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JennaG · 30 Jan 2013, 22:25

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Originally Posted by LucyK!

If you have it would you be so kind as to send it over to us?! We're on it, kept meaning to pinch it and I forgot!

I've had a look on the computer and I can't find it at the moment.

If I find it on one of my backups I'll let you know and send it over.

Sebastian. · 30 Jan 2013, 23:39

So British Airways are running a competition in Victoria St. where you have to fly a flight simulator against 3 people. Who ever lands with the most skill wins.

BRB gonna get some free tickets.

duke knooby · 31 Jan 2013, 00:09

why is fuel soooooo cheap in the US?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21238363

Sebastian. · 31 Jan 2013, 00:10

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Originally Posted by duke knooby

why is fuel soooooo cheap in the US?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21238363

How much is it?

Saudi it's like 3p a litre.

suzieq · 31 Jan 2013, 06:04

I paid $3.69 a gallon yesterday. Not cheap to us, we are hyperdependent on petrol. We do not have great public transport means as an option in most of the country. Long distances to and from work (cannot walk or ride a bike), spending $60 a week on gas. It all adds up. Groceries are going up again here. No increase in wages to cover the costs of living.

BostonAngel · 31 Jan 2013, 06:15

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Originally Posted by LucyK!

Bristol was the last UK show of the 3 Bat tour in 2007.

Speaking of Bath, did anyone happen to save Kasim's Backstage Pass video from Bath and Liverpool?

I do have Kasim's Backstage Pass video saved somewhere on my computer, since I am in it. I will go hunting for it and get it to you. That was a memorable show! Wish I could do it again for this coming tour

Julie in the rv mirror · 31 Jan 2013, 06:51

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Originally Posted by suzieq

I paid $3.69 a gallon yesterday. Not cheap to us, we are hyperdependent on petrol. We do not have great public transport means as an option in most of the country. Long distances to and from work (cannot walk or ride a bike), spending $60 a week on gas. It all adds up. Groceries are going up again here. No increase in wages to cover the costs of living.

I paid $3.89 a gallon today. We have some of the highest gas prices in the country thanks to all the local taxes.

It's started creeping up again recently.

melon · 31 Jan 2013, 08:28

We're paying aprox $1.70 a litre here

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LucyK! · 31 Jan 2013, 09:44

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Originally Posted by BostonAngel

I do have Kasim's Backstage Pass video saved somewhere on my computer, since I am in it. I will go hunting for it and get it to you. That was a memorable show! Wish I could do it again for this coming tour

Of course you were!! That's great Cathy,thanks!

Don't even start me on fuel costs, we were just saying this weekend that fuel is probably our biggest expense, second only to our mortgage (And Ticketmaster!)

samurai7 · 31 Jan 2013, 10:34

Re: the fuel prices. At the moment I'm paying close to £1.40 for a LITRE of diesel here in the UK. This works out at roughly £6.35 a gallon. In US terms that's 10 bucks, folks. Per gallon. So yeah, I'm with Jonty, you guys have cheap fuel! I spend over £100 a week at the fuel pumps. Public transport is not an option in my line of work either. It doesn't help when we in the UK know that over two thirds of that is tax, even though we also have to pay a road tax duty as well, which is dependent on the type/size/emissions of your car. Something has gotta give!

chairboys · 31 Jan 2013, 11:17

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Originally Posted by samurai7

It doesn't help when we in the UK know that over two thirds of that is tax, even though we also have to pay a road tax duty as well

I think you are overlooking the benefits we gain from having a higher fuel and road tax.

samurai7 · 31 Jan 2013, 11:40

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Originally Posted by chairboys

I think you are overlooking the benefits we gain from having a higher fuel and road tax.

And what would they be?

chairboys · 31 Jan 2013, 11:42

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Originally Posted by samurai7

And what would they be?

pothole-free roads?

samurai7 · 31 Jan 2013, 11:49

On yes... those lol. And massive swathes of unlit streets...

Sebastian. · 31 Jan 2013, 13:39

London tomorrow!

melon · 31 Jan 2013, 16:17

was going to bed.... but then I saw Shawshank Redemption was on TV.... Damn.

Adje · 31 Jan 2013, 16:30

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Originally Posted by melon

was going to bed.... but then I saw Shawshank Redemption was on TV.... Damn.

By far the best movie adaptation of a Stephen King story

Hypnobabe · 31 Jan 2013, 16:51

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Originally Posted by melon

was going to bed.... but then I saw Shawshank Redemption was on TV.... Damn.

I always have that problem too... Even though I have it on DVD and can watch it any time I like...

Hypnobabe · 31 Jan 2013, 16:52

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Originally Posted by Adje

By far the best movie adaptation of a Stephen King story

Although The Green Mile comes a very close second...

LucyK! · 31 Jan 2013, 17:21

Don't think I could choose between The Green Mile and Shawshank - Shawshank is brilliant and has Morgan Freeman, but Green Mile has John Coffey! I think it might be The Green Mile...

Hypnobabe · 31 Jan 2013, 19:12

I have real trouble choosing between the two, and love both in part because the adaptations are so faithful to the original novels. There's very little left out or changed, no pointless action sequences or love interests introduced, and brilliant actors chosen - Tim Robbins is fantastic as Andy Dufresne, and Tom Hanks deserved an Oscar, in my opinion...

LucyK! · 31 Jan 2013, 19:30

I think Green Mile just edges it for me, the book was amazing too. Oddly, I think I prefer Shawshank the film over the book as it was just a short story - a brilliant short story but having seen the film first I felt the book had lots missing.

JennaG · 31 Jan 2013, 20:42

Why is it that I can NEVER find decent seats (or any at all in some cases) for the shows I want to go to?

It's not as If I expect front blocks necessarily, just anything that isn't way up in the back blocks.

duke knooby · 01 Feb 2013, 02:24

funeral was today

melon · 01 Feb 2013, 02:41

Didn't make it through the whole movie... Fell asleep, I've been a wreck of late, sleep-wise

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30 Jan 2013, 23:39	#50827
Sebastian. Biggles Join Date: 15.02.2011 Location: Texas Posts: 2,028	So British Airways are running a competition in Victoria St. where you have to fly a flight simulator against 3 people. Who ever lands with the most skill wins. BRB gonna get some free tickets.

31 Jan 2013, 00:09	#50828
duke knooby Mega Loafer Join Date: 24.06.2005 Location: belfast Posts: 17,889	why is fuel soooooo cheap in the US? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21238363

31 Jan 2013, 06:04	#50830
suzieq Mega Loafer Join Date: 26.10.2008 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 2,319	I paid $3.69 a gallon yesterday. Not cheap to us, we are hyperdependent on petrol. We do not have great public transport means as an option in most of the country. Long distances to and from work (cannot walk or ride a bike), spending $60 a week on gas. It all adds up. Groceries are going up again here. No increase in wages to cover the costs of living.

31 Jan 2013, 08:28	#50833
melon Long Distance Loafer Join Date: 17.07.2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 4,586	We're paying aprox $1.70 a litre here Sent from my HTC Incredible S using Forum Runner

31 Jan 2013, 10:34	#50835
samurai7 Rock Star Join Date: 09.05.2005 Location: The future... Posts: 2,928	Re: the fuel prices. At the moment I'm paying close to £1.40 for a LITRE of diesel here in the UK. This works out at roughly £6.35 a gallon. In US terms that's 10 bucks, folks. Per gallon. So yeah, I'm with Jonty, you guys have cheap fuel! I spend over £100 a week at the fuel pumps. Public transport is not an option in my line of work either. It doesn't help when we in the UK know that over two thirds of that is tax, even though we also have to pay a road tax duty as well, which is dependent on the type/size/emissions of your car. Something has gotta give!

31 Jan 2013, 11:49	#50839
samurai7 Rock Star Join Date: 09.05.2005 Location: The future... Posts: 2,928	On yes... those lol. And massive swathes of unlit streets...

31 Jan 2013, 13:39	#50840
Sebastian. Biggles Join Date: 15.02.2011 Location: Texas Posts: 2,028	London tomorrow!

31 Jan 2013, 16:17	#50841
melon Long Distance Loafer Join Date: 17.07.2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 4,586	was going to bed.... but then I saw Shawshank Redemption was on TV.... Damn.

31 Jan 2013, 17:21	#50845
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	Don't think I could choose between The Green Mile and Shawshank - Shawshank is brilliant and has Morgan Freeman, but Green Mile has John Coffey! I think it might be The Green Mile...

31 Jan 2013, 19:12	#50846
Hypnobabe mszee's Mistress with sexy goddess boots Join Date: 13.07.2005 Location: Hitting the highway like a battering ram... Posts: 7,686	I have real trouble choosing between the two, and love both in part because the adaptations are so faithful to the original novels. There's very little left out or changed, no pointless action sequences or love interests introduced, and brilliant actors chosen - Tim Robbins is fantastic as Andy Dufresne, and Tom Hanks deserved an Oscar, in my opinion...

31 Jan 2013, 19:30	#50847
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	I think Green Mile just edges it for me, the book was amazing too. Oddly, I think I prefer Shawshank the film over the book as it was just a short story - a brilliant short story but having seen the film first I felt the book had lots missing.

31 Jan 2013, 20:42	#50848
JennaG Mega Loafer Join Date: 09.02.2010 Location: Posts: 1,934	Why is it that I can NEVER find decent seats (or any at all in some cases) for the shows I want to go to? It's not as If I expect front blocks necessarily, just anything that isn't way up in the back blocks.

01 Feb 2013, 02:24	#50849
duke knooby Mega Loafer Join Date: 24.06.2005 Location: belfast Posts: 17,889	funeral was today

01 Feb 2013, 02:41	#50850
melon Long Distance Loafer Join Date: 17.07.2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 4,586	Didn't make it through the whole movie... Fell asleep, I've been a wreck of late, sleep-wise Sent from my HTC Incredible S using Forum Runner