Possible July London GTG?
Jun 2nd, 2019 | 01:28 AM
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Possible July London GTG?
Arriving at LHR on Sunday 7 July and fly home Sunday 14 July. Mainly coming over to see the Dior and May Quant at the V&A plus Kew/Chihuly and Van Gogh @ Tate Britain. Have all sorts of free time since I'm a member of both the Tate and V&A so don't need to pre-book the exhibitions.. Only evenings booked up are Wed/Thurs 10-11 July.
Open to GTGs just about anytime - but especially 9 and 12 July. (LancasterLad - missed you last time - so fair warning
)
Open to GTGs just about anytime - but especially 9 and 12 July. (LancasterLad - missed you last time - so fair warning
)
Jul 5th, 2019 | 09:05 PM
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OK - no takers
(well a couple but not for public consumption )
I start my trek early AM tomorrow - but can't get my a$$ in gear - instead of packing I'm drinking a nice Stag's Leap Merlot and procrastinating. Oh well I'll end up with some clothes, some sort of toiletries and my Bose noise cancelling ear buds. Anything else is pot luck.
Next stop Sunday afternoon at my flat in Pimlico . . . (Do wish London was 5 or 6 hours closer to my podunk airport in Northern California)
In the next week: Dior, Mary Quant, Van Gogh at the Tate, Leonardo @ the Br Library, Fiddler on the Roof, The Play That Goes Wrong, Kew/Chihuly, Spring @ Somerset House (really looking forward to this), Cindy Sherman @ Nat'l Portrait, and a day trip to Oxfordshire - busy but not really over scheduled . . .
(well a couple but not for public consumption
)I start my trek early AM tomorrow - but can't get my a$$ in gear - instead of packing I'm drinking a nice Stag's Leap Merlot and procrastinating. Oh well I'll end up with some clothes, some sort of toiletries and my Bose noise cancelling ear buds. Anything else is pot luck.
Next stop Sunday afternoon at my flat in Pimlico . . . (Do wish London was 5 or 6 hours closer to my podunk airport in Northern California)
In the next week: Dior, Mary Quant, Van Gogh at the Tate, Leonardo @ the Br Library, Fiddler on the Roof, The Play That Goes Wrong, Kew/Chihuly, Spring @ Somerset House (really looking forward to this), Cindy Sherman @ Nat'l Portrait, and a day trip to Oxfordshire - busy but not really over scheduled . . .
Jul 6th, 2019 | 06:58 AM
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Jul 6th, 2019 | 08:04 AM
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If you've not been to the Royal Mews, check it out.
https://www.rct.uk/visit/the-royal-m...kingham-palace
Fabulous.
Easy to tuck in amongst other stops.
https://www.rct.uk/visit/the-royal-m...kingham-palace
Fabulous.
Easy to tuck in amongst other stops.
Jul 6th, 2019 | 09:31 AM
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In departures waiting for my first flight. Been to the Mews many times - at least 6 or 7. This really isn't a sightseeing trip - a couple of plays and lots of exhibitions. Really the main focus is the Dior and a jaunt to my old stomping grounds in Oxon.
Jul 6th, 2019 | 09:59 AM
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Ahh! I had a similar trip last April as an homage to my mother. I guessed earlier that fall when the new baby might arrive and was thrilled that I timed it right to be there when Louis was born. I spent a couple of days doing things that my mother and I had done in London and added some things I knew she would enjoy. Not the usual touristy things, but just enjoying London in the spring. I lucked out that the Diana dress exhibit was at Kensington Palace. Very different from the traveling one I saw years ago in Houston. Then off to Paris for a few days and the back to see West End shows. Perfect combination! Years ago I canceled my hotel and flights (both on points) to see Idina Menzel open Wicked on the West End. I've regretted it ever since. I also wished I had added Hamilton because ticket prices are a fraction there compared to Broadway. A lovely relaxed trip. Hope yours is as well.
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Jul 7th, 2019 | 12:20 AM
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Arriving at LHR on Sunday 7 July and fly home Sunday 14 July. Mainly coming over to see the Dior and May Quant at the V&A plus Kew/Chihuly and Van Gogh @ Tate Britain. Have all sorts of free time since I'm a member of both the Tate and V&A so don't need to pre-book the exhibitions.. Only evenings booked up are Wed/Thurs 10-11 July.
Open to GTGs just about anytime - but especially 9 and 12 July. (LancasterLad - missed you last time - so fair warning )
Open to GTGs just about anytime - but especially 9 and 12 July. (LancasterLad - missed you last time - so fair warning
)
Jul 8th, 2019 | 07:33 AM
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but if we can't meet up this time, I will be in London for about a week very end November/beginning December
Jul 8th, 2019 | 09:18 AM
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I have used the electronic gates. Interesting that it seems to take longer for some people.Still seems to be quicker than going through usual passport control. I have always used fast track in the past. When entering area,it’s difficult or impossible to check and see what the lines are like for other options.You have to decide early on. Actually, the signs pretty much led us to electronic passport.
Jul 8th, 2019 | 11:29 AM
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Didn't see/use them because I flew business so go the expedited line. Saw the queue or hem and while long, it seemed to be shorter/ faster than in the 'old days'.
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