Luton to Dortmand - then a train to Cologne. No point living there if you're not going to use its one main benefit.
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I was merely pointing out that you can still fly from Gatwick to Cologne with easyjet.Originally posted by suityou01 View PostWow, fantastic. I'll just work Antipodian hours, and get Germany to do so as well. Thanks bud

You arrive in the afternoon, work late each day to make up your hours, and then leave at a reasonable hour on the Friday.
Oh - and it's Antipodean by the way.Comment
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Judging by the sample on this forum, the Germans seems to be mopping up all our muppet contractors.
What must their IT people be like, if they're that desperate?Last edited by Euler; 13 April 2015, 11:45.Are you a loser?
Didn't do too well at school?
Can't make it in the most dynamic economy in Europe?
No good with women?
Then VOTE UKIP! We'll make you whole again
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Originally posted by Euler View PostJudging by the sample on this forum, the Germans seems to be mopping up all our muppet contractors.
What must their IT people be like, if they're that desperate?





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OiOriginally posted by Euler View PostJudging by the sample on this forum, the Germans seems to be mopping up all our muppet contractors.
What must their IT people be like, if they're that desperate?
“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.”Comment
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Bought a days wifi access at the airport !!! Dont you have a mobile broadband ?Originally posted by suityou01 View PostI have the laptop on charge, iPhone on charge and have just bought a day's wifi access at the airport. So no fear bud, streaming this tulip to you live.
£15/month with Three for 10G data connected via a mifi hub. Then the phone/tablet and laptop can use it.Comment
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Takes too long on a Monday. Land at 09:20 then catch the bus to Dortmund Hpf (30 mins plus waiting time)Originally posted by moggy View PostLuton to Dortmand - then a train to Cologne. No point living there if you're not going to use its one main benefit.
ICE to Koeln 1:40. Then change to Bonn. Then Ubahn to work. Over 3 hrs travelling and won't get into Work until after 12.
Ryanscare 07:55 to Koeln arr 10:55, taxi to work there by 11:30.
Or not
Edit : And I'm not living there
Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.Comment
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No as I change countries quite often. Can you recommend one that does both Germany and UK for that price?Originally posted by FiveTimes View PostBought a days wifi access at the airport !!! Dont you have a mobile broadband ?
£15/month with Three for 10G data connected via a mifi hub. Then the phone/tablet and laptop can use it.Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.Comment
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So you're...spending the day at the airport?Originally posted by suityou01 View PostI have the laptop on charge, iPhone on charge and have just bought a day's wifi access at the airport. So no fear bud, streaming this tulip to you live.
Practically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
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AyeOriginally posted by MaryPoppins View PostSo you're...spending the day at the airport?
Then flying to Cologne this evening
Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.Comment
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