Thanks for the advice guys - really appreciate it.

Will definitely look at booking some of those restaurants.

We have decided to just stay in Dubrovnik for the week & do Split on another visit, though we will probably take a day trip out to some of the nearby islands.

Just cant wait to go now - 2 weeks today!

I think a few blondes have recommended Dubrovnik/Croatia as a must see place, & being a fairly big Game of Thrones fan I have booked a weeks holiday with my girlfriend in a few weeks time.

We are flying into Dubrovnik on Thursday 1st October for 7 days.

Does anybody have any advice on the following?

- Game of Thrones tours (I've seen a few of these advertised online - are we best booking before we go? I assume they are everywhere)
- any must do activities?
- places to stay? (we are looking at the old town but are open for suggestions)

I'm a bit worried there isn't enough to do in Dubrovnik for 7 days? - is this the case?

We have also looked at maybe travelling to some of the islands nearby (or even Split) for a few days - is this something people would recommend?

Finally any good food/drink recommendations?

Thanks,
Paul

hi

Brazilian Ronaldo?

clues

one played mainly in the uk, but now doesn't

the other is VERY famous.

Robbie Keane?

Will have a guess on:

James Rodriguez
Crespo
Anelka
Christian Vieri
Kaka
Robinho
Robben
Sneijder
Fernando Torres
Veron

blinking heck

scattergun approach

Veron is correct 6 times 116m
rodriguez yes 4 times 133m
crespo yes 4 times 119m


3 names still to get

South American mercenaries & a few big moves..
along the same lines:

Thiago Silva
Edison Cavani
Carlos Tevez
Falcao

Will have a guess on:

James Rodriguez
Crespo
Anelka
Christian Vieri
Kaka
Robinho
Robben
Sneijder
Fernando Torres
Veron

Hi guys,

I'm in Cardiff with work for the next few weeks & was wondering the best place to play some live cash games.
Just after standard low stakes hold em - 50/1 or 1/1

any help/advice appreciated.

thanks,
Paul

Sent £35 for entry into the £10 & £25 Leagues to the account number provided
Reference P Foulder FPL Blonde

Cheers, league codes sent.

Joined

Sent £35 for entry into the £10 & £25 Leagues to the account number provided
Reference P Foulder FPL Blonde

potentially in for the cheap leagues pending approval of the admin.

I'm short on posts but have been meaning to post more - maybe this will motivate me!

no worries if you don't want me in

Paul

Join date of 2009? If you've been planning the long con this long, you deserve to pull it off!
You're in

I just lurk here for the most part but would like to play also np if I've not got enough posts though.

Hey!

thanks for joining in.  You can enter the free league and 2 paid leagues only.

If we find out you have been playing the long con since 2007 and wipe the floor with us then we'll take a dim view :-)

Thanks for letting me in
I'm actually a different person to OHCARRION..
I guess the fpl league has brought a few lurkers out of the woodwork.

will send my entry money this week.
Thanks,
Paul

potentially in for the cheap leagues pending approval of the admin.

I'm short on posts but have been meaning to post more - maybe this will motivate me!

no worries if you don't want me in

Paul

Join date of 2009? If you've been planning the long con this long, you deserve to pull it off!
You're in

Haha thanks mate

potentially in for the cheap leagues pending approval of the admin.

I'm short on posts but have been meaning to post more - maybe this will motivate me!

no worries if you don't want me in

Paul

Hi Blondes,

Looking for around 1k Euros in either Nottingham or Manchester
Have done a few exchanges on here & can get references/vouches if required

thanks,
Paul

Area Barcelona Trip

Aims
•   To keep costs to a minimum whilst giving the effect of a maximum treat.

•   Bars improve through implementation of new ideas arising from Barcelona.

•   Lower GM turnover through reward, recognition and team building.

•   GMs become familiar on the trip creating an invisible mentor scheme whereby newer GMs will feel comfortable asking experienced GMs for help and advice in the future.

Costs based on 9 people; Total £997.09 (£110pp) + one evening meal
Car share to airport
1.   Harrogate, Call Lane, EP, Huddersfield
2.   Derby, Hockley, Cornerhouse, Sheffield
3.   Lincoln   

Flight £584.82 (£68.94pp)
Flying from Liverpool airport at 11.30am on Tuesday 17th June and returning on Thursday 19th at 12.30pm.
These flights were chosen to give the team the best possible opportunity to get the most out of their trip; meaning the group will be able to fully experience Barcelona’s independent bar scene which kicks into action at midnight; as well as  have time for a little culture and the opportunity to get back to work plans fully boxed off. 
If different flights were chosen we would have been looking at a £400 increment .

Public transport card T10 £78.55 (£8.72pp)
This card gives us ten journeys which will also be sufficient to cover transport to and from the airport eliminating the need for expensive taxi transfers.

Accommodation @ Generator youth hostel £333.72 (£18.54pppp)
Cheap and cool youth hostel within easy access to metro stations.

Evening meal
One evening meal to be funded by WAM, targets will be set by Ian Appleyard over the coming weeks and the opulence of the meal will run in direct correlation to the targets achieved. (From Burger King to a gourmet restaurant)

Other meals and drinks
To be paid for by the GMs

Work element of the trip

•   Outside area

•   Review summer operating plan

•   Cocktail innovation and delivery

•   Design and display

•   Food service

•   Launch trip advisor to maximum effect in our bars

A selection of must see bars

Dry martini
Recently sold its millionth Dry Martini all shaken by a very old and cool owner.
 
41 degrees
Owned by one of the “El Bulli” team this bar has an amazing range of fabulous molecular cocktails.
 
Pippa social club
A secret speak easy den with eight rooms and an eclectic style
 
Bar Mutis
A secret opulent drinking den only accessible by private invitation

L’ascensor
This gorgeous little bar gets its name because you can only get to it via the rickety old fashioned wooden lift
 
El’ Armario
Another tiny spot in the El Raval neighbourhood. The name in Spanish means "wardrobe," which is accurate: you literally walk past the owner's clothing collection to get inside

El Mariachi
In the heart of the Gótico there is a secret Barcelona bar run by Manu Chao with great cocktails and vermouth.
Hi guys,

I'm helping to organise a stag do to Barcelona next month.

We have sorted flights, & 'booked' some accommodation – a cheap hostel, though we are looking to upgrade to an apartment. Seem to be struggling here as not many places will accept 10 guys for a weekend.

I have been to Barcelona a few times, but not in this capacity.

does anybody have any advice on where to go drinking that is suitable for 10 mid 30’s guys.
also any advice on daytime activities – we are thinking to just chill on the beach during the day.

any must do's or places to avoid?

any input greatly appreciated.

thanks,
Paul