Roddy Darwin #41 Posted July 9, 2014 Hey guys, I never hang around on this side of the board because I never had the chance to go to a con, but I just recently moved in to the UK so... I'm not too sure you guys care for newbies, but just in case, I'll try to attend both Loncon and this one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pebble #42 Posted July 10, 2014 we love fresh victims new people. Don't forget to make yourself known to people when you arrive. And be warned some of us are known to give hugs without warning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ser Knight Somerville #43 Posted July 23, 2014 I've booked the 09:10 Virgin train from London, with the connecting ferry arriving Dublin Port at 17:25, Wednesday 20 August. Eagerly looking forward to the Con! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alytha #44 Posted July 23, 2014 I'll arrive in Dublin by ferry on 21st August, around 14:00. Anyone want to hang out or possibly go to the museum of archaeology with me? :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deedles #45 Posted July 24, 2014 Dublin has a museum of archeology? Who knew?Will be working but can go for coffee or drinks most evenings if you like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pentapodichi #46 Posted July 24, 2014 Not that it does a whole lot of good in the above cases but I work in the airport, so happy to meet people if they arrive through that port. Otherwise, I'll see you in the evening/weekend. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alytha #47 Posted July 25, 2014 I'll leave through the airport, in case you have any time to hang around ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pentapodichi #48 Posted August 5, 2014 Sounds like a plan! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Renya Stark #50 Posted August 6, 2014 I'll arrive in Dublin by ferry on 21st August, around 14:00. Anyone want to hang out or possibly go to the museum of archaeology with me? :) I'd be up for that, The National Museum of Ireland ( Archaeology Museum) is on Kildare street and opens till 5pm, Is your Ferry arriving at Dublin Port or Dun Laoghaire Habour? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alytha #51 Posted August 6, 2014 Great :) I'll arrive at Dublin Port, which shouldn't be too far from the hotel if the map isn't misleading. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edda van Heefmstra Ruston #52 Posted August 7, 2014 Which hotel? The port is not as close to things as you might think, though I believe the Luas now runs down there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alytha #53 Posted August 7, 2014 The con hotel, Hilton something-or-other. I'll probably take a taxi there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ser Knight Somerville #54 Posted August 8, 2014 The con hotel, Hilton something-or-other. I'll probably take a taxi there. This is about the only logistic for me that I haven't yet set. Anyone know if the taxis accept a visa card? It has the chip and I called so the bank noted my account to not intercept transactions in Ireland. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neal #55 Posted August 8, 2014 I'll be there, nothing like last minute plans :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pentapodichi #56 Posted August 8, 2014 This is about the only logistic for me that I haven't yet set. Anyone know if the taxis accept a visa card? It has the chip and I called so the bank noted my account to not intercept transactions in Ireland. I think some do but I wouldn't want to rely on it. I'll be there, nothing like last minute plans :) They normally make the best ones! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edda van Heefmstra Ruston #57 Posted August 8, 2014 The con hotel, Hilton something-or-other. I'll probably take a taxi there. Best idea, probably. If you truly get stuck, there seems to be a bus that runs once an hour, on the hour, from the ferry port to the city centre proper (No 53, gets you to Connolly Station), where you can perhaps get a taxi more easily. The drivers should know when the ferries arrive, though, so you should be fine. Ser Knight, as Pod says, I wouldn't rely on a taxi driver taking a card. I would try to have cash, and -- if at all possible -- make change on arrival. Last I looked, taxi drivers are not legally obliged to carry change for a 50-euro note, even though many will. Neal, !!! Awesome. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ser Knight Somerville #58 Posted August 9, 2014 Best idea, probably. If you truly get stuck, there seems to be a bus that runs once an hour, on the hour, from the ferry port to the city centre proper (No 53, gets you to Connolly Station), where you can perhaps get a taxi more easily. The drivers should know when the ferries arrive, though, so you should be fine. Ser Knight, as Pod says, I wouldn't rely on a taxi driver taking a card. I would try to have cash, and -- if at all possible -- make change on arrival. Last I looked, taxi drivers are not legally obliged to carry change for a 50-euro note, even though many will. Neal, !!! Awesome. :)Thanks to you and Pod for the helpful advice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hedgerow #59 Posted August 10, 2014 I'll be there and appearing (as Leigh Bardugo not Hedgerow) on panels at 11am and 1pm on Saturday. I'm also doing a signing at Eason Dundrum on Friday night at 6pm if you want to say helllllewwww. And I hope you will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peadar #60 Posted August 11, 2014 I'll be there, nothing like last minute plans :) Excellent!!! I'll be there and appearing (as Leigh Bardugo not Hedgerow) on panels at 11am and 1pm on Saturday. I'm also doing a signing at Eason Dundrum on Friday night at 6pm if you want to say helllllewwww. And I hope you will. Excellent!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
