Harpodom Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Any tips? Any do's & don'ts? Do we each need to bring our Korans with us? Has anything changed that we need to know about? Will Nigel Farage be at the border checking that we're white anglo saxons before allowing us in? What's the goss? Are Ant & Dec still alive? If so, why? I hear there is some sort of footy comp going on in June that might rival the mighty AFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Hahaha nothing will have changed, everyone you know will be doing the same old and everything will be the same although things will be noticabley unkempt and dirty from what you are used to but you will see there are lots of things happening around you rather than the wasteland that is Oz :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FatCats Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Great time of the year to go back! Have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy1982 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Have a good one mate. How long since you've been back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpodom Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 Have a good one mate. How long since you've been back? Actually not that long, it was Oct 2012. We try and go back every 2 years but by Christ it's expensive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celt Down Under Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Actually not that long, it was Oct 2012. We try and go back every 2 years but by Christ it's expensive! We are paying $1174 return with Malaysian Air, leaving on the 10th of June to Dublin, and returning on the 5th of July. Price would have been a lot more if we came back after that date, or if we flew into a UK airport. Even taking ferry fares from Dublin to Holyhead into consideration, it is far cheaper. Car hire is costing us $559 for a compact for 20 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Actually not that long, it was Oct 2012. We try and go back every 2 years but by Christ it's expensive! Why?:wink: Don't think you'll notice much difference in a couple of years Harpo. We went back last year, we were well under pressure to do it as it's only the second time we've been back and it was my nieces wedding. On ething I noticed was how the roads seemed a lot norrower than I remembered and how busy everywhere was. That was near Stockport though so I guess it depends where you are going. We had a couple of weeks with my Sister in Melton Mowbray. I've never seen that part of the UK and it was a lot nicer than round Stockport.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest40285 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Have a good one mate, safe trip.... Im going back in August, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest66881 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Have a wonderful time, watch for those pesky trolls under bridges mate:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Have a great trip! There's a little bike race happening early July that could be worth a look too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samdom1 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 We are paying $1174 return with Malaysian Air, leaving on the 10th of June to Dublin, and returning on the 5th of July. Price would have been a lot more if we came back after that date, or if we flew into a UK airport. Even taking ferry fares from Dublin to Holyhead into consideration, it is far cheaper. Car hire is costing us $559 for a compact for 20 days. That's cheap, is that return air fares each or both together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samdom1 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Any tips? Any do's & don'ts? Do we each need to bring our Korans with us? Has anything changed that we need to know about? Will Nigel Farage be at the border checking that we're white anglo saxons before allowing us in? What's the goss? Are Ant & Dec still alive? If so, why? I hear there is some sort of footy comp going on in June that might rival the mighty AFL All of the above may happen/ have happened...:laugh:...enjoy your trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 There have been some articles written about Malaysia Airlines heading for bankruptcy. Even before MH370 they have been losing a lot of money and obviously worse since then. Depends on your mindset I suppose whether you are happy to fly with them. There may be some risk or you may be getting a bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpodom Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 There have been some articles written about Malaysia Airlines heading for bankruptcy. Even before MH370 they have been losing a lot of money and obviously worse since then. Depends on your mindset I suppose whether you are happy to fly with them. There may be some risk or you may be getting a bargain. Er, excuse me Mr PC, but this is a thread about Britain, not MH370, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Please accept my apologies Harpo. It won't happen again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpodom Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 Please accept my apologies Harpo. It won't happen again. No worries my cuddly friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Have a good trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Just keep hooded up so no visible facial features on display, don't make eye contact, sort of shuffle with a tough guy swagger, hand always in pocket as if caressing a shooter and you main come out of the ordeal without blemish or worse to head or limb. Do give reports on how folk over there manage in such dire circumstances. You never know may even be able to stumble across the odd moments of enjoyment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Have a great trip Harpo :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celt Down Under Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 That's cheap, is that return air fares each or both together? Return fare per person. Price to fly into Dublin is far cheaper than flying into London or Manchester. Crazy thing is, is that the last time we flew a few weeks ago, we priced the fare from London, then Dublin departures, and it was much cheaper from Dublin, even though we caught the exact same flight as we would have if we had flown from London. The flight from Dublin was a code share with Malaysian. Had to change planes in both directions in London. If you are willing to sacrifice a little of your time, it is much cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celt Down Under Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 There have been some articles written about Malaysia Airlines heading for bankruptcy. Even before MH370 they have been losing a lot of money and obviously worse since then. Depends on your mindset I suppose whether you are happy to fly with them. There may be some risk or you may be getting a bargain. We have flown Malaysian many times over the years, with no problems. We have always found the service excellent, the food excellent, and we will continue flying with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Do we each need to bring our Korans with us? :biglaugh: Will Nigel Farage be at the border checking that we're white anglo saxons before allowing us in? No, but Scott Morrison might be doing that when you land back in Melbourne! :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Do we each need to bring our Korans with us? :biglaugh: Will Nigel Farage be at the border checking that we're white anglo saxons before allowing us in? No, but Scott Morrison might be doing that when you land back in Melbourne! :wink: No he won't care as long as you are entering Australia legally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 No he won't care as long as you are entering Australia legally. But what if Harpo and his family are seeking asylum from the horrors of the UK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Then we'll send him to Manus Island to have a long think about things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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