The UK members.

[akmeteor]

Now this is kind of awkward, but are any of you in the Lakenheath/Mildenhall area? I'm an American over here and I have no idea what to do. Like what's a good phone company, and where good places to eat are.

[CharltonChinchilla]

Lol you're in East Anglia, how many inbred farmers have you met?

[akmeteor]

I also realize it's 12:34. My sleep schedule is really fucked up.

[Suprememessage]

At 7/12/12 07:34 PM, akmeteor wrote: I also realize it's 12:34. My sleep schedule is really fucked up.

Back here in the North East US it's 7:35 PM right now, feels good man.

[akmeteor]

At 7/12/12 07:34 PM, CharltonChinchilla wrote: Lol you're in East Anglia, how many inbred farmers have you met?

Well none so far. I'm on RAF Mildenhall, and since I don't know anyone locally. I tend to just stay on base.

[akmeteor]

At 7/12/12 07:41 PM, Otto wrote: O2 is currently the best phone company to be on I believe, or possibly Orange. Good places to eat are usually the places that aren't chains, because we still have charm in the locals. Good luck, don't act too American because we cringe at it.

The only American trait I really have is my accent. Which is a Midwestern one. Also, my love for Doritos.

[BumFodder]

O2 is the best phone company. The best places to eat outside of cities are usually independant restaurants that you find randomly driving around. Make sure it isnt a pub that sells food though because the food is usually pretty meh in those.

[akmeteor]

Have either of you three heard of "Bird in Hand?" I heard it's a really good place to eat here. Everyone on base goes to chain restaurants around here. I just want to enjoy being at a pub.

Also, thanks Tramps. Everyone here complains about Vodafone's horrible coverage. Three also seems to be cheapest.

[liljim]

At 7/12/12 08:06 PM, Otto wrote:

At 7/12/12 07:51 PM, Tramps wrote: whilst Vodafone seems to have the lowest reliability but has the 3G internet. You're best off going to a phone store and asking about reception in the area.

Please forever stay away from fucking Vodaphone

Yeah, because your suggestion of O2 is so much better.

As for the OP: just go to some of the local pubs and restaurants, pub food is usually good.

[akmeteor]

At 7/12/12 09:30 PM, liljim wrote:

At 7/12/12 08:06 PM, Otto wrote:

At 7/12/12 07:51 PM, Tramps wrote: whilst Vodafone seems to have the lowest reliability but has the 3G internet. You're best off going to a phone store and asking about reception in the area.

Please forever stay away from fucking Vodaphone

Yeah, because your suggestion of O2 is so much better.

As for the OP: just go to some of the local pubs and restaurants, pub food is usually good.

I've heard good things about Three though. I think that's what everyone's been saying at least.

[BumFodder]

At 7/12/12 09:30 PM, liljim wrote: Yeah, because your suggestion of O2 is so much better.

As for the OP: just go to some of the local pubs and restaurants, pub food is usually good.

Implying the short time the O2 network was down makes it anywhere near as bad as Vodafone. Its not as if it will ever happen again either in the near future, its far more likely that a competitor will have a fault next.

And pub food sucks lol.

[akmeteor]

At 7/12/12 10:06 PM, BumFodder wrote:

And pub food sucks lol.

The one near here sells a Cornish Game Hen, pile of chips and a pint for a little less than 20 Pounds.

Seems like it tastes good, unless that whole "English boil everything" is true.

[BumFodder]

At 7/12/12 10:10 PM, akmeteor wrote: The one near here sells a Cornish Game Hen, pile of chips and a pint for a little less than 20 Pounds.

Seems like it tastes good, unless that whole "English boil everything" is true.

Most of the ones around here are just cheap crap on a plate. Guess it depends on the area.

[liljim]

At 7/12/12 10:06 PM, BumFodder wrote:

At 7/12/12 09:30 PM, liljim wrote: Yeah, because your suggestion of O2 is so much better.

As for the OP: just go to some of the local pubs and restaurants, pub food is usually good.

Implying the short time the O2 network was down

If by short time, you mean 25 hours before they even released the statement that it was down, then yes, that is a short time.

And pub food sucks lol.

Might do where you're from.

[akmeteor]

At 7/12/12 10:11 PM, liljim wrote:

Might do where you're from.

Where is everybody here from anyway? And are you guys going to the Manchester Meet-up?

[BumFodder]

At 7/12/12 10:11 PM, liljim wrote: If by short time, you mean 25 hours before they even released the statement that it was down, then yes, that is a short time.

It wasnt very long for me since I was bored and then my internet went down and then I looked at my phone and it said there was no data connection even though there was so I went to bed. Didnt think it was that long, not really important for individual people but probably a pain for businesses. Id still say O2 is better though since they wont let it happen again and Vodafone just sucks. I should read up on something more next time I try to argue about it.

Might do where you're from.

Yeah I think it is my area to be honest.

[akmeteor]

At 7/12/12 10:25 PM, Tramps wrote:

I'm from NW England, Lancashire. Next 'official' manchester meet-up isn't announced, unless you're referring to Bahamut's attempt. Probably won't be going to one until I'm in uni and have some disposable income.

I'm trying to get to London, but I also have to save up for a wedding i don't even really want...Plus I heard Cambridge is more fun.