The Iron Heart Forum 15th and the Iron Heart 22nd Anniversary Party

[ROman]

@Matt said in The Iron Heart Forum 15th and the Iron Heart 22nd Anniversary Party:

I’m so excited to see most all of you.

We haven’t booked yet but will probably do so tonight. We want to book the flights first then the hotel. Right now we’re looking at a 13 hour layover in NY but apparently JFK has an awesome hotel inside the airport. Anyone know anything about this?

If Travelodge books up we’ll just crash with my de facto travel buddy @scooter.

The old TWA terminal was converted into a hotel. If thats what your refering to. I think its near the Jet Blue terminal.

[Matt]

Maybe. Katie said it looks really cool. At least cool enough for a layover and still a bargain since the flight is only $800.

@ROman are you coming?!?!

[ROman]

@Matt Unfortunately not. Have another cruise booked which ends 22 Sept in San Francisco, spending 13 days in Alaska. on it.

[Mizmazzle]

Geez I’d love to be able to make this happen. Not looking like I can shake it out though. We’re planning a trip to Vietnam over the summer.
Once the school year starts the Mrs. is deep into her CPA exams and I plan to move to a new school next year. Then this party is a few weeks after the school year starts. Those are my woes regarding missing a hang with y’all.

[Matt]

@ROman @Mizmazzle downvote

[scooter]

@Tago-Mago said in The Iron Heart Forum 15th and the Iron Heart 22nd Anniversary Party:

@scooter am I remembering correctly that flying into Gatwick makes for an easier trip to Gosport?

Yes. @goosehd couldn't have put it any better...

[Clint_D]

Looks like the missus and I might actually be able to sure make it! Any advice on getting from London to Gosport? Looking to spend a day or two in London then make the journey to Gosport.

[Twistlock]

There is train connection from Waterloo Station to Portsmouth Harbour. Then take the ferry to Gosport @Clint_D.

[Alex]

Just a reminder, even if you are only a maybe at this point,
PLEASE FILL IN THIS FORM TO RSVP
We will send several communications between now and then asking for people to reconfirm, or cancel, but we need to know our catering range sooner than later.

I can see a few ‘yes’s in the posts above that are not on the form yet.

[Giles]

@nytimes_gaiden As late as you want

[Nik]

Cool that this is happening we had a great time at the last one. Chicken is hoping for some dog sized IH. An indigo leather jacket would suit him.

[mairuzu]

@Twistlock @Clint_D

Just make sure you get on the ferry to Gosport, not the ferry to the Isle of Wight like a colleague of mine did on a recent trip to Portsmouth…

[Tago Mago]

Flights booked, arriving at Heathrow Friday 9.55am, leaving from Heathrow Sunday 7.10pm

[Cole]

@mairuzu said in The Iron Heart Forum 15th and the Iron Heart 22nd Anniversary Party:

@Twistlock @Clint_D

Just make sure you get on the ferry to Gosport, not the ferry to the Isle of Wight like a colleague of mine did on a recent trip to Portsmouth…

Also make shure to keep the f@@king ferry ticket, since it covers both ways and don't throw it away after just one trip, like I did years back.

[Alex]

(the ferry ticket is about £4, so not quite the end of the world..)

[tody]

@Alex How many pints can you get for that nowadays?

[Alex]

0.6666666667

[Cole]

@Alex said in The Iron Heart Forum 15th and the Iron Heart 22nd Anniversary Party:

(the ferry ticket is about £4, so not quite the end of the world..)

Yes, I still felt kind of stupid.

[Alex]

THe ferry workers have that effect on people, don't worry

[AdamC]

For anyone coming from Heathrow, the National Express bus will also offer a direct route from terminal to Portsmouth, The Hard - which is where the ferry terminal is. Usually around 2hr45-3 hours. You wouldnt want one with a changeover though. Just make sure you book from the correct Heathrow Terminal

https://www.nationalexpress.com/en