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cailin maith replied

23 November 2009, 21:45
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

Durham is where the Pink Panther lives.

Durham.......Durham..Durham.Durham.Durhum...Durham .Durhaaaam....

Here, I got your coat for you.
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DimPrawn replied

23 November 2009, 20:09
Durham is where the Pink Panther lives.

Durham.......Durham..Durham.Durham.Durhum...Durham .Durhaaaam....
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TheFaQQer replied

23 November 2009, 20:06
Durham was the first city in the UK to have a congestion charge, IIRC.

And full of bloody students that wanted to get to Oxford but couldn't get in.

And National Savings staff.
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cailin maith replied

23 November 2009, 19:55
Originally posted by Muttley08 View Post

If you're thinking about moving up that way...Durham is quite nice - short commute but nice cathedral city - from that way myself - PM me if you want any info on areas...

Thanks Muttley!
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OwlHoot replied

23 November 2009, 19:41
Originally posted by Churchill View Post

Ok, just got off the 'phone to an agent who's recruiting permies for a role in Gateshead...

Pro's and Cons please.

I'll start with a Pro...

Could go out on the piss with SA at the weekends...

Last time I was in a permie job ten years ago I spent quite a bit of time at a customer site in Gateshead.

In its favour I can say that late at night the industrial estate where we were is a great place to practice handbrake turns in your company car, especially if it has been raining.

But I can't think of anything else.

Last edited by OwlHoot; 23 November 2009, 19:51.
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BolshieBastard replied

23 November 2009, 19:23
Would give my right arm to work in Newcastle again.

oh, erm!
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TykeMerc replied

23 November 2009, 18:52
Gateshead is a right orifice, but as Muttley just said there are plenty of nice places in the vicinity.

Newcastle is pretty damn good for nightlife too.
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Muttley08 replied

23 November 2009, 18:46
If you're thinking about moving up that way...Durham is quite nice - short commute but nice cathedral city - from that way myself - PM me if you want any info on areas...
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Churchill replied

23 November 2009, 16:52
Originally posted by TheFaQQer View Post

They'll all be the same airline if Michael O'Really gets his way.

£5 to use the loo?

It's only a short flight, go before you set off!
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TheFaQQer replied

23 November 2009, 16:47
Originally posted by cailin maith View Post

I suppose.... still it's nice to have the choice we do in Manchester!

They'll all be the same airline if Michael O'Really gets his way.

£5 to use the loo?
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Churchill replied

23 November 2009, 15:16
Originally posted by cailin maith View Post

I suppose.... still it's nice to have the choice we do in Manchester!

Early days yet.
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cailin maith replied

23 November 2009, 14:32
Originally posted by TheFaQQer View Post

Or just fly with Ryanair...

I suppose.... still it's nice to have the choice we do in Manchester!
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TheFaQQer replied

23 November 2009, 14:26
Originally posted by TheFaQQer View Post

Ryanair fly NCL to DUB

Originally posted by TheFaQQer View Post

Ryanair to Dublin

Originally posted by cailin maith View Post

Dublin - its only about 45 mins from home.

Originally posted by cailin maith View Post

Hmmnnn we might have to have a rethink!

Or just fly with Ryanair...
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cailin maith replied

23 November 2009, 14:19
Originally posted by TheFaQQer View Post

Which airport do you normally fly into?

Dublin - its only about 45 mins from home.
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TheFaQQer replied

23 November 2009, 14:17
Originally posted by cailin maith View Post

Yeah - just checked too - no Aer Lingus... Cork is too far away!

Hmmnnn we might have to have a rethink!

Which airport do you normally fly into?
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