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Playboy · 27-11-2012 12:47pm

I just started a new contract in the city today. Northern Line to Bank... Had forgotten what a horrible nightmare it is. Even going in early and hopping on the tube at 7:45 it's mobbed. Doesn't help that the weather is cold enough that I have to wear a jacket over my suit but then I'm insufferably warm for the tube journey. Everyone crawling over each other at Bank when trying to get out of the station isnt exactly what you need before a long day in the office. Really hate London sometimes :-(

Anyone have any tube tips for managing the nightmare for the next few months?

who the fug · 27-11-2012 3:23pm

Playboy wrote: »

I just started a new contract in the city today. Northern Line to Bank... Had forgotten what a horrible nightmare it is. Even going in early and hopping on the tube at 7:45 it's mobbed. Doesn't help that the weather is cold enough that I have to wear a jacket over my suit but then I'm insufferably warm for the tube journey. Everyone crawling over each other at Bank when trying to get out of the station isnt exactly what you need before a long day in the office. Really hate London sometimes :-(

Anyone have any tube tips for managing the nightmare for the next few months?

Do what I do walk it, 55 minutes each way is much more pleasant , and I no longer have worry about Bob Crowe

Playboy · 27-11-2012 3:38pm

who the fug wrote: »

Do what I do walk it, 55 minutes each way is much more pleasant , and I no longer have worry about Bob Crowe

Not sure I could do it in that time .. Plus it's raining most mornings at the moment

who the fug · 27-11-2012 3:45pm

Playboy wrote: »

Not sure I could do it in that time .. Plus it's raining most mornings at the moment

Put the start an end into google maps it be pretty accurate on the walking time

Rain what rain

Playboy · 27-11-2012 4:12pm

who the fug wrote: »

Put the start an end into google maps it be pretty accurate on the walking time

Rain what rain

2 hrs 9 mins.... Don't think I'll be doing that each way every day!

Fysh · 27-11-2012 4:49pm

Playboy wrote: »

2 hrs 9 mins.... Don't think I'll be doing that each way every day!

Have you considered using the Overground as part of the route? Overground to Whitechapel, then either walk (1.3 miles or so according to Google Maps) or Tube it to Bank from there. I Overground my way into Euston these days (I used to catch the Jubilee & Met line into Euston square previously) and it's a much more pleasant journey, not to mention generally less crowded...

Reekwind · 27-11-2012 11:18pm

From Tooting, right? That should be close enough to the Thameslink rail route. If you can make your way to, say, Tulse Hill then the Brighton or Mitcham trains will run you right into the heart of London. Blackfriars or City Thameslink aren't 5min walk to Bank station

Playboy · 27-11-2012 11:28pm

Reekwind wrote: »

From Tooting, right? That should be close enough to the Thameslink rail route. If you can make your way to, say, Tulse Hill then the Brighton or Mitcham trains will run you right into the heart of London. Blackfriars or City Thameslink aren't 5min walk to Bank station

Balham/Streatham Hill are the closest rail stations. I'm really trying to get to St Paul's but I walk from Bank. Any train journey I look at involves changing and takes at least an extra 20 mins. I guess it's a choice between longer journey versus comfort.

philologos · 28-11-2012 12:23am

silvervixen84 wrote: »

A friend of a friend is currently staying in an absolute kip in Ilford at the moment and is keen to get out of there. If anyone knows of any spare rooms for rent, let me know

(I've already advised the usual gumtree, spare room etc)

Thanks!

It's the wrong question to be asking, but I'm really wondering which part of Ilford they were in

silvervixen84 · 28-11-2012 4:28pm

philologos wrote: »

It's the wrong question to be asking, but I'm really wondering which part of Ilford they were in

I don't know the girl personally, she's my friend's friend. She's moved over from Cork and her current abode apparently has been invaded by mice :eek:

blondie83 · 01-12-2012 1:32am

silvervixen84 wrote: »

I don't know the girl personally, she's my friend's friend. She's moved over from Cork and her current abode apparently has been invaded by mice :eek:

God the poor girl, happened in one of the B&Bs I was in when I moved here first - I was out of there like a shot! What sort of price rage is she looking for?

Scarinae · 03-12-2012 3:47pm

Ok I really want to know, how did Fysh end up in hospital on Saturday? Someone tell me please!

Fysh · 03-12-2012 4:56pm

Scarinae wrote: »

Ok I really want to know, how did Fysh end up in hospital on Saturday? Someone tell me please!

On our way from the Goodlife Diner in Camden to the Brewdog I was checking the map on my phone to make sure we were going the right way, and didn't notice the metal fencepost approaching until I dented it with my face.

TL, DR: I lost a game of chicken to a lamppost

frag420 · 03-01-2013 12:33am

Moving over this fri morn!! Giddy and a little nervous!! Anyone got any connections in national press I wonder, as I work in advertising and looking to get in with a national title. Just thought I would put it out there..........

See you all for a brewskie at done stage!!

frAG

silvervixen84 · 03-01-2013 2:26pm

I work for a national title. I just checked our internal vacancies and there doesn't seem to be anything in advertising right now, but pm me and maybe I can pass your CV to HR for you

83ste · 03-01-2013 2:37pm

I work for a large magazine publisher and they have a few ad sales positions recruiting at the moment - sent you a PM with a link.

Fysh · 03-01-2013 3:20pm

Good luck with the move frag420, keep your eyes open for the next Beers

(Mental note: get on with organising next beers!)

fluke · 06-01-2013 1:59pm

Fysh wrote: »

Good luck with the move frag420, keep your eyes open for the next Beers

(Mental note: get on with organising next beers!)

Looking forward to it already

frag420 · 11-01-2013 7:10pm

hey guys,

here a week so far. had one interview last night with national press title, have another on Monday and another with a magazine publisher.

May I ask silvervixen who you work with in case I have already been in contact with them.

Very interested in beers..........BEERS!!

Lastly does anyone know of any similar sights for toutless.ie where I can get gig tickets at cost price? Need Deftones ticket bad, real bad!!

Thanks folks and looking forward to some of you propping me up at the next beers!!

frAg

Fysh · 11-01-2013 9:10pm

frag420 wrote: »

hey guys,

here a week so far. had one interview last night with national press title, have another on Monday and another with a magazine publisher.

May I ask silvervixen who you work with in case I have already been in contact with them.

Very interested in beers..........BEERS!!

Lastly does anyone know of any similar sights for toutless.ie where I can get gig tickets at cost price? Need Deftones ticket bad, real bad!!

Thanks folks and looking forward to some of you propping me up at the next beers!!

frAg

According to Google, ScarletMist is likely your best bet for ticket exchanges.

fluke · 11-01-2013 9:10pm

frag420 wrote: »

hey guys,

here a week so far. had one interview last night with national press title, have another on Monday and another with a magazine publisher.

May I ask silvervixen who you work with in case I have already been in contact with them.

Very interested in beers..........BEERS!!

Lastly does anyone know of any similar sights for toutless.ie where I can get gig tickets at cost price? Need Deftones ticket bad, real bad!!

Thanks folks and looking forward to some of you propping me up at the next beers!!

frAg

Hey dude, hope all is going well on your first week here.

Although I haven't used it other than to browse, Scarlet Mist is a site somewhat similar to Toutless.ie. You can set up alerts when tickets for the concert you are seeking become available (usually some become available at the last minute for sold out gigs, sure ye know yourself). On a side note the last album by Deftones isn't bad at all, only album of theirs I've actually listened to!

See ye at the next beers.

http://www.scarletmist.com/

Hah, Kyle beat me to it!

S.M.B. · 11-01-2013 9:50pm

And if you come across someone selling 2 Deftones tickets then let me know cause I'm looking for one myself.

frag420 · 11-01-2013 10:19pm

Cheers folks. Yeah the most recent album is epic and like all others is a grower!!

If i see more than one ticket available il buy both if I can afford em and you can have that or if I can't afford it il send you link bro!!

frAg

S.M.B. · 12-01-2013 1:43am

frag420 wrote: »

Cheers folks. Yeah the most recent album is epic and like all others is a grower!!

If i see more than one ticket available il buy both if I can afford em and you can have that or if I can't afford it il send you link bro!!

frAg

Yeah, if you see a pair for sale give me a shout in advance and we can sort something out.

I waited for the album to be released before I invested in a ticket but sure it sold out in no time.

frag420 · 12-01-2013 4:51pm

Not seen em since 06 in Dublin. Two amazing nights so another is well overdue!!

S.M.B. · 12-01-2013 6:52pm

I haven't seen them since 2000! :eek:

frag420 · 13-01-2013 7:44pm

I've set up an alert on that site should any tickets become available!

blondie83 · 15-01-2013 2:49pm

Gah I'm feeling kinda bored today, anyone know if there's anything good on tonight anywhere, or feel like dong something?

frag420 · 15-01-2013 9:36pm

Hey guys, bit of a long shot but I thought I would ask anyway. I've been asked to a second round interview/assessment next week. Part of this will mean me doing a presentation. Now here is the issue, my laptop packed in at weekend, buttons not working etc, glorified web browser now!

Does anyone know anywhere that I can use a pc with PowerPoint for a few hrs over a day or two to put my presentation together. I checked local library but they have a 30 min limit. Ideally somewhere central but will travel as want this job baaaaaad!!

Any help you can provide will equate to alcoholic beverages on one of your famous boards beers!!

Cheers

frAg

tibor · 16-01-2013 4:47pm

frag420 wrote: »

Does anyone know anywhere that I can use a pc with PowerPoint for a few hrs over a day or two to put my presentation together. I checked local library but they have a 30 min limit. Ideally somewhere central but will travel as want this job baaaaaad!!

Not sure what library you checked, but in H&F you can book a computer for 3 hours for £2.

http://www.lbhf.gov.uk/Directory/Leisure_and_Culture/Libraries/Computers/35904_Computer_use_in_libraries.asp

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