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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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holidayloverxx, easiski, and anyone else using public transport There are trains a plenty between Lyon and Grenoble (every half hour for 18.50Eu) on Friday 26th and Sunday 28th but buggerall on Sat 27.
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We recommended you to take the shuttle bus from Lyon St. Exupéry airport to Grenoble.
* Schedule: every hour between 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Click here to find the schedule of the buses http://www.lyon.aeroport.fr/index.php?module=cms&desc=default&action=get&id=230
* Duration: 01h
* Departure point: Departures level in Terminal 1
* Arrival Point: Grenoble Bus Station (Gare Routière)
* Prices: 20 euros one-way fare. 15 euros for under 25
* Where do I buy my ticket: From the ticket desk just by the departure point
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Thanks for the kind welcome. I have enjoyed the chatter. As it stands, Ms. D1 and I will be flying into Lyon on Saturday the 26th arriving at 7:10 am. I have still have to figure out the arrangements to LDA from there. The return is a bit problematic. The affordable flight leaves Lyon for NY at 9:30 am on Saturday July 4th. I do not see any way to realistically get to Lyon leaving LDA that morning in time for such a flight. Hundreds are added for later departures that day. We could leave LDA on Friday and spend the night in Lyon, but, well, and miss a party on the last evening? I think not. Tickets for a Sunday departure are a sold at a premium. So my thought at this point is to travel at our leisure to Lyon on Saturday and spend Saturday and Sunday nights in Lyon, sample more wine, and leave Monday. All, subject, naturally, to "she who must be obeyed." Your kind thoughts? Warm regards, D1
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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deliberate1, IIRC Rick is flying out early the next week for exactly that reason.... It was more difficult to fly Sunday and Saturday was too early to be practical/enjoyable
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deliberate1, IIRC Rick is flying out early the next week for exactly that reason.... It was more difficult to fly Sunday and Saturday was too early to be practical/enjoyable
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deliberate1, I don't know Lyon well, but there are some very interesting old parts to see - well worth a couple of days visit. Sounds a good plan.
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I had already crossed out coming, flying to the alps seems not the thing to do from Amsterdam; GVA/easyjet has impossible flight times as well as a pretty hefty remaining transfer to L2A (on top of a pricetag uncomfortably close to driving solo, AMS-GVA is a popular business route)
And I don't feel like driving 700 miles without company (I did it with my brother, who cannot drive, as company in Januari, that was okay)
If anybody would consider joining me from Amsterdam; I may be able reconsider 
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Another 2 + attendant family members for week 1. Caistor Skier looking at a flight to Lyon for week 2, but not confirmed yet. 
Ronald, I keep suggesting options to help you to others - you never know.
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easiski, I'm finalising travel with RachelQ tomorrow - interested to know which airport Caistor Skier woudl be flying from (I've emailed her)
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holidayloverxx, CaistorSkier is from, you guessed it, Caistor . Airport-wise it's only a stone's throw from Humberside (useless) & Doncaster's only about 40 mins away. However, when we've skied together we've ended up flying from E Mids, Luton, Birmingham, Stansted & Gatwick. She has a sister in Manchester, so that's an option too. It really is a PITA to have to drive past various airports to find one that takes you where you want to go!
I am seeing her tonight - will tell her I have seen your message.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Butterfly, thanks - I don't mind travelling a bit to an airport as long as I can get back to the same one (and as long as Rachel agrees)
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holidayloverxx, don't forget poor Ronald, though - looking for a travelling companion/s! 
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You know it makes sense.
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easiski, I know, but if there's already 3 of us in the car then I'm full , plus via amsterdam is a serious diversion....
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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holidayloverxx,The flight is Easyjet from Stansted to Lyon at about 1.30 in the afternoon. She wants to make sure she can get to LDA from Lyon! She is not keen to try using SH again - email/phone are the better options for her.
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Poster: A snowHead
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Butterfly, Can you PM me her phone number? I have PM'd easiski about pickup from Lyon - this might work yet!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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holidayloverxx, the route we normally take goes past Lyon airport so it wouldn't be out of your way at all
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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holidayloverxx, done.
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holidayloverxx, Replied
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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thasnks both. am trying to reach Rachel but she's not picking up. CS has booked her flight.
Helen Beaumont, the way I read it Ronald was asking for driving company from Amsterdam - he put a winkie smiley at the end.
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holidayloverxx, ah. Definitley not on the route then. Easy enough to collect Caistorskier though.
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Helen Beaumont, absolutely, but I think we will all get that flight now (If I can get hold of rachel) and we have the transfer sorted (maybe for Ronald as well if he flys from AMS?)
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SORTED!!! we are all (me rachel and CS) on the Stansted Lyon flight. easiski, I'll PM re the transfer- much appreciated
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RachelQ, holidayloverxx, and CS... I hate you all
Have a great time I'll be very jealous slaving away here...
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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And a personal taxi from Lyon to LDA in the E Team Van!
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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easiski, what could be better
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You know it makes sense.
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| We are wondering whether any other Snowheads are planning to go |
I'm planning to go and so is my wife.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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dfl, that's great. Which week are you going - we, and two other friends, are going the first week. 
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Poster: A snowHead
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pam w, week 1, but only because weeks 0 to minus 5 are not available.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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dfl, you mean you can't wait? See you there.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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dfl, so I'll add you and the +1 to the hate list then
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little tiger, I'd be surprised by your reaction, had it not been identical 2 what I've been getting from my (real world) friends, after telling them that I'd be going 2 the summer camp.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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dfl, tell them to come too!
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dfl, I keep telling Rick and easiski that it is just not right... 
Oh well.... my turn will come!!!
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So Ms D1 and I have finalized our trip over The Pond, arriving Lyon on Saturday the 26th at 7:10 am. Does anyone attending the second week plan to fly into or pass by Lyon that day? Would be lovely to connect with folks that early. Cheers.
D1
By the way do y'all speak any French? Non? Quelle horreur!
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I'm interested in week 2 - been quoted at £205 by train from London or am willing to split petrol money with anyone who has space. Coming from Scotland so can join pretty much anywhere 
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andytb, If you can fly from Glasgow to either Grenoble or Lyon that would be favourite and probably cheaper than the train. Also - what about flying to Amsterdam and driving down with Ronald? He's willing to drive if he has company to help with the costs etc. Worth thinking about.
I'll pop into the thread early tomorrow morning and then I'm en route to the UK, so won't be back online until Thurs evening. If anyone has any really urgent questions in the meantime you can get me on my french mobile.
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I suspect all Scottish flights to Grenoble & Lyon are seasonal, the only option I'm seeing is going via Dublin on Ryanair. Say no more! Amsterdam is do-able and certainly cheaper than the through train journey. What's Roland's username? I will get in touch and sort something out.
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