Norway Away - 20th August 2008

[Paulie]

Was anybody else due to be flying on the Ryanair flight from Oslo back to Dublin on the Thursday? The flight is now changed to Friday instead. I'm not bothered at all, in fact I'm kind of glad as I was planning on taking the week off anyway, but it may disrupt some people's plans in terms of work etc.

[Ash]

Just seen the email now. Screws up my annual leave from work so dunno
if I'll be able to go now

[gspain]

Just seen the email now. Screws up my annual leave from work so dunno
if I'll be able to go now

i got a full refund from Ryanair. i re-booked out to Stanstead Tuesday night, then to Oslo Wed am. Back via Stanstead on Thursday. Still only 80 euro incl taxes and charges.

[Ash]

Good call Gary. Cheers.

[Paulie]

Just to let ye know, the FAI website states that the closing date for the acceptance of requests for application forms for tickets for this game is June the 18th.

[Réiteoir]

If anyone from the London area wants to grab a cheap flight - Ryanair are doing one from Stansted to Torp/Sandefjord - out on the day before and back on the day after for £20 return

[gspain]

Just to let ye know, the FAI website states that the closing date for the acceptance of requests for application forms for tickets for this game is June the 18th.

No harm in applying and letting the ticket office know you are going however there will be no problem with tickets for this game.

[Ash]

Hi Gary,
Did your refund come through yet? I just got another Notification about the
Schedule change of the flight I cancelled/requested refund on Monday?

[gspain]

Hi Gary,
Did your refund come through yet? I just got another Notification about the
Schedule change of the flight I cancelled/requested refund on Monday?

got a subsequent email to say they would refund my credit card in 5-7 days. Should be on it by now but can't check online.

A lot more hassle travelling through Stanstead but I've saved a day off work instead of having to take an extra day off.

[Ash]

got a subsequent email to say they would refund my credit card in 5-7 days. Should be on it by now but can't check online.

A lot more hassle travelling through Stanstead but I've saved a day off work instead of having to take an extra day off.

Yep, same here.

[joe_barry80]

Just got the application form for the Norway game. Won't be able to make it myself. Will the effect my chances for the Qualis?

[stiofain]

Just got the application form for the Norway game. Won't be able to make it myself. Will the effect my chances for the Qualis?

Dont think so Joe. I'm going to Norway but that wont effect my chances of getting tickets for the qualifiers either.

[reder]

Has anyone else not received their refund for Ryanair flights. I submitted my request for a full refund when I received notification of change but have got no refund yet. Re-booked via Stansted myself. There is no way I am letting Ryanair get away with my money.

[Ash]

Still waiting ... I rang them a week or so ago and they said that the refund application was submitted and recieved but was waiting to be processed

[Torn-Ado]

I'm driving up. Not going to bother getting tickets until I reach the ground. Presuming there won't be a massive demand for them.

[Sligo Hornet]

Still waiting ... I rang them a week or so ago and they said that the refund application was submitted and recieved but was waiting to be processed

Translation...Ryanair are currently using money from the "Free Bank of Ash" to make more money for themselves.....thank you.

[Greenforever]

Anyone living around the Birmingham area, Ryanair Out Tues 1855 arr Oslo 2155 Ret Thurs 2220 arr Birmingham 2320, for the pricely sum of 2p inc taxes return but the bad news is its 2p sterling unfortunately no flights from Dublin to tie in with.

[PhatPat]

On the subject of not getting absolutely rasped for our few days drinking is there point in arranging a venue/area to meet up? If so Gonland seems to be the cheapest for beer and also has the most life during the week - Olympen, Stargate, and Choice are 3 cheapish pubs there....

See: http://use-it.unginfo.oslo.no/sider/nightlife.php

Gronland is near the train station - see 'gron' to the right of this map:
http://www.oslo2000.uio.no/english/map3.htm

or we could go here: http://www.sir-winston.no/ ??????

[reder]

Refund money arrived in my account this morning. Calls got me nowhere. I sent them a fax and that got the job done.

[NeilMcD]

I know this sound a bit sad. But heading over to this on my own and would not mind saving money on hotel etc. Single rooms can be expensive and lonely. (only messing about the last bit).

In addition the following pub could be a good place to gather early n during the day. €4.70 for a pint during the day is not bad.

Bohemen (D)
Arbeidergata 2
Beer: 38 and 46 after 18.00
Age: 20
This is the place to be if you want to meet real Norwegian football supporters. This is the official Vålerenga supporter pub, but they show a lot of different matches each day. Vålerenga is one of the local teams from Oslo. 8 TV-screens makes it possible to show 5 games at the same time. Or you can just play darts instead.

Another "cheap" place

Blue Monk
St. Olavs gate 23
Beer: NOK 39
Blue Monk is not a place you want to bring your in-laws, but if you are on the look out for beers and a pool table, Blue Monk will suit your needs just fine. Every now and then not so known local bands play there, sometimes they suck, sometimes they don’t. Blue Monk is right around the corner from independent youth house Blitz, and this shows, when it comes to Blue Monk regulars.




Finally my sort of place

and its €3.60 a pint.
Choice
Grønland 3
Beer: NOK 29
Choice is a skanky pub and as far away from high society as you possibly can travel. Nevertheless Choice is quite popular. In the morning you find older alcoholics here, but in the evening Choice attracts a younger, healthier crowd. All in all it is a great place to start your evening.