LB Meet-Spring 2012--YORK - LB's 5th Birthday!!

[teaboy2]

Re: LB Meet-Spring 2012--YORK - LB's 5th Birthday!!

Sounds a probable then Teaboy-lol

btw--get your council to sort out the Diversion Signs better---went round in circles on way to Whitby other day-pmsl

ps-Can Sapphy or Cel add Leclerc to the Possibles in post 102-{EDIT--Thankyou}

OH mate tell me about, takes me forever to get across the dam road in the middle of town now. The congestion, from the road works where their building the junction, in the town itself is unbelivable. Before i could just jay walk across and stick my finger up at any one that pipped the horn, now i have to pull my pants down just to get the traffic to stop and let me cross lol.

it is a probable, as i just waiting for an answer to whether things can be arranged for new dates, though it depends on if the other parties are all avalible on the new dates or not. Fingers crossed though.

[Monzter]

Re: LB Meet-Spring 2012--YORK - LB's 5th Birthday!!

I have booked my accommodation Bootham Gardens looks very nice and very resonable for single occupancy and best still I could reserve the room and not pay he whole lot straight away

Ooooooh I'm getting excited now

[Turboman]

Re: LB Meet-Spring 2012--YORK - LB's 5th Birthday!!

I have booked my accommodation Bootham Gardens looks very nice and very resonable for single occupancy and best still I could reserve the room and not pay he whole lot straight away

Ooooooh I'm getting excited now

Great..i might have other info for you later..lol

[Turboman]

Re: LB Meet-Spring 2012--YORK - LB's 5th Birthday!!

Also...Oporto will hold a small 10 question quiz for a £75 bottle of Port during the weekend...thanks Oporto

[TUTTSI]

Re: LB Meet-Spring 2012--YORK - LB's 5th Birthday!!

Hi Monz

Really pleased you are coming and look forward to meeting you hun.

Is the accomadation close to the town centre?


[Oporto
I was going to suggest the New ice skating rink--But Turbo advised against it.:tinysmile_hmm_t2: ]

Turbs is right hun not a good idea for me, difficult enough for me to stand on my own two feet let alone on skates, Tried it when I was young and could not hang of it but I admire anyone who can though.

The YORK Eye sounds fun, not been on the London Eye yet but there again living in London I do know all the sights anyway.

Whatever we do hun it will be down to costs as many cannot afford to do expensive stuff. Can you please post up costs so that we can get an idea.

The chocolate factory, is that nearby or would we need transport?

I have booked my accommodation Bootham Gardens looks very nice and very resonable for single occupancy and best still I could reserve the room and not pay he whole lot straight away

Ooooooh I'm getting excited now

[Monzter]

Re: LB Meet-Spring 2012--YORK - LB's 5th Birthday!!

1000 yards from York
1200 yards from York Station
600 yards from Bootham Bar
700 yards from St. Mary's Abbey
700 yards from York Theatre Royal
700 yards from York Minster

So within good walking distance of everything I think and as I walk everywhere anyway normally a 30/40 min walk for me is normal lol.

Ice skating probably not a great idea for me I have chronic clumsiness and ice and blades not a good idea lol but those of us that didn't want to skate could maybe have a coffee or something if they have a cafe or go off for a wander?

I'll be giving the York Eye a miss too - terrified of heights! But I really would like to go to the Minster, to Yorvic and the railway museum

Been having a nosey and it would seem that you can get a pass to Jorvic, DIG, Barley Hall and Micklegate Bar Museum for £16 (adult) and it is valid for a year too! Though I am not sure that's right........ seems too good to be true doesn't it? Found it on here :

Jorvik Viking Centre | Visit Jorvik
Jorvik Viking Centre | YAT Pass

Seems excellent value to me!!

York Wheel - £8.50 for an adult here http://www.york-wheel.metaltype.co.uk/

Will have a good nosey at other stuff costs as long as no one minds - I'm bored still recovering!

[Turboman]

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Yep--good booking Monz and super website too---keep up the research

http://www.visityork.org/accommodati...8#Availability

If we say Parliament Street (where Marks and Spencer is) is the cente of activity

Shell & Monz very close to each other and 10 mins away
Cel 10 mins away
Hilton --Turbs(2),Tuttsi(2),Mrs James(2),Sapphire(2),Jax are 5 mins away
Bill & Maxie staying with Oporto and Son (local) out of town---(you have my sympathy Oporto---you really do-lol)
Teaboy(local-ish) being also "managed" by Oporto
Cyn local -- near Oporto

Turbs

Hoping to meet Oporto & Cyn on Friday to plan meet locations etc

Is the Rowntrees visit/walk Oporto?
York, City of Chocolate - the Story of Cravens, Rowntrees and Terrys in the Chocolate Industry UK

[Monzter]

Re: LB Meet-Spring 2012--YORK - LB's 5th Birthday!!

OK have found a couple of other suggestions for stuff to do -

Boat trips - they go about every 30/40 mins and costs £7.50 for adults, £6.50 concessions and £3.50 for children for about 45 mins. They have disabled access to the boats. Early evening and floodlit evening cruises are more expensive but under £10. There are also lunch/dinner cruises and they are £25 for adults/concessions and £15 for children.
York Boat - Home River Cruises, Birthday Cruises, City Cruises, York, North Yorkshire

The Ice factor is for ice skating (obviously lol) it's £9.50 for adults, £8.50 kids and concessions - The Ice FactorThe Ice Factor it says it's just over a mile from York station and accessible by public transport.

OOOOOHHHHH here's good 'un York Brewery - Historic Brewery and Visitor Attraction located in York, YO1 6JX
Adults £6, seniors £5.00, kids £3.50 - This includes sampling beer

Open top bus tours around York - http://www.transdevyork.co.uk/
Adults £10, Kids £4, Concessions £7.50 (there are other companies)

In addition to the ghost walks already suggested there's the York Horror Tour which sounds fun (read terrifying lol) York Horror Tour
Adults £5, kids £2.50 but it says depending on events prices may vary.

York Viking Walk http://www.yorkvikingwalk.com/
adults £5, kids £3.

**Some of the prices might be different I have taken them from the websites but they might be 2011 or out of season prices**



Well there's a few ideas lol

[Turboman]

Re: LB Meet-Spring 2012--YORK - LB's 5th Birthday!!

well done monz---keep it up--and after i've met oporto and cyn on friday--we'll post asummary with cost

can you research how long it takes for jorvik/minster/castle museum etc so we know which attraction takes what time to see?

Turbs

OK have found a couple of other suggestions for stuff to do -

Boat trips - they go about every 30/40 mins and costs £7.50 for adults, £6.50 concessions and £3.50 for children for about 45 mins. They have disabled access to the boats. Early evening and floodlit evening cruises are more expensive but under £10. There are also lunch/dinner cruises and they are £25 for adults/concessions and £15 for children.
York Boat - Home River Cruises, Birthday Cruises, City Cruises, York, North Yorkshire

The Ice factor is for ice skating (obviously lol) it's £9.50 for adults, £8.50 kids and concessions - The Ice FactorThe Ice Factor it says it's just over a mile from York station and accessible by public transport.

OOOOOHHHHH here's good 'un York Brewery - Historic Brewery and Visitor Attraction located in York, YO1 6JX
Adults £6, seniors £5.00, kids £3.50 - This includes sampling beer

Open top bus tours around York - http://www.transdevyork.co.uk/
Adults £10, Kids £4, Concessions £7.50 (there are other companies)

In addition to the ghost walks already suggested there's the York Horror Tour which sounds fun (read terrifying lol) York Horror Tour
Adults £5, kids £2.50 but it says depending on events prices may vary.

York Viking Walk http://www.yorkvikingwalk.com/
adults £5, kids £3.

**Some of the prices might be different I have taken them from the websites but they might be 2011 or out of season prices**



Well there's a few ideas lol

[Monzter]

Re: LB Meet-Spring 2012--YORK - LB's 5th Birthday!!

well done monz---keep it up--and after i've met oporto and cyn on friday--we'll post asummary with cost

can you research how long it takes for jorvik/minster/castle museum etc so we know which attraction takes what time to see?

Turbs

Yeah will do I'm just looking for ahem, night clubs rofl

[Monzter]

Re: LB Meet-Spring 2012--YORK - LB's 5th Birthday!!

OK nightclubs have been mentioned so -

Vudu Lounge is York's premier Cocktail and Champagne Bar with a menu of over 150 cocktails, catering for York's cool and trendy. Live DJ Thursday - Friday - Saturday until 3a.m.Is on Swinegate.

Bar and Club salvation, George Hudson Street, York. Open till 4.30am

The Gallery - Clifford St, York

There's also Ziggy's, Flares and Bohemia

Monz X

[pawnbrokers]

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Bill was kind enough to message me and inform me of this meeting and i would very much like to come along and meet some folks ive known of for some years, so im currently looking for somewhere to stay and i also must consult my partner to see if she would also like to join us. meantime please add me & partner to the probables. Will get back and confirm asap. Never been to York, and like Turbo, my birthday 13th toooooo.-PB

[Turboman]

Re: LB Meet-Spring 2012--YORK - LB's 5th Birthday!!

Bill was kind enough to message me and inform me of this meeting and i would very much like to come along and meet some folks ive known of for some years, so im currently looking for somewhere to stay and i also must consult my partner to see if she would also like to join us. meantime please add me & partner to the probables. Will get back and confirm asap. Never been to York, and like Turbo, my birthday 13th toooooo.-PB

Hey---PB---bloody hell

Would be great for me/Bill/Shell/Maxie/PPmartim/Jimmy to meet you plus others you know

ps-Cel-can you amend the list --Thanks

[Sapphire]

Re: LB Meet-Spring 2012--YORK - LB's 5th Birthday!!

Updated List

Definite (Booked)

Bill-k
Maxie Girl
Turbo & Mrs Turbo
Sapphire & Mr Sapphire
Tuttsi & Mr Tuttsi
Mrs James & Mr James
Jax
Celestine
Cynthesis
Oporto + son
Shell
Montzer

Possibles

Exc
Amethyst & Tools
Teaboy
Mrs Bill-k
SpringerSpaniel
Charitynjw
Leclerc
Pawnbrokers & Partner

[TUTTSI]

Re: LB Meet-Spring 2012--YORK - LB's 5th Birthday!!

Well done Monz for all your hard work with all the information so far, you are brilliant at all this research.

I guess then we ought to know how long each attaction takes so that we can plan what we are doing on each day and costs involved:-

Friday pm, Sat AM, Sat PM, Sun AM

The boat trip, chocolate factory, York Brewery, giant wheel etc all sounds lovey and so does many of the other attractions mentioned it is now just a question of fitting everything in the short weekend and what is afordable for most peeps.