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The New Adventures of Mr Stephen Fry » Topic: Visit to swaffham http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/visit-to-swaffham Just another bbPress community en-US Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:31:59 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/search.php amyl_nitrate on "Visit to swaffham" http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/visit-to-swaffham#post-58754 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 09:56:27 +0000 amyl_nitrate 58754@http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/ Thankyou for the detailed explanation Gerti. <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> Gertrude Susanne on "Visit to swaffham" http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/visit-to-swaffham#post-58716 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:25:21 +0000 Gertrude Susanne 58716@http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/ Mock tests aren't compulsory and not all driving instructors do them so I'm lucky. My instructor's been really good and says doing a mock test will help us to work on any weaknesses or problems I might have in preparation for the real test. I think it'll help me with my confidence as well. Oh I didn't realise there were different....terminals? I've only been to an airport twice in my life so I'm not entirely sure what that means? Are they different places altogether or different bits of the same airport? Good thing you know you're going to a different one that isn't crazy. <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> I would've been worried.</blockquote> Oh, you are lucky indeed then! Excellent idea to have those (if available). I think driving has a lot to do with confidence... (which I lack, so I don´t drive... oh, and I had two "mock" tests, since I passed only at the third attempt <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":-D" class="bb_smilies" /> ) well, Terminal 2 is tiny tiny and serves insignificant places like Vienna. You´ll find exotic airlines like Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Alitalia, etc. there... and it´s really close to the Central Coach Station which came in handy at a time when I had to catch a bus to Gerrards Cross. I´d describe the Terminals as "different bits" of the same airport. You can run for miles (no, that´s exageratted actually, but it feels like miles) to get from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2, for instance. And Picadilly Line serves all four terminals, I think there is even a shuttle service between Terminal 4 and Terminals 1,2 and 3. No idea how to get to T5, last time I saw it it was still under construction. And YES I am relieved that T5 is not my terminal <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> amyl_nitrate on "Visit to swaffham" http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/visit-to-swaffham#post-58672 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:55:33 +0000 amyl_nitrate 58672@http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/ I've got a lesson next week and that's when we're discussing booking my test and a mock test. I guess in a week's time I'll know when the test'll be. <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_confused.gif" title=":?" class="bb_smilies" /> Wow so it's pretty soon then?! <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> Oh I hope the trouble at Heathrow is cleared up by the time you arrive. It's been all over the news about people sleeping on the floors there and luggage not being flown with them and other horror stories. <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_sad.gif" title=":(" class="bb_smilies" /> </blockquote> How exciting! I do hope that you´ll pass at the first attempt (the "real" test, that is <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_wink.gif" title=";-)" class="bb_smilies" /> we don´t have mock tests here as far as I know. sounds like a good idea as you´ll know what you´re letting yourself in for...) Let´s hope they schedule the test asap...</blockquote> Mock tests aren't compulsory and not all driving instructors do them so I'm lucky. My instructor's been really good and says doing a mock test will help us to work on any weaknesses or problems I might have in preparation for the real test. I think it'll help me with my confidence as well. Oh, don´t worry amyl_nitrate, I´ll be arriving at Terminal 2 - but the havoc prevailing at Terminal 5 has been all over the news here as well... must be every traveller´s nightmare... hopefully, the situation will soon return to normal, although, return is not the right word, is it?</blockquote> Oh I didn't realise there were different....terminals? I've only been to an airport twice in my life so I'm not entirely sure what that means? Are they different places altogether or different bits of the same airport? Good thing you know you're going to a different one that isn't crazy. <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> I would've been worried. robertas on "Visit to swaffham" http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/visit-to-swaffham#post-58664 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:17:34 +0000 robertas 58664@http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/ Gerti I agree X-D And Atari pray tell whats so interesting on the last Thursday of the month? I know we were taken somewhere (by the same rather dishy person <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> and the lads kept telling me it is once-a-month thing and that we have to go because we cannot miss it... it seems that does happen often in Norwich <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> Or they were just trying to be extra friendly... ClareBear on "Visit to swaffham" http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/visit-to-swaffham#post-58613 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 19:08:17 +0000 ClareBear 58613@http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/ Norwich gets VERY interesting on the last Thursday of the month. <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> Gertrude Susanne on "Visit to swaffham" http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/visit-to-swaffham#post-58599 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:12:10 +0000 Gertrude Susanne 58599@http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/ Nice people can be met at the Maddermarket Theatre in Norwich ... And some Norwich guys have the most fascinating blue eyes :-// robertas on "Visit to swaffham" http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/visit-to-swaffham#post-58579 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 08:06:51 +0000 robertas 58579@http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/ Just had a bit of flashback, I was trying to locate a spot where I can have a fag at Liverpool street station... you can meet the nicest people like train conductors and whatnot <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> We were late for the train, but we were lucky cos our tickets were still valid for the next one... Hm, dont mean to sound like grumpy bollocks nothing arrived for me from Norwich... tssssss <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> not yet anyway... On the good side, I did meet someone rather dishy... X-D Gertrude Susanne on "Visit to swaffham" http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/visit-to-swaffham#post-58524 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:15:48 +0000 Gertrude Susanne 58524@http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/ I've got a lesson next week and that's when we're discussing booking my test and a mock test. I guess in a week's time I'll know when the test'll be. <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_confused.gif" title=":?" class="bb_smilies" /> Wow so it's pretty soon then?! <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> Oh I hope the trouble at Heathrow is cleared up by the time you arrive. It's been all over the news about people sleeping on the floors there and luggage not being flown with them and other horror stories. <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_sad.gif" title=":(" class="bb_smilies" /> </blockquote> How exciting! I do hope that you´ll pass at the first attempt (the "real" test, that is <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_wink.gif" title=";-)" class="bb_smilies" /> we don´t have mock tests here as far as I know. sounds like a good idea as you´ll know what you´re letting yourself in for...) Let´s hope they schedule the test asap... Oh, don´t worry amyl_nitrate, I´ll be arriving at Terminal 2 - but the havoc prevailing at Terminal 5 has been all over the news here as well... must be every traveller´s nightmare... hopefully, the situation will soon return to normal, although, return is not the right word, is it? amyl_nitrate on "Visit to swaffham" http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/visit-to-swaffham#post-58514 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 11:48:25 +0000 amyl_nitrate 58514@http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/ when is your driving test due, amyl_nitrate? I´ll keep my fingers crossed for you <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> . Once you own your own transport, the coastline is the limit (and petrol prices too <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_sad.gif" title=":(" class="bb_smilies" /> )</blockquote> I've got a lesson next week and that's when we're discussing booking my test and a mock test. I guess in a week's time I'll know when the test'll be. <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_confused.gif" title=":?" class="bb_smilies" /> In exactly 4 weeks´ time I should have arrived at Heathrow Airport by now, and be on my way to Liverpool Street to catch a train to Norwich <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> </blockquote> Wow so it's pretty soon then?! <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> Oh I hope the trouble at Heathrow is cleared up by the time you arrive. It's been all over the news about people sleeping on the floors there and luggage not being flown with them and other horror stories. <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_sad.gif" title=":(" class="bb_smilies" /> Gertrude Susanne on "Visit to swaffham" http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/visit-to-swaffham#post-58502 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 08:26:42 +0000 Gertrude Susanne 58502@http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/ Dont worry too much about venturing out, the bus connections are great... and the tickets arent too expensive... all day return to Swaffham is ł7.50 and to Wells is ł5... as it is a local bus, the seats are not too comfy but the scenery on the way makes up for it... My friends and I had such a great time we are even thinking about going again later in the year... its a great place to recharge your batteries, you meet the nicest people plus there are still a few places I didnt get the chance to see... and then there is the shopping of course <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> You know Norfolk Tourist Board should send a few perks my way, I have been pimping the whole county ever since I got back <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> </blockquote> I lived in the UK for almost eight years, I´ve become so used to "not too comfy" seats <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> Yes, the shopping is fantastic in Norwich, I even spotted a Viennese patisserie inside Chapelfield Shopping Centre (which is not very Viennese, it grieves me to say), and Jarrolds provides for the ultimate shopping experience <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> I reckon there are a many few places you didn´t get a chance to see... The NTB to send a few perks your way because you´ve been pimping the county ever since you got back? The very best of luck, may they come thick and fast ! But you know, like others, I received something from Norfolk about two years ago no NTB perk could ever match ... that´s all you´re getting out of me <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":-D" class="bb_smilies" /> I've never been so far south before. When I pass my test and get a car I'm so going down south and checking all these places out! Have fun on your visit Gerti. When are you planning on visiting the UK? </blockquote> when is your driving test due, amyl_nitrate? I´ll keep my fingers crossed for you <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> . Once you own your own transport, the coastline is the limit (and petrol prices too <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_sad.gif" title=":(" class="bb_smilies" /> ) In exactly 4 weeks´ time I should have arrived at Heathrow Airport by now, and be on my way to Liverpool Street to catch a train to Norwich <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> robertas on "Visit to swaffham" http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/visit-to-swaffham#post-58460 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:45:09 +0000 robertas 58460@http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/ Gerti, the people are lovely arent they? <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> I agree on the Royal Arcade I was stunned by it... Dont worry too much about venturing out, the bus connections are great... and the tickets arent too expensive... all day return to Swaffham is ł7.50 and to Wells is ł5... as it is a local bus, the seats are not too comfy but the scenery on the way makes up for it... My friends and I had such a great time we are even thinking about going again later in the year... its a great place to recharge your batteries, you meet the nicest people plus there are still a few places I didnt get the chance to see... and then there is the shopping of course <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> You know Norfolk Tourist Board should send a few perks my way, I have been pimping the whole county ever since I got back <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> And Amyl you should definitely go, I swear if someone threw a few fishes my way at Wells beach I could stay there forever <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> amyl_nitrate on "Visit to swaffham" http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/visit-to-swaffham#post-58450 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:10:43 +0000 amyl_nitrate 58450@http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/ They filmed Hot Fuzz in Wells, it being Edgar Wright's home town. <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_cool.gif" title="8)" class="bb_smilies" /> *nods* I've never been so far south before. When I pass my test and get a car I'm so going down south and checking all these places out! <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> Have fun on your visit Gerti. <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> When are you planning on visiting the UK? Gertrude Susanne on "Visit to swaffham" http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/visit-to-swaffham#post-58442 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:41:58 +0000 Gertrude Susanne 58442@http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/ Tssss Gerti, I should have done that now I'm jealous <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> But if you have not been to Norfolk before, you are going to love it... and thats a promise... if I am wrong I give you permission to call me a silly cow <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> Oh and I would definitely go and visit Wells as well... the beach is beautiful, people are ever so friendly and best fish and chip shop is the French...</blockquote> I´ve been to Norwich three times before and simply love the place. The Royal Arcade is stunningly beautiful - finest Art Deco!!! People are extremely friendly there, the owner of the B&B even recognised me when I rang a couple of weeks ago to enquire about accommodation "Oh, aren´t you the girl from Vienna?" How sweet is that <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> (Probably my first name that sticks in people´s minds <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":-D" class="bb_smilies" /> ) This will be the first time I´m venturing outside Norwich, it´s a little difficult if you haven´t got your own transport, but bus connections seem okay. I´ll be staying for only three days, so I may not find the time to see Wells as well, Cromer is on my "To Visit" list as well... I´m already beginning to save up money for a two-week holiday in September <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> robertas on "Visit to swaffham" http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/visit-to-swaffham#post-58434 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:21:18 +0000 robertas 58434@http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/ Tssss Gerti, I should have done that now I'm jealous <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> But if you have not been to Norfolk before, you are going to love it... and thats a promise... if I am wrong I give you permission to call me a silly cow <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> Oh and I would definitely go and visit Wells as well... the beach is beautiful, people are ever so friendly and best fish and chip shop is the French... Gertrude Susanne on "Visit to swaffham" http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/visit-to-swaffham#post-58381 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:42:02 +0000 Gertrude Susanne 58381@http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/ I intend to visit Swaffham (it´s on the way from Norwich to King´s Lynn) when I´m over in the UK and ordered a little leaflet from the Norfolk tourist board website... and this is what I found in my letterbox today <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> <img src="http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> <img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t250/Gerti64/Swaffham_2.jpg" alt="" />