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aej
15-12-04, 11:35 AM
Does anyone know of any petrol stations that will be open on Christmas Day within 150ish miles of East London/Essex? If not, pointers to a web site that might be of some help would be appreciated. I've tried the AA, RAC and Petrol Retailers Association sites so far, with no luck. Googling a few weeks ago brought up some places from last year but they don't seem to be showing up now.

All/most/some suggestions gratefully received.

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Regards
Alan
chazzyb
15-12-04, 11:43 AM
Going for a ride? Strap a can to the pillion pad!

Motorway services should be open - they're required to be, by law.
Carsick
15-12-04, 11:54 AM
I doubt many motorway services would close, even if they were allowed to, too much money to be made.
Iansv
15-12-04, 11:56 AM
always services garages open and usually supermarket ones too
Jabba
15-12-04, 12:19 PM
always services garages open and usually supermarket ones too

Yeah - many are closed in the morning, but open up at about 2:00pm. The staff seem to be more interested in double/triple time than listening to Her Majesty.............. dunno what the world is coming to :twisted:
Carsick
15-12-04, 12:21 PM
The staff seem to be more interested in double/triple time than listening to Her Majesty
Don't forget the TOIL as well, if you get it right it sometimes works out as 4x pay.
Iansv
15-12-04, 12:41 PM
sod her majesty :P


Simpsons christmas speech this year !!
chazzyb
15-12-04, 12:57 PM
sod her majesty :P


To the tower with him!
MavUK
15-12-04, 01:25 PM
What about the bank holiday MOnday and Tuesday?

I'm coming over from NL and may need some fuel.

Stu
mysteryjimbo
15-12-04, 01:32 PM
sod her majesty :P


To the tower with him!

Off with his head!!! :lol:

It's my first christmas with my daughter, so i'm not leaving the house!!
Jelster
15-12-04, 05:38 PM
I'm coming over from NL and may need some fuel.

In fact you'll need quite a bit coming from there :lol:

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BURNER
15-12-04, 06:23 PM
What about the bank holiday MOnday and Tuesday?

I'm coming over from NL and may need some fuel.



Rest assured. If Homebase and Ikea is open, which they will be, petrol stations will be open.
Stig
15-12-04, 07:27 PM
Most Tesco supermarket pumps are pay at the kiosk or pay at the pump. Pay at the pump using your debit/credit card. I am sure there are others as well. Open 24/7 365 days of the year :thumbsup:
aej
15-12-04, 11:32 PM
OK, so on reflection, it was a stupid question with an obvious answer. In my plea of mitigation I'd like it taken into account that I avoid motorways whenever possible, especially trips of the type I'm planning and I never travel anywhere on Bank Holidays.

Going for a ride? Strap a can to the pillion pad!
Ride - yes, but strap anything of any size to the rear seat and advancing age means great difficulty getting on and off the bike!
always services garages open and usually supermarket ones too
Yeah - many are closed in the morning, but open up at about 2:00pm. The staff seem to be more interested in double/triple time than listening to Her Majesty
Most Tesco supermarket pumps are pay at the kiosk or pay at the pump. Pay at the pump using your debit/credit card. I am sure there are others as well. Open 24/7 365 days of the year
Normal Tesco store PFSs close at 6pm Christmas Eve and reopen at 9am on Boxing Day. Different times may apply to Extras and Expresses.

Thanks for your help one and all - a couple of motorway junction services will be duly plugged into the chosen route, weather permitting.

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Regards
Alan
chazzyb
16-12-04, 11:32 AM
Going for a ride? Strap a can to the pillion pad!
Ride - yes, but strap anything of any size to the rear seat and advancing age means great difficulty getting on and off the bike!


I know what you mean. I have difficulty getting my leg over the pillion seat when there's nothing on it after an hour or so riding.
Viney
16-12-04, 11:37 AM
All the big boys stay open all day. BP, Shell, TExaco and suchlike. Its the independently run ones that close.
MavUK
16-12-04, 11:44 AM
It's not the fuel coming from holland thats the issue. It's getting from Leicester to Invergorden (30 miles north Inverness) that's going to be the fun part... :)

Stu
Jdubya
16-12-04, 06:14 PM
Going for a ride? Strap a can to the pillion pad!
Ride - yes, but strap anything of any size to the rear seat and advancing age means great difficulty getting on and off the bike!


I know what you mean. I have difficulty getting my leg over the pillion seat when there's nothing on it after an hour or so riding.

I'm sure you meant to say getting your leg over the pilion seat when there's something ON it... :D :D :D
I have the same problem when I have the tail pack on the pilion seat...major leg cramps! :oops: