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Old 31-08-2011, 15:36
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I checked for a ticket and found I could buy a standing one. I wish I had a spare $3000 to justify the trip.
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Old 31-08-2011, 15:46
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Why 3000 dollars?
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Old 31-08-2011, 15:48
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so does anyone know the most ideal place to stay in terms of price and easily getting to the o2...im quite uncoordinated so it needs to be on the doorstep haha
Got Greenwich premier Inn for £70 and is cancellable should you know who suffer from winter ailment.
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Old 31-08-2011, 15:51
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I checked for a ticket and found I could buy a standing one. I wish I had a spare $3000 to justify the trip.
Isn't...erm...Nicky enough?
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Old 31-08-2011, 15:53
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Takk, the airfare is just over $1300. The fare itself is about $700 plus. The taxes are $569 or so, equalling a $1310 airfare. I'd need to visit for 4-5 days to justify the cost. A half decent hotel would be about $150 a night. Add in food and spending money and it's close to $3000.
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Old 31-08-2011, 15:54
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Isn't...erm...Nicky enough?
In a word, no.
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Old 31-08-2011, 15:55
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Let's hope sense prevails and they have a system for re-entry so there's the possibility of a fag somewhere along the line.
You cant go out of the arena once entered? is there a smoking room inside of it?
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Old 31-08-2011, 15:56
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In a word, no.
Whatevs
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Just got tickets for my mate and me! Will combine the gig with a week or so of shopping in London. Need to book flights and a hotel now...

James had better not get ill this time...
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Old 31-08-2011, 15:58
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Takk, I also forgot the shopping. It's close to Christmas!

And I like nice things.
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Old 31-08-2011, 16:01
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Takk, I also forgot the shopping. It's close to Christmas!

And I like nice things.
this reminds me that I've never been to London in December!
I'll probably freeze my ass off, since our lowest temperature during december is 8/9°. Argh!
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Old 31-08-2011, 16:02
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so does anyone know the most ideal place to stay in terms of price and easily getting to the o2...im quite uncoordinated so it needs to be on the doorstep haha
There is the Etap and Travelodge in the docklands area which is not too far fromthe O2, for around 50 plus quid
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Old 31-08-2011, 16:03
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All the beautiful window displays at Harrods, Harvey Nicks, and Selfridges! The lights, the atmosphere.

Why does there have to be $600 in flight surcharges making up half the plane ticket cost?

8/9 degrees is like spring! It's beautiful. This is coming from someone who can see -40 at that time of year.
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Old 31-08-2011, 16:13
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Takk, the airfare is just over $1300. The fare itself is about $700 plus. The taxes are $569 or so, equalling a $1310 airfare. I'd need to visit for 4-5 days to justify the cost. A half decent hotel would be about $150 a night. Add in food and spending money and it's close to $3000.
Same here...I would love to go to London. Seeing the Manics while there would be a dream come true! But I just can't afford it, especially since all my savings are going towards moving.
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Old 31-08-2011, 16:15
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All the beautiful window displays at Harrods, Harvey Nicks, and Selfridges! The lights, the atmosphere.

Why does there have to be $600 in flight surcharges making up half the plane ticket cost?

8/9 degrees is like spring! It's beautiful. This is coming from someone who can see -40 at that time of year.
I know well, I can't afford shopping at Harrods or Selfridges, so I'll just look at the windows

It's so sad, Diva

Well, for us it's winter! I do have a nice parka, but I'm afraid I'll feel cold anyway!
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