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There were several peeps at some of the parties I went to over the weekend who paid that sort of money.Originally posted by Sysman View PostAccording to yesterday evening's rag, car hire companies in Europe aren't letting their cars go across borders.
One taxi driver blagged 4000 Swiss Francs for taking someone to Copenhagen (presumably one of Threaded's mates).
And John Cleese paid €3800 for a taxi from Oslo, Norway, to Brussels.
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According to yesterday evening's rag, car hire companies in Europe aren't letting their cars go across borders.Originally posted by cojak View PostHotel rooms are becoming increasingly difficult to book in London for a reasonable price...
One taxi driver blagged 4000 Swiss Francs for taking someone to Copenhagen (presumably one of Threaded's mates).
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Yes, and if you were also to include the words 'comfortable', 'quality' and 'service' I'd think you'd lost it altogether.Originally posted by cojak View Post'reasonable' is a relative word on this occasion, Mitch...
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May I complement you on your rich imagination in combining those words in one sentence?Originally posted by cojak View PostHotel rooms are becoming increasingly difficult to book in London for a reasonable price...
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Hotel rooms are becoming increasingly difficult to book in London for a reasonable price...
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(Temporary) cessation in cheap tat (iPod covers etc) from Chinese factories being sold on eBay.
Ooh, maybe the iPad will be delayed further!
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drop in price of oil as less demand for aviation fuel.Originally posted by Pondlife View PostIATA are comparing it to 9/11 in terms of costs to the airline industry.
Schools are having to decide whether they have enough staff to open.
Warehouses are full because no airfreight is moving. Production/manufacturing stops.
What else is affected.
I guess the skies are quieter.
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