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jambo
16-07-10, 11:35 AM
On this day in 1935 - Oklahoma City became the first city in the U.S. to make use of parking meters.


Spooky no?

So as far as I can tell we'll be at Frith St until we're moved up to Soho Square pending a new home being decided. Who feels like a quick coffee and a ride up the road while trying not to spill it?

Jambo
wyrdness
16-07-10, 12:04 PM
'fraid that I can't make it tonight, as I have some important drinking to do.
FG1
16-07-10, 12:26 PM
Gonna try. If we get moved on early I might go to The Ace and park up and relax with a coffee.
Viney
16-07-10, 01:06 PM
Not tonight, a) its not as warm as last week b) cant be assed
Bear
16-07-10, 01:31 PM
Got Kali and Lorna up so probably won't make it tonight. Say Hi to the wardens for me!
Littlepeahead
16-07-10, 01:48 PM
Looks like the Test will end today so I'll be heading home for some rest. It's been a long week.
Raf
16-07-10, 02:28 PM
I shall come along on the bike at some point, still not sure what time I shall be finished at work.
BBadger
16-07-10, 05:13 PM
Off to Portugal tomorrow at 5am so early night for me.
Cazza
16-07-10, 05:24 PM
I shall be there, I reckons.
monkey
16-07-10, 06:18 PM
Nope. I have FAR better things to do.
Cazza
16-07-10, 07:04 PM
Nope. I have FAR better things to do.

I don't believe that for a second.
monkey
16-07-10, 07:55 PM
I don't believe that for a second.

You're right :(

Far more IMPORTANT things to do.
jambo
16-07-10, 08:24 PM
so today, we worked out that the new frith st is fith st. And parking up in front of the Gormet burger place has other advantages for hungry souls :)
monkey
17-07-10, 12:33 AM
Say what what? What's the score?
jambo
17-07-10, 09:08 AM
Paul got moved on by 5:30pm when he was the only bike, so parked up in front of the cars on the other side of Frith St, further up the road. As soon as one of the cars moved out of the bays we slotted the bikes into it. As the bays are free to use after 6:30pm we were left alone by the Traffic wardens all night, though they felt less inclined to move on the police, and pedal cabs that occupied our normal spot.

Jambo
monkey
17-07-10, 11:35 AM
Saweeeeeet. That's it then. We'll use Paul every week!

Thanks Paul.
Littlepeahead
19-07-10, 08:55 AM
Saweeeeeet. That's it then. We'll use Paul every week!

Thanks Paul.

If I get there first on foot does that mean I have to lay in the road in the bay to save the space for the bikes? And am I now redundant as coffee carrier?
FG1
19-07-10, 02:22 PM
You could always do what Martin did, for Mark - who didn't come back...
Stand in the bay and when somebody tried to park he said it had been reserved.....:smt014
Littlepeahead
20-07-10, 10:39 AM
You could always do what Martin did, for Mark - who didn't come back...
Stand in the bay and when somebody tried to park he said it had been reserved.....:smt014

Why don't we all turn up one week dressed as traffic wardens?

http://www.justforfun.co.uk/product/traffic-warden-fancy-dress-costume-adult-size-8-12/ASM25992/
Viney
20-07-10, 10:48 AM
If you come dressed like that, then i'll be there everyweek
rictus01
20-07-10, 10:55 AM
You could always do what Martin did, for Mark - who didn't come back...
Stand in the bay and when somebody tried to park he said it had been reserved.....:smt014

I did Tony, just after Fish & Chips in Covent garden.
Littlepeahead
20-07-10, 11:16 AM
If you come dressed like that, then i'll be there everyweek

I was think more of Treacle and Jamie dressing like that - and Jambo definitely has the legs for it.
jambo
20-07-10, 11:59 AM
I was think more of Treacle and Jamie dressing like that - and Jambo definitely has the legs for it.

I won't pretend there aren't photos of me in a skirt. But unlike some of my mates i look a bit rough as I didn't take the time out to shave / wax my legs...

Jambo