Juancornetto 1 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Myself and the wife are going down for this but staying over on the Sunday night in Sheffield because I start my two weeks holidays on the Monday..... I'd be happy to catch up with any Gersnetters for a beer or seven :-) 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juancornetto 1 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 I would go but I really don't want to drive the 500 miles there and back on the Sunday and the hotels are at rip off levels for the Saturday night. I would consider going on the Sunday, staying over and back Monday, if that suits anyone? I got the Novotel in the City Centre for £45 (it's one of the newly refurbished Novotels). http://www.novotel.com/gb/hotel-1348-novotel-sheffield-centre/index.shtml 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darthter 542 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 I would go but I really don't want to drive the 500 miles there and back on the Sunday and the hotels are at rip off levels for the Saturday night. I would consider going on the Sunday, staying over and back Monday, if that suits anyone? 500 mile round trip really ain't that far... I took the wife & wean to Liverpool for a coffee (literally - they have a "Friends" coffee shop) last year, and a couple of years ago, drove to London for a gig, then drove home. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrahimHemdani 1 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 (edited) I got the Novotel in the City Centre for £45 (it's one of the newly refurbished Novotels).http://www.novotel.com/gb/hotel-1348-novotel-sheffield-centre/index.shtml Thanks for that JC. As per previous comment there's no shortage of reasonably priced rooms at cheap prices on the Sunday night inc a BW apparently reduced from £176 to £50. The Novotel looks good although the £45 is ex breakfast as far as I can see, can't argue with that. It's £53 inc breakfast for one person (normally £13.95 for breakfast). Members get an additional 10% off. Giving it serious consideration. Anyone want to share the car, I'll drive? Edited July 14, 2017 by BrahimHemdani 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 2,494 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 500 mile round trip really ain't that far... I took the wife & wean to Liverpool for a coffee (literally - they have a "Friends" coffee shop) last year, and a couple of years ago, drove to London for a gig, then drove home. I did Luxembourg in 24hrs which is about 500 miles round trip. Driving at night is the best as there is no hold-ups. It is just accelerator foot pressed against the floor, 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueflag 378 Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 (edited) I've done Sheffield to Glasgow and back in 1 day numerous times.. don't do it. That's my advice. Edited July 15, 2017 by blueflag 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrahimHemdani 1 Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 I've done Sheffield to Glasgow and back in 1 day numerous times.. don't do it. That's my advice. I accept your advice it's just not worthwhile. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boabie 230 Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 I did Luxembourg in 24hrs which is about 500 miles round trip. Driving at night is the best as there is no hold-ups. It is just accelerator foot pressed against the floor, I drove Glasgow to Devonport, dropped my brother off and went straight back to Glasgow. Mind you, I was much younger then. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 2,494 Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 I drove Glasgow to Devonport, dropped my brother off and went straight back to Glasgow.Mind you, I was much younger then. And there was me asking myself if you were old enough to have a driving licence Boabie. Shit my nose has just grown a couple of inches. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boabie 230 Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 And there was me asking myself if you were old enough to have a driving licence Boabie. Shit my nose has just grown a couple of inches. I haven't been behind the wheel of a car for 10 years mate. A small medical condition means insurance is beyond my finances these days. A taxi number and/or the loan of a mates phone to call my daughters prevents me being housebound and allows trips to my local. My over 60 bus pass comes in handy too. Must admit I don't miss driving. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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