CAM Posted January 18, 2017 Posted January 18, 2017 It's a good bridge that. If a little chilly when you're up there. Great view of the planes landing at city airport Ahhh yes, that bridge. Once had an outdoor party up there in the middle of the night....
Zoom7000 Posted January 19, 2017 Posted January 19, 2017 Maybe I'm biased (and selfish!) but I love the fact that it's in ExCeL, because it's less than a 10 minute drive from home or a 17 minute journey on the bus! In fairness though, I think ExCeL has much better transport links than the former location of Olympia and the District line train that TfL don't even bother to run anymore that is High Street Kensington - Earls Court - Kensington Olympia. I remember my last year at InfoSec, I ended up walking the bus route from Earls Court to Olympia and still the bus never caught up with me when I got there!
ICTDirect_Dave Posted January 19, 2017 Posted January 19, 2017 Maybe I'm biased (and selfish!) but I love the fact that it's in ExCeL, because it's less than a 10 minute drive from home or a 17 minute journey on the bus! In fairness though, I think ExCeL has much better transport links than the former location of Olympia and the District line train that TfL don't even bother to run anymore that is High Street Kensington - Earls Court - Kensington Olympia. I remember my last year at InfoSec, I ended up walking the bus route from Earls Court to Olympia and still the bus never caught up with me when I got there! It's better for exhibitors too. It might not have the character of Olympia, but getting in and out is MUCH easier!
BKGarry Posted January 19, 2017 Posted January 19, 2017 I do miss the massive Tesco 5 mins walk from Olympia though but ExCeL does have a lot more space (and is easier to get lost in)
GrumbleDook Posted January 19, 2017 Posted January 19, 2017 It's better for exhibitors too. It might not have the character of Olympia, but getting in and out is MUCH easier! I miss breakfast at Frank's, or nipping up there for a 'meeting'. I miss the Pizza Express for the TeachEat on the Friday evening (#TMSocial tickets are now available for those who are going to TMBett ... look for the #tmsocial hashtag on twitter for more details) I don't miss the sparks who think it is ok to drop power to your stand whenever they like with no notice, I don't miss the constant worry of whether it will be our stand that has the complete internet failure, I don't miss that the place would only start getting warm late on Friday ... And I don't miss the stupid train journey (driving in on Tuesday for the week, probably leave in in Royal Victoria multi-storey), I don't miss the standing in the cold and wet waiting to meet people to give them badges to get in through the exhibitor gate, and I don't miss battling through clouds of cigarette smoke trying to get in through the exhibitor gates from those who have nipped out for a breath of alternative air! 1
Joanne Posted January 19, 2017 Posted January 19, 2017 I'll be there Wednesday pm and Thursday am. Long list of companies to go and moan at! Will pop by to annoy Joanne at some point! @Andycat - I need to find you after show because you always know where the good beer is!!
Zoom7000 Posted January 19, 2017 Posted January 19, 2017 (edited) I do miss the massive Tesco 5 mins walk from Olympia though but ExCeL does have a lot more space (and is easier to get lost in) The Tesco was a huge convenience, especially for the personal wallet as a good old Tesco Ploughmans was around £1.50 - £2, whereas inside Olympia it was more like £5+ If you are coming by car, the Tesco in Gallions Reach is a 5 min drive away, but I agree, not anywhere near as convenient. Pre-bought or packed lunch is the way to save cash on food at ExCeL (Or have lunchtime pizza at the EduGeek stand and a smoothy from Smoothwall to wash it down!) Edited January 19, 2017 by Zoom7000
elsiegee40 Posted January 19, 2017 Author Posted January 19, 2017 Nice as it is to reminisce, let's get this thread back on topic...
tg12 Posted January 19, 2017 Posted January 19, 2017 Got the green light to come on Friday! Although I'm more of a lurker than a poster, I'll definitely have to drop in, would be great to meet people! 1
Little-Miss Posted January 19, 2017 Posted January 19, 2017 I'm there all week.... if anyone remembers who I am.... It's nice to see that there are going to be plenty of new faces.
FragglePete Posted January 19, 2017 Posted January 19, 2017 Going hopefully on Wednesday this year. Taking a risk and driving it this time; always forced to use Travel Card at non peak times which means I don't get there until a bit later and have leave earlier than I would like because of not being able to use non-peak trains home. Plus the tube is a PITA from Paddington. Pete
bald_pig Posted January 19, 2017 Posted January 19, 2017 I'm there all week.... if anyone remembers who I am.... It's nice to see that there are going to be plenty of new faces. Yup, you're the one that appears every BETT and then disappears again afterwards
Little-Miss Posted January 19, 2017 Posted January 19, 2017 Yup, you're the one that appears every BETT and then disappears again afterwards I'm still lurking, just not as easy for me nowadays.. 4
north-ict Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 Have not been as active on the forums (My Bad) but will be popping down to BETT on wednesday and Thursday. Picked up some drinks an nibbles as per usual for the stand
Tesla Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 [ATTACH=CONFIG]40825[/ATTACH] I'm still lurking, just not as easy for me nowadays.. That'd be the purple hair, makes you more noticeable
Little-Miss Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 That'd be the purple hair, makes you more noticeable Dammit! I was hoping to blend in with the carpet... 1
john Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) Dammit! I was hoping to blend in with the carpet... Its Green carpet this year.... [note I don't know what colour as I've not popped in to spy yet but this will wind @Little-Miss up as she's having her hair done specially BETT Carpet purple from a sample] Edited January 23, 2017 by john 1
ICTDirect_Dave Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 Is this so she can lie on the floor and we'll all think she's bald? 2
PotNoodleTech Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 I'm allowed to go to BETT this year! See you all on Thursday. I'll wear my edugeek socks just so you know I definitely am who I say I am! 1
mikeprice Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 I'm allowed to go to BETT this year! See you all on Thursday. I'll wear my edugeek socks just so you know I definitely am who I say I am! EduGeek socks - what is are these strange and mysterious things?? 1
northeast_technician Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 Friday for me, hope there is still some freebies left!
DavidLong Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 Friday for me, hope there is still some freebies left! Me too
elsiegee40 Posted January 24, 2017 Author Posted January 24, 2017 Friday for me, hope there is still some freebies left! Me too There are always freebies left on Friday 1
DJ-1701 Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 There are always freebies left on Friday Ah, but what about Saturdays.
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