Nephew (age 16) saw that Guns-n-Roses are at Reading on 27/8/10. Parents said "no chance" on his own. Our number 1 son (aged 19) jumped at the chance to act as escort! Tickets booked.
Number 1 son had assumed that he would drive down, do the gig, sleep in car, drive home.
We were not happy with that arrangement - Citroen C2 - 2 large lads - beer - drive home!
We suggested local Travel Lodge for the night.
Researched this, local accommodation fully booked, next nearest £100/night upwards.
Then thought of trains. Good deal can be had for open return train tickets, very little more money than cost of petrol & parking. Problem solved, we thought.
Consulted nephews parents (who are currently busy with other major family issues) and they hadn't given much thought to the event. Bringing it to their attention has focused their thoughts. They are not happy with their 16 year old returning by train at whatever time of night/morning via London.
They have declared that they will allow son to go by train but they will drive down to Reading to collect the boys at midnight - 280 mile round trip
Now, not familiar with these events, Guns-n-Roses are the main act for the day. Does anyone know the approx timetable for these events? What sort of time will the main act be finished?
Having paid £75 each for the tickets, it would be a pity to miss the main act
Number 1 son had assumed that he would drive down, do the gig, sleep in car, drive home.
We were not happy with that arrangement - Citroen C2 - 2 large lads - beer - drive home!
We suggested local Travel Lodge for the night.
Researched this, local accommodation fully booked, next nearest £100/night upwards.
Then thought of trains. Good deal can be had for open return train tickets, very little more money than cost of petrol & parking. Problem solved, we thought.
Consulted nephews parents (who are currently busy with other major family issues) and they hadn't given much thought to the event. Bringing it to their attention has focused their thoughts. They are not happy with their 16 year old returning by train at whatever time of night/morning via London.
They have declared that they will allow son to go by train but they will drive down to Reading to collect the boys at midnight - 280 mile round trip
Now, not familiar with these events, Guns-n-Roses are the main act for the day. Does anyone know the approx timetable for these events? What sort of time will the main act be finished?
Having paid £75 each for the tickets, it would be a pity to miss the main act
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