Has Anyone Been To Reykjavik?

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Am thinking of going in February for 3 or 4 nights, anyone got any advice about hotels, places to visit etc? Have had a virtual drive-round on google maps and it looks like a giant suburb.

You've got rid of Tino which is doesn't really qualify as ruining a thread.

Did you try the minke whale?

Screw you, Galted.

This wouldn't have even been a thread without me.

True, but I'm the sort of person who slags someone off as soon as they leave the room and I was under the impression you were no longer participating in this thread.

I'm not.

What if the discussion moved on to giant wood beetles?

Then I would be interested again.

That was a genuinely sweet moment.

I wish I shared your enthusiasm but one can't help feeling you're not really that interested in talking about giant wood beetles.

You're right there, was trying desperately to hold the thread together but maybe it's time to just let go.

I think fish are more impressive than arthropods.

Its tough.  It's not even my thread and I evidently can't let go.  I can't imagine how difficult it is for you seeing as this is your finest body of work.

Fish are idiots.

Yep, it's right up there with my book The Time I Was Walking From London Bridge To The BFI Along The South Bank And The Lace Of My Right Hi-Tec Came Undone Because I Hadn't Tied It In A Double-Knot But My Back Was Sore So I Couldn't Bend Down To Do It Up And Had To Get My Mate's Mum To Do It And He Said "While You're Down There, Mum" and 1416 other fairly lengthy stories.

Anyway, take care, Tino and all the best. I might still bump into you if you're ever around on the Culture Cup round 6 thread.

That must have taken a long time to write that post with all those capitals.  Overrated book though.

Fish are idiots and they smell.

Why am I still on this thread.

Firstly, no need to be so rude about my book.

Secondly, fish might not be particularly bright (apart from the ones that life at the bottom of the ocean where the light can't reach) but it's virtually impossible to drive a knife through their eyes.

Lastly, your question should've ended with a question mark, possibly even an interrobang.

It wasn't that rude.  I could have said it was sh*t.  That would have been rude.

Angler fish?  Now they are the only ones I would consider as non-stupid.

It was more a reflective comment to myself, hence the lack of an interrobang.

Galted, I won't pollute this thread with anything more sensible or relevant but, in a nutshell:

- Iceland is not expensive, just London prices;
- Easyjet now fly there which has halved the cost of getting there;
- To help us manage costs we stayed at Downtown Reykjavik Apartments (https://downtownreykjavikapartments.is/) which were really nice/good quality, 10 mins walk from town, sub-£25 a night, great for a group of mates as you can pre-drink in the lounge and use the kitchen for making breakfasts and dinners which saves a packet.
- Adventure activities are nuts, we used http://www.adventures.is/ - if you do, try get them to specifically get a guy called Halli Hansen, he's one of the most awesome people I've ever met!

TopHat24/7 wrote:Galted, I won't pollute this thread with anything more sensible or relevant but, in a nutshell:

- Iceland is not expensive, just London prices;
- Easyjet now fly there which has halved the cost of getting there;
- To help us manage costs we stayed at Downtown Reykjavik Apartments (https://downtownreykjavikapartments.is/) which were really nice/good quality, 10 mins walk from town, sub-£25 a night, great for a group of mates as you can pre-drink in the lounge and use the kitchen for making breakfasts and dinners which saves a packet.
- Adventure activities are nuts, we used http://www.adventures.is/ - if you do, try get them to specifically get a guy called Halli Hansen, he's one of the most awesome people I've ever met!

We're looking something a bit more relevant to Iceland really. Can you advise on whether or not they put tomatoes in Egg Salads or Egg Sandwiches out there?

It's alright in salads, its just sandwiches that cause a problem.

I have brought my own lunch in today. Two ham and cheese rolls with mayo. A packet of Walkers salt and vinegar crisps and a Taxi chocolate bar.

Cheers TopHat, much appreciated. I like the fact it's London prices, should deter the moaning northern types.

@ Tino - the only person who's "rated" my book is my great aunt Bessie. She said it was sh*t so for you to call it overrated means it's worse than sh*t.

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:It's alright in salads, its just sandwiches that cause a problem.

I have brought my own lunch in today.  Two ham and cheese rolls with mayo.  A packet of Walkers salt and vinegar crisps and a Taxi chocolate bar.

Beef Salad on wholegrain, packet of monster munch and an Alpen bar for me. Self made sarnie as always. Not particularly interesting but more fun than watching strongy, truss and mumbling cack insulting each other on the boxing board.

Well I didn't mean to cause offense so I apolgise.

On a separate issue, how old is your Aunt Bessie and can I have her phone number?

Nice choice, Jeffrey. Wholegrain roll or sandwich? Any mustard?

seanmichaels wrote:

TopHat24/7 wrote:Galted, I won't pollute this thread with anything more sensible or relevant but, in a nutshell:

- Iceland is not expensive, just London prices;
- Easyjet now fly there which has halved the cost of getting there;
- To help us manage costs we stayed at Downtown Reykjavik Apartments (https://downtownreykjavikapartments.is/) which were really nice/good quality, 10 mins walk from town, sub-£25 a night, great for a group of mates as you can pre-drink in the lounge and use the kitchen for making breakfasts and dinners which saves a packet.
- Adventure activities are nuts, we used http://www.adventures.is/ - if you do, try get them to specifically get a guy called Halli Hansen, he's one of the most awesome people I've ever met!

We're looking something a bit more relevant to Iceland really. Can you advise on whether or not they put tomatoes in Egg Salads or Egg Sandwiches out there?

 

Apolgy accepted.

She's 122, no phone number I'm afraid as she doesn't believe in new-fangled b0ll0cks like phones and wirelesses. Can set up a meeting if you like, she's anyone's if you get a few bottles of gin down her, I normally whip the false teeth out before having a go.

I can never be arsed to make sandwiches so i took a roll out of the freezer and brought the whole slab of cheese with me. I figured if I take a bite out of the bread, then the cheese, it is the same experience without the hassle.

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:Nice choice, Jeffrey.  Wholegrain roll or sandwich?  Any mustard?

Roll Tina, no mustard as I am not a huge fan. Looking forward to the Monster Munch though, vastly under rated crisp.

In case anyone's interested, I had a large chicken burrito from Wrap-It-Up and a small pot of spicy sauce.  The best thing about it was that it was free as I'd had the card stamped nine times from previous visits.

A word of advice regarding the sauce: sometimes it doesn't pour well and has to be smeared by finger - if this is the case I would recommend thoroughly washing the fingers involved before touching your eyes, johnson or testicles.

Not sure mustard really goes with salad either, Jeff. Probably made the right decision. I like Pickled Onion flavour Monster Munch.

I have also eaten a Braeburn apple and a Nature Valley maple syrup breakfast bar this morning. Might have my sandwiches at 12:30 ish.

Galted wrote: if this is the case I would recommend thoroughly washing the fingers involved before touching your eyes, johnson or testicles.

Why on earth would you be touching the last on your list at work?

An itchy scrote can happen anywhere....

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:Not sure mustard really goes with salad either, Jeff.  Probably made the right decision.  I like Pickled Onion flavour Monster Munch.

Mustard is probably one of the staple ingredients of 75% of salad dressings.....

seanmichaels wrote:

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:Not sure mustard really goes with salad either, Jeff.  Probably made the right decision.  I like Pickled Onion flavour Monster Munch.

Mustard is probably one of the staple ingredients of 75% of salad dressings.....

Maybe so but salad dressing doesn't taste like mustard.

Rowley wrote:

Galted wrote: if this is the case I would recommend thoroughly washing the fingers involved before touching your eyes, johnson or testicles.

Why on earth would you be touching the last on your list at work?

I occasionally have to change gear when one of the young fitties at work trundles passed with a revealing outfit. I wouldn't spread sauce on a wrap with my fingers though.

I'm just about to start my lunch.

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:It's alright in salads, its just sandwiches that cause a problem.

I have brought my own lunch in today.  Two ham and cheese rolls with mayo.  A packet of Walkers salt and vinegar crisps and a Taxi chocolate bar.

A Taxi is a biscuit, surely. It's not a chocolate bar. Mrs Superfly made my lunch today - salad and a special k bar. No crisps or chocolate. She's clearly worried about my expanding waist line.

superflyweight wrote:

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:It's alright in salads, its just sandwiches that cause a problem.

I have brought my own lunch in today.  Two ham and cheese rolls with mayo.  A packet of Walkers salt and vinegar crisps and a Taxi chocolate bar.

A Taxi is a biscuit, surely.  It's not a chocolate bar.  Mrs Superfly made my lunch today - salad and a special k bar.  No crisps or chocolate.  She's clearly worried about my expanding waist line.  

I'm not sure. Luckily for you, I haven't yet eaten it. Still on the crisps. Rolls were lovely although there was too much mayo in one of them.

It is described as Caramel Wafer and Rich Chocolate Cream covered in Milk Chocolate. But, on the other side of the wrapper it says it is Registered Trade Mark of United Biscuits (UK) Limited so you may well be right, super.

Oh and by the way, you're not having a salad for lunch. No-one is buying that.

Oh and by the way, you're not having a salad for lunch. No-one is buying that..

Are chips not a salad?

No, super.  No they're not.

I have done a bit of research and it appears you're right.

Spoiler:

They come under McVities's 'Our biscuits' section so we can put this one to bed.

Hope it's not too late but I recommend a cup of peppermint tea after lunch, really aids digestion.

You f*cking soft southern fairy.

Get off my thread.

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:Its tough.  It's not even my thread and I evidently can't let go.  I can't imagine how difficult it is for you seeing as this is your finest body of work.

Fish are idiots.

I can't let this thread go. I have 'Check Reykjavik' on my calendar as a daily re-occurence.  

Galted wrote:Hope it's not too late but I recommend a cup of peppermint tea after lunch, really aids digestion.

 No offence Galted but what the f***!! Peppermint tea?? What you talkin' about Willis?

Along with green tea and camomile tea it's one of my three favourite types of tea. Get all different types at work for free which is handy for tea experimentation and tea thievery.

I don't recommend the lemongrass, ginger and citrus flavour, it's sh*t.

I thought about replacing my daily consumption of lager with Peppermint Tea until I realised 8 cups is above the recommended daily allowance.

Galted wrote:Along with green tea and camomile tea it's one of my three favourite types of tea.  Get all different types at work for free which is handy for tea experimentation and tea thievery.

I don't recommend the lemongrass, ginger and citrus flavour, it's sh*t.

Mrs Womble once gave me a green tea. I nearly threw up. Tasted like cat wee. Never ever again. Tea should be Yorkshire Gold, with milk and 2 sweetners.

Galted wrote:Along with green tea and camomile tea it's one of my three favourite types of tea.

My 3 favourite hot drinks are tea, coffee and scotch.

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:No, super.  No they're not.

I have done a bit of research and it appears you're right.

Spoiler:

They come under McVities's 'Our biscuits' section so we can put this one to bed.

I do know a lot about biscuits. Any chance that there will be a biscuit round in the Culture Cup?

superflyweight wrote:

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:No, super.  No they're not.

I have done a bit of research and it appears you're right.

Spoiler:

They come under McVities's 'Our biscuits' section so we can put this one to bed.

I do know a lot about biscuits.  Any chance that there will be a biscuit round in the Culture Cup?  

Any chance of there actually being another round in the Culture Cup?

superflyweight wrote:

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:No, super.  No they're not.

I have done a bit of research and it appears you're right.

Spoiler:

They come under McVities's 'Our biscuits' section so we can put this one to bed.

I do know a lot about biscuits.  Any chance that there will be a biscuit round in the Culture Cup?  

A very small chance. Right after the 'Gay Hot Drinks' round. Galted will walk that one.