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That'll be a beautiful trip, Glyn!

A few tips for people who have never been to Vienna, things I think are 'must sees'.

Schloss Schoenbrunn - the summer palace, epic scale, fantastic gardens at the rear.

Prater - the permanent fun-fair with Harry Lime's Ferris wheel, the Riesenrad (giant wheel)

Hoehenstrasse - a scenic drive up a hill into the Wienerwald (Vienna Woods), culminating on the Leopoldsberg. The roof of the restaurant there offers the most stunning panoramic view of most of the city, and the Danube. The long range weather forecast is sunny and around 30c! big_smile

Cathy arrives tomorrow, Rocket arrives Thursday, and we head off south-east-ish on Friday. Road trip! tongue cool

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That'll be a beautiful trip, Glyn!

A few tips for people who have never been to Vienna, things I think are 'must sees'.

Schloss Schoenbrunn - the summer palace, epic scale, fantastic gardens at the rear.

Prater - the permanent fun-fair with Harry Lime's Ferris wheel, the Riesenrad (giant wheel)

Hoehenstrasse - a scenic drive up a hill into the Wienerwald (Vienna Woods), culminating on the Leopoldsberg. The roof of the restaurant there offers the most stunning panoramic view of most of the city, and the Danube. The long range weather forecast is sunny and around 30c! big_smile

Cathy arrives tomorrow, Rocket arrives Thursday, and we head off south-east-ish on Friday. Road trip! tongue cool

Thanks for the tips we will arrive to Vienna on Sunday and spend two days with sightseeing. See you guys on Tuesday @14:00. smile

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Anyone likely to have a guitar to hand at lunch? We could have a pre-gig sing song, all in the best possible taste of course.

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Arriving Vienna via Fussen and Salzburg on Sunday night.

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Thanks for that AH. we have pre-booked a Vienna woods half day tour, so its good that you have recommended it.

Look forward to seeing everyone next week.....Glyn.

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Almost time to go and what do I do?  Leave my stupid phone at work and NO chance to get it before I leave! yikes Cheeessshhh!!!  What a maroon!  mad  I guess I will have to have it sent overnight to Günter's place!  Off on the wrong foot....everything was so in order up until...

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Almost time to go and what do I do?  Leave my stupid phone at work and NO chance to get it before I leave! yikes Cheeessshhh!!!  What a maroon!  mad  I guess I will have to have it sent overnight to Günter's place!

Rocket, I´m already leaving on Friday morning, but Angela and Eva are there until Sunday.
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Rocket, depending on what you need your phone for over here, you might consider getting a throw away sim card with a cheap phone, or if you really need your own phone it might be a better idea to have it sent to me here in Amsterdam. If it's going to Gunter's , you'll need to be sure that it will be delivered there no later than Saturday.

Looking forward to meeting all the people we haven't met before. Those of us you who don't know us will recognize us by our Bonawho badges. wink

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Rocket, depending on what you need your phone for over here, you might consider getting a throw away sim card with a cheap phone, or if you really need your own phone it might be a better idea to have it sent to me here in Amsterdam. If it's going to Gunter's , you'll need to be sure that it will be delivered there no later than Saturday.

Looking forward to meeting all the people we haven't met before. Those of us you who don't know us will recognize us by our Bonawho badges. wink

Yeah Geo, I considered that option and it is viable, but terrible for many reasons.  The arrangements are made for it to be overnite which I figured the time differences in will make it.  I play it by ear friend!

I am ok having non-English excitement around me, so please, carry on in native...   So, YES, absolutely looking forward to meeting so many! ...and of course, the Royall Flush Five up on the stage!!!

Hoping Joe has a pre-electric arch top of any maker.

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Guessing no go on a dobro though wink

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20, 20, 20, 24 hours to go, I wanna be sedated!

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20, 20, 20, 24 hours to go, I wanna be sedated!

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Have a blast Rocket, we're green here. You might have missed this post so here's the link. http://p.twimg.com/AwTZg9ZCQAAnwBk.jpg
Doesn't look like any archtops are present, but the one behind the dreadnaught on the right might be a dobro, hard to tell...

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I'm using that pic for my desktop wallpaper during the acoustic tour, the better to torture myself for not being able to make it...   wink

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RickB wrote:
Rocket wrote:

20, 20, 20, 24 hours to go, I wanna be sedated!

Rock ON & Keep the Faith,
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Have a blast Rocket, we're green here. You might have missed this post so here's the link. http://p.twimg.com/AwTZg9ZCQAAnwBk.jpg
Doesn't look like any archtops are present, but the one behind the dreadnaught on the right might be a dobro, hard to tell...

Nope, didn't miss it and there IZ a dobro and a National Steel ( big_smile ).  I never discount a surprise from Joe...

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6 days to go.  Sitting in lounge at Newark Airport, waiting for flight to Frankfurt.

The enormity and the completely absurd nature of this undertaking now hitting home.

Better check my bag one last time for show tickets.

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6 days to go.  Sitting in lounge at Newark Airport, waiting for flight to Frankfurt.

The enormity and the completely absurd nature of this undertaking now hitting home.

Better check my bag one last time for show tickets.

It's not absurd.  I did this for the RAH show 3 years ago and it opened up a whole new world of friends for me.  You will have a blast - enjoy every minute - you won't regret it.

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...anyone know how much a cab from Vienna airport to city centre is?  ...Mortgage is due end of the month and would like to know bare minimum i can leave for the wife for survival! hmm

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...anyone know how much a cab from Vienna airport to city centre is?  ...Mortgage is due end of the month and would like to know bare minimum i can leave for the wife for survival! hmm

about 40€; rather take CAT (City Airport Train) or even better S7 or S8 for about 4€.
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Guenter is right, Pete. Take the train or a bus into town, the airport is a bit far for a taxi. Ask the information desk at he airport for help, tell them where your hotel is. Or, send me your details and I will try to pick you up - no promises though, depends on when, etc.

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