GABIT attendees thread

[lame moose (mocha)]

i don't know where the theater is, but i took a cab from the ren to buckingham palace and it cost me 65-70 pounds. it's a long drive. the cabs aren't that large. there was room for 1-2(close) in the back seat with the scooter behind the front seat and i think there was room up front for 1 person. there might be more foot room if it's a wheelchair as opposed to a 3 wheel scooter like mine.

[NZNeep]

Have emailed London Cabs for a quote.

[Chelle DB]

Because we have the cutest baby in the world
Hehe. Picture taken today. Milou 30 days old!
http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/8979/img1395rre.jpg

Awww...she is so adorable. I really should get this parcel off before she gets too big. Thank you for sharing again Lies.

[Sarai]

3rd time's the charm...

If a bunch of us chipped in, we could rent a town car or limo. It might be the most cost-effective (and fun!) solution.

It would be a miracle if you found somewhere to park! Why don't you get a taxi to heathrow and get on the tube into the city? Parking in central London is a rip
off plus you'll have to pay the congestion charge, it's not really a good idea. The tube stations aren't massively accessible for handicapped users which is the only issue. On the london underground website I believe it says which ones are and which aren't.

[donamac]

Because we have the cutest baby in the world

Hehe. Picture taken today. Milou 30 days old!

Oh, Lies, she's a little darling. Those eyes! Do you think they'll be blue? I know they look blue now but sometimes change. I hope you are feeling completely recovered now and can truly enjoy all that is motherhood.

Love, Donamac

[Skydiver]

I'd also google 'London ParaTransit'

maybe they have a service devoted purely to those in wheelchairs or scooters

[MidwifeOnBoard]

It would be a miracle if you found somewhere to park! Why don't you get a taxi to heathrow and get on the tube into the city? Parking in central London is a rip
off plus you'll have to pay the congestion charge, it's not really a good idea. The tube stations aren't massively accessible for handicapped users which is the only issue. On the london underground website I believe it says which ones are and which aren't.

Usually this is a service with a driver. They pick you up and drop you off. No need to park.

[samcarterrules]

Baaaby! So cute, Lies! Cuddles.

Julia, let us know if we can help you with the cost of the taxi. It would be great to have you there, and don't want you missing out because your transport is limited. If a few of us chip in it should be sweet.

Absolutely! I'd be happy to help out as well.

How many passengers fit in those things? Even if some of us came with you and chipped in the money we would have spent on the tube That way we would just be paying our own way and there is no way you could feel embarrassed about it

Hugs Julia, we will get you there!

You guys are awesome!

I think a London taxi will hold one wheelchair plus three other people in the back and possibly one in the front, although this might be a bit squashed for the three others in the back.

i don't know where the theater is, but i took a cab from the ren to buckingham palace and it cost me 65-70 pounds. it's a long drive. the cabs aren't that large. there was room for 1-2(close) in the back seat with the scooter behind the front seat and i think there was room up front for 1 person. there might be more foot room if it's a wheelchair as opposed to a 3 wheel scooter like mine.

Yes, that sounds about right.

Have emailed London Cabs for a quote.

Cool!

I'd also google 'London ParaTransit'

maybe they have a service devoted purely to those in wheelchairs or scooters

I think the purely for disabled people transport is only available to London residents, unfortunately.

But does anyone know how far it is from London's King's cross to the theatre?

Because we arrive on that afternoon so we could possibly stay in the centre of London for tea to save on a taxi ride.

Julia(samcarterrules)

[Jumble]

Hmmmm.....that comment was meant for Mocha.

Sorry But my reply stands

And as for the drinking.....I haven't had a drop since last I saw you (in person - not on Skype). I don't even have any alcohol in the house. However, if you should manage to make it over here....I will remedy that situation!

Hope you are all having a great time at Oma's. And I wonder, which pictures you would be interested in.

Glad to hear it

Oh yes! We had a fabulous time with Oma's lovely family

Just a couple of Martin...........

she already has the one of martin hugging her. but there are lots with him in them. especially the ones with him wrapped in the quilt.

Indeed I do! I've just asked you for a couple that I particularly like, if you woodn't mind

Lies, that's one beautiful little girl Thanks for sharing.

[EH-T]

Because we have the cutest baby in the world

Hehe. Picture taken today. Milou 30 days old!

http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/8979/img1395rre.jpg

Awwwww......so adorable!

Baaaby! So cute, Lies! Cuddles.

Julia, let us know if we can help you with the cost of the taxi. It would be great to have you there, and don't want you missing out because your transport is limited. If a few of us chip in it should be sweet.

I was just about to pm her about that. I'm in!

[NZNeep]

Do Dooo... need to ring them. Can someone in England please ring this number? Phone 0207 272 0272 (deleting any country codes and things you don't need). I will do it if no one gets a chance, but it might cost a bit

The info is

Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel to the Prince Edward Theatre and back on Thursday 10th Feb.

Also ask what it will be from King's Cross to Prince Edward Theatre and back.

Thanks!


I don't know if it's true not, but on their website they reckon they are cheaper than most specialist disabled transport companies.

[Sarai]

Neep if I get a chance I'll try and ring that number on my lunch break today .

Some of you may remember whilst in Vancouver Jumble invited us all to dinner at Andersons restaurant near her house in Surrey around the time of the con. Well we've fixed on a date - Monday 14th February (yes, Valentine's day!) but it should be fine if we book well in advance!

What we'd like is a list of people who would like to come and we'd like to have a full list by the start of October at the latest so we can book it in.

Anderson's is a local cuisine restaurant specialising in English food particularly. Although the menu will likely have changed quite a bit before we go the website is here. It takes about 45 minutes to get there from Heathrow but we will have at least 3 cars, if not 4 available each with 4 seats.

If we could get a list going on the thread as soon as you know whether or not (and if you'd like to!) come we can book and sort out transport.

Thanks everyone!




Monday 14th February - Dinner @ Anderson's, Surrey
Sarai

[SamJackShipLover]

Sarai .. that sounds like fun

Although I'm not making plans yet, I usually fly home on the monday after the con, so I probably won't be coming along.

[Sarai]

Sarai .. that sounds like fun

Although I'm not making plans yet, I usually fly home on the monday after the con, so I probably won't be coming along.

We were also considering the Wednesday before, if that's better for most people because of fitting flights in etc... then that's fine, we'd obviously like as many people there as possible

[Jumble]

Monday 14th February - Dinner @ Anderson's, Surrey
Sarai
Jumble