TxRover Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 1 minute ago, bobbykdy said: You got your eye on a particular match to come over for? No, just gonna watch opportunities once my current matters resolve. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Just now, TxRover said: No, just gonna watch opportunities once my current matters resolve. Are you up for parole? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kooz92 Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 12 hours ago, TxRover said: Couple of questions for those knowledgeable on the topic: 1) Edinburgh Airport…hellhole to avoid or old, musty but usable place to fly into/out of? Thoughts on international arrival delays there? 2) Moxy Edinburgh Airport or Marriott Edinburgh Airport…do they work to lay down or poor choice? Seems either is easy to get to the Edinburgh Gateway station for the train eh? 3) Getting to Kirkcaldy from Edinburgh on Saturday…if the trains are running, that’s a no brainer…if driving, obviously leave early, but how early? And where to park the old nag. Just mulling over some ideas for a possible quick trip next year. Ta. 1) No issues with Edinburgh. The arrivals process is usually very smooth and i've never seen any issues with non EU nationals when arriving back from International destinations. 2) I'd recommend the Moxy over the Marriott but that is just personal preference. Either are solid options. 3) If you are going for the train you have Edin Gateway, Edin Haymarket and Waverley all available thanks to the Tram service that runs from the Airport terminal right into the city. They are usually every 8 or 9 minutes so never have to wait long. If you decide to go via Bus, get a East of Scotland Dayrider (£9.50 adult ticket for unlimited travel all day) and jump on the 747 from Edin Airport to Halbeath Park and Ride. From the Park and Ride you can easily get the X58, X60, X61 or X27 to Kirkcaldy and the wait is only usually 20 mins at most before one turns up. San Starko is a 10-15 minute walk from the Bus Station and getting back is just as easy. The 747 service runs until midnight I believe. If you decide to hire a car and drive, plenty parking options. Beveridge Park, Truck Stop on the Prom or one of the many streets around the stadium. Getting across the bridge from Edinburgh side isn't usually the issue, it's getting TO Edinburgh from Fife that is usually the issue in the daytime so you'll avoid that headache. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 23 minutes ago, Kooz92 said: 1) No issues with Edinburgh. The arrivals process is usually very smooth and i've never seen any issues with non EU nationals when arriving back from International destinations. 2) I'd recommend the Moxy over the Marriott but that is just personal preference. Either are solid options. 3) If you are going for the train you have Edin Gateway, Edin Haymarket and Waverley all available thanks to the Tram service that runs from the Airport terminal right into the city. They are usually every 8 or 9 minutes so never have to wait long. If you decide to go via Bus, get a East of Scotland Dayrider (£9.50 adult ticket for unlimited travel all day) and jump on the 747 from Edin Airport to Halbeath Park and Ride. From the Park and Ride you can easily get the X58, X60, X61 or X27 to Kirkcaldy and the wait is only usually 20 mins at most before one turns up. San Starko is a 10-15 minute walk from the Bus Station and getting back is just as easy. The 747 service runs until midnight I believe. If you decide to hire a car and drive, plenty parking options. Beveridge Park, Truck Stop on the Prom or one of the many streets around the stadium. Getting across the bridge from Edinburgh side isn't usually the issue, it's getting TO Edinburgh from Fife that is usually the issue in the daytime so you'll avoid that headache. Right, thanks! Got a UK passport anyway. 29 minutes ago, Zen Archer (Raconteur) said: Are you up for parole? Work release weekend. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostZapper Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 11 hours ago, Beachbum said: From EDI Airport get the bus at the terminal to Park & Ride just outside Dunfermline. Change there and get the connection to KDY bus station. The X26 or X61 will get you to KDY. Or tram to the Gateway and train to KDY 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 3 hours ago, stevoraith said: Have a look at Singapore Airlines Houston to Manchester. I find it much better than going to Edinburgh via Amsterdam, Paris or Heathrow (KLM, AirFrance or BA). But then I’m travelling with young kids so direct flight are much preferable. You can then get train direct from Manchester airport to Edinburgh. Or if you’ll need a car when you’re here, hire one and drive up from the airport. Looking at Dallas-Newark-Edinburgh…I like Manchester, relatives in Leeds too, but a longer drive/train for a weekend jaunt, and I expect train issues regardless on the weekends. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted November 1, 2022 Author Share Posted November 1, 2022 I see we can buy tickets for the Dundee game between the hours of 10am and 2pm, or call and have them posted out? Why do Dundee not have an online ticketing facility? At £24 (!!!!) a pop, I’d have thought they would. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith_Raver Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 I like going to Dens but the're not getting £24 + two gallons of petrol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumswall Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Must be a first for a team to get two players in that... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Been going too long Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 6 hours ago, TxRover said: I’m just noodling ideas for a ridiculously quick and inexpensive visit. Normal type vacation visit, sure, no problem…but if it’s a jet lagged rush, using points to travel and stay for free for a night or two makes more sense. The rail strike issue is the one complicator, but otherwise it’s a plan that takes little money, just a stupid amount of time and effort for very little in return…in short, a true fannish idea. You should be easy to spot Tx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 27 minutes ago, Been going too long said: You should be easy to spot Tx 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryBumpkin Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 4 hours ago, Hank Scorpio said: I see we can buy tickets for the Dundee game between the hours of 10am and 2pm, or call and have them posted out? Why do Dundee not have an online ticketing facility? At £24 (!!!!) a pop, I’d have thought they would. Technology probably not reached them yet, or they're cheapskates. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baillieinleeds Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 22 hours ago, TxRover said: How long have you lived out there. Do you still have a Scots accent? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryBumpkin Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 On 01/11/2022 at 15:08, Zen Archer (Raconteur) said: Thats possibly one of the worst defensive lines imaginable in Scottish football. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 34 minutes ago, baillieinleeds said: How long have you lived out there. Do you still have a Scots accent? Never had a Scots accent…but still have enough English accent to confuse Yanks. U.S. since 1976. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 35 minutes ago, CountryBumpkin said: Thats possibly one of the worst defensive lines imaginable in Scottish football. Hmmmmm…not without Mendy 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC_Lachlan Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 2 hours ago, TxRover said: Hmmmmm…not without Mendy I raise you one Ross Perry 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 39 minutes ago, MC_Lachlan said: I raise you one Ross Perry I’ll raise a Willie Lyle 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ro Sham Bo Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 Paul Hilland. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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