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I hope you're prepared!! :p

 

Sorry you won't make it BB and Clemma. Need a new roll call I think.

 

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Despite losing a couple along the way, we're up to 22 at the moment. This is gonna be a good meet. :cool:

 

Can i come ?

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Can i come ?

 

Yep course you can :D the more the merrier. name added :D

 

 

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Yep course you can :D the more the merrier. name added :D

 

 

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sillygirl

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overdone

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jcl

jailbird?

barracad (if he's finished polishing his baubles)

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Mr Lex

Crusher?

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Thanks. what a friendly lot. How far from Birmingham new street rail station ?

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Thanks. what a friendly lot. How far from Birmingham new street rail station ?

 

It's not far at all, about half a mile as the Crow flies. Giving directions is a little tricky so you may wish to jump in a cab which will cost you about £4.50 tops.

 

If you fancy walking then the best way is:

 

a) Do not go out of the front of new street station, go up the escalators to the lefthand side of burger king.

b) at the top of the escalators turn left and go out of the exit which you'll find to the left of 'foot locker'

c) at the bottom of the 'ramp' cross the road and go up new street, this is the road which starts with the funny tourist information hut

d) at the top you'll see the lady in the huge water feature, climb the steps to her left and head for the gap in between the town hall and the big posh council building - you're heading for the library and you''ll walk straight through (under) it - past the likes of nandos etc.

d) head for the ICC/Symphony Hall (it's the massive building at the other end of the big square) - you can wlak straight through this too.

e) at the end of the Hall you'll find a canal, take the bridge and go up the steps and you'll find the pitcher and piano on your left.

 

it'll take 15 mins walking (approx)

 

see, get a taxi!

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d) at the top you'll see the lady in the huge water feature, (approx)

 

You mean the floozy in the jacuzzi lol

 

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I got all exited cos I thought I could make it and it would have been a good way to commiserate/celebrate the outcome of my court date on the 19th but I've just realised I'm working that weekend and by the time I got there from Essex/London It'd be time for me to come home again. :(

 

Have a great, great time anyway peeps..It would have been nice to put a face to the fantastic advice and give personal thanks but maybe another time.

 

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They say money talks......mine just keeps saying "Goodbye"

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Ooooh - Spam, I'll be in your neck of the woods soon (well almost). Pity I can't go either because of work........

 

I'll have to make an effort to be at the next one though :D

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Ooooh - Spam, I'll be in your neck of the woods soon (well almost). Pity I can't go either because of work........

 

I'll have to make an effort to be at the next one though :D

 

 

Perhaps we can arrange one in Kent or something once you've moved 'darn sarf' :D

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They say money talks......mine just keeps saying "Goodbye"

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Booked my train tickets :D

 

Nice one :D

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up to 28 now if peeps turn up :D

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I've just noticed this place is close to water, far to close to water :eek:

 

Does it do rooms, does anyone know, or is there a gaff nearby, Travel lodge or something ??

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Thanks BB,

 

Mind you, the title says 'Starting at' so Gods knows where we will end up !!! :D

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