I do like Fridays though, much higher chance of getting the double seat to myself (as I did today) and avoiding the train weirdo getting on at Chippenham (What is it about Chippenham?).
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Me too. I get to work from home and nurse a hangover in relative peace.Originally posted by gricerboy View PostI do like Fridays though,Comment
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me too, I get to chip off early around 2pm and get a fantastic German efficient 300kph/186mph train with reliable wireless broadband throughout the whole journey, a decent onboard restaurant and wide spacious reclining seats.
Compared to the pedestrian top speed 201kph/125mph wagons of sweaty sturge you get in the uk, getting home is far more pleasant.The proud owner of 125 Xeno Geek PointsComment
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WOW!!Originally posted by chef View Postme too, I get to chip off early around 2pm and get a fantastic German efficient 300kph/186mph train with reliable wireless broadband throughout the whole journey, a decent onboard restaurant and wide spacious reclining seats.
Compared to the pedestrian top speed 201kph/125mph wagons of sweaty sturge you get in the uk, getting home is far more pleasant.Comment
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But you're not getting home are you. You're stuck in Germany.Originally posted by chef View Postme too, I get to chip off early around 2pm and get a fantastic German efficient 300kph/186mph train with reliable wireless broadband throughout the whole journey, a decent onboard restaurant and wide spacious reclining seats.
Compared to the pedestrian top speed 201kph/125mph wagons of sweaty sturge you get in the uk, getting home is far more pleasant.Comment
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This really needs to put into a blog. Its pretty easy to setup. just go here and start typing. I'm sure you'll get a lot of curious follower. I'm should actually kick myself for reading this thread every morning.McCoy: "Medical men are trained in logic."
Spock: "Trained? Judging from you, I would have guessed it was trial and error."Comment
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Thanks dearee, I'll bear that in mind. Got any more pics of yourself?Comment
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I've got plenty - look up Mona Chopra - not that that's me or anything. Does the word "Avatar" not have any meaning where you are?Originally posted by gricerboy View PostThanks dearee, I'll bear that in mind. Got any more pics of yourself?Last edited by lilelvis2000; 21 May 2010, 09:24.McCoy: "Medical men are trained in logic."
Spock: "Trained? Judging from you, I would have guessed it was trial and error."Comment
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umm I live in Cologne/Koeln/Köln and I work in Munich/München, so yes I am getting home and very nice it is too thanksOriginally posted by SofaKingdom View PostBut you're not getting home are you. You're stuck in Germany.
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