Naïve Old Fart 9,497 Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Can it be done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rough cut 1,714 Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 It would be cool to meet up. Even more so to attend a rehearsal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Hilary Bray 235 Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 5 hours ago, Richard said: Can it be done? Build it, and they will come. -- If it's my Friday off I might be able to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joni Wiljami 1,206 Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 9 hours ago, Thor said: I have my ticket, and I have the plane tickets booked. But I've not yet booked accomodation, as there is a reasonable chance I can't go (due to some life-altering circumstances happening in September). But if I go, I want to meet up. I've realized I have no energy to host an event myself (I've usually done one that combines FSM, JWFAN, Maintitles etc.). So put me on maybe! Gongrats for the life-altering circumstances!! but if you cannot make it, you know the best buddy to buy your ticket!😍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 European only? There must be another on sometime then. Canadians only. So @Bespin? What concert you thinking of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,479 Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 I just go out to see Charles Aznavour concerts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,029 Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 19 hours ago, Thor said: I have my ticket, and I have the plane tickets booked. But I've not yet booked accomodation, as there is a reasonable chance I can't go (due to some life-altering circumstances happening in September). Ditto (but August for me)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,984 Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 17 hours ago, Richard said: Can it be done? Karol Incanus and Naïve Old Fart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jocores 96 Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 19 hours ago, Richard said: Can it be done? I do not know how, but we could try at least. This is the greatest community of Williams fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,984 Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 If we were to attempt such lunacy, who would be best contact? Any ideas? @Omen II? Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,497 Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 We've already discussed this, somewhere. I'd start with the LSO offices, at The Barbican. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omen II 1,235 Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 6 hours ago, crocodile said: If we were to attempt such lunacy, who would be best contact? Any ideas? @Omen II? Group tours can be booked via the Royal Albert Hall website here or alternatively individuals can simply book onto one of the scheduled tours. The LSO will almost certainly rehearse in the hall on the day itself (Level 42 are performing the day before), but you would have to guess which time slot to request for the best chance of glimpsing John Williams. I am completely guessing that they might also rehearse earlier in the week at LSO St. Luke's just up the road from the Barbican, but open rehearsals tend to be the preserve of the LSO friends and patrons. I have done the grand tour at the Royal Albert Hall before, not entirely coincidentally on the afternoon when Jurassic Park Live in Concert was being performed in the evening. The tour guide allowed the group into the circle and also into one of the grand tier boxes but with strict instructions to keep noise to a minimum and also not to take any photographs of the orchestra rehearsing. Our group was able to watch Ludwig Wicki rehearse the orchestra for a few minutes and we were allowed to take photographs once the orchestra had gone for a break. I think if anyone has visions of being able to sit in the arena six feet from John Williams and watch him rehearse the LSO for a couple of hours, they are probably going to be disappointed, but hey what do I know? It's worth a try. The tours are interesting anyway, so even if Williams was an initial no show like the dilophosaurus in Jurassic Park, it would not be time or money wasted. Joni Wiljami and crocodile 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Great. I'm there from wednesday till saturday (there will be a sizeable german posse) and would join at any date after wednesday night (when i will watch Potter II in the RAH). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,287 Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 3, not 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,497 Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Right. That's it. See ya, guys; I'm going to watch Level 42, instead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,465 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Is there any information on when and where this will be? Who's organizing the logistics? Stefan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TownerFan 4,983 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Sadly, there is a major chance I won't be able to attend the concert in London... Hoping to get to Vienna, though. I'm still waiting to understand what will be of my future job in the next few months. The times they're a-changing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Hope everything works out for you, amigo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 On 7/26/2018 at 9:56 PM, Jay said: 3, not 2. The better one. Who's going to Wizardring World of Harry Potter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,287 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 That's the name of the theme park in Florida. Are you talking about the tours of Leavesden Studios? If so, that is sold out the entire week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toothless 963 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 I'm going to harry potter studios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 On 7/31/2018 at 5:57 PM, Jay said: That's the name of the theme park in Florida. Are you talking about the tours of Leavesden Studios? If so, that is sold out the entire week Call me a rabble rouser but that is just not true: https://www.wbstudiotour.co.uk/opening-times At least that's the big HP tour you find online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,287 Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Oh, wow! When I checked before, the entire week was sold out, nothing was available - but there was availability on weeks before and after. They must have changed something since then! Weird! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 So anyone going on Thursday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 14, 2018 Author Share Posted August 14, 2018 Any tips from Londeners or Brits about public transport? What are the options for tube tickets if you're spending a few days in London? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,713 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 18 minutes ago, Stefancos said: Any tips from Londeners or Brits about public transport? What are the options for tube tickets if you're spending a few days in London? Yup, I have the same question as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 How do I get tickets to Europe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,713 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 16 minutes ago, Not Mr. Big said: How do I get tickets to Europe? You just buy them. Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Just now, Incanus said: You just buy them. Thanks! Disco Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,029 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 45 minutes ago, Stefancos said: Any tips from Londeners or Brits about public transport? What are the options for tube tickets if you're spending a few days in London? Just buy a pair of shoes and walk. Jim Ware 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omen II 1,235 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Stefancos said: Any tips from Londeners or Brits about public transport? What are the options for tube tickets if you're spending a few days in London? I strongly recommend buying a visitor Oyster card which will allow you to travel on Tubes, buses, trams, DLR and most National Rail services in the London area. It will pay for itself after just a few journeys. I will post a useful link to the TfL website page when I get home (I am on the Tube now!). Jay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 14, 2018 Author Share Posted August 14, 2018 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karelm 2,903 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Stiff, you're going to this concert? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 14, 2018 Author Share Posted August 14, 2018 I am not stiff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karelm 2,903 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 During intermission, go to the front stage and wave. That's the only way we'll know you were there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 John Williams will invite Steef on to the stage! He is an institution! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 14, 2018 Author Share Posted August 14, 2018 I will see you paupers around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omen II 1,235 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 As promised here is a useful link to the 'Visiting London' page of the Transport for London website: https://tfl.gov.uk/travel-information/visiting-london/ Although you can of course wait until you get to London to buy an Oyster card, I recommend buying a Visitor Oyster card in advance if you are overseas. It will save you time and allow you to travel across London straight from the train or plane without having to queue up and faff about with Her Majesty the Queen's pound sterling when you are tired after a long day. If you saw the queues of tourists at places like Victoria and St. Pancras in the mornings you would thank me! You can use your Oyster card to travel into central London from London Heathrow (except on the Heathrow Express), London Gatwick and London City airports. I travel an awful lot in and around London and the UK, so if anyone wants any tips or advice in this thread I will do my best to help. Incanus and publicist 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,173 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 I believe there's an option to pay for something like a whole week at once with the Oyster card, which is slightly cheaper than maxing it out every day for a whole week. It might sound like it pays off after just a prolonged weekend, but thanks to the Oyster's daily cap, you're off cheaper just using it regularly (at least in central London) unless you're really staying nearly a whole week. (I learned that the hard way two weeks ago when I found about the cap too late) Pro tip: Don't keep your Oyster card next to your hotel key card (or presumably your bank cards) while touching it to the TFL checkpoints, or you might wipe your other cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 14, 2018 Author Share Posted August 14, 2018 Oyster cards have magnetic strips rather than chips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 That's what the 5 Pound activation fee is for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omen II 1,235 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Marian Schedenig said: I believe there's an option to pay for something like a whole week at once with the Oyster card, which is slightly cheaper than maxing it out every day for a whole week. It is possible to buy weekly, monthly and annual travel cards loaded onto your Oyster card, but you would have to work out on a case by case basis if that was likely to save you money as opposed to using 'pay as you go' on your Oyster card. You would have to consider which zones you are going to travel in, how many days you will be in London and how many journeys you think you will make. At present daily fares are capped when using an Oyster card, but there is not currently weekly capping. I used to always have a monthly travel card on my Oyster card for work until I worked out that it would cost me less just to use pay as you go on my Oyster. 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). For visitors from overseas, I believe that all American Express contactless cards issued outside the UK can be used in lieu of an Oyster card, as can most MasterCard and Maestro cards, but it does depend on the country of issue. 1 hour ago, Stefancos said: Oyster cards have magnetic strips rather than chips? Oyster cards have chips in them. You touch them on the card readers rather than swipe them. Marian Schedenig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post crocodile 7,984 Posted August 15, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 15, 2018 On 8/14/2018 at 7:10 PM, Stefancos said: Oyster cards have magnetic strips rather than chips? Not quite that tasty. Karol Marian Schedenig, Naïve Old Fart and Jurassic Shark 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,029 Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 But less greasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 15, 2018 Author Share Posted August 15, 2018 28 minutes ago, crocodile said: Not quite that tasty. Karol Those are fries! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,984 Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Just now, Stefancos said: Those are fries! What a rookie mistake to make! Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,029 Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Freedom fries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,173 Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Stefancos said: Those are fries! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Les Frites!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share Posted August 16, 2018 Patat! 7 hours ago, crocodile said: What a rookie mistake to make! Karol Rookie? Ive been having fries for 40 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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