crocodile 7,981 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 All this time... living a lie! Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,713 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Oysters with chips it is then! crocodile and Joni Wiljami 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 The last time i had oysters (Bangkok) i had a whopping diarrhea on my 14-hour home flight. Ahh, the memories. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share Posted August 16, 2018 Better stick with bangers and mash then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 You keep the sausages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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publicist 4,643 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jay 37,275 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 So anybody else going to see the Harry Potter studio tour in Leavesden? https://www.wbstudiotour.co.uk/ I don't know if its possible to try to organize a group tour (10 people minimum) unless a bunch of you reply and commit to a time real soon? The times Marcy and I can do are Thursday Oct 25 @ 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00 Friday Oct 26 @ 10:30, 11:00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Both dates are OK, though 09:30 is cruel. 10:30, 11:00 are OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,168 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I'll definitely join the big meeting before and/or after the concert, but I'll probably skip any earlier activities. Too much to do and not much time, I'm not even sure yet whether I'll fly in on Wednesday or Thursday evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toothless 963 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I don't know if I will be able to attend the meeting but I'll sure keep you guys posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 21, 2018 Author Share Posted August 21, 2018 On 8/20/2018 at 4:28 PM, Jay said: So anybody else going to see the Harry Potter studio tour in Leavesden? https://www.wbstudiotour.co.uk/ I don't know if its possible to try to organize a group tour (10 people minimum) unless a bunch of you reply and commit to a time real soon? The times Marcy and I can do are Thursday Oct 25 @ 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00 Friday Oct 26 @ 10:30, 11:00 When do you need to know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,275 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Available tours are dropping off fast - already, 10:00, 10:30, and 11:00 on that Thursday are no longer available! I think I'm gonna book us for the 9:30 right now before its gone too. Thursday works better for us than Friday I think. We might want to explore that part of the country instead of heading right back into London after, and on Friday I'm sure we'll want to all get together in London before the concert somewhere, yes? EDIT: We're booked for 9:30 on Thursday the 25th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Gee Jay, i sure don't know what you select on this ticket site, but all dates are perfectly available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,275 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I'm guessing you selected 1 adult before going to that screen? Try selecting 2 adults and maybe the results are different. Either that, or they added 10:00 and 11:00 availability since I ordered half an hour ago. Even in your screenshot, the 10:30 is gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I chose 2, but anyway, you bought the tickets and 09:30 is for really early birds (you probably need an hour to get there). I would be much too lazy to get up and have coffee till 08:30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,275 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I would have selected the 10:00 if it was available when I went to order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Put me down for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toothless 963 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 So, is there a timeframe for when the meetup would occur ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,020 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Around 26 October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 On 8/14/2018 at 8:32 PM, Omen II said: An alternative to buying a Visitor Oyster card is to use a contactless card, as you then benefit from weekly as well as daily capping (and would therefore never pay more than the cost of the equivalent weekly travel card). Do you literally mean a regular debit or credit card? So instead of pushing one's oyster card up against the scanner you simply scan one's bank card instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 Would that require a UK debid card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omen II 1,235 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 51 minutes ago, Quintus said: Do you literally mean a regular debit or credit card? So instead of pushing one's oyster card up against the scanner you simply scan one's bank card instead? Yes, as long as it has the contactless symbol on it the card should work and will just deduct the correct fare for your journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 That seems incredible convenient and customer oriented!? I don't believe a word of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Oh that's cool. I'll just tap my debit card up against the scanner then and walk right through. So would you say that would be the most affordable way to pay based on a two day stay, Omen? Also, would we need to register beforehand or anything like that? Sorry for all the questions. Btw Steef, how many days are you here for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omen II 1,235 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 3 hours ago, Quintus said: Oh that's cool. I'll just tap my debit card up against the scanner then and walk right through. So would you say that would be the most affordable way to pay based on a two day stay, Omen? Also, would we need to register beforehand or anything like that? Sorry for all the questions. You would not need to have registered the card (although it is useful to have an account at www.tfl.gov.uk as a convenient way of checking your journey history). If it is a recently issued card, you might need to make a contactless chip and pin payment first to ensure that the card works. I reckon that would be your best bet if you already have a contactless card. Quintus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toothless 963 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Jurassic Shark said: Around 26 October. Thanks. Jurassic Shark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,981 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 56 minutes ago, Quintus said: Oh that's cool. I'll just tap my debit card up against the scanner then and walk right through. So would you say that would be the most affordable way to pay based on a two day stay, Omen? Also, would we need to register beforehand or anything like that? Sorry for all the questions. Btw Steef, how many days are you here for? I think it is supposed to be cheaper than Oyster card. But check Transport for London page. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Quintus said: Btw Steef, how many days are you here for? Arriving October 24th, going back October 28. Quintus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Omen II said: You would not need to have registered the card (although it is useful to have an account at www.tfl.gov.uk as a convenient way of checking your journey history). If it is a recently issued card, you might need to make a contactless chip and pin payment first to ensure that the card works. If reckon that would be your best bet if you already have a contactless card. Okay well thanks once again for all the useful information. I think we'll be good to go with our existing regular bank cards. 19 minutes ago, crocodile said: I think it is supposed to be cheaper than Oyster card. But check Transport for London page. Karol Kate is going to look into it further, cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caliburn 72 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Hoe does contactless work when you are reaching the maximum amount for that day? Oyster keeps track of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 If you are using a Dutch Debit Card, you should be able to see the money withdrawn straight away if you check your banking app. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omen II 1,235 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Caliburn said: Hoe does contactless work when you are reaching the maximum amount for that day? Oyster keeps track of that. You are charged the same amount whether you use an Oyster card or a contactless card to pay for your journey, while the same daily capping rates also apply to both. If you register your contactless card you are able to check journey history on the website or app. Contactless cards also have weekly capping (which Oyster cards do not have currently, although TfL is working on it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 With the prevalence of contactless payments these days I'm surprised Oyster hasn't been rendered obsolete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 I'm surprised we haven't introduced contactless payment in public transport yet. It sounds brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,461 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 5 hours ago, toothless said: So, is there a timeframe for when the meetup would occur ? Surprisingly few details for this with less than two months to go. But sign me up for this, whenever and wherever it will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 I will need to update the list this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,168 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Omen II said: You are charged the same amount whether you use an Oyster card or a contactless card to pay for your journey, while the same daily capping rates also apply to both. If you register your contactless card you are able to check journey history on the website or app. Contactless cards also have weekly capping (which Oyster cards do not have currently, although TfL is working on it). So I might be able to register my Austrian ATM card with my existing TfL account bound to my existing Oyster card? (We should rename this "Omen II's TfL/Oyster Customer Support Thread") Omen II 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omen II 1,235 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Yes Marian, I have both my Oyster card and my contactless debit card on the same TfL account. Marian Schedenig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Omen II, do you know if you're allowed to wear shorts in the Royal Albert Hall? Caliburn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 In October? Chav! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 What? It's still vest weather then. What about vests? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 How about a lovely cardigan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,981 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 3 minutes ago, Quintus said: Omen II, do you know if you're allowed to wear shorts in the Royal Albert Hall? Here: Quote For most events at the Royal Albert Hall, there is no dress code. If there is a specific dress code for an event, it will be specified on your ticket. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 I hope JWFAN will dress in a way fitting for the occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,981 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Just now, Stefancos said: I hope JWFAN will dress in a way fitting for the occasion. Hogwarts robes? Leia's slave bikini? Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 2,833 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Turtle necks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 Yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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