eddie Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 The scenario - a Dublin-based friend of mine is flying into East Midlands Airport on the very day that I fly over to Ireland to watch The Rams - July 12. How annoying. He has the best part of eight hours to kill before he flies out again to sunnier climes for his summer holidays. Anyway, he doesn't want to spend all day at the airport and has asked for suggestions for how to occupy his time. He is prepared to hire a car for the day but public transport is preferable so he can have a beer. Feel free to post your suggestions. I've got a few ideas but I'll keep them to myself for now. He has asked specifically for three things... 1. A great breakfast 2. Three pubs (he will obviously not visit all three if he is driving) 3. Three places to visit / things to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozza Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 you going over there , him coming over here , hm , is your better half flying out with you , Eddie ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Nip into Donington Grand Prix Collection, cheap to get in and have a look at all the old cars http://www.donington-park.co.uk/about-donington/the-donington-grand-prix-collection/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Catch the bus to Derby, get pissed, get the bus back again. Done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 you going over there , him coming over here , hm , is your better half flying out with you , Eddie ? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozza Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Yes ok , in that case , Daveo's idea seems a good one .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Sky link service runs every half an hour I think? And he could get off at elvaston castle and have a little stagger around own the way back? Shardlow is nice, lots of pubs down there. Trip the other way to West Bridgford? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notts_ram Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Drop some acid or Rohipnol then he won't have any recollection of the previous 8 hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Drop some acid or Rohipnol then he won't have any recollection of the previous 8 hours I said Derby, not blooming Nothingham. We sycophants leave that sort of activity to the low-lifes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Taxi to the Brunny 7 hours later taxi back to the airport......jobs a good un B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Taxi to the Brunny 7 hours later taxi back to the airport......jobs a good un B) The Brunswick and the Donington Collection is all we've got so far. Anyone got any idea about where to go for a good brekky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrivateDerby Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Waterfall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozza Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Weatherspoons , cheap brekkie , and a cheap pint at 7 am.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Pi ss head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 The Brunswick and the Donington Collection is all we've got so far. Anyone got any idea about where to go for a good brekky?Sky link service runs every half an hour I think? And he could get off at elvaston castle and have a little stagger around own the way back? Shardlow is nice, lots of pubs down there. Trip the other way to West Bridgford? Excuse me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Excuse me? Sorry, I phrased that very badly. They were choices I had in mind originally, as was the East Midlands Aeropark - which unfortunately is closed on a Friday. Elvaston Castle is a good choice for 'normal' people, but Adrian is a typical Dubliner. He therefore likes engines that make a lot of noise, racehorses, alcohol and fry-ups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Has anyone tried the brekky at Bennetts Brasserie? It's probably the only place that white pudding is available on a breakfast in Derby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Taxi to your house Key under the brick at the back door 20 pints of home brew and selected Belgian beers Ambulance back to east midlands airport Job done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 The Acropolis cafe........ alias the Apocalypse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Good call re the Acropolis. Also the CAMRA Derby beer festival is on. Looks like the Cathedral Quarter has a few things going for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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