rushing07 said:

oh what the hell. Let me milk this running gag for what it's worth:


Ballseth in pantyhoseth.

London


Have fun Miguel

theodore said:

I will fairy godson!!!



What date are you graduation from prepa?

You can "get by" fairly well on $100 a day. That's usually what I plan for when I'm vacationing abroad, unless I know I'll need more for specific things. That generally allows a bit of fun by being frugal on some things and being able to be a bit more frivolous with others.

MIGUELGOMEZ said:

The ceremony is like June 15-ish and the party will be on July 18th

CarrieMpls said:

That sounds like a plan. Thank you darling. I wish you could come with.

theodore said:

Congratulations in advance!!! Woo hoo!! That's awesome.

MIGUELGOMEZ said:

When are you goin?



j/k. I actually could afford it right now. The coffee shop job and my spending habits have given me a considerable savings right now. I'm proud of the work I've done. But it's earmarked for a vacation for me later in the year. I'm either going to Thailand, Bali or Belize. I'm still deciding.

2the9s said:

OMG!!!

CarrieMpls said:

Woohoo!!!

I'll be there June 5th through the 17th.

Oh my God. Thailand, Bali or Belize sounds amazing. I can understand why you want to go somewhere tropical.

For that long, seriously i wouldn't go there with at least $3k American in my pocket. England gets EXPENSIVE and the dollar SUCKS right now.

MIGUELGOMEZ said:

London is going to be expensive. I think we alloted appx 100 per day. That included transportation, food, shopping and going out. Trust me it's NOT a lot. I would see if you can get a Train pass for the underground. That will save you a bit. Shame Natisse isn't there, she knows good places to eat on the cheap. Stay away from Herrods as you can drop money easily or if you are planning on going (I Highly recommend it..and you CAN grocery shop at Herrods...damn that Saffie!) take extra cash!

Amsterdam is a bit cheaper as the Euro is closer to the Dollar. But we still allotted 100 per day. We never took public transport while we were there. You can almost walk anywhere. Rent a bike for the time you are there and you'll have no problem. Hermanought to be able to guide you to the cheap eats, but I found cheap eats almost everywhere. FEBO can be your best friend! Therre's a lot to eat there...not too much to buy...though there are some interesting stores to go into.

MIGUELGOMEZ said:

I say 1000-1500 and you ought to be good.

rushing07 said:

Imago said:

You are SO not ready for the level Miguel is on.

MIGUELGOMEZ said:

DUDE! I had these crazy ass big hairy spiders in my room and outside my window. The next morning we cleared the webs out from the windows and the management took care of the ones on the ceiling. Great Place other wise (The Citadel).

Anyways, Miguel. Are you going to try riding a bicicle in Amsterdam?

I am going to be SO dead. Pinkpop with Lars and Aksel.
Then Amsterdam with Miguel. And probably Lars. I dare him.
Juicy Boyz!

Imago said:

MIGUELGOMEZ said:

Why are you doing that? That can be very very expensive. Unless you plan on going outside of London and need a car. But Gas is 8 bucks a gallon! I'd go public if you can. And yes. Flying via easyjet to amsterdam is cheaper. FYI if you go easy jet...give yourself LOTS and LOTS of time at the airport. While waiting for your flight is easy breezy, you don't get to actually check in until they tell you and the line for security is CRAZY!!!

HamsterHuey said:

I'll probably join y'all for a cup of tea at some place neutral and then let you 'Juicy Boyz' () alone.....okay?

HamsterHuey said:

It's so funny that you mention it. Even though I'm fat I'm very athletic. I was thinking of getting a bicycle and just losing my self on one of the days. I've ridden 450 miles on a bicycle so I can do it. Woohoo!

I'm seriously just a such a mess thinking that I'll be on the other side of the pond in about 49 days.

abierman said:

O.k. well....Herman and I can take you to a tea room, yeah, that's what we'll do.....(evillaugh).

superspaceboy said:

I'm staying with Phil and Val in south of London. I rented a vehicle 'cause there are lots of things I want to do. I want to go visit Ellie and Jon, go to OXFORD, and go to the Hellfire Caves. I don't want to impose on Phil and Val since they're already hooking me up.

Thanks so much for the advice!

superspaceboy said:

Nooooo!!!!!

HamsterHuey said:

Mmmkay! We have to train Imago to our ways.

superspaceboy said:

I think that my main expense is going to be food. I don't plan on doing any real shopping. I just want to sight-see, people-watch and window-shop. I'll be happy as a clam.

I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE PRINCE CRUISE ON THE 7TH. Woohoo!!!!!

MIGUELGOMEZ said:

He wants to go to Poland next year.....I mean POLAND.....

MIGUELGOMEZ said:

I said some place neutral.....there are some streets in Amsterdam that I do not stroll!

abierman said:

So you DO know what a tea room is.

I'm all for a neutral place Aksel. Can't wait to see you!

MIGUELGOMEZ said:

driving in london is INTENSE though. if you're gonna do a few days there, i'd find a place to park, slap £20 on an oyster card, and use the tube exclusively while in the city. plus if you're up to it and the weather doesn't suck ass , a lot of stuff in london can be seen just by walking, imo.

food prices will make you weep if you're constantly converting back to dollars in your head. just try not to think about it if you can.

and if you enter the dates you're going to be there into http://www.londontown.com/, you'll get a list of events, exhibitions, etc going on. it rocks
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