On October 20th, my wife and I will be making the 4,000 mile journey from Columbus, Ohio to London and more importantly Craven Cottage for the first time. It's been my dream for years to take this trip so I want to get planning right away! I plan to attend the Everton match on the 22nd but will be staying in the country until November 1st.
While I'm sure there have been similar questions, I was hoping this thread could not only be a place to answer my questions but also a resource for any other first-timers planning their trip to Fulham.
Advice for tickets
I just became an official "International Member" through the Fulham website in order to get the perks that go along with it. I hope this helps secure some tickets but what will be my options? Is it possible to get tickets up close to the pitch or are those reserved for season ticket holders? Price is not really an issue since this sort of trip will not happen everyday.
What section will I have the best experience? Should I jump right into the Hammersmith end?
Pre-match
What do I need to experience before the match? Best pubs? Obviously first stop in the Michael Jackson statue but where to after that?
Misc.
When do stadium tours run during the season? With a match on Saturday would they run any tours on Friday or Sunday?
What other sites/ cities do you recommend we visit outside of London? Since we'll be there almost two weeks we'll have plenty of time to tour the country a little.
Thanks and I look forward to your replies!
Tickets
I don't think you should have any problem getting tickets unless it is for one of the "A" games ie Scum, Manure, ARSEnal ect. Some of the ST on here have been know to purchase extra tickets for the us yanks. Any seat at the cottage is good, even the "obstructed view" seats.
Pubs
There are few in the general area of the cottage. I've heard of the Bricklayers and the White Lion mentioned here as places where the natives meet up before matches. There are a couple of others, but I can't remember the names at the moment, but I'm sure someone will post them.
Tours
Everything you need to know is posted on the offal [url=http://www.fulhamfc.com/Hospitality/SpecialOffersAndEvents/CottageTours.aspx]http://www.fulhamfc.com/Hospitality/SpecialOffersAndEvents/CottageTours.aspx (http://www.fulhamfc.com/Hospitality/SpecialOffersAndEvents/CottageTours.aspx)[/url]
PS: I went to Otterbein, are you a columbus native?
For Mr.F, you should not have too much trouble getting a ticket for the everton game. Might not be able to pick exactly where you want but if you get the chance definitely do the hammersmith end. And in my experience the further away you are from the pitch the better the view and atmosphere. For pubs, the Golden Lion is where i always went because of the Fulham stuff in there (and the quiz, and they had a really good looking barmaid for a bit) but i haven't been there for about six years so not sure
Cincy Fulham1: I went to Otterbein too. I was only there for three months in 2002 as part of my university degree. I loved it there..
Try a pint of Fullers London Pride.
Never eaten curry? Try one of the many Indian restaurants, great food, reasonable price.
Having lived in the States for years, a lot of Americans think the food in UK is rubbish. Not any more. Much improved, pub food is usually excellent and a good price.
In central London, plan on walking a lot.
When I took my daughter for the first time, I did the tourist thing with her...St.Pauls, Tower of London, Big Ben, Parliament buildings, Riverside walks, Buckingahma palace and of course, Fulham.
There are many more things to see, just look at any tourist guide.
It is a must to take the walk through the park to the match.
Eat some Kebab while youre in... its the best in the world.
I dont know how old you are, but staying in hostels has always been one of my favorite things to do.
You should experience the Golden Lion... but if you want to meet posters from here you probably wont find them there.
Quote from: beijing ben on June 28, 2011, 03:13:03 AM
For Mr.F, you should not have too much trouble getting a ticket for the everton game. Might not be able to pick exactly where you want but if you get the chance definitely do the hammersmith end. And in my experience the further away you are from the pitch the better the view and atmosphere. For pubs, the Golden Lion is where i always went because of the Fulham stuff in there (and the quiz, and they had a really good looking barmaid for a bit) but i haven't been there for about six years so not sure
Cincy Fulham1: I went to Otterbein too. I was only there for three months in 2002 as part of my university degree. I loved it there..
The
GOLDEN Lion! I was thinking of the sloany pony when I typed that part so I guess that is why I wrote the word white. Mr.F you can ignore my post because I am apparently a idiot.
@Beijing Ben: I was there in the mid-late eighties. I loved the place and still have a sweatshirt that I wear often.
Don't look like this:
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b4CMp0et0bo/TZM0pQIGYWI/AAAAAAAAAQg/AMwqUeZZ9sE/s1600/tourists_2.jpg)
Don't mention the fact that the US had to save the UK during World War II! Not even in a friendly conversation! NOT! :011:
Don't start talking about "Septic tanks". They will all giggle.
As for the rest: set up a meeting with some of the locals. And drink Stella. And sit in HammyEnd for the game (next to LBno11) :)
Avoid Scotland :005:
The whole Country is just an invention by a bored kid in Utah. We don't actually exist. If you do arrive, remember that none of the things you see and do is actually real.
I guess you're flying over? If so, just hope that you don't get diverted to Brussels. Moody lot over there.
Pop down to the Bricklayers Arms (the Putney side of the river) and you'll find a fair few FoF-ers there. We'll make you welcome. You can have a nice, warm beer too.
Yep, Putney is definitely the place for pre-match drinking, and it's really quite an experience walking across Putney Bridge and through the park to the ground. It's definitely the best located football club in the UK for the scenery.
I doubt you'll have a problem getting tickets, but even if you do, there will always be someone willing to sell a couple at cost price on one of the forums or in one of the pubs.
Make sure you pop into the Bricklayers and say hello!
Quote from: The Equalizer on June 28, 2011, 09:45:59 AM
Yep, Putney is definitely the place for pre-match drinking, and it's really quite an experience walking across Putney Bridge and through the park to the ground. It's definitely the best located football club in the UK for the scenery.
I doubt you'll have a problem getting tickets, but even if you do, there will always be someone willing to sell a couple at cost price on one of the forums or in one of the pubs.
Make sure you pop into the Bricklayers and say hello!
True dat!
Quote from: jarv on June 28, 2011, 04:16:59 AM
Try a pint of Fullers London Pride.
Never eaten curry? Try one of the many Indian restaurants, great food, reasonable price.
Having lived in the States for years, a lot of Americans think the food in UK is rubbish. Not any more. Much improved, pub food is usually excellent and a good price.
In central London, plan on walking a lot.
When I took my daughter for the first time, I did the tourist thing with her...St.Pauls, Tower of London, Big Ben, Parliament buildings, Riverside walks, Buckingahma palace and of course, Fulham.
There are many more things to see, just look at any tourist guide.
As Jarv says a curry is a must, infact criminal not to. Start of with a mellow one like a vindaloo :015: . Also as CCD says try kebab. Cant really help with the tourist stuff as most i haven't done since i was kid. I think museams are still free entry if you like that sort of thing. The Golden Lion smells like urine, but for someone who's looking for a Fulham pub for the first time it's worth ONE visit.
uh, Fred, we have Indian food and kebabs over here. Television too! [and sausages]
Mr. F., sir, go to the members list, find American Mike, and send him a p.m. asking his advice/help. He's a nice lad, even if he is from Long Island.
Quote from: HatterDon on June 28, 2011, 03:34:44 PM
uh, Fred, we have Indian food and kebabs over here. Television too! [and sausages]
Mr. F., sir, go to the members list, find American Mike, and send him a p.m. asking his advice/help. He's a nice lad, even if he is from Long Island.
You are having me on! There's no way on this merry earth that you can get a chicken balti and a large doner kebab with chili sauce in San Antonio.
Quote from: The Equalizer on June 28, 2011, 03:44:49 PM
Quote from: HatterDon on June 28, 2011, 03:34:44 PM
uh, Fred, we have Indian food and kebabs over here. Television too! [and sausages]
Mr. F., sir, go to the members list, find American Mike, and send him a p.m. asking his advice/help. He's a nice lad, even if he is from Long Island.
You are having me on! There's no way on this merry earth that you can get a chicken balti and a large doner kebab with chili sauce in San Antonio.
Well, I'd have to travel about four blocks to get it, but yes. You REALLY need to come over and find out that there's a whole world outside of London. Plus, if you DID come over, you'd constitute 1/3rd of the Fulham supporters in this the 8th largest city in the US of A
Quote from: HatterDon on June 28, 2011, 03:51:16 PM
Quote from: The Equalizer on June 28, 2011, 03:44:49 PM
Quote from: HatterDon on June 28, 2011, 03:34:44 PM
uh, Fred, we have Indian food and kebabs over here. Television too! [and sausages]
Mr. F., sir, go to the members list, find American Mike, and send him a p.m. asking his advice/help. He's a nice lad, even if he is from Long Island.
You are having me on! There's no way on this merry earth that you can get a chicken balti and a large doner kebab with chili sauce in San Antonio.
Well, I'd have to travel about four blocks to get it, but yes. You REALLY need to come over and find out that there's a whole world outside of London. Plus, if you DID come over, you'd constitute 1/3rd of the Fulham supporters in this the 8th largest city in the US of A
Fair shout Mr Hatter. However, to be fair to Mr Eq I would like to point out as I have in the Food thread that Manhattan/NYC may have every cuisine in the world, it has mostly very inferior Indian restaurants.
In London you can hardly go wrong with a ruby anywhere, in New York you can hardly get it right. Unless you have an enclave of East Indians in San Antonio that will sort you out proper. We have it too in NY but in Jackson Heights but that is a field trip and like going to Liverpool away for me and not worth the trouble. When you go back to London I think your memory (and your behind) will lighten up at the pace of the vindaloo you are eating and you will agree with me
Quote from: HatterDon on June 28, 2011, 03:51:16 PM
Quote from: The Equalizer on June 28, 2011, 03:44:49 PM
Quote from: HatterDon on June 28, 2011, 03:34:44 PM
uh, Fred, we have Indian food and kebabs over here. Television too! [and sausages]
Mr. F., sir, go to the members list, find American Mike, and send him a p.m. asking his advice/help. He's a nice lad, even if he is from Long Island.
You are having me on! There's no way on this merry earth that you can get a chicken balti and a large doner kebab with chili sauce in San Antonio.
Well, I'd have to travel about four blocks to get it, but yes. You REALLY need to come over and find out that there's a whole world outside of London. Plus, if you DID come over, you'd constitute 1/3rd of the Fulham supporters in this the 8th largest city in the US of A
I'll take you up on that one day soon mate. I'm in need of a visit to the states and might plan a trip next year to coincide with going to the Alamo Drafthouse in Austin (supposed to be one of the best cinemas in the world), as well as Comic Con in San Diego.
Quote from: The Equalizer on June 28, 2011, 04:16:23 PM
Quote from: HatterDon on June 28, 2011, 03:51:16 PM
Quote from: The Equalizer on June 28, 2011, 03:44:49 PM
Quote from: HatterDon on June 28, 2011, 03:34:44 PM
uh, Fred, we have Indian food and kebabs over here. Television too! [and sausages]
Mr. F., sir, go to the members list, find American Mike, and send him a p.m. asking his advice/help. He's a nice lad, even if he is from Long Island.
You are having me on! There's no way on this merry earth that you can get a chicken balti and a large doner kebab with chili sauce in San Antonio.
Well, I'd have to travel about four blocks to get it, but yes. You REALLY need to come over and find out that there's a whole world outside of London. Plus, if you DID come over, you'd constitute 1/3rd of the Fulham supporters in this the 8th largest city in the US of A
I'll take you up on that one day soon mate. I'm in need of a visit to the states and might plan a trip next year to coincide with going to the Alamo Drafthouse in Austin (supposed to be one of the best cinemas in the world), as well as Comic Con in San Diego.
Cool! Although I only have one telly, I do have three guitars in the house ... jus' sayin'
Quote from: HatterDon on June 28, 2011, 04:42:49 PM
Quote from: The Equalizer on June 28, 2011, 04:16:23 PM
Quote from: HatterDon on June 28, 2011, 03:51:16 PM
Quote from: The Equalizer on June 28, 2011, 03:44:49 PM
Quote from: HatterDon on June 28, 2011, 03:34:44 PM
uh, Fred, we have Indian food and kebabs over here. Television too! [and sausages]
Mr. F., sir, go to the members list, find American Mike, and send him a p.m. asking his advice/help. He's a nice lad, even if he is from Long Island.
You are having me on! There's no way on this merry earth that you can get a chicken balti and a large doner kebab with chili sauce in San Antonio.
Well, I'd have to travel about four blocks to get it, but yes. You REALLY need to come over and find out that there's a whole world outside of London. Plus, if you DID come over, you'd constitute 1/3rd of the Fulham supporters in this the 8th largest city in the US of A
I'll take you up on that one day soon mate. I'm in need of a visit to the states and might plan a trip next year to coincide with going to the Alamo Drafthouse in Austin (supposed to be one of the best cinemas in the world), as well as Comic Con in San Diego.
Cool! Although I only have one telly, I do have three guitars in the house ... jus' sayin'
Excellent! You can teach me how to play! :HD:
be sure to wear white socks and sandals so you don't stand out
I dunno about the Michael Jackson Horror Show, much better is The Johnny Haynes Statue is much nicer.
...Mr F. for pubs, go to this link, it needs updating but gives you an idea. You have to visit the Golden Urine Lion just so everything will seem better afterwards:-
http://www.friendsoffulham.com/fulhamstuff.php (http://www.friendsoffulham.com/fulhamstuff.php) click on pubs, there is now a bar called the Wahoo that many on here frequent these days,
MUST have a curry, depending on your spice tolerance, Try a Methi Chicken or Ghosht (lamb, but mutton better) for flavour with not so much heat, or a Madras if you are feeling brave, or if you are used to Mexican hot food, therr is the Vindaloo (means vinegar and potatoes, but add meat and a few extra handfuls of chilli) or if you have a death wish try a Phal, that is a vindaloo with an extra handful of chilli !)
The other food here is very cosmopolitan, with excellent quality and standards and authentic variety.
Beer, Anything by Fullers (but London Pride HAS to be tried) so you can say you have tried a real ale. There is a plethora of the yellow gassy beers, all made under licence by a UK brewery and all come out of different taps but the same barrel.
There is only one statue worth visiting, and that is just outside the ground.
Oh! one more thing, try and arrange the Cottage Tour, you won't regret it.
Oh! and don't forget to salute the policemen and women..!
Avoid eating out in Covent Garden, Leicester Square, Picadilly Circus unless you want to spend a lot of money on something very average at best. Avoid Aberdeen Angus Steak House or anything similar at all costs.
Don't bother with Madam Tussauds, The London Dungeon etc they both have massive queues are expensive and offer little in the way of entertainment or interest.
Do take a river boat. Not neccesarily one of the touristy sight seeing ones but one of the water buses. You can get them from the London Eye to the millenium dome (02 dome) and take in a lot of good views on the way especially at night. Costs about £4-5 if you have a travelcard.
Lots of highlights along the South Bank. Start at Shad Thames to get a feel for old London, cobbled streets and coverted warehouses from the days of spice imports. Walk up the river for good views of Tower Bridge (the one that the guy from the mid-West thought he was buying).
Stop in at the Oxo Tower if you are feeling flush for cocktails or lunch with a view.
Walk past the Globe theatre (built on the site of where Shakespeare used to tout his trade) and stop off at Tate Modern. The art can be a bit baffling but it's free entry and the building is impressive. From here you can continue along the river to the London Eye which is worth a spin (get tickets in advance to beat the queues) and then keep walking as far as Westminster bridge for good views of parliament (like the HP sauce bottle).
Head to Borough Market. It's best in the morning when the food is fresh and it is not to crowded. It's open on Fridays and Saturdays. Bit pricey but you can get alsorts of wonderful food - Ostritch burgers, roast pork, fine cheeses, gourmet burgers, posh sausages, artisan bread etc etc. Plenty of free samples if you are just visiting.
Plenty of parks to visit. St James is pretty and has pigeon eating pelicans, it connects Downing Street and Buckingham Palace quite nicely. Hyde Park is huge and is home to the Serpentine where you can row. Hampstead Heath is a bit further out but has nice walks and pubs nearby, there are also some natural swimming ponds if you are feeling brave!
Buy a copy of Time Out (sold at Heathrow or newsstands or even in your hotel) - this will list every gig, sporting event, theatre etc and a lot of restaurtants. Can be a bit pretentious but the listings are invaluable if you don't want to trawl the web and rack up huge date charges.
Drop me a pm or reply if you have any specific questions and I'll be pleased to help.
Quote from: LBNo11 on June 28, 2011, 06:23:07 PM
Oh! and don't forget to salute the policemen and women..!
Does that include those of the two-finger variety? :hook:
Quote from: Jimpav on June 28, 2011, 06:27:39 PM
Avoid eating out in Covent Garden, Leicester Square, Picadilly Circus unless you want to spend a lot of money on something very average at best. Avoid Aberdeen Angus Steak House or anything similar at all costs.
Don't bother with Madam Tussauds, The London Dungeon etc they both have massive queues are expensive and offer little in the way of entertainment or interest.
Do take a river boat. Not neccesarily one of the touristy sight seeing ones but one of the water buses. You can get them from the London Eye to the millenium dome (02 dome) and take in a lot of good views on the way especially at night. Costs about £4-5 if you have a travelcard.
Lots of highlights along the South Bank. Start at Shad Thames to get a feel for old London, cobbled streets and coverted warehouses from the days of spice imports. Walk up the river for good views of Tower Bridge (the one that the guy from the mid-West thought he was buying).
Stop in at the Oxo Tower if you are feeling flush for cocktails or lunch with a view.
Walk past the Globe theatre (built on the site of where Shakespeare used to tout his trade) and stop off at Tate Modern. The art can be a bit baffling but it's free entry and the building is impressive. From here you can continue along the river to the London Eye which is worth a spin (get tickets in advance to beat the queues) and then keep walking as far as Westminster bridge for good views of parliament (like the HP sauce bottle).
Head to Borough Market. It's best in the morning when the food is fresh and it is not to crowded. It's open on Fridays and Saturdays. Bit pricey but you can get alsorts of wonderful food - Ostritch burgers, roast pork, fine cheeses, gourmet burgers, posh sausages, artisan bread etc etc. Plenty of free samples if you are just visiting.
Plenty of parks to visit. St James is pretty and has pigeon eating pelicans, it connects Downing Street and Buckingham Palace quite nicely. Hyde Park is huge and is home to the Serpentine where you can row. Hampstead Heath is a bit further out but has nice walks and pubs nearby, there are also some natural swimming ponds if you are feeling brave!
Buy a copy of Time Out (sold at Heathrow or newsstands or even in your hotel) - this will list every gig, sporting event, theatre etc and a lot of restaurtants. Can be a bit pretentious but the listings are invaluable if you don't want to trawl the web and rack up huge date charges.
Drop me a pm or reply if you have any specific questions and I'll be pleased to help.
Jim you just gave me a twinge of homesickness. Can a American have home sickness for a place he live for 6 years? London is the best city in the world!
Quote from: CincyFulham1 on June 28, 2011, 06:29:53 PM
Quote from: LBNo11 on June 28, 2011, 06:23:07 PM
Oh! and don't forget to salute the policemen and women..!
Does that include those of the two-finger variety? :hook:
:005:
If you want to seek out the FFC hangouts don't get in a taxi and ask to go cottaging.
Bloody hell just realised we all forgot to mention fish and chips, little bit of salt and loads of vinegar, after curry it's the most English dinner. Have a proper fry up in a cafe as i hear the bacon and sausages aint the best your side of the pond. OH Mature Chedder cheese, White Witch and Silver Fox will vouch for this :hook: . Last but not least a proper cup of Rosie (tea) , none of that horrible Earl Grey and other poncified flaas named crap, but Sainsburys Red Label, it's the only thing i go to Sainsburys for. Oh and Pie, not nescessary Pie mash and Liquer, but try steak and kidney or steak and Ale pie in a nice looking pub.
Jimpav, that's a brilliant post with some stellar advice.
We need to save that post somewhere so that the "powers-that-be" can share it the next time one of my fellow countrymen asks that question.
Speaking of questions, Cincy1, I spent the time between 1966 and 1993 either living in England or missing England. After 1993, it's just been missing England. I spent almost 10 years there, and it do get in yer blood!
Quote from: HatterDon on June 28, 2011, 08:30:23 PM
Jimpav, that's a brilliant post with some stellar advice.
We need to save that post somewhere so that the "powers-that-be" can share it the next time one of my fellow countrymen asks that question.
Speaking of questions, Cincy1, I spent the time between 1966 and 1993 either living in England or missing England. After 1993, it's just been missing England. I spent almost 10 years there, and it do get in yer blood!
Are you Bill Bryden in disguise HD?
Being a fellow Columbus native, and having the pleasure to visit the fine city, I will thoroughly vouch for hitting a pub before the game and walking with the crowd through the park to the Cottage. It is awesome! Puts any so called walk up to Crew Stadium to shame!
I will say though, if it is a night game, make sure to get a walk in the park during the day at some point, that will also give you time to see the Cottage during the day and hit up the club shop.
And yes, London Pride, on cask :beer: :clap_hands:
@ Cincy, I think 6 years is a good innings and enough to justify feeling home sick. Like New York, London makes a big impression, so many iconic sights and sounds that you can't help but feel in familiar territory however long you stay.
@HD thanks! More than happy to try and offer any tips to anyone crossing the pond. Maybe we can have a travel sticky in exiles thread.
Good point about the fish and chips Fred. If you are staying in the West End I can recommend the Golden Hind on Marlybone Lane. About 5-10 mins walk from Bond Street/Oxford St. They serve decent portions in a full service restaurant. Under a tenner and you can bring your own booze with no corkage. For the full experience though I would recommend a day trip out of town to one of the seaside towns. Eastbourne/Brighton/Hastings. Only an 1.5 hrs by train but a world away from London and a great way to spend a sunny day and the freshest fish and chips.
Quote from: Jimpav on June 28, 2011, 09:50:45 PM
@ Cincy, I think 6 years is a good innings and enough to justify feeling home sick. Like New York, London makes a big impression, so many iconic sights and sounds that you can't help but feel in familiar territory however long you stay.
@HD thanks! More than happy to try and offer any tips to anyone crossing the pond. Maybe we can have a travel sticky in exiles thread.
Good point about the fish and chips Fred. If you are staying in the West End I can recommend the Golden Hind on Marlybone Lane. About 5-10 mins walk from Bond Street/Oxford St. They serve decent portions in a full service restaurant. Under a tenner and you can bring your own booze with no corkage. For the full experience though I would recommend a day trip out of town to one of the seaside towns. Eastbourne/Brighton/Hastings. Only an 1.5 hrs by train but a world away from London and a great way to spend a sunny day and the freshest fish and chips.
Not the freshest fish in Brighton, i used to deliver it down there from London to a few resturants and chippys.
@CincyFulham1
Thanks for the advice! I was born in Chicago but have live almost my entire life in Columbus. Went to college at Bowling Green but now have moved back for my job. I live about 10 minutes from Otterbein actually.
@jarvGreat stuff!
Yea my wife and I are excited to try curry. I've never tried Indian food before but have heard great things about the selection in London.
@The Equalizer
Very cool, will definitely have to stop by Bricklayers!
@LBNo11
Good call on the pub link, forgot that was there. As for the statue, just kidding about MJ :dft012: I will be checking out Johnny Haynes though
@Jimpav
Really good advice, especially the food stuff. England gets a bad rap but that sounds delicious.
@FatFreddysCat
Good call on the fish & chips! Don't think I can leave England without that.
@FulhamGK Nice! Crew Stadium is great and all but I'm sure this will be a whole other level
Overall, all of this has been great advice, I really appreciate it! Feel free to keep it coming! Sounds like this will be the trip of a lifetime. I'll probably keep posting questions in here as I figure out my plans. I'll also be sure to update everyone after the trip.
Fred made a great point... its a must to have a proper fry up in the morning.
And HD... you can have curry and kebab here in the states, but its 1/10th of what it should be and taste like.
QuoteAre you Bill Bryden in disguise HD?
Mr. Peabody. Who's Bill Bryden. The only guy I can find with that name is a scottish theater director. You've had me puzzled a goodly portion of the day.
Quote from: FatFreddysCat on June 28, 2011, 07:55:32 PM
Bloody hell just realised we all forgot to mention fish and chips, little bit of salt and loads of vinegar, after curry it's the most English dinner. Have a proper fry up in a cafe as i hear the bacon and sausages aint the best your side of the pond. OH Mature Chedder cheese, White Witch and Silver Fox will vouch for this :hook: . Last but not least a proper cup of Rosie (tea) , none of that horrible Earl Grey and other poncified flaas named crap, but Sainsburys Red Label, it's the only thing i go to Sainsburys for. Oh and Pie, not nescessary Pie mash and Liquer, but try steak and kidney or steak and Ale pie in a nice looking pub.
Fat Freddy Translated:
"PONCIFIED"A Term derived from the word Ponce. To be fully Poncified is to stay home with your new girlfriend instead of meeting your mates in the Boozer, or of an equal crime if not worse, to stay home because your skint after you've give your bird all your money to go out with her mates on the pull. You take on the role of the female and also put on weight because you've discovered that your a good cook.
" Where the fck is Barry? he's fckin Poncified, he hasn't turned up to darts night three weeks running, that tart has got him were she wants him, the soft c***. Another pint Lads? "
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best places to visit in London:
Westminster, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, London Eye, London Bridge, Tower of London (http://www.londonpass.com/london-attractions/tower-of-london.html), British National Museum, Windsor Castle, Portobello Market, Wembley, Picadilly, Thames River, Hide Park
Don't forget to try our :beer:
I have a few updates since I last posted in here:
I got Everton tickets this morning!
I did my best but the ticket selection wasnt as good as I thought it would be even though I got the member access to tickets. It seemed that all the areas I wanted to sit only had restricted view seating left or seats in the very back. I know some of those seats are still good but I got nervous and decided to find seats with a sure view at all times.
Originally, I was going to do my best to avoid being super close to the pitch but ended up getting seats there anyway.
I'll be in the 5th and last row of VL in the Riverside Stand. A few rows closer than I wanted but I'm excited at the same time because I'll have a great view of the players and be right by the benches. I also will have a great view of the Cottage and Johnny Haynes stand. I'm just praying that it does not rain.
(http://www.fulhamfc.com/Tickets/VisitorsGuide/Images/01PlanningYourTrip/Riverside-Stand.jpg)
Also, my wife and I finally decided on a place to stay as well. We'll be staying at a B&B called the Barclay House in Fulham about two miles from the stadium. Should be a pretty easy walk for the match. We also sprung for an unlimited Britrail pass so that we can explore other cities during the week. So far we're planning on day trips to Bath, Oxford, York and possibly Dover. Feel free to pass along any other cool cities that would be good for a day trip!
Depending on how long you plan on being in London and using the tube, picking up an Oyster card is definitely worth it, saves alot of hassle getting around.I think I put $15 usd on it and was good for about 5 days if I remember correctly. https://oyster.tfl.gov.uk/oyster/entry.do (https://oyster.tfl.gov.uk/oyster/entry.do)
Quote from: AmericanJames on September 15, 2011, 03:25:35 AM
Depending on how long you plan on being in London and using the tube, picking up an Oyster card is definitely worth it, saves alot of hassle getting around.I think I put $15 usd on it and was good for about 5 days if I remember correctly. https://oyster.tfl.gov.uk/oyster/entry.do (https://oyster.tfl.gov.uk/oyster/entry.do)
Thanks, good to know! Yea we'll be staying in London for 11 days so that would be useful. Half the time we'll be sightseeing in the London and the other half we'll be taking day trips by train to other cities
VL will be fine. We're in the back row of TL and the view is excellent. You don't get too much of a tactical appreciation of things but it's amazing to be so close to the action. You really realise how good the players are.
Second the Oyster thing. It's a complete rip-off if you don't do this. The Oyster might easily halve your transport costs. Also worth noting that the underground is often unecessary as, particularly in central london, lots of stops are closer together than they look. Also walking is a much more pleasant way to see the City.
Good with the day trips, but don't try to cram too much in! Day trips around London might be fun. Try Hampstead for a bit of poshness, for instance, but also things like Brick Lane for a curry. Central London is mainly rubbish, but walking over the Thames by the parliament buildings at night is always brilliant.
I regularly walk from Waterloo mainline station along the south bank to the Millenium Bridge and that is a lovely way to spend some time.
The Tate by the Millenium Bridge do a mean fish and chips too, if a bit on the pricey side.
And there are a couple of pubs along the way if you get a bit thirsty and need to wet the whistle.
@richie17 Good to know, that definitely makes me feel better about settling for VL.
Thanks for the advice in London, looking forward to trying some good curry. Never actually tried it here in the States.
@Burt Thanks, really looking forward to fish and chips!
Go to the Bricklayers Arms after any home match. If you haven't made any friends for life in the previous few days, you certainly will afterwards. 082.gif
mr F.. feel free to Personal Message me if you need any help with tickets.. places to drink or any other queries. Like Hatterdon says.. we're a friendly lot.
Hi Mr F, Seeing that you will have a railcard why not take in the Wigan away game as well on the 29th October. Away games are totally different and the FFC atmosphere on these trips are great fun.
Quote from: Delboy on September 22, 2011, 05:12:37 PM
Hi Mr F, Seeing that you will have a railcard why not take in the Wigan away game as well on the 29th October. Away games are totally different and the FFC atmosphere on these trips are great fun.
Must second that. Away games are much better :beer:
are you planning on going to the NFL at Wembley??
@HatterDon Good call on Bricklayers Arms! I keep hearing great stuff so we'll definitely have to check it out. Do you have to get there pretty early to get in?
@mr_ska Thanks I appreciate it! We're covered on tickets but I'll definitely shoot you a message if any questions come up in planning!
@Delboy I have definitely considered it , especially with the rail pass. The problem is with my wife. I'm already dragging her to a home match AND a Cottage tour. She's not much of a football fan and has told me specifically that I'm only allowed one game lol. I'll see if I can break her down though :54:
Do the fans all go together to the match or do some just meet there and sit in the visitors section? How does all of that work if I wanted to travel in a large group of away fans?
@Walsh Actually I had no idea that was going on while I'm there, pretty cool! That's the same day as my Fulham match so we probably couldn't make it. I'm a Cleveland Browns fan anyway so the Bucs and Bears isn't as exciting to me. Would love to see Wembley though, seems like an incredible stadium.
