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I wonder how much is "respect" which never seemed to bother anyone until a few years ago or fear of terrorists or something. Whatever it is, as a "tourist" it takes away some of the interest. Many people can't afford to keep buying the books that they all sell. At about $15+ (10+UK), it can get very expensive.sigpic
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I am very sure that postcard sales contributed to the decision
we went ot see the changing of the guard at buckingham palace, and yes, the queen was home...and folks were arriving in carriages for lunch...thus the bobbies were out in full force with their uzies very prominently displayed every time the gate opened.
Changing of the guard can be cool, but usually there's such a crowd and so much happens behind the fence that you really don't see much
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Originally posted by lame moose (mocha) View Postthat's certainly a valid concern, but i'd just like to at least see the inside. last nov. the guard let me get close enough to the door to get 1 shot of the tomb of the unknown soldier with all the flowers on it for armistice day. besides, it boosts their postcard sales.
I didn't have a very good camera in those days...maybe a postcard would have been better in that case.sigpic
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Originally posted by Skydiver View PostI am very sure that postcard sales contributed to the decision
But I think you're right. Ker-ching!
To be honest, there's so many pictures out there on the internet of the interiors of these places that you could just as easy go, look around and go surfing the web and print some stock photos just for the memories.
If you want an example of fine Victorian architecture and somewhere you can snap away to your heart's content, close to the other big tourist things in London, then I'd heartily recommend the Natural History Museum: http://www.nhm.ac.uk/
It's just beautiful top to bottom and full of wonderful, interesting things. You'll probably need a day or three to take it all in so pick which bits you want to see and try and resist the rest. And it's totally free entry.sigpic
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Originally posted by Chelle DB View PostWe couldn't get in coz the Queen was inside...there were bobbies everywhere outside...it was Remembrance Day. So we just walked around the garden. I'm pretty sure that was Westminster.
Too bad, but by right it *was* Remembrance Day and was prolly more our bad timing on the day we picked than complaining about how the Queen herself was making an appearance as well that day. How can you complain while standing in the midst of so many poppies? Really puts your world into perspective if you ask me.
Originally posted by Skydiver View PostI am very sure that postcard sales contributed to the decision
we went ot see the changing of the guard at buckingham palace, and yes, the queen was home...and folks were arriving in carriages for lunch...thus the bobbies were out in full force with their uzies very prominently displayed every time the gate opened.
Changing of the guard can be cool, but usually there's such a crowd and so much happens behind the fence that you really don't see much
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Originally posted by Cagranosalis View PostCynic!
But I think you're right. Ker-ching!
To be honest, there's so many pictures out there on the internet of the interiors of these places that you could just as easy go, look around and go surfing the web and print some stock photos just for the memories.
If you want an example of fine Victorian architecture and somewhere you can snap away to your heart's content, close to the other big tourist things in London, then I'd heartily recommend the Natural History Museum: http://www.nhm.ac.uk/
It's just beautiful top to bottom and full of wonderful, interesting things. You'll probably need a day or three to take it all in so pick which bits you want to see and try and resist the rest. And it's totally free entry.
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Has anyone any information on whether the Neeplet is involved in the earthquake that happened in NZ? If you're out there, please let us know you and yours are OK.
Mumsey
(worried)For details of AT10 go to http://www.gabitevents.co.uk
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I'm ok. While people in my household felt the quake, we are well away from it. I slept through it. My 3 brothers who used to live in Christchurch have all moved away with their families, thankfully. My Sister-in-law's brother wasn't quite so lucky- everyone is safe but he has lost his house 3 weeks before his 2nd child is due.
Amanda is ok too. Her house has some cracks in it, but her and her family are safe. When she posted on facebook she seemed a bit stunned, has checked out some of the damage in neighbouring houses and is ready for the aftershocks to stop.
I have a friend from school living right in the centre of town, but his house was newer than the old brick ones that came down. Looking at all the damage it really is amazing there have been no fatalities.
Big hugs Mumsey, thanks for thinking of me.
Edit to add... http://twitpic.com/2l0ahe o_0
It's going to be -2C overnight... I hope those still without power snuggle in with their flatmates. And I really hope the gale force wind predicted for tomorrow doesn't blow over any already damaged buildings or anything. Sigh. Brrrr.Last edited by NZNeep; 04 September 2010, 03:01 AM.Neep, NZBG, Eileen!
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The thing is, I think it did wake me up but I don't remember it. This morning I found my credit card next to my bed and checked my inbox- I found an invoice for some jewellery I bought from a website I have never been to before and I have no recollection of it. Bizarre.
I absolutely love the rings my subconscious picked out... maybe I should thank the earthquake for half waking meNeep, NZBG, Eileen!
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Originally posted by NZNeep View PostThe thing is, I think it did wake me up but I don't remember it. This morning I found my credit card next to my bed and checked my inbox- I found an invoice for some jewellery I bought from a website I have never been to before and I have no recollection of it. Bizarre.
I absolutely love the rings my subconscious picked out... maybe I should thank the earthquake for half waking me
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