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« on: February 04, 2017, 17:04:53 »
 Shocked Somewhat surprised down Sunday sleeper only has 3 berths not booked in the middle of winter !! Anyone in the know aware of planned short forming or special event taking place in Cornwall ? (I know it's half term in some area's but not usually this busy like Easter or bank hol weekend's !)
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« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2017, 08:59:09 »
Perhaps because I am on it....  Grin
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« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2017, 10:10:27 »
Quote from: bobm on February 05, 2017, 08:59:09
Perhaps because I am on it....  Grin

.....with your entourage?  Smiley
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« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2017, 12:07:27 »
Half term already? How many weeks back is that?
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« Reply #4 on: February 05, 2017, 12:51:50 »
I know some schools who went back on January 3rd - the day after the New Year Bank Holiday.
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« Reply #5 on: February 05, 2017, 14:36:49 »
Quote from: bobm on February 05, 2017, 12:51:50
I know some schools who went back on January 3rd - the day after the New Year Bank Holiday.
Cornwall for one. So half term commences Monday 13th for that week
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« Reply #6 on: February 05, 2017, 19:16:55 »
 Shocked Shocked ...and now 1 berth left 😨
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« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2017, 19:25:27 »
All of the premier inns in Plymouth and close proximity are fully booked on 13/2/17, so I suspect an event in Plymouth might be the guilty party,
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« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2017, 19:38:24 »
I wonder how many people on Sunday sleeper follow some journey planners  and change at Plymouth onto XC▸ (Cross Country Trains (franchise)) service to Penzance instead of staying in bed ! 😪😪
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« Reply #9 on: February 05, 2017, 19:57:44 »
Now there lies a tale.  When I booked my berth the clerk tried to convince me I'd be turfed out at Plymouth.

Took a bit of explaining that wasn't the case.
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« Reply #10 on: February 05, 2017, 22:41:13 »
Closest weekend to Valentines Day.

Perhaps that explains the busy Sleeper and busy Plymouth.  Tongue Wink Grin
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« Reply #11 on: February 06, 2017, 07:38:37 »
Quote from: bignosemac on February 05, 2017, 22:41:13
Closest weekend to Valentines Day.

Perhaps that explains the busy Sleeper and busy Plymouth.  Tongue Wink Grin

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« Reply #12 on: February 06, 2017, 09:42:54 »
I can think of *many* better places than PLY» (Plymouth - next trains) to spend a Valentines break - sorry, Plymouth
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« Reply #13 on: February 06, 2017, 11:43:28 »
Quote from: ChrisB on February 06, 2017, 09:42:54
I can think of *many* better places than PLY» (Plymouth - next trains) to spend a Valentines break - sorry, Plymouth
Keep away from PLY this weekend - the Grecians are paying a visit  Cheesy Grin Cool
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« Reply #14 on: February 06, 2017, 21:41:20 »
Quote from: ChrisB on February 06, 2017, 09:42:54
I can think of *many* better places than PLY» (Plymouth - next trains) to spend a Valentines break - sorry, Plymouth

How very dare you? Plymouth is one of the most romantic places on the planet, where else can you share a Dewdney's pasty on the Hoe in the rain with your beloved?  Wink

Me, I'm off to Paris for Valentine's weekend......................with 5 pals to watch France v Scotland at Stade de France.....Mrs TG is not overly impressed, but no doubt she will double my Parisian expenditure at Westfield and present me with the bill.

(And at the risk of being told off by all the other contributors here, we're flying from LHR on Saturday morning rather than taking Eurostar)  Embarrassed
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