yeah, the longer you leave it, the more expensive they get...as they know they'll fill up.

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"I don't know that I'm really a specialist in anything. I know I am,for sure,a generalist,& that I know enough about a lot of different things to not spike the gauges on most people's bullshit meters."-RDJ

I forget, did we/you decide on what hotel your going to? I know a few are going to be crashing on G's floor (Mmm comfy!) But I dont know London all that well and there are SO many places to stay it makes my brain sizzle! Id like to stick close to where people are going to be and close to the Excel itself? Any suggestions before I start booking things?

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Easily distracted by shiny things...

Most of the hotels around the Exel center were booked up last year as there is a big medical conference on the same time. Closest i got was one stop down the DLR line, But i believe that hotel (Premier inn) is full too now. I think some got a hotel at Greenwhich is on the DLR, but mean a change of line to get to Exel.

Best bet is looking at hotels close to the DLR lines, preferably the line that goes to Exel to avoid any changes. But it doesnt really make much difference. There are quite a few hotels around Canary Wharf which you might find somewhere.

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"I don't know that I'm really a specialist in anything. I know I am,for sure,a generalist,& that I know enough about a lot of different things to not spike the gauges on most people's bullshit meters."-RDJ

Think I'm coming down for the may expo, not that I know anyone but it would be nice to finally meet others off this board.

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In space, no one gets whipped cream

So, who's doing the Friday? about to book tickets and not sure whether to come for the Friday too, as I'll be staying abetours for this event.

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Sgt. Jake Tucker - 13th Regt. 1st Batt. Freebooters.

Oops am I supposed to book the MCM tickets? O_o I thought we got those little band thingies! D: Eep!

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Easily distracted by shiny things...

If your in costume you won't need to book tickets. However, the amount of wristband we get is never a certainty, so bring money and be prepared for the possibility of having to buy a ticket on the door.

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M/SGT Rich Hyatt-Dowling (Retd)

UKCM Black ops

No, i meant train tickets. :p

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Sgt. Jake Tucker - 13th Regt. 1st Batt. Freebooters.

I'm working on the Friday so I can't go to the show (but I can do the Friday evening activities ...). However, I can get out of work early and/or come home to let you in and give you spare key etc, so you'd be very welcome to arrive on Friday.

Room for one more G?
Im going to another show on the Friday and Sunday, but will hopefull be able to come up Friday evening,then leave either Saturday night, or Sunday morning

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M/SGT Rich Hyatt-Dowling (Retd)

UKCM Black ops

Are they ever gonna publish the media guest list?
Every time I've checked the webshite, it's been blank!!

Cuddling up with me then rich?

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Sgt. Jake Tucker - 13th Regt. 1st Batt. Freebooters.

That's fine Rich. You know what the facilIties are like at Abe's castle.

Looks like me and my sis would only be doing the one day Alot of the hotels have been booked up and others are asking stupid money for just the one night, and travelling there an back again twice carrying lotsa crap don't strike our fancy I have to take Helen into thought as she doesn't have much cash to spend in the first place. I will keep looking around but it don't look hopeful which sucks a bit as was looking forward to meeting up with everyone again.

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Easily distracted by shiny things...

Anyone tried the Luton Travelodge, 20 mins down to junction 4 from there, get on the tube at edgeware.

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In space, no one gets whipped cream

Docklands is in south London though ...

If you're willing to do a Tube journey of that length then I'd imagine there are plenty of cheap Travelodges near Tube stations that would remove the need for a 20 mile drive.

The "Wembley" Travelodge near my home is also a ~1hr long Tube ride to get to ExCeL as it is from Edgeware but without the drive.

I havent looked, but the Tune hotel in central london might have some rooms going. Its one of those so basic it hurts hotels. Good beds, small rooms and you bring everything else, like towels, toilettries etc.
Its already on the south bank, so much closer than Luton!!!
http://www.tunehotels.com/uk

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"I don't know that I'm really a specialist in anything. I know I am,for sure,a generalist,& that I know enough about a lot of different things to not spike the gauges on most people's bullshit meters."-RDJ

Dangit, not being able too drive blows

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Easily distracted by shiny things...

can i bring up the parking question agin?

people who have driven befor, is it that easy to park there? i really dont want to do train travel with all my kit again, that sucked!

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Chaplain Sgt Hohenkerk,
Executive officer - 69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes

Does not help,
Does not clean,
Will have sex with anything!

It's easy but expensive. Without using Google, I can't recall the cost but expect £10+ a day.

I will probably be driving.

Sakara - fri/sat/sun
Cyber - Fri/sat/sun
Skapunkninja - Sat/Sun
Wildeone - Fri/Sat/Sun
Bolty - Fri/Sat/Sun
Coredeath & sister Sat/poss Sun
Pug50 - Fri night/Sat/Sun
Matt B - Sat/possibly Sun
Scapey - Fri/Sat/Sun
Cheifprofantiy +1 - Sun

Only one day I know but im ready for it this year....now weres my PIG?

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Chaplain Sgt Hohenkerk,
Executive officer - 69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes

Does not help,
Does not clean,
Will have sex with anything!

Will be good to see you Chris. I'll try to let you know where I park and how much it costs. It'll probably be the car park under ExCeL.

Sakara - fri/sat/sun
Cyber - Fri/sat/sun
Skapunkninja - Sat/Sun
Coredeath & sister Sat/poss Sun
Pug50 - Fri night/Sat/Sun
Matt B - Sat/possibly Sun
Cheifprofantiy +1 - Sun

Think the Wall crew are out for this one. Seeing as most people are doing a commute it'd be less conducive to shenanigary! Big blowout for the Oct Expo then!

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MSgt Samantha 'Boltie' Watters
Chief Medical Officer, UKCM
1st Batt. 42nd Regiment - Hadrian's Wall

Area 52 Bioweapons division - Amber T. Alien


"Harsh"

Thanks Garath! and this year liz (my other half) may be in some kind of armour.....

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Chaplain Sgt Hohenkerk,
Executive officer - 69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes

Does not help,
Does not clean,
Will have sex with anything!

the parking is easy and well signposted. As i said before, when i got there at 9am saturday last year, there were half a dozen cars in the carpark (even though there are thousands of spaces). i believe it was £15 all day, then about an extra £7 if you want to leave it overnight as well.

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M/SGT Rich Hyatt-Dowling (Retd)

UKCM Black ops