So I'm going to London...

[QuirkyCarla]

I leave in less than 2 days! I'm excited, but also nervous. I'll be visiting my boyfriend (he's visited me in the US, but this will be my first time going to the UK). I'll be back mid-Januaryish (my birthday is the 14th, so I wanted to still be there for that).

[renaeden]

Lucky thing! I would like to go there. Maybe some day...

Hope you really enjoy it.

[P7PSP]

Congrats Carla! I went there two years ago and loved it. Have fun. 

[Callaway]

That's so great, Carla.  I hope you have lots of fun there.

[Scrapheap]

You'll like it there, they don't have any guns, unless you get robbed at gunpoint, then the cops can't help you, and you're fucked. 

['andersom']

Have fun Carla.

["couldbecousin"]

 I can't wait to see pictures, I hope you have a wonderful time. 

[Queen Victoria]

You know where I live.  Just drop in any time for a cuppa.

[QuirkyCarla]

Thanks everyone.

Grease Monkey, even if I wanted to bring a gun, I don't think the airport would like me bringing in firearms.  I guess I will have to take my chances.

[odeon]

Have fun, QC!

[ῦ]

If you're in and around the capital, get an Oyster Card; It'll save you loads of time and money on the public transport (which is some of the best in the world). Needs a deposit of £3-£5 , I don't remember which, to buy one, and when you're done you can return it for the full amount (or keep it as a souvenir).

Just...one thing. If you're coming out of the tube? At the top of the escalators? Don't fucking stop dead to find your ticket/Oyster - either have it ready or move to one side, else everybody will want to stab you.
In fact, if you have it to hand, you shouldn't need to stop or even break stride - just tap the card on the reader and you're done.

Don't forget that most of the museums with the word British or Imperial in the name are free; The British Museum (also called the Imperial Museum) has the largest collection in the world and is completely free; We even pinched the marble off the front of the Pantheon. The Imperial War Museum and the British Science Museum are also free.

What dates are you around between?

[P7PSP]

The National Galleries are outstanding.

[Scrapheap]

Did someone say... Free museums??       

[ῦ]

Did someone say... Free museums??       

Good 'le Socialism.

The National Galleries are outstanding.

Oh yeah, I forgot about those. Then there's all the Trust and Heratige locations...So many places to see. Can't wait til Bardwolf finally comes over to the UK.

If you're more into the party scene, there's loads happening this month - highlight on the alt calander would have to be Antichrist's Not New Years Party on the 30th. I don't know shit about regular clubs and parties, though.

Serious word of advice; Take along good gloves and a hat. Your mobile phone probably won't work here, because the US Carriers tend to fuck you guys over RE:Quad and Triband; you can pick up a £10 shitphone in Tescos and just bin it.

[renaeden]

Just...one thing. If you're coming out of the tube? At the top of the escalators? Don't fucking stop dead to find your ticket/Oyster - either have it ready or move to one side, else everybody will want to stab you.
In fact, if you have it to hand, you shouldn't need to stop or even break stride - just tap the card on the reader and you're done.

We have a somewhat similar system and one of my pet hates is when people go through the barrier with their SmartRider (equivalent to Oyster Card) and then stop still to decide where they are going. I then get stuck behind them waiting for them to move. Very irritating.