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Forum: East Coast Departures September 17th, 2012, 04:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,876
Posted By pepperrn
Thanks! True story :) . Thanks also for the...

Thanks! True story :) . Thanks also for the directions. Helpful for next time ;) . Best wishes.
Forum: East Coast Departures September 17th, 2012, 02:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,876
Posted By pepperrn
I'd agree with the wise suggestion above and...

I'd agree with the wise suggestion above and allow an hour... except...
If you are thinking of hailing a cab, or asking your hotel porter to hail one for you, forty-five minutes of that hour could...
Forum: British Isles/Western Europe August 14th, 2012, 11:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 923
Posted By pepperrn
That's why I like reading this board, a good...

That's why I like reading this board, a good question (that I don't think I've seen raised before), followed by helpful answers from knowledgeable members, great. :)
Forum: British Isles/Western Europe July 27th, 2012, 02:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,722
Posted By pepperrn
I'd agree with the cap'n, train...

I'd agree with the cap'n, train Southampton-Waterloo, cab across London, St Pancras (now a tourist destination! amazing place)-Paris. Simples.
I would also book the train tickets as far ahead as is...
Forum: Cruise News July 17th, 2012, 04:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,763
Posted By pepperrn
Yes, looks like the original plans to me. I can...

Yes, looks like the original plans to me.
I can see the queues of steerage passengers at travel agents now, just waiting to hand over their money, eager to board a ship KNOWING they'll be told...
Forum: Cruise News July 17th, 2012, 03:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,763
Posted By pepperrn
Thank you Barry. I had a good look at the...

Thank you Barry.
I had a good look at the "detailed" deck plans...
http://media01.couriermail.com.au/multimedia/2012/07/Titanic.pdf

Haven't had such a good laugh in ages :) .
Forum: British Isles/Western Europe July 14th, 2012, 06:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,101
Posted By pepperrn
I really would go to Southampton the afternoon...

I really would go to Southampton the afternoon before sailing. That way you're only a five minute cab ride from the terminal on the day of sailing, far less stressful. Car or Limo Hire from Heathrow,...
Forum: Cruise Fashions & Beauty July 8th, 2012, 04:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,764
Posted By pepperrn
I have both. I usually wear a "self-tie" bow. ...

I have both.
I usually wear a "self-tie" bow.
However, a couple of years back I injured my left hand which meant I couldn't tie a bow (or shoe-laces) for many, many weeks.
As I had a formal...
Forum: British Isles/Western Europe May 7th, 2012, 01:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 873
Posted By pepperrn
I agree with this, great advice :) . Esp about...

I agree with this, great advice :) . Esp about Standard Premier, really worth the extra. Comfortable larger seats, "at-seat" service and quieter atmosphere.
Forum: British Isles/Western Europe April 16th, 2012, 07:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 803
Posted By pepperrn
Apologies accepted of course :) .

Apologies accepted of course :) .
Forum: British Isles/Western Europe April 16th, 2012, 07:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 803
Posted By pepperrn
Thank you Sir, I am most grateful ! The very...

Thank you Sir, I am most grateful ! The very thought of it... :eek: :eek: :eek:
Forum: British Isles/Western Europe April 16th, 2012, 01:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 803
Posted By pepperrn
By Train. Booked far in advance (as much as 60-90...

By Train. Booked far in advance (as much as 60-90 days), and depending on the day of the week, SINGLE-journey rail tickets can be purchased for as little as £5 in either direction...
Forum: British Isles/Western Europe March 16th, 2012, 12:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,468
Posted By pepperrn
Hi, There are normally plenty of taxis at...

Hi,

There are normally plenty of taxis at the terminal (and a queue for them!), and the fare with tip is around/under £10 if memory serves correctly.

Bon Voyage!
Forum: British Isles/Western Europe March 16th, 2012, 09:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,468
Posted By pepperrn
I may be wrong but I think that Cross Country...

I may be wrong but I think that Cross Country Trains run a train every hour from Southampton direct to Birmingham (no changes and avoiding London) that takes approx 2 & 1/2 hours for the journey?
...
Forum: British Isles/Western Europe March 16th, 2012, 07:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,468
Posted By pepperrn
Hi, The latter, there are luggage racks at...

Hi,

The latter, there are luggage racks at the ends of most coaches. It is my habit to watch my suitcases closely at stations :eek: (easy if there are two or more in your group) and to keep an...
Forum: East Coast Departures May 5th, 2011, 01:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,818
Posted By pepperrn
A couple of years back I tried to get a taxi from...

A couple of years back I tried to get a taxi from my hotel on 7th Ave to Redhook.

The first taxi driver hailed by the hotel staff opened the luggage area for my cases to reveal a small repair...
Forum: British Isles/Western Europe April 27th, 2011, 12:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,700
Posted By pepperrn
I am surprised and saddened to read this :( ...

I am surprised and saddened to read this :(



I am shocked! But, we all have different priorities, for example, I'd have put that cat ahead of the car...
Forum: British Isles/Western Europe April 27th, 2011, 11:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,700
Posted By pepperrn
Other than yourself, surely? I have used...

Other than yourself, surely?


I have used CPS on a number of occasions and have been impressed with their service at all times. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again.
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