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« Reply #1140 on: May 09, 2016, 20:13:13 » |
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Not sure what I'm doing next week. Too many external factors at the moment. Are you dining both ways on the same day or is that up on Monday and back on Tuesday?  Expect to be dining both ways on the same day, either the Monday or the Tuesday. Might only have fish at lunchtime, even I think twice about two fillet steaks in a day ! |
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« Reply #1141 on: May 09, 2016, 21:06:31 » |
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I could potentially find an excuse to be on the 1334 on Monday. I am in Taunton until Monday morning, and see no reason* why I can't head home to Bristol via Reading or London. Although I would probably head west first and pick up the earlier Pullman at say, Newton Abbot.
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« Reply #1142 on: May 09, 2016, 21:39:37 » |
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Slightly old news, as the article hints (Spring 2016) - it has been on there since January since when I have had two or three bottles - not at the same time you understand! Not at the same time, just one after the other it is then? |
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« Reply #1143 on: May 09, 2016, 21:44:22 » |
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As a seasoned follower of rugby union you'll know, richwarwicker, that it was spread over several months. Us rugby folks are so disciplined! |
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« Reply #1144 on: May 09, 2016, 22:26:42 » |
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« Reply #1145 on: May 09, 2016, 22:29:55 » |
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As a seasoned follower of rugby union you'll know, richwarwicker, that it was spread over several months. Us rugby folks are so disciplined! And that is why I knew it was one after another. I go weeks without a drink, then I get with the rugby lads and it's one after another repeated all night! It's all or nothing! |
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« Reply #1146 on: May 12, 2016, 16:30:05 » |
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I could potentially find an excuse to be on the 1334 on Monday. I am in Taunton until Monday morning, and see no reason* why I can't head home to Bristol via Reading or London. Although I would probably head west first and pick up the earlier Pullman at say, Newton Abbot.
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« Reply #1147 on: May 12, 2016, 17:01:53 » |
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Hope to see you on the train. I cant be absolutely certain of course but do expect to board the earlier of the two Pullmans at Taunton.
Good job you haven't got a bike.  Hope you enjoy the meal. |
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« Reply #1148 on: May 14, 2016, 18:12:12 » |
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I could potentially find an excuse to be on the 1334 on Monday. I am in Taunton until Monday morning, and see no reason* why I can't head home to Bristol via Reading or London. Although I would probably head west first and pick up the earlier Pullman at say, Newton Abbot.
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Hope to see you on the train. I cant be absolutely certain of course but do expect to board the earlier of the two Pullmans at Taunton. Sadly I'm not going to be able to dine this Monday. I'm looking after a two year old in the afternoon and I don't think it fair to subject him to the Pullman, or fellow diners to him. Oh, and finances preclude. Just invested in a DSLR camera and accessories. Enjoy your meal(s) broadgage. Do report back. |
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« Reply #1149 on: May 16, 2016, 10:58:47 » |
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Should you choose the later Pullman up to London today broadgage, you should have the retro liveried power car, 43002, up front.
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« Reply #1150 on: May 16, 2016, 11:22:14 » |
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It is not my intention to take the later service, but I would do so if the earlier one is full, or fails to appear.
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« Reply #1151 on: May 17, 2016, 20:12:50 » |
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I took lunch on the up Pullman leaving Taunton at 13-34. Smoked salmon, fillet steak, chees selection, and a bottle of the new English champagne style sparkling wine. All of the usual high standard and most enjoyable. The Pullman was well patronised but not full. Return from London on the 19-03. Smoked salmon, fillet steak, and another bottle of sparkling wine, no room for cheese. Though I did manage a small morsel of brandy. The Pullman was about half full. So much for not having two steaks on the same day  Back in the good old days I regularly enjoyed dining on the train, but seldom have reason to these days and rather miss it. Made up for that yesterday. Full marks to GWR▸ for the continuation of this excellent service. |
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« Reply #1152 on: May 17, 2016, 20:28:52 » |
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« Reply #1153 on: May 17, 2016, 20:41:40 » |
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.......I attempted the same "double header" some time ago, and in the spirit of the 1970s retro menu opted for a "Waffer" thin mint to round off the repast.........sadly it proved the final straw, as a picture of the event taken for posterity demonstrates (.......I have lost a bit of weight since then) |
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« Reply #1154 on: May 17, 2016, 21:13:31 » |
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Should you choose the later Pullman up to London today broadgage, you should have the retro liveried power car, 43002, up front.
l When I snapped a photo it was on the rear of the up, rather than up front on both Sunday and Monday. |
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