[00:23] http://i.imgur.com/Dv5VxDI.jpg [00:23] view from the highest point in the UK [00:27] :O [00:27] so there's some greenery left [00:28] plenty of it [00:28] from the top of Ben Nevis [00:29] :D [00:29] can't be - not enough rain?! [00:29] how long's the hike? [00:30] daftykins: about 1.3km :-p [00:30] About 4 hours up and 3 hours down [00:30] (straight up) [00:32] :o [00:32] I've taken a radio up there [00:32] and I heard Iceland and French radio stations from the Pyrenees [00:34] haha neat [00:43] yep [00:43] I'm planning a trip to Norway soon. [00:43] something bigger to climb? ;) [00:46] try ireland! nothing more than bumps to climb, but the radio reception is amazing [00:47] :) [00:50] I found out recently that rte still operate atlantic 252's transmitter. I had no idea it still existed === Lcawte is now known as Lcawte|Away [00:56] It was not bad reception for 1,000 miles away but whilst you're up at 4409FT the French Transmitter is one of the Highest in the world [00:56] at 10kft [00:57] and it pretty much covers ths south of France for coverage. [00:57] I was only hoping to hear the Faroe Islands but heard Icelandic instead. [00:58] curious, what band? [00:59] I've already tried Ireland before :D [00:59] i was going to ask which band too [01:10] All the BBC nationals and classic [01:10] from blackhill, forth 1, cluyde 1, tay fm, kingdom f [01:10] beat 106, central fm [01:11] MFR, northsound west fm and borders [01:11] so purely FM? [01:14] I only did FM DXing [01:15] DXing? [01:17] stations search [01:17] http://imgur.com/a/MkGcP [01:18] here is a gallery of images from my trip to Ireland [01:36] I can't decide if I should queue another episode, or go to bed :/ [01:38] i'm going with bed [01:39] this is the sensible choice, since I should be up at 8. [01:39] but .. does "too lazy to go to bed" make any sense? [01:39] yeah i'm always suffering from that one [01:39] i felt tired at midnight but here i am ;/ [01:41] whereabout are you? [01:41] I don't particularly feel tired, but I know if I keep putting it off it'll get light again [01:42] muzini: Channel Islands [01:42] I'm on the atlantic coast of ireland [01:43] (I'm not sure why I always specify that, but basically, the bit that isn't dublin) [01:43] :D [01:43] very nice [01:43] I visited Alderney few years ago [01:43] its a small island [01:43] http://i.imgur.com/xFNtpMf.jpg [01:44] that's the only one i've not been to properly [01:44] only about 2000 people. [01:44] Really nice beaches. [01:45] :) [01:45] i have some local stuff if you'd like [01:45] https://www.dropbox.com/sh/axo44ps02ut2586/ZxhE4_TsjS [01:45] its not very well known but its a 3wonderful island [01:45] https://www.dropbox.com/sh/x4n77vp7rb9123a/MGPDBthSjg [01:46] and last one https://www.dropbox.com/sh/em6gqyhhbc4e01p/gT4UekIhov [01:46] just a phone i'm afraid so no fancy quality [01:46] http://i.imgur.com/IvFEgXC.jpg [01:46] this is what the town looks like [01:46] really lovely. [01:46] :) [01:47] theres an old fort there as well [01:47] http://i.imgur.com/QrevKpL.jpg [01:47] i've been on a connecting flight via there, but didn't see more than the secluded airport [01:47] yeah my dad's quite into the island's fortifications from war time and so on [01:47] http://i.imgur.com/YHH4MIo.jpg [01:47] http://i.imgur.com/Q8rPB1Z.jpg [01:48] and yet another [01:48] beautiful [01:48] http://i.imgur.com/YKiWsN0.jpg [01:48] this one is from the top of one of the forts [01:48] they have lots of forts [01:49] well, all our islands do [01:49] the Germans put up tonnes of defenses during the occupation [01:50] alo lads [01:51] it's pretty quiet now mr.peret [01:51] only those of us that refuse to go to sleep remain [01:51] :> [01:51] well yes [01:51] everyone is asleep [01:51] even the bloody city [01:52] I think these predate the german occupation by quite some time [01:52] I love "haven't been there properly". I got the mental picture of just waking up there drunk one morning [01:52] muzini: yeah they typically added onto them though [01:53] (I know what you mean though. I spent 3 days in Atlanta airport. I still can't decide if I've "been" to Georgia or not) [01:53] lmao [01:53] on our roadtrip we actually didn't stop in GA [01:53] our guidebook said the best thing to see was the coca cola factory [01:54] muzini: foetal alcohol syndrome is pretty serious on Alderney [01:54] was it worth it? [01:54] that's pretty optimistic. I'd probably claim the best thing to see was the "welcome to tennesee" sign [01:54] we didn't go :( [01:56] daftykins: the guide was correct [01:56] :D [01:56] I didn't particularly enjoy atlanta airport, because every morning security seemed to get a little more curious about me. I got touched in ways you'd normally pay 50eur for [01:56] oh dear [01:56] atlanta airport is the 2nd biggest attraction [01:56] this is according to futurama [01:57] lmao [02:00] well here it is. I'm going to bed because if I don't, I'll download GoT in the very near future and have a very rough morning at work tomorrow [02:00] :) [02:00] i'm heading off at last too [02:00] g'night all [02:00] have a good week o/ [02:00] now or never really :) [02:00] o/ === peret is now known as peretZ [04:52] morning ladles and gentlespoons [05:20] Morning jussi [06:16] morning [06:16] prob noone awake [06:30] mapps: Im awake, just busy :) [06:34] hey [06:46] so happy [06:46] we got an email about our bonus at work..way more than we expected [06:46] :D [06:53] that's always a good way to start the day :) [06:53] ya [06:54] 37.5% bonus we expected 20-25 [06:54] i was v surprised [06:54] and it makes a big diff [06:54] prob like 5k diff [07:01] mapps: nice! [07:05] yes [07:05] :D [07:05] we expected some 20-25 [07:05] but i guess we did better than thought [07:05] mapps: so are you then going to buy us all a round? :F [07:05] although..that means the company made like 900mil profit lol [07:06] sure [07:06] if im ever somewhere you all are..il buy7:P [07:06] i was looking at going to Finland or maybe Poland jussi on the 3rd may [07:06] going to the United game.plane was to fly after [07:06] but cant find any evening flights:( [07:06] cool! come and have a drink with me! [07:07] mapps: from where? [07:07] ae you in helsinki? [07:07] yes [07:07] Manchester [07:07] games 3pm [07:07] i cant fly before 7pm [07:07] well almost... in helsinki [07:07] (about 50km out) [07:07] like game finished 5pm..we'd hav to get to airport..and check in and stuff [07:07] there are no flights after 18:30 [07:07] so plan was fly after united game and go to somewhee in EU [07:07] yea [07:07] i couldnt find ANY EU after 18;00? [07:08] is it same for all eu? [07:08] check in you can do before the game. only take hand luggage and you will be fine. [07:08] i only ever take hand luggage [07:08] still [07:08] game finishs at 5 [07:08] what time6? [07:08] when would you come back? [07:08] ignore the football nonsense and you can make a much more effective use of the trip :) [07:09] well [07:09] on the 6th [07:09] we got another united game [07:09] so 3/4/56 we fly back [07:09] then fly off again [07:09] argh, they changed it - last finnair out of manchester is at 17:50. probably too soon for you... [07:10] sheesh [07:10] i dont think i could make it [07:10] 3pm kick off [07:10] na no way [07:10] airport bars don't have TVs? [07:10] yeah, 18:30 would have been fine. lemme check some others [07:10] shauno: he is going to the game... [07:10] it says 15mins from old trafford -> manchester airport [07:11] 18;30 is earliest [07:11] and yea il only have hold luggage [07:11] so i can check in at home on internet.but coming from manchester [07:12] ooh, theres one at 18:20... [07:12] on when? [07:12] you get in rather late to helsinki, but that shouldnt be a major problem... [07:12] na [07:12] thats fine [07:13] its a Lufhansa flight, via frankfurt. on the 3rd may [07:13] gives us 4/5 and 6 8pm ko [07:13] ah [07:13] how long total? [07:13] and sometimes these via flights are well expensive [07:13] you get in just before midnight UK time (1:45 am Helsinki time) [07:13] i saw some like 200 quid 12hs when its like 2hrs nomallyt and 40quid [07:13] yea thats fine for me [07:13] how much though [07:14] about a 1 hour stopover [07:14] 290,33 € [07:14] sheesh [07:14] 7see [07:14] thts expensive [07:14] really? [07:14] yea [07:14] look at next day [07:14] I thought that was pretty normal :P [07:14] we can get return and hotel for like 400 euro [07:15] in helsinki or poland? [07:15] helsinki [07:15] sec [07:15] all desperate for our GREAT british pounds [07:15] ;p [07:16] http://www.expedia.co.uk/Helsinki-Hotels-Hotel-Haven.h2233290.Hotel-Information?packagePIID=53d29057-490b-4f35-a932-17de286326ce-1&usePS=1&packageType=fh&hotelId=2233290¤tRatePlan=402140200826229&packageType=fh&hlrId=0&defaultFlights=d4bcb9e215982a441d2d056c28a27970,d94f32084371bda3fa8d8a5af2b02225&originId=6000390&ftla=MAN&numberOfRooms=1&ttla=HEL&toDate=06/05/2014&infantsInSeats=1& [07:16] fromDate=03/05/2014&destinationId=178261&adultsPerRoom[1]=2¤tFlights=d4bcb9e215982a441d2d056c28a27970,d94f32084371bda3fa8d8a5af2b02225&hashTag=picturesAndTours&inttkn=1wWjt7TRXte9d212 [07:16] fs [07:16] http://goo.gl/DiaaHC [07:16] check that [07:17] 623 euros flight and hotel and 5* [07:17] that near centre? [07:17] yeah, I know that hotel. right in the centre of Helsinki. pretty nice place [07:18] so see [07:18] 293 are expensive [07:18] that are 623 flight return and hotel [07:18] :D [07:19] i dont mind going to finland though..if my friend does too [07:19] its euros yea? [07:19] yes [07:19] .fi is euro country [07:19] ive got some euros from holland left [07:19] :) [07:19] yea [07:19] mapps: You'll need Finnish Euros though [07:19] but so is .cz MartijnVdS i thought [07:20] and they use czech kroner [07:20] what?? .fi euros? youre joking?:D [07:20] .cz is EU, but not Euro (like UK, Denmark, and a few others) [07:20] euros are the same everywhere? [07:20] yea [07:20] mapps: they are, I'm just kidding ;) [07:20] *phew* [07:20] :D [07:21] mapps: When euros were new, I convinced a few friends that their German euros wouldn't work in .nl though [07:21] you been to finland MartijnVdS? [07:21] mapps: I have not [07:21] i think its ok [07:21] we never hear of any troubles [07:21] or anything [07:21] from Finland? [07:21] yea [07:21] finnish euros are the same as everyone else's euros, except you can't pronounce them :( [07:21] They're a quiet people [07:21] also drunk [07:21] except if you're Russian. [07:22] they like russian [07:22] hm [07:22] im not [07:22] mapps: 345€ for 5* hotel (Hilton) + 293€ for flights = 638 [07:22] jussi [07:22] look for 4 may [07:22] whens earliest flight from manchester then [07:23] gotta see the footie so il stay out in manchester all night then fly [07:23] I tried that for a concert. turns out the train station gets kinda cold in november :/ [07:24] that's now my primary memory of manchester. an awkward night spent dressed in leather in the train station. ahem. [07:24] mapps: seems your deal is best for 4th of may. only gives me damn expensive prices here (10:20 seems earliest flight that I see) [07:25] hm [07:25] lets see] [07:25] but you should also look at hilton for 5* - seems minorly cheaper [07:25] sheesh [07:26] im not a snob jussi [07:26] 4* is fine;p [07:26] mapps: then you will get a much better deal than Haven [07:26] ah [07:26] Service in helsinki is expensive [07:27] mapps: what kind of holiday are you after? a city break? [07:27] yes [07:27] like when i went cz [07:27] and holland [07:27] sec [07:27] wanna be central [07:27] jussi http://goo.gl/rfamNP ?? [07:28] thats a fair way from the centre... [07:28] says 2mies from airport [07:28] ah [07:28] jussi: cabs! [07:28] airport is ~20km from the centre [07:28] MartijnVdS: you ever been in a helsinki cab? [07:29] jussi: I've never been to Helsikni [07:29] MartijnVdS: yeah, it shows :P [07:29] jussi http://goo.gl/sVqkCf [07:29] jussi: are they like Amsterdam cabs? [07:29] MartijnVdS: no idea. but they are friggin expensive [07:30] I tend to avoid cabs most places. they all seem to turn into clandestine tour operators [07:30] jussi: Amsterdam cabs are expensive and the drivers are maniacs [07:30] MartijnVdS: just think that the airport is kinda like going to stansted [07:30] every so often, there's a big fight among them [07:30] mapps: do you like something a little "different" ? :D [07:31] hm depends ow diffeent [07:31] how [07:31] "In a 1900s Art Nouveau castle, just under half a mile from central Helsinki, this hotel features free in-room Wi-Fi. Aleksanterin Teatteri Tram Stop is 260 yards away." [07:31] i like a bed not tent..ive done festivals;p [07:31] ah cool [07:31] is it on expedia? [07:31] dunno, on booking.com [07:31] Glo Hotel Ar [07:32] t [07:32] that sounds cool [07:32] i just use expedia as hey do flight ad everything for me [07:32] asier;p [07:32] lol [07:32] booking is great (to use); I've heard from several hotel owners that they're a bit sucky :) [07:32] heh [07:33] * jussi goes back to work [07:34] :D [07:34] I gotta admit I've started using booking.com for comparisons, and then actually booking through the hotel [07:34] why [07:34] i use hipmunk for flights [07:34] i like its "agony" scoring [07:34] going to cz in 3 weeks again [07:35] cheap beer cheap cigs [07:35] :D [07:35] there seems to be a split between how hotels treat 'their' guests vs booking's guests [07:35] ah [07:36] not huge differences, just things like who gets the room with the view, etc. or in some cases, whether it counts towards their loyalty programs, and blah blah blah [07:37] Good morning all! Happy Monday, and happy Look Up at the Sky Day! :-D [07:38] hey JamesTait [07:38] morning mate [07:39] Morning mapps! o/ [08:18] yawnage! [08:28] 4 days? [08:28] amirite? [08:29] https://www.destroyallsoftware.com/talks/useing-youre-types-good [08:34] eek [08:34] morning [08:34] mornign [08:35] is anyone on pump.io ? [08:35] * diddledan pumps [08:35] I've not really looked into it yet [08:39] Hey folks. No 14.04 release party in London this year? [08:40] 14.04 release party is on the moon. BYOB. [08:40] bring your own bomb? [08:44] bring your own bits? [08:44] yo [08:45] bring your own base. can't have a party on the moon without a decent moon base. [08:46] directhex: but all your base are belong to us. [08:46] going back to tottenham next week [08:46] :D [08:46] spurs v fullham [08:46] :D [08:46] should be good [08:46] you could use the nazi moon base, but it needs some tidying first [08:47] pumpio pumpio PUMP I OOOOOOOOOOO [08:52] hmm [08:52] slightly worried [08:53] what was the name of their ship? [08:53] i accidently skipped a taxi [08:54] i didnt have any money/know where it was - woke up on the train euston -> stoke7but [08:54] ive got a feeling i got a taxi and said i had no money but woukd pay [08:54] cant remember [08:54] oh dear, that's not good [08:56] yea [08:57] mapp: my train stops at white hart lane on my way home [08:57] we'd been having such a good time at WHL [08:57] :D [08:57] foobarry [08:57] where you at? [08:57] on match days we get loads of overweight chavs ont he train [08:57] enfield, i'm an arsenal supporter [08:57] ah no [08:57] had a season ticket for many years until couple of seasons ago (kids) [08:58] hello all [09:00] you live in a flat or house foobarry? [09:00] just isnt most of london flats? [09:00] morning boys and girls. [09:00] and like 2 bed flats : 6 [09:00] morning brobostigon [09:01] surburbia is not flats [09:01] morning MooDoo [09:01] it is trees and houses [09:01] ah [09:02] so you got a house garden etc? [09:02] nice [09:02] yes [09:02] how much u pay a month mate if i can ask [09:02] all i could find was like 1500-1700 [09:02] i own it, i've never rented [09:02] looking at e +c [09:02] oh [09:02] you're a lot older than me i guess :) [09:02] but i know of lots of friends in enf who rent [09:03] i bought my first house @ 25 [09:03] but it was 65k \o/ [09:03] is it not like 1500=1700 there?7 [09:03] its iduclous eveywhere now [09:03] i don't think my friends could afford 1500pm [09:03] seriously mate [09:03] look at the rents [09:03] its like 1500=2000 in almost all of london [09:04] you can get a quite nice maisonette in gordon hill for 1050pm [09:04] that's because russian minerals oligarchs own all the houses [09:04] my pebble lasted 6 days before hitting 20% charge, very happy with that. [09:04] http://www.zoopla.co.uk/to-rent/details/32216602 [09:04] thas not too bad [09:04] but [09:04] 1050 for 1 is still a bit [09:04] they are nice inside [09:05]