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Post by xercesfobe on Dec 3, 2017 9:02:23 GMT
The Christmas meet would not be the same without Chris’s quizzes and long May they reign! 😀
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Post by MoreToJack on Dec 3, 2017 18:46:38 GMT
Chris, if you need things printed, let me know and I'll see what I can do... if I have them by Thursday I should be able to do them easily. Don't do what I did last year and leave them in your locker, not realising until you get to the pub. 🤦🏼♂️
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Post by caravelle on Dec 3, 2017 19:28:33 GMT
Prints got there eventually. No harm done.
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Post by londonstuff on Dec 3, 2017 22:32:32 GMT
The Christmas meet would not be the same without Chris’s quizzes and long May they reign! 😀 Indeed, they’re great and people always sportingly adhere to every rule, waiting until the clock chimes before opening the next folder. I might as well take a guess at the answers now as I’ve got as much chance of recognising anything though I know metman prides himself on getting them really on. I, on the other hand, often don’t even recognise my own photos
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Post by Chris M on Dec 4, 2017 0:14:13 GMT
With the crossword format, all the images will be released at the start - which is 2pm for those playing online and when cso gets to the pub for those playing in person. The grid will be online from Friday morning. All the photos this year are taken by me (for simplicity of attribution, and lack of photos by anyone else for most of the locations). I've tried to include a mix of hard and easy ones, but I'm not sure how many will stand up to goldenarrow ! Rincew1nd and cso don't have the answers to the bonus quiz, so they get to join in the fun if they want.
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Post by rtt1928 on Dec 6, 2017 16:09:43 GMT
I am disappointed to say that I will not be able to attend this year as I am starting a new job in the new year and am putting excursions south on hold until I am working again.
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Post by sawb on Dec 7, 2017 22:05:06 GMT
Any news on any pre-pub activity please?
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Post by Forum Staff on Dec 8, 2017 11:47:47 GMT
With apologies for the late notice, we are pleased to confirm details of tomorrow's Forum Christmas Social:
Our morning activity is to seek out one of the new Crossrail class 345 units and take a ride along the TfL Rail line. We'll be meeting at Liverpool Street mainline station, adjacent the TfL Rail platforms/Costa Coffee kiosk at 1030, before heading east to try and intercept one of the units.
Afterwards, we will be heading to The Penderel's Oak, nearby Holborn station, for around 1400 - members who do not wish to come on the morning excursion are welcome to meet us there.
The Forum Phone will be available from 0900 in case anyone has any difficulties - 07713 681272.
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Post by sawb on Dec 8, 2017 12:19:32 GMT
is the plan to touch out at Shenfield for a few minutes so that those of us with oyster can do it on oyster?
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Post by Dstock7080 on Dec 8, 2017 13:03:04 GMT
is the plan to touch out at Shenfield for a few minutes so that those of us with oyster can do it on oyster? There are no TfL Rail services tomorrow Chadwell Heath-Shenfield, so the 345s will be concentrated in a smaller section. (a few minutes should allow whistlekiller2000 enough time to scare any town 😜)
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Post by sawb on Dec 8, 2017 13:06:10 GMT
Of course they are, completely forgotten about that, thanks for the reminder.
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Post by whistlekiller2000 on Dec 8, 2017 13:25:04 GMT
is the plan to touch out at Shenfield for a few minutes so that those of us with oyster can do it on oyster? There are no TfL Rail services tomorrow Chadwell Heath-Shenfield, so the 345s will be concentrated in a smaller section. (a few minutes should allow whistlekiller2000 enough time to scare any town 😜) I've grown a white beard to appear more festive and benevolent.
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Post by MoreToJack on Dec 8, 2017 13:50:59 GMT
There should be ample time at Chadwell Heath to touch out and in for anyone who requires it, assuming everything runs as booked!
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Post by holborncentral on Dec 8, 2017 22:28:45 GMT
Hope you all have a good time at the social tomorrow. I couldn't make it because of college commitments (I've got an exam in the morning and doing a bit of volunteering on Sunday, plus I'm also waiting on the outcomes of PhD and job applications) but maybe some other year I'll try and make it. I would have loved to have come (would have been an excuse to see Holborn station before the rebuild ) but oh well.
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Post by melikepie on Dec 8, 2017 22:46:35 GMT
Not sure if I can make it either as I'm not sure any of you guys will still be there in the evening and I might have something else on.
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Post by rincew1nd on Dec 8, 2017 22:59:25 GMT
Not sure if I can make it either as I'm not sure any of you guys will still be there in the evening and I might have something else on. If you can, keep an eye on this thread: usually the last people there say when they leave.
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Post by Colin D on Dec 9, 2017 1:14:36 GMT
There are no TfL Rail services tomorrow Chadwell Heath-Shenfield, so the 345s will be concentrated in a smaller section. (a few minutes should allow whistlekiller2000 enough time to scare any town 😜) I've grown a white beard to appear more festive and benevolent. Hope you all have great time, I’ll be thinking about you all and raise a glass or two at some point tomorrow. Chris M and rincew1nd be careful, remember we have a price on our heads and whistlekiller2000 maybe dressed in a red suit in an effort to apprehend you. I know I’m safe...for now😎
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Post by cso on Dec 9, 2017 8:59:42 GMT
People will be pleased to know that I remembered to bring the quiz with me 😀
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Post by Chris M on Dec 9, 2017 10:25:21 GMT
the adventure starts on the 1032 from Liverpool Street
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Post by cso on Dec 9, 2017 12:26:11 GMT
We are already in the Penderel’s Oak by the windows on the left.
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Post by holborncentral on Dec 9, 2017 12:27:10 GMT
Many there?
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Post by Chris M on Dec 9, 2017 12:28:21 GMT
8 so far
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Post by MoreToJack on Dec 9, 2017 13:37:34 GMT
I'll be along soon. Something arose first thing delaying my adventure into TfL Rail land.
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Post by londonstuff on Dec 9, 2017 15:17:05 GMT
It’s happening. It’s good. Whistlekiller in need of Stella intravenously...
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Post by Chris W on Dec 9, 2017 20:23:54 GMT
Today was a fantastic meet (I'm immediately above Michael who is bottom left in the above photo). Thank you who all turned up, whether a brief appearance or a longer haunt (in my case) !!! En-route home from Liverpool Street, I caught an Ipswich cl360 service with inebriated 3 girls (twenties) who 'f'ed, 'c'ed etc. etc. all the way to Shenfield, when they also alighted. Their behaviour screemed that they wanted to catch the rail replacement bus, however mine pulled away as one tried to capture an image of the other wearing an orange road cone on her head across on the other side of the road !!! Essex Girls eh!!!
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Post by Chris W on Dec 9, 2017 20:43:07 GMT
So anyone doesn't feel that I've omitted to capture an LU image today... en route home !!
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Post by holborncentral on Dec 9, 2017 20:53:27 GMT
Looks quiet there. Is Chancery Lane always as quiet as that? Hope you all enjoyed the day
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Post by Chris W on Dec 9, 2017 21:07:28 GMT
Looks quiet there. Is Chancery Lane always as quiet as that? Hope you all enjoyed the day It is when you wonder onto the platform as one leaves... and two minutes later another arrives, not having given much time for anyone to reach the furthest reaches of the platform.
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Post by superteacher on Dec 9, 2017 21:12:56 GMT
Looks quiet there. Is Chancery Lane always as quiet as that? Hope you all enjoyed the day It’s a lot busier during the week, particularly the peaks. The station used to be closed on Sundays until a few years ago.
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Post by Dom K on Dec 9, 2017 21:20:25 GMT
Was nice to finally get to another meet after missing the last 3 because of working on a Saturday, I was off today, but could only stop briefly as I had a (very successful) date at Wembley! Was still good seeing people even though I was ill and a bit sniffy! Glad everyone had a good afternoon and despite missing the prearranged trip on a 345, I had my first ride by accident from LST to Stratford and then via central like to Holborn!
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