dozeydustman 6,855 Report post Posted September 28, 2019 I have won this fine conveyance from @Cavcraft as I overindulged in roffle tickets over the past few days. My options to get it to here are: Mrs books an afternoon off work and we drive from Chichester at lunchtimeish to Chester, returning down south at half past silly in the morning. Autoshite Relay from Cavcraft to mine with petrol costs and sustenance to your dietary requirements provided. Can meet someone half way ish - say around Brummyland. I'm looking into a cheap(ish) flight from Southampton to somewhere near @Cavcraft for next saturday, though prices seem to change with each fart the cat (it's what it does) and the wife release (I've fed her beanz). I don't like flying much, nor do I like Southampton. A couple of names for option No 2 have been recommended to me. I will get wifey to book me the flight when she gets paid if needs be. 1 Cavcraft reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cavcraft 95,948 Report post Posted September 28, 2019 I can possibly get it to Birmingham and catch train home if nobody else can collect for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dozeydustman 6,855 Report post Posted September 28, 2019 1 minute ago, Cavcraft said: I can possibly get it to Birmingham and catch train home if nobody else can collect for you. That would be a big help; what would your travel expenses be for that? Train + a few bob for petrol? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New POD 10,324 Report post Posted September 28, 2019 You don't want to do option 1, as that means Mrs Books (it that really her name) has to drive to and from Chester. And that a long way home. If you end up getting the train, don't forget to tickety split https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/cheap-train-tickets/ https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?p=64106048&_ga=2.183112037.2117171181.1569709671-422662981.1569598092#post64106048 https://mse.trainsplit.com/ Other ticket splitting aps are available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dozeydustman 6,855 Report post Posted September 28, 2019 33 minutes ago, New POD said: You don't want to do option 1, as that means Mrs Books (it that really her name) has to drive to and from Chester. And that a long way home. If you end up getting the train, don't forget to tickety split https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/cheap-train-tickets/ https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?p=64106048&_ga=2.183112037.2117171181.1569709671-422662981.1569598092#post64106048 https://mse.trainsplit.com/ Other ticket splitting aps are available. I did find that ticket splitting was more expensive than getting an aircraft. As much as I like rail travel, I once had to stand from Gravesend (Kent) to Nottingham on split ticketing in my mid-20's; Now I'm 40 that's not going to be an option with sciatic issues, plus they don't use 465 Networkers here, so rail travel now sucks. I have privately messaged Billy cavcraft with an alternative that is feasible for Mrs Books and myself, hopefully for him as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Sterling 8,858 Report post Posted September 29, 2019 If Billy wants to deliver to mine and I can stash it here until you get here. I'm not far from Birmingham and work there during the week so I can bring to work with me and hand over to you if its a week day collection or bring to Birmingham during the weekend. 1 dozeydustman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dozeydustman 6,855 Report post Posted September 29, 2019 That would be useful and a very kind offer @Lord Sterling; current plans are to collect the car this friday come what may and I will confirm with @Cavcraft by the middle of the week. If Billy needs it moved before then and you are able to store it this week, that would be a massive help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cavcraft 95,948 Report post Posted September 29, 2019 Cheers, Mo. Ideally be looking to drop it at a main line (i.e between Chester and Birmingham) station though if poss mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Sterling 8,858 Report post Posted September 29, 2019 Cool. Well I'll be in Birmingham on Friday as I work in the city centre if any if yous need a hand. 1 Cavcraft reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catsinthewelder 6,839 Report post Posted September 29, 2019 Not sure what the trains are like between Brum and Chester but I know we have regular trains to Chester from Ludlow. Sure we can work something out between me and Mo to get it somewhere less civilised 1 Lord Sterling reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New POD 10,324 Report post Posted September 29, 2019 Isn't Chester on the Holyhead to London line, via Crewe and Brum? It's also on the Chester to Cardiff line via Shrewsbury and Ludlow. 1 Cavcraft reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dozeydustman 6,855 Report post Posted September 30, 2019 Just done some internet searching and you can get a direct train from Chester to Birmingham New Street which takes 2 hours, or 1 change for an hour and a half's journey. As the wife wants to join me on the collection caper, she wants us to drive up in the Toyota and come back in convoy (though I'd prefer we shared a train journey) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dozeydustman 6,855 Report post Posted September 30, 2019 @Cavcraft trying to PM you but it says you're not receiving messages. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cavcraft 95,948 Report post Posted September 30, 2019 That's news to me! I'll empty my message box thing, give me ten minutes, please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cavcraft 95,948 Report post Posted September 30, 2019 21 hours ago, New POD said: Isn't Chester on the Holyhead to London line, via Crewe and Brum? It's also on the Chester to Cardiff line via Shrewsbury and Ludlow. Yes, but most London trains now only stop at Crewe and Milton Keynes, I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim_E 882 Report post Posted September 30, 2019 20 minutes ago, Cavcraft said: Yes, but most London trains now only stop at Crewe and Milton Keynes, I think. I think there are local services, or you go via Wrecks ham. If I can help somehow let me know. I'm going to be busy working in Bagillt on Friday unless it absolutely pisses down, if that's the case I could be on call as private hire! 1 Cavcraft reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim_E 882 Report post Posted September 30, 2019 Sorry, to be clear you go via Wrexham; if you spell it as above Red Spotted Hanky* will think you are a moron. *other ticketing vendors are indeed available Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dozeydustman 6,855 Report post Posted September 30, 2019 PM has worked Cavcraft Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dozeydustman 6,855 Report post Posted October 3, 2019 Train tickets purchased. Will be collectioning this soon. Much Excite. 6 GrumpiusMaximus, Cavcraft, gadgetgricey and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dozeydustman 6,855 Report post Posted October 6, 2019 Mrs Dustman is about to run me down to somewhere to catch an electrically powered conveyance. I have my handbag packed with many useful things (a flask of coffee, a bottle of water, a grapefruit and a USB power pack for telephones). Excited, also nervous. 6 snagglepuss, GrumpiusMaximus, Vantman and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dozeydustman 6,855 Report post Posted October 6, 2019 A 377. Joy 1 Cavcraft reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim_E 882 Report post Posted October 6, 2019 A good day, we hope. 1 Cavcraft reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dozeydustman 6,855 Report post Posted October 6, 2019 Train No2. Has kneeroom. Also rides a lot smoother that the Electroshat from Chichester, and seat is thicker padded. earwigging a couple in the bay behind me the bloke is talking about repairing his Renault 5 while his wife/partner seems disinterested. Potential forum member 4 Cavcraft, drewd, Tim_E and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dozeydustman 6,855 Report post Posted October 6, 2019 Also of note I have lost my grapefruit 1 2 Cavcraft, snagglepuss and Christine reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim_E 882 Report post Posted October 6, 2019 I remember those Savvan trains well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeeExEll 12,688 Report post Posted October 6, 2019 Shit!! Haven't you seen the news? 3 3 clayts450, Cavcraft, TooManyPeopleMovers and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim_E 882 Report post Posted October 6, 2019 3 minutes ago, JeeExEll said: Shit!! Haven't you seen the news? Run away!!! 1 JeeExEll reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dozeydustman 6,855 Report post Posted October 6, 2019 Those cats are on the down line 😅 1 Christine reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puddlethumper 2,858 Report post Posted October 6, 2019 At least there are no signs of any nuns. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim_E 882 Report post Posted October 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, puddlethumper said: At least there are no signs of any nuns. 1 JeeExEll reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
