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Previously on "Additional consequences of the volcano."

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  • Churchill
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    Originally posted by threaded View Post
    There were several peeps at some of the parties I went to over the weekend who paid that sort of money.

    And John Cleese paid €3800 for a taxi from Oslo, Norway, to Brussels.
    I'd have paid twice that NOT to go to Brussels!

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  • threaded
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    Originally posted by Sysman View Post
    According 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).
    There were several peeps at some of the parties I went to over the weekend who paid that sort of money.

    And John Cleese paid €3800 for a taxi from Oslo, Norway, to Brussels.

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  • Sysman
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    Originally posted by cojak View Post
    Hotel rooms are becoming increasingly difficult to book in London for a reasonable price...
    According 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).

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  • FiveTimes
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    Originally posted by Drewster View Post
    I've GOT to get out by then as my Visa runs out!
    What's the worse that can happen

    I'm sure they will understand

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  • Sysman
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    Originally posted by Zippy View Post
    Air mail is going to/from Spain by road, then what doesnt get lost in the process being flown out.
    FTFY

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  • Clippy
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    Movie premieres.

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  • Drewster
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    Originally posted by Churchill View Post
    Well they've got 5 weeks to sort this tulip out or we're driving to Dubai!
    I'll meet you at the border and drive your car home.......
    I've GOT to get out by then as my Visa runs out!

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  • Mich the Tester
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    Originally posted by cojak View Post
    'reasonable' is a relative word on this occasion, Mitch...
    Yes, and if you were also to include the words 'comfortable', 'quality' and 'service' I'd think you'd lost it altogether.

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  • cojak
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    Originally posted by Mich the Tester View Post
    May I complement you on your rich imagination in combining those words in one sentence?
    'reasonable' is a relative word on this occasion, Mitch...

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  • Mich the Tester
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    Originally posted by cojak View Post
    Hotel rooms are becoming increasingly difficult to book in London for a reasonable price...
    May I complement you on your rich imagination in combining those words in one sentence?

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  • cojak
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    Hotel rooms are becoming increasingly difficult to book in London for a reasonable price...

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  • Clippy
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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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  • Bright Spark
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    Originally posted by Pondlife View Post
    IATA 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.
    drop in price of oil as less demand for aviation fuel.
    I guess the skies are quieter.

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  • Ravello
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    Originally posted by Churchill View Post
    Fruit? You've never seen fruit unless it's fermented and poured into a glass!
    busted.

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  • d000hg
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    Originally posted by Peoplesoft bloke View Post
    That's not the only plus, apparently Chris Moyles is stranded in the USA.
    If you don't listen to his show, why would you care?

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