voice taken. Though continually hearing him groan "turn left" does grate on you, hence why he isn't coming back to our sat nav any time soon!! :wah:

Have you ever tried confusing it, by going completely the opposite way it says or continually going around a roundabout?? Oh it's most amusing!!

Not intentionally Chris

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 5:57 am

I'll keep an eye out for you all !!!

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 6:02 am

Bez wrote: Not intentionally Chris

Hahaha well whenever u get the chance, then give it a try, it is quite funny. The poor little machine has a fit and gets somewhat confused hehehe.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 6:39 am

chrisb84uk wrote: Hahaha well whenever u get the chance, then give it a try, it is quite funny. The poor little machine has a fit and gets somewhat confused hehehe.

It does make me laugh when it says "turn around where possible" when you've gone wrong in a one way street or on a motorway....but it always re-configures and puts you straight in the end..

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 6:41 am

Bez wrote: It does make me laugh when it says "turn around where possible" when you've gone wrong in a one way street or on a motorway....but it always re-configures and puts you straight in the end..

Hehe yep that's made me laugh quite a few times as well, though you are right it does do a good job of quickly finding and planning out alternate routes when you have taken a wrong road. Certainly beats pulling out on the side of the road asking for directions or trying to read that awful jumbo map of the UK though.

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 7:07 am

you guys make me glad I ain't driving when I get over there, you do know we have our steering wheel on the other side of the car ahahaha I will leave the driving up to Raven hehehehehe

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 7:09 am

:wah: Yep if there is driving involved then don't look at me either, because you won't get very far with me at the wheel!! Well actually you won't get anywhere to be truthful hahaha.

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 7:23 am

chrisb84uk wrote: :wah: Yep if there is driving involved then don't look at me either, because you won't get very far with me at the wheel!! Well actually you won't get anywhere to be truthful hahaha.

hehehe poor Raven, she is chaufer for the week hehehehe ok I may try a drive down a quiet road just to say I gave it a whirl, but I can't imagine it driving on the wrong side and all ahahahahaha

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 7:26 am

minks wrote: hehehe poor Raven, she is chaufer for the week hehehehe ok I may try a drive down a quiet road just to say I gave it a whirl, but I can't imagine it driving on the wrong side and all ahahahahaha

Well most of the trip will probably be by train, tube or bus, so I don't think that we have to worry that much hahaha.

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 7:33 am

chrisb84uk wrote: Well most of the trip will probably be by train, tube or bus, so I don't think that we have to worry that much hahaha.

ah right gee you know here we drive our cars everywhere, this tube, and train and such is totally foreign to moi

But I like it

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 7:49 am

Well I hadn't caught the train in years, until a few weeks ago, so it's still all pretty new to me too. But hey we can both learn together, that way the adventure will be even more fun than it already is!!!

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 7:55 am

chrisb84uk wrote: Well I hadn't caught the train in years, until a few weeks ago, so it's still all pretty new to me too. But hey we can both learn together, that way the adventure will be even more fun than it already is!!!

Oh boy you guys could have me lost in a heartbeat hehehe now there is fun for ya. I need a little tag attached to me....."if found please return to..." hehehehehe

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 8:04 am

minks wrote: Oh boy you guys could have me lost in a heartbeat hehehe now there is fun for ya. I need a little tag attached to me....."if found please return to..." hehehehehe

Hehehehe well I somehow find myself still getting lost at our local supermarket, so clearly there is no hope for me!! I mean if I can't even deal with that how on earth am I supposed to get around London?? :p

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 8:05 am

chrisb84uk wrote: Hehehehe well I somehow find myself still getting lost at our local supermarket, so clearly there is no hope for me!! I mean if I can't even deal with that how on earth am I supposed to get around London?? :p

Oh gosh you and I better stick close to Raven, if we were to both get lost it would be game over ahahahahahaha

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 8:09 am

minks wrote: Oh gosh you and I better stick close to Raven, if we were to both get lost it would be game over ahahahahahaha

:wah: Quite true, I can just imagine the two of us trying to get around London ourselves, now that would be a nightmare hehehe. There would be you with your pink hat trying to ask for directions, and me looking at the map upside down and neither of us getting anywhere hahahaha.

Post by **spot** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 8:11 am

minks wrote: Oh gosh you and I better stick close to Raven, if we were to both get lost it would be game over ahahahahahahaI knew there was something I had to take with me on the day... superglue.

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 8:12 am

chrisb84uk wrote: :wah: Quite true, I can just imagine the two of us trying to get around London ourselves, now that would be a nightmare hehehe. There would be you with your pink hat trying to ask for directions, and me looking at the map upside down and neither of us getting anywhere hahahaha.

The blind leading the blind ahahahahaha Oh what a dreadful thought hehehehe

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 8:13 am

spot wrote: I knew there was something I had to take with me on the day... superglue.

Oh Oh who are you gluing to whom???

theia · Post by **theia** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 8:21 am

weeder wrote: Theia, I had a choice between British Airways and United. I chose United. Get this.... on the way back.. They charge$$$$ you for food. Good Ole wealthy US.

Weeder, I flew with United too. I had a strong feeling that the cabin crew didn't like us economy passengers much but someone from first class said it was the same for them too...mind you, there were one or two awkward passengers...

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 8:22 am

minks wrote: The blind leading the blind ahahahahaha Oh what a dreadful thought hehehehe

Hahahaha oh yeah what a bad thought that is!!

Anyways I'm off to go buy myself a map and some superglue. Been great chatting to u all, have a great day!!!

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 8:27 am

Poor Raven...she needs to keep you 2 close at hand.....maybe she should get some of these....

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 8:31 am

Bez wrote: Poor Raven...she needs to keep you 2 close at hand.....maybe she should get some of these....

Ohhh that is a crack up Bex ahahahahaha OMG!!

I used to walk Jr Minks with one of them. Ahahahahahaha poor Raven she is in trouble.

Bye Chris.

weeder · Post by **weeder** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 3:12 pm

theia wrote: Weeder, I flew with United too. I had a strong feeling that the cabin crew didn't like us economy passengers much but someone from first class said it was the same for them too...mind you, there were one or two awkward passengers...
Why didnt you pick British Airways? I think I choose because of the flight times. When I was in Georgia I easily flew back and forth to Virginia 8 times. Some of the flight crews hated us. Now days, its a crummy job. I get on the plane at 4 something in the afternoon. I will have eaten, I will take 2 Tylenol pms. Use MY pillow and little blanket. Close my eyes and go to sleep. I always tell the person next to me.... " Please dont get upset if I grab you, when we take off. So far they have always told me its fine. I like the landing. I will try to brush my teeth and wash my face before I get off. Hang my WEEDER sign around my neck, and prance into the airport. VERY HUNGRY!!!

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 3:13 pm

weeder wrote: Why didnt you pick British Airways? I think I choose because of the flight times. When I was in Georgia I easily flew back and forth to Virginia 8 times. Some of the flight crews hated us. Now days, its a crummy job. I get on the plane at 4 something in the afternoon. I will have eaten, I will take 2 Tylenol pms. Use MY pillow and little blanket. Close my eyes and go to sleep. I always tell the person next to me.... " Please dont get upset if I grab you, when we take off. So far they have always told me its fine. I like the landing. I will try to brush my teeth and wash my face before I get off. Hang my WEEDER sign around my neck, and prance into the airport. VERY HUNGRY!!!

take some snacks along with you silly girl hehehehehe

weeder · Post by **weeder** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 3:19 pm

minks wrote: take some snacks along with you silly girl hehehehehe
Good Idea... Miss Minks.. whom I will meet very soon!!!!!!!!!

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 3:30 pm

I'm seriously upset about this.

Weeder lives in the US and swans over to meet the crew

I live in London and cannot make it

May 6th is half way through my holidays.

I just hope *someone's* taking a camera!

Post by **spot** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 3:37 pm

Bryn Mawr wrote: I live in London and cannot make itScary things, internet meets. You find people there that you don't recognise.

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 3:43 pm

spot wrote: Scary things, internet meets. You find people there that you don't recognise.

You mean you're not a dalmation and Minks isn't a duck:eek:

Post by **spot** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 3:47 pm

Bryn Mawr wrote: You mean you're not a dalmation and Minks isn't a duck:eek:I've been called mean and rabid before now, and minks had definitely better duck.

weeder · Post by **weeder** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 4:01 pm

Dont scare me please... I cant take anymore....I am perfectly normal, and totally adorable.

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 4:35 pm

weeder wrote: Dont scare me please... I cant take anymore....I am perfectly normal, and totally adorable.

Of course you are - that's why we all want to meet you

but now everyone's quite who the seem to be :wah:

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 9:05 pm

Bryn Mawr wrote: I'm seriously upset about this.

Weeder lives in the US and swans over to meet the crew

I live in London and cannot make it

May 6th is half way through my holidays.

I just hope *someone's* taking a camera!

now that is a shame, well I leave May 22 and my flight is at your dinner/tea/supper time, if you want to take a trip into the airport I can have a coffee with you then hehehehehe

what a shame. But good news there will be loads of pictures guaranteed. Chris is even bringing a video cam.

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 9:08 pm

Bryn Mawr wrote: Of course you are - that's why we all want to meet you

but now everyone's quite who the seem to be :wah:
I have seen my picture, I don't think I look like a duck, I may look ducky but not got webbed feed, and YO SPOT!! why had I better duck hehehehehehe

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 12:41 pm

minks wrote: now that is a shame, well I leave May 22 and my flight is at your dinner/tea/supper time, if you want to take a trip into the airport I can have a coffee with you then hehehehehe

what a shame. But good news there will be loads of pictures guaranteed. Chris is even bringing a video cam.

I get back into London on the 9th so that sounds good.

Wishing you all a great day on the 6th.

theia · Post by **theia** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 1:40 pm

Betty and I have just decided to buy ourselves some Huggies pull-ups for our journey up to London...these will mean we won't have to stop for a pee break...

theia · Post by **theia** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 1:44 pm

SnoozeControl wrote: That's ruthlessly efficient. I hope they don't ruin the drape of your clothing, though.

Betty hopes they won't show under her skinny jeans and I'm hoping I don't have a visible panty line...

We're also hope they don't sag too much when they're wet

weeder · Post by **weeder** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 5:17 pm

I am hanging out with you girls... but I am NOT wearing huggie pull ups!!! That is where I draw the line. I will show you BOTH how to drop your drawers to pee anywhere in England.. start to finish in 20 seconds!!!!!!!!!

theia · Post by **theia** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 12:41 am

weeder wrote: I am hanging out with you girls... but I am NOT wearing huggie pull ups!!! That is where I draw the line. I will show you BOTH how to drop your drawers to pee anywhere in England.. start to finish in 20 seconds!!!!!!!!!

Weeder, I think you should reconsider...don't you think three of us, dropping our drawers in a London street, might just attract a little unwelcome attention? Or will we be so quick that onlookers won't believe what they're seeing? I suppose 20 seconds is no time at all...

synchronised peeing...

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 5:42 am

theia wrote: Weeder, I think you should reconsider...don't you think three of us, dropping our drawers in a London street, might just attract a little unwelcome attention? Or will we be so quick that onlookers won't believe what they're seeing? I suppose 20 seconds is no time at all...

synchronised peeing...

If it's good enough for Paula Radcliffe......he he

theia · Post by **theia** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 5:53 am

Bez wrote: If it's good enough for Paula Radcliffe......he he

Yes, Bez, but that pose doesn't do much for one's self esteem, does it?

But then needs must etc...I suppose

Are you up for the training with Weeder? That'll make four of us. What a sight :wah:

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 5:59 am

theia wrote: Yes, Bez, but that pose doesn't do much for one's self esteem, does it?

But then needs must etc...I suppose

Are you up for the training with Weeder? That'll make four of us. What a sight :wah:

I should have put 3 pics in a row

.....mmmmm....no...I don't think I'll make a foursome on this.....pass....

How's your day Theia ? I'm at work but it's quiet today which is why I'm 'playing'. What have you got planned for the weekend ? xxx

theia · Post by **theia** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 6:17 am

Bez wrote: What have you got planned for the weekend ? xxx

Absolutely nowt, Bez. Well, my daughter and son in law will probably be over on one of the days but apart from that...

But I'm actually quite happy to be quietly on my own...I can play around on FG, in the arcade, do some writing, generally just potter...

What about you?

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 6:25 am

theia wrote: Absolutely nowt, Bez. Well, my daughter and son in law will probably be over on one of the days but apart from that...

But I'm actually quite happy to be quietly on my own...I can play around on FG, in the arcade, do some writing, generally just potter...

What about you?

Tomorrow food shopping etc

Saturday... might go somewhere with eldest son and grandson

Sunday.......ME day....whatever takes me fancy....may see daughter ???

Monday.....taking youngest sons 2 kiddies out for the day

Saturday and Sunday are pretty flexible...it all depends on who wants the pleasure of my company....he he....or wants me to pay half towards a day out....otherwise I'm quite happy with my own company and doing my own thing.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 8:08 am

ArnoldLayne wrote: Now I'm begining to get the picture of the sort of people I'm meeting. Oh! I'm so gonna regret this aint I ?

"Excuse me sir"

"Yes Officer"

"Are these ladies with you ? Sir.... Sir... come back ! " :wah:

Hi Arnold

Just keep them away from bushes and grass ...it'll be fine !

When are you going to put your picture up then ?

I can't believe that we are only 4 Saturdays away from this big get together...the time has flown.

Who would have believed when we started this that Weeder would be coming over too and we were going to be 'room mates' he he he xxx

Post by **spot** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 8:12 am

SnoozeControl wrote: I know I can't drop a quart of urine that fast... and the performance anxiety would be devastating.I have an image of something very mechanical - an engineer turning an eight-foot stormcock on the Hoover Dam, maybe. I can see why the whole operation would take longer than 20 seconds, definitely.

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