Trip to London/Amsterdam - Page 5

Betonov · 03-19-14, 12:54 PM

Jim, we're gonna have a big chat about local drink and bed&breakfast prices around your place

The distance from Deal is too great to make just one afternoon visit and I don't want to be a burdeon to the household

Jimbuna · 03-19-14, 12:57 PM

LOL

03-19-14, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by krashkart

I found a couple of sites that show beer prices, and what did my eyes see? Coors selling for $11 US a pint. Budweiser was a buck or two cheaper. I buy a six-pack of 16-oz. Bud for about half that ($6.65) down at the corner market. Somebody's wallet was plundered if you ask me.

Not really a comparison.
If you go to their local branch of Walmart(ASDA) you can buy a dozen half litres of bud for the price of a couple of pints in a normal pub, 4 pints in a decent pub or one pint in a tourist trap.

Jimbuna · 03-19-14, 02:28 PM

As an example, a case of 20 x 500ml cans of Carling Black Label or Carlsberg is currently £12 at my local ASDA.

krashkart · 03-20-14, 02:14 PM

rgr that. I wish I could stop looking at the exchange rate from USD-->GBP, but I'm not done planning. *heavy sigh*

Are there any good ruins (ancient or modern) to explore along the coast? I'm not looking for anything touristy. Just a day trip to get out of the confines of the city for awhile and relax by the sea. Decided I'd better take the opportunity to see the ocean while I'm there.

Jimbuna · 03-20-14, 04:11 PM

Where exactly in the UK will you be?

krashkart · 03-20-14, 06:05 PM

London, for at least part of the trip.

nikimcbee · 03-20-14, 06:07 PM

Remember, I want a souvenir from Steed's flat. Maybe a hubcap off his Auto

krashkart · 03-20-14, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

Remember, I want a souvenir from Steed's flat. Maybe a hubcap off his Auto

I guess that all depends on how close I can get to his vehicle without him noticing.

Edit: On that note, driving on the left is gonna feel so weird...

TarJak · 03-20-14, 10:12 PM

For once you'll be driving on the right side of the road.

Jimbuna · 03-21-14, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krashkart

London, for at least part of the trip.

Then beer will be quite expensive all over the area.

Sailor Steve · 03-21-14, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by TarJak

For once you'll be driving on the right side of the road.

No, he'll be driving on the left.

Oh, you meant the "correct" side.

Of course the whole right/left = right/wrong thing stems from the dexter/sinister thing, but I hope you don't think I'm being gauche for saying so.

Herr-Berbunch · 03-21-14, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Then beer will be quite expensive all over the area.

I'm hoping for a relatively cheap beer in London when I go to see the Pythons.

UJ Club

TarJak · 03-22-14, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

No, he'll be driving on the left.

Oh, you meant the "correct" side.

Of course the whole right/left = right/wrong thing stems from the dexter/sinister thing, but I hope you don't think I'm being gauche for saying so.

Gouche? Vouz? Non!

Jimbuna · 03-22-14, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

I'm hoping for a relatively cheap beer in London when I go to see the Pythons.

UJ Club

I used to seek out a Wetherspoons.

http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/home/...Greater+London

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	As an example, a case of 20 x 500ml cans of Carling Black Label or Carlsberg is currently £12 at my local ASDA. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	rgr that. I wish I could stop looking at the exchange rate from USD-->GBP, but I'm not done planning. heavy sigh Are there any good ruins (ancient or modern) to explore along the coast? I'm not looking for anything touristy. Just a day trip to get out of the confines of the city for awhile and relax by the sea. Decided I'd better take the opportunity to see the ocean while I'm there. __________________ sent from my fingertips using a cheap keyboard

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