In a couple of weeks I will be trundling the caravan up to the Crystal palace to stay for a few days. As we shall be using buses to trampse around the capital and go to a few shows, I would like a bit of info about the cheapest way to travel. I'm ok as I have an old codgers bus pass, but my 'wife'. I hesitate to call her that in case I get done under the trades description act, is a bit younger and will have to pay her own fare.
The cheapest way I have seen on line is a day ticket, are there any crafty cockneys on the site to confirm this plus how much are they. Don't want an oyster as we will not be going up there again for a few years.
Bus only non of your strange underground malarky. Then I can see more and get of when and where we want to.
I only need to make her pocket money last 4 days.
......no discount (or free) for a Carer, then ACE?
;D
Ace A few years ago when 2 of my daughters were working in a London Hotel they wanted me to spend my birthday back "home" so to speak. They bought day tickets for London Transport and I thought it was a great way to get around.
When I go to my sisters in Kent she always gets me a weekly ticket which is such a great saving on day fares. (Won't be necessary when I go in October as our local bus passes now cover all areas)
Whatever the cost hope you both have a wonderful time.
Anything less than a week and you might as well get daily travel cards. You will certainly see a lot more travelling by bus although underground is a much quicker way of traveling around London if you can bring yourself to do it. In central London though, I would recommend Shanks' Pony - get the best sights of all.
Enjoy your trip, I've lived in London all my life and it still excites me!
Why don't you just tow the caravan round London every day - I'd pay to see that!
A few facts about London busses.
If you stand at a bus stop on the correct side of the road you will notice a bus coming in the other direction every 2 minutes.
You will stand at the stop all alone for the best part of an hour before 3 busses arrive at the same time, ALL FULL.
Another bus will arrive with spare seats just as 200 people appear from nowhere and jump on before you.
No bus ever goes where you need to go.
Could we turn this into an Olympic sport ? Synchronized late buses ?
Quote from: Amazin on August 24, 2008, 23:41:12
Why don't you just tow the caravan round London every day - I'd pay to see that!
With my current satnav I could well be doing that. I call her Ffiona, you will notice it is spelt with two FF's for a very good reason ;D
Quote from: ACE on August 25, 2008, 09:38:51
Quote from: Amazin on August 24, 2008, 23:41:12
Why don't you just tow the caravan round London every day - I'd pay to see that!
With my current satnav I could well be doing that. I call her Ffiona, you will notice it is spelt with two FF's for a very good reason ;D
To avoid any unpleasantness be on the lookout for................
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Kinell! youve started something now ;)
You don't post under Mr. Smith sometimes I suppose ;D
You do know that you'll need a tax disc in London Ace, I don't think Cowes issue them yet. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Bugger! you don't have them revenue men up there do you?
Surely my guinness beermat will do.
Quote from: ACE on August 25, 2008, 10:47:00
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Kinell! youve started something now ;)
You don't post under Mr. Smith sometimes I suppose ;D
:-X ;D ;D
pick up an oyster card and load it with some money its the cheapest way around london.
Cambourne7 is right - Oyster is the way to go. Otherwise it is a flat £2 whether you go 1 stop or several.
twinkletoes
Why do I have a mental image of ACE dressed up as Paddington Bear, looking all lost and forlorn from the inside of his misted up caravan windows? It's only slightly disturbing.
...also (forgot to say) if you don't have an Oyster card you have to buy a ticket before you get on the bus at the dispenser by the bus stop - which quite often take your money but do not deliver a ticket. If you do get the Oyster card NEVER forget to swipe it if you use a "bendy-bus" and if you use it on the underground you will have to swipe it on the way in but NEVER forget to swipe on the way out....
twinkletoes
Quote from: OllieC on August 26, 2008, 12:52:18
dressed up as Paddington Bear,
I told not to hang my jimjams on the line. Now everybody knows.
Also Ace be careful not to leave your caravan unattended, with the prices of scrap metal sky high it might end up in the scrappy. ;D ;D ;D
teehee Ollie - it's a vivid picture :D
ACE I reckon that your weight prob will be helped if you ask your missus to cut the crusts off your marmalade sanches - every little helps ;)
Thats right, you just carry on taking the P. There is a thing called adult abuse nowadays and I could report you to my ol lady who spends her working day sorting out these issues.
But I have a better plan. When you are driving down the road at 20mph cause there are some trailer trash slowing everything up. Just look through the back and if you see a chandelier swinging its ACE's revenge.
Hahahaha, The red chandalier!!!! An iconic symbol of good taste and judgement, how is it these days?!?!
Ace,
Start to look a little closer to home buddy before you have a go at Mr Smith, it just proves the point that some can post anything they like and its funny ha ha ;D
Quote from: ACE on August 26, 2008, 19:13:05
But I have a better plan. When you are driving down the road at 20mph cause there are some trailer trash slowing everything up. Just look through the back and if you see a chandelier swinging its ACE's revenge.
Is chandelier the name of the horse that pulls ya van ??? ;D ;D
Quote from: froglegs on August 27, 2008, 09:27:57
Quote from: ACE on August 26, 2008, 19:13:05
But I have a better plan. When you are driving down the road at 20mph cause there are some trailer trash slowing everything up. Just look through the back and if you see a chandelier swinging its ACE's revenge.
Is chandelier the name of the horse that pulls ya van ??? ;D ;D
and hey! if so, tell us your route, will ya? We'll be there with our shovels and bukkits 8)....if yer orse is anything like you ACE, it'll be full of High Quality Horse**** ::) ;)
You ain't still trying to kid us you still have some of those 'free' buckets in one piece.
Ace don't drive around Soho at night with that red chandelier, they'll think you've got a brothel on wheels. :o :P ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :-*
Quote from: cornykev on August 27, 2008, 19:59:41
Ace don't drive around Soho at night with that red chandelier, they'll think you've got a brothel on wheels. :o :P ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :-*
;D ;D ;D
..and that you're pimping for your missus :o
;D
...or that you are part of some obscure carnival?!
;D
;D ;D ;D ;D
Just got this and though you might want the info
Tastelondon card - one months free trial with Time Out
Time Out are giving away one months free membership (worth around £5.80 as a 12 month membership costs £69.95) to the tastelondon diners card which entitles you to loads of 50% offs and 2for1s in over 500 restaurants all over London and the Home Counties. Whats more, you won't have to hand over your direct debit details once the free month is complete.
Visit the Time Out website, click on 'take advantage of this exclusive deal', and insert your details, once registered your card will arrive in the post. To get your discount, check out which restaurants are participating and mention your tastelondon card when calling for your reservation. Watch out for the restrictions though as some restaurants do not accept the card on Friday and Saturday nights.
You're a diamond Cam, I have just blagged one, that will save me a few bob when I take her out. It will make a change of the 2 for 1 at sainsburys.
Sainsburys :o :o had ya down for a Lidl man ;).
That's good, Cam. Just ordered one myself!
Lidls! I have an idea she goes in there sometimes. Although I do use them in Germany. But strictly Sainsburys for me. Until Waitrose opens up over here.
Quote from: ACE on August 27, 2008, 16:11:32
You ain't still trying to kid us you still have some of those 'free' buckets in one piece.
Oi you! Don't you go casting nasturtiums on the Quality of my FREE CO-OP BLACK BUKKITS :o (although I've got some trailing ones in 2 of mine atm, come to think of it..) AND I've requested a name change from Dan, so once he's got on top of it, I'll expect the appropriate deference both to my status and my CO-OP FREE BLACK BUKKITS from you at all times, please, Mister ACE. ;)
Hi Ace
Everything you wanted to know about the cost of travel in London and how to pay for it - enjoy ;D
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/assets/downloads/guide-to-fares-and-tickets-08-01-02.pdf
As Cam has already said as pay as you go Oyster is the best bet - but Mrs ACE must remember to swipe in (on buses- lots of Inspectors out there) and out (if you venture into the depths of the underground - otherwise she will be charged the full fare)
Might 'see' you on the 507 :D
and be nice to the bus drivers my dads one :) He drives a bendy bus :)
At last a sensible answer and information. Thank you smp.
Be nice to bus drivers? I always do when I'm on the bus, but not so nice when I'm in my van, specially when the bar stewards pull out in front of me.
ace did you have a nice time?
We had a great time, but what a shame people don't seem to have the time for each other. Everyone rushing about, no smiles to be seen. If I had to ask anybody something I felt as if I was being tiresome. Brixton was another matter, chatter, smiles, helpful, no wonder they stick together there if the rest of the smoke is so unfriendly.
Proms in the Park was as near as I shall ever get to the last night in the hall. But a really great evening, and nice fine weather, just right for the patriotic buzz of singing Land of hope and glory with 40 thousand others.
Buses, cheap or what! £3.50 a day for mother. Free for me , jump on and off where you like all day. I did not get around to using the taste London card.