Holiday Thread

[EddieCheddar]

Was thinking about Naples the other day. Sister's family's just gone to Italy, doing the usual, the Eternal City, Venice and Florence. They're also going to do Pompeii so have to go through Naples to get there. is it really as rough as fuck? The Cosa Nostra are finished aren't they?

It's rough as fuck and then some, Lawns. An ex was from Positano and two of her cousins were coppers in Naples. On the surface, decent lids. Get a few beers in them and the stories come out. Not outright corrupt but I would imagine, on the payroll to some degree. Couldn't get my head around the language of facial/ eye/ hand expressions they have. That shit with Christopher Walken in True Romance and the 'pantomime' is child's play. It's literally indecipherable when they combine the three of them. Sneaky bastards

[kancutlawns]

[kevin04]

Been looking at October/November -covering a lot of summer holiday shifts in July/Aug, but may well just wait until Jan/Feb and hopefully a post-Christmas blues bonus.

Thinking about the Azores - although it'll probably be freezing then.

Any o' the talkFORUM Portuguesers been there?

[Zippy]

Going to Lisbon in September to host a conference so will take a few days out after to have a look around.

Hong Kong to visit my old journo mate in October - bladderation will ensue.

[theleader82]

I'm thinking of going to Lake District possibly in October for 4 day break, either there or snowdonia again. I might give jacks rake a go ,
Might be to advanced for me. Snowdonia is probably less touristy but October shouldn't
Be too crowded in either hopefully on a
Weekday

[Zambo]

Go to the LD most years for at least a coupe of days. October is a bit risky for the weather though, but you could hit it lucky.

[subsub]

Thinking about the Azores - although it'll probably be freezing then.

Any o' the talkFORUM Portuguesers been there?

No, but a friend of mine who sells Portuguese wine raves about it - good year-round temperatures and v beautiful, apparently.

[Holden Mcgroyne]

A fortnight in LA staying in the Hollywood Hills.

[kevin04]

Thinking about the Azores - although it'll probably be freezing then.

Any o' the talkFORUM Portuguesers been there?

No, but a friend of mine who sells Portuguese wine raves about it - good year-round temperatures and v beautiful, apparently.

Cheers, Sub.

It looks a bit like Scotland from a quick gander on Google maps. Ryanair fly direct from Luton (or one of the 'London' airports).

[kancutlawns]

Depends when you want to go kev. Flights to Ponta Delgada in midweek November out of Glasgow is a reasonable £276 return. Problem is that there are two stops on the way out and a 22 hour journey/stopover and flying on Flybe and then AP. A mere 14.5 hours return again with two stops.

I'm sure there are other decent offers.

[kevin04]

Crikey, Lawns, that's the mother of all journeys from Jockland. Probably easier flying direct with Ryanair from Stanstead - 4.5 hrs I think.

Need to re-assess. Maybe look at early next spring.

[The Ghost of Alex Higgins]

Everyone just take it down a notch ok? Thanks.

[kancutlawns]

Crikey, Lawns, that's the mother of all journeys from Jockland. Probably easier flying direct with Ryanair from Stanstead - 4.5 hrs I think.

Need to re-assess. Maybe look at early next spring.

Yup, you can fly on Ryanairfrom Stansted flying out and back on a Saturday in October for only £160. You could ask to stay the night with sub if he hadn't moved to Hertfordshire.

[kevin04]

Crikey, Lawns, that's the mother of all journeys from Jockland. Probably easier flying direct with Ryanair from Stanstead - 4.5 hrs I think.

Need to re-assess. Maybe look at early next spring.

Yup, you can fly on Ryanairfrom Stansted flying out and back on a Saturday in October for only £160. You could ask to stay the night with sub if he hadn't moved to Hertfordshire.

sounded an excellent plan, Lawns. A few samplings of Sub's malt whisky collection followed by pro EU discussion would be a lovely evening possibly a trip into Essex to meet the cor blimeys

[kancutlawns]

He can regale stories of when he was at Eton and in the Bullingdon Club, kev.

[Sid Pervcat]

I'm in Cardigan Bay at the moment (Wibbz, check IP and confirm)
Staying with mates, chilled beach vibes.
Nice.

[The Ghost of Alex Higgins]

Say hi to orksbee

[Sid Pervcat]

No

[kevin04]

Sounds excellent, Sid and looks terrific.

[Zippy]

Crikey, Lawns, that's the mother of all journeys from Jockland. Probably easier flying direct with Ryanair from Stanstead - 4.5 hrs I think.

Need to re-assess. Maybe look at early next spring.

Yup, you can fly on Ryanairfrom Stansted flying out and back on a Saturday in October for only £160. You could ask to stay the night with sub if he hadn't moved to Hertfordshire.

sounded an excellent plan, Lawns. A few samplings of Sub's malt whisky collection followed by pro EU discussion would be a lovely evening possibly a trip into Essex to meet the cor blimeys

This is a TF social meeting I can get behind

[henrycrs]

Anyone off to Yarmouth?

[Reg]

Anyone off to Yarmouth?

No.

[henrycrs]

Shame that

[Reg]

[kancutlawns]

Anyone off to Yarmouth?

You seriously heading there henry? I would have thought that somewhere like Poole or Weymouth would be more suitable for someone with your lifestyle and affluence.