transport

Jan. 18th, 2008 02:22 pm
pensnest: bright-eyed baby me (Camp Sparkle optional)
[personal profile] pensnest posting in [community profile] campsparkle
Can I just have a confirmation on who will be needing a lift from the airport to Camp Sparkle?

Just comment if you're coming in to Stansted or Heathrow. I'm assuming a pickup from Stansted at around lunchtime, and I should think about an hour later at Heathrow, so let me know when you're due in.

EDIT

Right. I've booked the minibus, and I've also seen it. It's a 15-seater, which means it will easily accommodate those of use who are staying for the week and doing some sightseeing, *but*, there is no separate space for luggage. So I will have to assume that in practice we have rather fewer than 15 seats available for the trip to Camp Sparkle, as we'll have to put the luggage somewhere.
particularly as most of you coming from outside the UK are staying the full week, which will mean a decent-sized suitcase rather than a weekend-only backpack. Plus, I'll have to pack in a fair bit in the way of comestibles. So if you can, bring baggage that can be stuffed under seats!

I know that last year we had around ten passengers from Stansted to Camp Sparkle, including three Londoners. This time, I suggest that the UK-dwellers make their own way, and I will take myself and nine passengers, picking up from Stansted and Heathrow. I think it's fair to give priority to the people who've had to fly in.

As far as I can see, that means [livejournal.com profile] stellamira, [livejournal.com profile] bubbleforest, [livejournal.com profile] fadedsouls, [livejournal.com profile] adelate, [livejournal.com profile] iconis, and [livejournal.com profile] rikes can be picked up from Stansted, and [livejournal.com profile] saba1789, [livejournal.com profile] ninjetti75 and - I assume? - [livejournal.com profile] msktrnanny from Heathrow.

Is that going to leave anyone stranded at the airport?

Things will be easier when it comes to the return trip on (I assume) Friday (7th) morning, as [livejournal.com profile] bubbleforest and [livejournal.com profile] fadedsouls are only staying for the weekend* - and there won't be supplies (not in any great quantity, anyway) needing space. So [livejournal.com profile] turloughishere can certainly get a ride back too. (I've seen you post that you'll be meeting up with some of the UK peeps for the journey to Lyndhurst on the 29th, yes?)

My apologies to London-dwellers who were hoping to join the minibus ride, but I don't think it'll be possible. Note that when I checked the National Express coach site, there were coach trips to Southampton available from £1 each way. I dunno what the train fares are. The number 56 or 56A bus to Lymington leaves Southampton railway station at 19 and 44 minutes past the hour for most of the day, with the last buses at 1754 and 1854, and goes into Lyndhurst ([livejournal.com profile] nopseud and I will get a better idea of where exactly it stops when we do our scouting foray), but if you arrive later on, I'm sure one of us (ie [livejournal.com profile] nopseud, as I shall be Lying Down**) will be able to retrieve you.

Cost of minibus: £7.50 each way.

Any questions?


* and can travel back to Stansted in luxury on a nearly-empty minibus!
** being fanned and plied with restorative beverages, I do trust

Date: 2008-01-18 02:46 pm (UTC)
stellamira: (Popslash - Kilt)
From: [personal profile] stellamira
I'll fly into Stansted, arrival time is 11:55.

Date: 2008-01-18 03:26 pm (UTC)
rikes: (Camp Sparkle)
From: [personal profile] rikes
[livejournal.com profile] iconis and I will arrive at Stansted on Thursday already and spend the night somewhere nearby, so we'll be ready any time.


[livejournal.com profile] adelate, [livejournal.com profile] iconis and I will be flying back from Stansted on Friday at 17:50, in case that's of any use at this point.

Date: 2008-01-18 05:34 pm (UTC)
adelate: Min Yoongi with his eyes closed on an orangey yellow background about to take a sip out of a yellow Teema coffee mug (you make me smile)
From: [personal profile] adelate
[livejournal.com profile] bubbleforest, [livejournal.com profile] fadedsouls and myself will be on the same flight in from Copenhagen, which arrives at Stansted a quarter past eleven, I think. :)

Date: 2008-01-18 05:51 pm (UTC)
ext_9595: (bsb: baylee and unca aj!)
From: [identity profile] bubbleforest.livejournal.com
Ooh, [livejournal.com profile] fadedsouls is on our flight too? Fun! But yes, we arrive at 11.15. :)

ETA: Also, if there's a possibility of a ride when we go home, I just have to be back in Stansted before 4pm on Monday.
Edited Date: 2008-01-18 05:55 pm (UTC)

Date: 2008-01-21 07:04 am (UTC)
ext_963: (BSB - Text - NOECC - sleeping AJ waking)
From: [identity profile] fadedsouls.livejournal.com
Oh yes, I am on your flight! Heeee!!!!

Date: 2008-02-01 08:45 am (UTC)
ext_963: (BSB - Nick - Pink shoot)
From: [identity profile] fadedsouls.livejournal.com
It's at 8 pm on Monday. So I'll need to be at the airport by 6pm I would think. :)
Edited Date: 2008-02-01 08:46 am (UTC)

Date: 2008-02-02 12:21 pm (UTC)
ext_963: (BSB - Nick - Washed XXX)
From: [identity profile] fadedsouls.livejournal.com
I will bring the trusty iPod and a book or two for the wait!! And it's not that long of a wait really. Could be a lot worse!

Date: 2008-01-19 11:59 am (UTC)
rikes: (Camp Sparkle)
From: [personal profile] rikes
23:45, which is the most unfortunate time ever. We'd love to stay with you, but I don't know how practical it would be. :(

Date: 2008-01-19 03:28 pm (UTC)
rikes: (Camp Sparkle)
From: [personal profile] rikes
Update: Iconis has negotiated for us to stay at Ephemera's. So I have no idea if we'll still need a lift or take the train. What do you think would be the best option for us, and how soon do you need to know?

Date: 2008-01-22 07:27 pm (UTC)
rikes: (Camp Sparkle)
From: [personal profile] rikes
Iconis and I would like to come in the minibus, if there's room! :)

Date: 2008-01-24 11:53 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ephemera.livejournal.com
is there any chance of blagging additional spaces in the minibus? I still have' book tickets' on my to do list, and it may turn out easier for me to travel solo, as I need to come back early, but it may be easier, and cheaper, and more fun for Randompling and Turlough to join you even if I don't, if it's an option for any of us, if you see what I mean.

Date: 2008-01-24 12:04 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ephemera.livejournal.com
note to anyone who needs to know, a saver return London to Southampton is £22

Date: 2008-01-20 05:01 pm (UTC)
ext_979: (camp sparkle (bubbleforest))
From: [identity profile] saba1789.livejournal.com
I'm going to arrive at Heathrow at around 1pm and would be very glad to get a lift :) .

Date: 2008-01-23 07:44 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ninjetti75.livejournal.com
My flight is into Heathrow at just before 10am, so it'll be after 10 by the time I'm processed and all. I could certainly use a lift, but if Saba isn't getting in until 1pm, I'll be waiting until then anyway, yay!
Edited Date: 2008-01-23 07:44 am (UTC)

Date: 2008-01-23 08:08 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] saffronra.livejournal.com
No need for a lift, I'm getting the train after work :)

Date: 2008-02-01 10:25 am (UTC)
ext_1650: (Camp Sparkle! (pensnest))
From: [identity profile] turps33.livejournal.com
Is the offer still open to get a lift back to yours at the end of the week, so James can pick me up from there?

It's fine if it can't be managed, he can drive a little further *g*

Date: 2008-02-01 12:41 pm (UTC)
nopseud: (Default)
From: [personal profile] nopseud
If it will help, I can come get you from Pen's and bring you back here, which will save James another three hours+ driving. I don't have college on Friday, so it's no trouble.

Date: 2008-02-09 05:16 pm (UTC)
ext_1650: (CK love (digital_diva))
From: [identity profile] turps33.livejournal.com
You are amazingly lovely.

Date: 2008-02-09 05:13 pm (UTC)
ext_1650: (Camp Sparkle! (pensnest))
From: [identity profile] turps33.livejournal.com
A very belated, thank you!

Though after a full week of Camp Sparkle and lack of sleep I may be even worse company than usual. So be warned *g*

Date: 2008-02-01 12:27 pm (UTC)
turlough: purple crocuses (camp sparkle!)
From: [personal profile] turlough
I would love to go back in the minibus on Friday! My plane doesn't leave Heathrow until 17:55 so I'm not in any hurry but avoiding having to change from train to underground or Heathrow Express would be fabulous.

Date: 2008-02-02 08:15 pm (UTC)
randomling: A wombat. (dreams)
From: [personal profile] randomling
Is there any chance of me coming back in the minibus on Friday? Would make booking train tickets for myself and Turlough so much easier...

If not no problem. :)

Date: 2008-02-05 03:24 pm (UTC)
randomling: A wombat. (awesome)
From: [personal profile] randomling
Awesome. That works out fine for me - and I'm pretty sure I can get home quite easily from Stansted!

Thanks!

Date: 2008-02-02 05:23 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] msktrnanny.livejournal.com
I arrive at half 8 on the 29th. It looks like you won't be heading out of London until after 1pm or even later. [if I'm mistaken here, please correct me!] I'll be fit to injure people if I spend that much time in the airport, lol. I suppose looking into train or car rental is the best way to keep me out of the airport for 4+ hours?

Date: 2008-02-02 05:53 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] msktrnanny.livejournal.com
Oh! Thanks for the tips, I'll check those out. I'm just not patient enough to hang in an airport with my luggage for hours on end. I suppose I could go DO something and return to meet you as well. That would work, yes?

Date: 2008-02-05 03:07 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ninjetti75.livejournal.com
Dur, I'm a ninny, having just posted our arrival timings without having read the comments first, lol.

ANYWAY, if you're in at 8:30 and I'm in at ten, you'd only have to wait until ten on your own. You've done Sparkly Gatherings before, did you fly in to Chicago? Airports are sort of mini-Hells of boredom and waiting, but waiting is FUN when you're squeeing with fellow People Who Get It. If you totally can't handle an airport for that long, that's understandable, but I rather suspect we should be able to connect and kill time waiting for Saba and the minibus without TOO much effort. Plus, two people waiting together at an airport means one can watch both their luggage while the other pops off to do something, get food, hit the loo, wutevs. and I'm totally using a TrickC icon with you, 'cuz Pen & me using the same Camp Sparkle icon is starting to get confusing, hee.

Date: 2008-02-05 03:20 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] msktrnanny.livejournal.com
Yeah. I think I should probably give it a whirl. I'm lousy at airport waiting, but worse possible case scenario I can pop outside and wander or something. Plus it is a HUGE airport, I can always shop or something. lol

Date: 2008-02-05 02:59 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ninjetti75.livejournal.com
Okay, an Update to your Edit:

Yes, KC and I will both be arriving from America in Heathrow, as is Saba from Germany. KC's in first at 8:30ish, I'm at ten, and Saba's at 1ish, so we won't need picking up until 1pm at the earliest. And I have **NO** idea what the arrival schedules at Stansted are, nor how long it takes to trek from Stansted to Heathrow, so however that works out. *g*

Looks like nine total passengers, I think this is gonna work out well! (I'm going to have stupid amounts of luggage, but it's the same three bags as last year. The duffel will totally go under a seat, or hell, in my lap if it has to. The black case should slide under a seat, as long as the seats aren't too low. Otherwise, it's boxy, so it can totally have other things stacked on top of it, like the less-boxy red one or whatever else is needed. I've loaded cars for YEARS in retail, so I'm quite sure we'll be able to make us & it all fit. YAY!!!)
Edited Date: 2008-02-05 02:59 am (UTC)

Date: 2008-02-06 08:39 pm (UTC)
ext_979: (camp sparkle (bubbleforest))
From: [identity profile] saba1789.livejournal.com
FYI: I just checked my flight info and I'm arriving at Terminal 2 :) .

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