cashing a check in France
May 31st 2006, 1:18 pm
#61
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Re: cashing a check in France
<[email protected]> wrote:
> In article <1hg7ab4.ke22skiohl8qN%this_address_is_for_spam@ya hoo.com>,
> [email protected] (David Horne, _the_ chancellor of the
> duchy of besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h offy) wrote:
>
> > *From:* [email protected] (David Horne, _the_
> > chancellor of the duchy of besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h
> > offy)
> > *Date:* Wed, 31 May 2006 11:54:25 +0100
> >
> > The Reid <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> > > Following up to The Reid
> > >
> > > >>While I'm sure they are still used in shops here in the UK, I can't
> > > >>remember the last time I saw someone using one. As I think I've
> > > >>mentioned before, I use a cheque once a year, with good reason.
> > > >
> > > >twice if you had a car.
> > >
> > > cancel that, its no longer true. I think I can never use a cheque
> > > again unless I have to make a once off tax payment or buy a
> > > trouser press or whatever it is Padraig had built. Surely such
> > > people prefer cash?
> >
> > Oy Reid! (And anyone else.) Any recommendations for a London restaurant
> > on Saturday night. It's a treat for someone, and I'm looking for
> > something special. Unfortunately, the places I've tried so far (mostly
> > Ramsay's restos) are full, so I'm worried I've left it a bit late...
>
> I think you'd enjoy The Gate in Hammersmith.
It looks terrific. It might seem a bit soppy, but I'd probably prefer
more options than vegetarian that night, much as I like vegetarian food.
I'll bookmark it for the future though- thanks.
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> In article <1hg7ab4.ke22skiohl8qN%this_address_is_for_spam@ya hoo.com>,
> [email protected] (David Horne, _the_ chancellor of the
> duchy of besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h offy) wrote:
>
> > *From:* [email protected] (David Horne, _the_
> > chancellor of the duchy of besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h
> > offy)
> > *Date:* Wed, 31 May 2006 11:54:25 +0100
> >
> > The Reid <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> > > Following up to The Reid
> > >
> > > >>While I'm sure they are still used in shops here in the UK, I can't
> > > >>remember the last time I saw someone using one. As I think I've
> > > >>mentioned before, I use a cheque once a year, with good reason.
> > > >
> > > >twice if you had a car.
> > >
> > > cancel that, its no longer true. I think I can never use a cheque
> > > again unless I have to make a once off tax payment or buy a
> > > trouser press or whatever it is Padraig had built. Surely such
> > > people prefer cash?
> >
> > Oy Reid! (And anyone else.) Any recommendations for a London restaurant
> > on Saturday night. It's a treat for someone, and I'm looking for
> > something special. Unfortunately, the places I've tried so far (mostly
> > Ramsay's restos) are full, so I'm worried I've left it a bit late...
>
> I think you'd enjoy The Gate in Hammersmith.
It looks terrific. It might seem a bit soppy, but I'd probably prefer
more options than vegetarian that night, much as I like vegetarian food.
I'll bookmark it for the future though- thanks.
--
David Horne- http://www.davidhorne.net
usenet (at) davidhorne (dot) co (dot) uk
http://homepage.mac.com/davidhornecomposer http://soundjunction.org
May 31st 2006, 1:28 pm
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Re: cashing a check in France
On Wed, 31 May 2006 14:15:23 +0100, "Miss L. Toe"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>"Martin" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected].. .
>> On Wed, 31 May 2006 13:52:34 +0100, "Miss L. Toe"
>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>> >
>> >"David Horne, _the_ chancellor of the duchy of besses o' th' barn and
>> >prestwich tesco 24h offy" <[email protected]> wrote in
>> >message news:1hg7avg.1loelna1gptprN%this_address_is_for_sp [email protected]...
>> >> Miss L. Toe <[email protected]> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> > "David Horne, _the_ chancellor of the duchy of besses o' th' barn and
>> >> > prestwich tesco 24h offy" <[email protected]> wrote
>in
>> >> > message
>news:1hg7ab4.ke22skiohl8qN%this_address_is_for_sp [email protected]...
>> >> > > The Reid <[email protected]> wrote:
>> >> > >
>> >> > > > Following up to The Reid
>> >> > > >
>> >> > > > >>While I'm sure they are still used in shops here in the UK, I
>> >can't
>> >> > > > >>remember the last time I saw someone using one. As I think I've
>> >> > > > >>mentioned before, I use a cheque once a year, with good reason.
>> >> > > > >
>> >> > > > >twice if you had a car.
>> >> > > >
>> >> > > > cancel that, its no longer true. I think I can never use a cheque
>> >> > > > again unless I have to make a once off tax payment or buy a
>> >> > > > trouser press or whatever it is Padraig had built. Surely such
>> >> > > > people prefer cash?
>> >> > >
>> >> > > Oy Reid! (And anyone else.) Any recommendations for a London
>> >restaurant
>> >> > > on Saturday night. It's a treat for someone, and I'm looking for
>> >> > > something special. Unfortunately, the places I've tried so far
>(mostly
>> >> > > Ramsay's restos) are full, so I'm worried I've left it a bit
>late...
>> >> > >
>> >> >
>> >> > How special is special ???
>> >> >
>> >> > Special as in a name to remember
>> >> >
>> >> > http://www.fortnumandmason.com/about...ames/bookings/
>> >> >
>> >> > Or just some good food
>> >> >
>> >> > http://www.carluccios.com/Carluccios...treet+Shop.htm
>> >>
>> >> More on the good food side, but I want it to be a special occasion too.
>> >> I've been to Carluccio's- it's nice, but I want something more formal.
>> >> Is the one at Fortnum's that good in your opinion?
>> >
>> >I havent eaten there - Just looked in from the outside - It seems to be
>one
>> >those places where people go who want to be seen - i.e. those who feel
>they
>> >need to be seen.
>> >
>> >Not really my sort of place.
>> >
>> LOL It doesn't stop you peering through the window.
>I was inside during the sales and fancied a snack - I think I ended up in BK
>:-)
How down market. :-)
Why are the so many more McDs than BKs?
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<[email protected]> wrote:
>"Martin" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected].. .
>> On Wed, 31 May 2006 13:52:34 +0100, "Miss L. Toe"
>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>> >
>> >"David Horne, _the_ chancellor of the duchy of besses o' th' barn and
>> >prestwich tesco 24h offy" <[email protected]> wrote in
>> >message news:1hg7avg.1loelna1gptprN%this_address_is_for_sp [email protected]...
>> >> Miss L. Toe <[email protected]> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> > "David Horne, _the_ chancellor of the duchy of besses o' th' barn and
>> >> > prestwich tesco 24h offy" <[email protected]> wrote
>in
>> >> > message
>news:1hg7ab4.ke22skiohl8qN%this_address_is_for_sp [email protected]...
>> >> > > The Reid <[email protected]> wrote:
>> >> > >
>> >> > > > Following up to The Reid
>> >> > > >
>> >> > > > >>While I'm sure they are still used in shops here in the UK, I
>> >can't
>> >> > > > >>remember the last time I saw someone using one. As I think I've
>> >> > > > >>mentioned before, I use a cheque once a year, with good reason.
>> >> > > > >
>> >> > > > >twice if you had a car.
>> >> > > >
>> >> > > > cancel that, its no longer true. I think I can never use a cheque
>> >> > > > again unless I have to make a once off tax payment or buy a
>> >> > > > trouser press or whatever it is Padraig had built. Surely such
>> >> > > > people prefer cash?
>> >> > >
>> >> > > Oy Reid! (And anyone else.) Any recommendations for a London
>> >restaurant
>> >> > > on Saturday night. It's a treat for someone, and I'm looking for
>> >> > > something special. Unfortunately, the places I've tried so far
>(mostly
>> >> > > Ramsay's restos) are full, so I'm worried I've left it a bit
>late...
>> >> > >
>> >> >
>> >> > How special is special ???
>> >> >
>> >> > Special as in a name to remember
>> >> >
>> >> > http://www.fortnumandmason.com/about...ames/bookings/
>> >> >
>> >> > Or just some good food
>> >> >
>> >> > http://www.carluccios.com/Carluccios...treet+Shop.htm
>> >>
>> >> More on the good food side, but I want it to be a special occasion too.
>> >> I've been to Carluccio's- it's nice, but I want something more formal.
>> >> Is the one at Fortnum's that good in your opinion?
>> >
>> >I havent eaten there - Just looked in from the outside - It seems to be
>one
>> >those places where people go who want to be seen - i.e. those who feel
>they
>> >need to be seen.
>> >
>> >Not really my sort of place.
>> >
>> LOL It doesn't stop you peering through the window.
>I was inside during the sales and fancied a snack - I think I ended up in BK
>:-)
How down market. :-)
Why are the so many more McDs than BKs?
--
Martin
May 31st 2006, 1:36 pm
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Re: cashing a check in France
On Wed, 31 May 2006 14:18:43 +0100, [email protected]
(David Horne, _the_ chancellor of the duchy of besses o' th' barn and
prestwich tesco 24h offy) wrote:
>Padraig Breathnach <[email protected]> wrote:
>> [email protected] (David Horne, _the_ chancellor of
>> the duchy of besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h offy) wrote:
>>
>> >Padraig Breathnach <[email protected]> wrote:
>> >
>> >> I don't even write cheques to tax the car; we can do it online.
>> >
>> >If I had a car, and had to pay tax, I'd prefer to do it by cheque, just
>> >like I pay my income tax! :)
>>
>> Why?
>Because I like having them wait a couple of days. It usually takes until
>February 5 before the money gets taken from my account...
Accidentally putting last year's year on it used to be good for
another three weeks delay.
--
Martin
(David Horne, _the_ chancellor of the duchy of besses o' th' barn and
prestwich tesco 24h offy) wrote:
>Padraig Breathnach <[email protected]> wrote:
>> [email protected] (David Horne, _the_ chancellor of
>> the duchy of besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h offy) wrote:
>>
>> >Padraig Breathnach <[email protected]> wrote:
>> >
>> >> I don't even write cheques to tax the car; we can do it online.
>> >
>> >If I had a car, and had to pay tax, I'd prefer to do it by cheque, just
>> >like I pay my income tax! :)
>>
>> Why?
>Because I like having them wait a couple of days. It usually takes until
>February 5 before the money gets taken from my account...
Accidentally putting last year's year on it used to be good for
another three weeks delay.
--
Martin
May 31st 2006, 1:57 pm
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Re: cashing a check in France
[email protected] wrote on Wed, 31 May 2006
08:02:04 -0500:
b> I write one cheque per month, to pay my bar tab...otherwise
b> they generally only come out on the rare occasions where one
b> has to mail payment, or where a restaurant doesn't take
b> cards, or when one wants to draw more than the ATM's maximum
b> daily amount of cash from the bank.
I wonder if a transatlantic perspective is relevant? I have not
carried a check book for years and I pay most regular if
variable bills like credit cards on the internet. I do carry
cash but pay most non-trivial bills with a credit card and I do
not choose to have a debit card tho' I have authorized direct
payment of some constant monthly payments. I do find myself
writing two or three checks a month, mainly for things like
charitable purposes and magazine subscriptions.
James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland.
08:02:04 -0500:
b> I write one cheque per month, to pay my bar tab...otherwise
b> they generally only come out on the rare occasions where one
b> has to mail payment, or where a restaurant doesn't take
b> cards, or when one wants to draw more than the ATM's maximum
b> daily amount of cash from the bank.
I wonder if a transatlantic perspective is relevant? I have not
carried a check book for years and I pay most regular if
variable bills like credit cards on the internet. I do carry
cash but pay most non-trivial bills with a credit card and I do
not choose to have a debit card tho' I have authorized direct
payment of some constant monthly payments. I do find myself
writing two or three checks a month, mainly for things like
charitable purposes and magazine subscriptions.
James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland.
May 31st 2006, 2:03 pm
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Re: cashing a check in France
Martin <[email protected]> wrote:
> On 31 May 2006 03:34:06 -0700, [email protected] wrote:
>
> >
> >Martin wrote:
> >> On Tue, 30 May 2006 23:14:20 +0200, [email protected] (Mister Bartlett)
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> >Martin <[email protected]> wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> On Tue, 30 May 2006 22:50:19 +0200, [email protected] (Mister Bartlett)
> >> >> wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> >In Holland also cheques have disappeared.
> >> >>
> >> >> Already at the end of 2001. Googling to find out exactly when turned
> >> >> up this gem http://www.disclosure.gov.uk/Default.aspx?page=2565
> >> >
> >> >Apparently they're going to replace the mag strip with a chip. Should be
> >> >done by 2012, such is the urgency.
> >>
> >> I thought in NL they already had, why did my bank cards all have to be
> >> replaced before they expired this year?
> >
> >No idea - surely you use the mag strip when you PIN, no?
>
> because they haven't modified the readers?
>
> >
> >It does seem a mystery to me that you have a card with a chip, but
> >don't actually use it for the majority of purchases!
>
> The original chip was for storing credit. I thought the new generation
> of Dutch bank cards was for more than this.
The chip (at least in the UK) is harder to clone than the magnetic
strip. (One reason why should always hide your pin while entering it in
an ATM.) However, fraudsters will just turn to other means.
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> On 31 May 2006 03:34:06 -0700, [email protected] wrote:
>
> >
> >Martin wrote:
> >> On Tue, 30 May 2006 23:14:20 +0200, [email protected] (Mister Bartlett)
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> >Martin <[email protected]> wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> On Tue, 30 May 2006 22:50:19 +0200, [email protected] (Mister Bartlett)
> >> >> wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> >In Holland also cheques have disappeared.
> >> >>
> >> >> Already at the end of 2001. Googling to find out exactly when turned
> >> >> up this gem http://www.disclosure.gov.uk/Default.aspx?page=2565
> >> >
> >> >Apparently they're going to replace the mag strip with a chip. Should be
> >> >done by 2012, such is the urgency.
> >>
> >> I thought in NL they already had, why did my bank cards all have to be
> >> replaced before they expired this year?
> >
> >No idea - surely you use the mag strip when you PIN, no?
>
> because they haven't modified the readers?
>
> >
> >It does seem a mystery to me that you have a card with a chip, but
> >don't actually use it for the majority of purchases!
>
> The original chip was for storing credit. I thought the new generation
> of Dutch bank cards was for more than this.
The chip (at least in the UK) is harder to clone than the magnetic
strip. (One reason why should always hide your pin while entering it in
an ATM.) However, fraudsters will just turn to other means.
--
David Horne- http://www.davidhorne.net
usenet (at) davidhorne (dot) co (dot) uk
http://homepage.mac.com/davidhornecomposer http://soundjunction.org
May 31st 2006, 2:07 pm
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Re: cashing a check in France
Following up to David Horne, _the_ chancellor of the duchy of
besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h offy
>More on the good food side, but I want it to be a special occasion too.
>I've been to Carluccio's- it's nice, but I want something more formal.
forget the Archduke then and consider the Cafe Royal or
Quags.Quags first IMHO
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besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h offy
>More on the good food side, but I want it to be a special occasion too.
>I've been to Carluccio's- it's nice, but I want something more formal.
forget the Archduke then and consider the Cafe Royal or
Quags.Quags first IMHO
--
Mike Reid
Walk-eat-photos UK "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk" <-- you can email us@ this site
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May 31st 2006, 2:08 pm
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Following up to David Horne, _the_ chancellor of the duchy of
besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h offy
>Oy Reid! (And anyone else.) Any recommendations for a London restaurant
>on Saturday night. It's a treat for someone, and I'm looking for
>something special. Unfortunately, the places I've tried so far (mostly
>Ramsay's restos) are full, so I'm worried I've left it a bit late...
its always worth trying the Ivy for an early table, you never
know. The Globe is nice but I dont think they do evenings until
the plays start, we always fall back on the Archduke, but its on
the south bank, which might not suit you. Not fancy, just
pleasant, under the railway line, hence name. The Cinnamon Club
does fancy curry in a converted library just near parliament,
elegent,better than the Red Fort or Veeraswamys IMHO Then there
is Benares, but hes been on telly, so probably packed out. Rasa
Samudra in Charlotte street does fish based curry. How about
Sketch? I havent been but it would be interesting. Theres a place
that does great Argentinian steaks in Regent Street, cant think
of the name? Tom Aitkin has a pub over in Chlesea thats supposed
to be good or for retro Lolas in Charlotte Street before its too
late! How about The Wolsely, where a lot of the Ivy people
decamped to, including Sean the doorman? I'm not sure what kind
of thing they do, its supposed to be european cafe style,
whatever that is. Then theres the Oxo place or Tower 42. Paul
Gayler is at the Lanesborough Hotel, hes very good and it gets
good ratings, but thats all I know. *Quaglinos* has a good
atmosphere, a great space and isnt usually totally packed,
definatly worth a try, especially if you want to do a big
entrance down those stairs :-).
Fifth floor Harvey Nicks' - do they do evenings?
Cafe Royal? grand stuffy over priced formal, but an occasion.
--
Mike Reid
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besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h offy
>Oy Reid! (And anyone else.) Any recommendations for a London restaurant
>on Saturday night. It's a treat for someone, and I'm looking for
>something special. Unfortunately, the places I've tried so far (mostly
>Ramsay's restos) are full, so I'm worried I've left it a bit late...
its always worth trying the Ivy for an early table, you never
know. The Globe is nice but I dont think they do evenings until
the plays start, we always fall back on the Archduke, but its on
the south bank, which might not suit you. Not fancy, just
pleasant, under the railway line, hence name. The Cinnamon Club
does fancy curry in a converted library just near parliament,
elegent,better than the Red Fort or Veeraswamys IMHO Then there
is Benares, but hes been on telly, so probably packed out. Rasa
Samudra in Charlotte street does fish based curry. How about
Sketch? I havent been but it would be interesting. Theres a place
that does great Argentinian steaks in Regent Street, cant think
of the name? Tom Aitkin has a pub over in Chlesea thats supposed
to be good or for retro Lolas in Charlotte Street before its too
late! How about The Wolsely, where a lot of the Ivy people
decamped to, including Sean the doorman? I'm not sure what kind
of thing they do, its supposed to be european cafe style,
whatever that is. Then theres the Oxo place or Tower 42. Paul
Gayler is at the Lanesborough Hotel, hes very good and it gets
good ratings, but thats all I know. *Quaglinos* has a good
atmosphere, a great space and isnt usually totally packed,
definatly worth a try, especially if you want to do a big
entrance down those stairs :-).
Fifth floor Harvey Nicks' - do they do evenings?
Cafe Royal? grand stuffy over priced formal, but an occasion.
--
Mike Reid
Walk-eat-photos UK "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk" <-- you can email us@ this site
Walk-eat-photos Spain "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk" <-- dontuse@ all, it's a spamtrap
May 31st 2006, 2:08 pm
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Re: cashing a check in France
Following up to Padraig Breathnach
>That data is available to the motor taxation office from the insurance
>companies and the National Car Testing agency. I have to give
>reference numbers for the cross-check. Not all public service IT
>projects work well, but this one seems to.
I cant think of any sensible reason (other than the home offices
inability to specify computer systems) why we are not the same. I
think the insurance info is already in place.
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>That data is available to the motor taxation office from the insurance
>companies and the National Car Testing agency. I have to give
>reference numbers for the cross-check. Not all public service IT
>projects work well, but this one seems to.
I cant think of any sensible reason (other than the home offices
inability to specify computer systems) why we are not the same. I
think the insurance info is already in place.
--
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May 31st 2006, 2:10 pm
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The Reid <[email protected]> wrote:
> Following up to David Horne, _the_ chancellor of the duchy of
> besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h offy
>
> >More on the good food side, but I want it to be a special occasion too.
> >I've been to Carluccio's- it's nice, but I want something more formal.
>
> forget the Archduke then and consider the Cafe Royal or
> Quags.Quags first IMHO
Have you been to Quaglino's- worth the hype?
--
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> Following up to David Horne, _the_ chancellor of the duchy of
> besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h offy
>
> >More on the good food side, but I want it to be a special occasion too.
> >I've been to Carluccio's- it's nice, but I want something more formal.
>
> forget the Archduke then and consider the Cafe Royal or
> Quags.Quags first IMHO
Have you been to Quaglino's- worth the hype?
--
David Horne- http://www.davidhorne.net
usenet (at) davidhorne (dot) co (dot) uk
http://homepage.mac.com/davidhornecomposer http://soundjunction.org
May 31st 2006, 2:15 pm
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Re: cashing a check in France
The Reid <[email protected]> wrote:
> Following up to David Horne, _the_ chancellor of the duchy of
> besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h offy
>
> >Oy Reid! (And anyone else.) Any recommendations for a London restaurant
> >on Saturday night. It's a treat for someone, and I'm looking for
> >something special. Unfortunately, the places I've tried so far (mostly
> >Ramsay's restos) are full, so I'm worried I've left it a bit late...
>
> its always worth trying the Ivy for an early table, you never
> know. The Globe is nice but I dont think they do evenings until
> the plays start, we always fall back on the Archduke, but its on
> the south bank, which might not suit you. Not fancy, just
> pleasant, under the railway line, hence name. The Cinnamon Club
> does fancy curry in a converted library just near parliament,
> elegent,better than the Red Fort or Veeraswamys IMHO Then there
> is Benares, but hes been on telly, so probably packed out. Rasa
> Samudra in Charlotte street does fish based curry. How about
> Sketch? I havent been but it would be interesting. Theres a place
> that does great Argentinian steaks in Regent Street, cant think
> of the name?
Are you thinking of the Gaucho Grill, which is off Regent Street?
> Tom Aitkin has a pub over in Chlesea thats supposed
> to be good or for retro Lolas in Charlotte Street before its too
> late! How about The Wolsely, where a lot of the Ivy people
> decamped to, including Sean the doorman? I'm not sure what kind
> of thing they do, its supposed to be european cafe style,
> whatever that is. Then theres the Oxo place or Tower 42. Paul
> Gayler is at the Lanesborough Hotel, hes very good and it gets
> good ratings, but thats all I know. *Quaglinos* has a good
> atmosphere, a great space and isnt usually totally packed,
> definatly worth a try, especially if you want to do a big
> entrance down those stairs :-).
> Fifth floor Harvey Nicks' - do they do evenings?
Thanks for all that! There's a Harvey Nicks and Gaucho Grill in
Manchester, and I took my partner to the latter a few years ago. (It's
his birthday, and we're in London that day.) I'm tempted to try
Quaglinos.
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> Following up to David Horne, _the_ chancellor of the duchy of
> besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h offy
>
> >Oy Reid! (And anyone else.) Any recommendations for a London restaurant
> >on Saturday night. It's a treat for someone, and I'm looking for
> >something special. Unfortunately, the places I've tried so far (mostly
> >Ramsay's restos) are full, so I'm worried I've left it a bit late...
>
> its always worth trying the Ivy for an early table, you never
> know. The Globe is nice but I dont think they do evenings until
> the plays start, we always fall back on the Archduke, but its on
> the south bank, which might not suit you. Not fancy, just
> pleasant, under the railway line, hence name. The Cinnamon Club
> does fancy curry in a converted library just near parliament,
> elegent,better than the Red Fort or Veeraswamys IMHO Then there
> is Benares, but hes been on telly, so probably packed out. Rasa
> Samudra in Charlotte street does fish based curry. How about
> Sketch? I havent been but it would be interesting. Theres a place
> that does great Argentinian steaks in Regent Street, cant think
> of the name?
Are you thinking of the Gaucho Grill, which is off Regent Street?
> Tom Aitkin has a pub over in Chlesea thats supposed
> to be good or for retro Lolas in Charlotte Street before its too
> late! How about The Wolsely, where a lot of the Ivy people
> decamped to, including Sean the doorman? I'm not sure what kind
> of thing they do, its supposed to be european cafe style,
> whatever that is. Then theres the Oxo place or Tower 42. Paul
> Gayler is at the Lanesborough Hotel, hes very good and it gets
> good ratings, but thats all I know. *Quaglinos* has a good
> atmosphere, a great space and isnt usually totally packed,
> definatly worth a try, especially if you want to do a big
> entrance down those stairs :-).
> Fifth floor Harvey Nicks' - do they do evenings?
Thanks for all that! There's a Harvey Nicks and Gaucho Grill in
Manchester, and I took my partner to the latter a few years ago. (It's
his birthday, and we're in London that day.) I'm tempted to try
Quaglinos.
--
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May 31st 2006, 2:16 pm
#71
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Re: cashing a check in France
In article <[email protected]>,
[email protected] (The Reid) wrote:
> *From:* The Reid <[email protected]>
> *Date:* Wed, 31 May 2006 15:08:03 +0100
>
> Following up to David Horne, _the_ chancellor of the duchy of
> besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h offy
>
> >Oy Reid! (And anyone else.) Any recommendations for a London
> restaurant
> >on Saturday night. It's a treat for someone, and I'm looking for
> >something special. Unfortunately, the places I've tried so far (mostly
> >Ramsay's restos) are full, so I'm worried I've left it a bit late...
>
> its always worth trying the Ivy for an early table
IIRC The Ivy is smoking throughout, though, which is an issue for David.
Another current favourite is Chutney Mary, on the King's Road - a quite
formal and very elegant Indian resto. Superb food - more nouvelle than
curry-house influences!
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The poster formerly known as [email protected].
[email protected] (The Reid) wrote:
> *From:* The Reid <[email protected]>
> *Date:* Wed, 31 May 2006 15:08:03 +0100
>
> Following up to David Horne, _the_ chancellor of the duchy of
> besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h offy
>
> >Oy Reid! (And anyone else.) Any recommendations for a London
> restaurant
> >on Saturday night. It's a treat for someone, and I'm looking for
> >something special. Unfortunately, the places I've tried so far (mostly
> >Ramsay's restos) are full, so I'm worried I've left it a bit late...
>
> its always worth trying the Ivy for an early table
IIRC The Ivy is smoking throughout, though, which is an issue for David.
Another current favourite is Chutney Mary, on the King's Road - a quite
formal and very elegant Indian resto. Superb food - more nouvelle than
curry-house influences!
----------------------------------------------
The poster formerly known as [email protected].
May 31st 2006, 2:19 pm
#72
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Re: cashing a check in France
<[email protected]> wrote:
> In article <[email protected]>,
> [email protected] (The Reid) wrote:
>
> > *From:* The Reid <[email protected]>
> > *Date:* Wed, 31 May 2006 15:08:03 +0100
> >
> > Following up to David Horne, _the_ chancellor of the duchy of
> > besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h offy
> >
> > >Oy Reid! (And anyone else.) Any recommendations for a London
> > restaurant
> > >on Saturday night. It's a treat for someone, and I'm looking for
> > >something special. Unfortunately, the places I've tried so far (mostly
> > >Ramsay's restos) are full, so I'm worried I've left it a bit late...
> >
> > its always worth trying the Ivy for an early table
>
> IIRC The Ivy is smoking throughout, though, which is an issue for David.
Yes- good point.
> Another current favourite is Chutney Mary, on the King's Road - a quite
> formal and very elegant Indian resto. Superb food - more nouvelle than
> curry-house influences!
These are all terrific suggestions. I'll report back on what we
eventually decided upon! In London, we do pretty well just following our
nose, but I appreciate the suggestions this time around.
--
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> In article <[email protected]>,
> [email protected] (The Reid) wrote:
>
> > *From:* The Reid <[email protected]>
> > *Date:* Wed, 31 May 2006 15:08:03 +0100
> >
> > Following up to David Horne, _the_ chancellor of the duchy of
> > besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h offy
> >
> > >Oy Reid! (And anyone else.) Any recommendations for a London
> > restaurant
> > >on Saturday night. It's a treat for someone, and I'm looking for
> > >something special. Unfortunately, the places I've tried so far (mostly
> > >Ramsay's restos) are full, so I'm worried I've left it a bit late...
> >
> > its always worth trying the Ivy for an early table
>
> IIRC The Ivy is smoking throughout, though, which is an issue for David.
Yes- good point.
> Another current favourite is Chutney Mary, on the King's Road - a quite
> formal and very elegant Indian resto. Superb food - more nouvelle than
> curry-house influences!
These are all terrific suggestions. I'll report back on what we
eventually decided upon! In London, we do pretty well just following our
nose, but I appreciate the suggestions this time around.
--
David Horne- http://www.davidhorne.net
usenet (at) davidhorne (dot) co (dot) uk
http://homepage.mac.com/davidhornecomposer http://soundjunction.org
May 31st 2006, 2:25 pm
#73
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Re: cashing a check in France
David Horne, _the_ chancellor of the duchy of besses o' th' barn and
prestwich tesco 24h offy <[email protected]> wrote:
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > In article <[email protected]>,
> > [email protected] (The Reid) wrote:
> >
> > > *From:* The Reid <[email protected]>
> > > *Date:* Wed, 31 May 2006 15:08:03 +0100
> > >
> > > Following up to David Horne, _the_ chancellor of the duchy of
> > > besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h offy
> > >
> > > >Oy Reid! (And anyone else.) Any recommendations for a London
> > > restaurant
> > > >on Saturday night. It's a treat for someone, and I'm looking for
> > > >something special. Unfortunately, the places I've tried so far (mostly
> > > >Ramsay's restos) are full, so I'm worried I've left it a bit late...
> > >
> > > its always worth trying the Ivy for an early table
> >
> > IIRC The Ivy is smoking throughout, though, which is an issue for David.
>
> Yes- good point.
Reading the Quaglino's menu, I read "when smoking, please be considerate
to your neighbours." This would indicate they don't have separate
sections- damn.
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prestwich tesco 24h offy <[email protected]> wrote:
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > In article <[email protected]>,
> > [email protected] (The Reid) wrote:
> >
> > > *From:* The Reid <[email protected]>
> > > *Date:* Wed, 31 May 2006 15:08:03 +0100
> > >
> > > Following up to David Horne, _the_ chancellor of the duchy of
> > > besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h offy
> > >
> > > >Oy Reid! (And anyone else.) Any recommendations for a London
> > > restaurant
> > > >on Saturday night. It's a treat for someone, and I'm looking for
> > > >something special. Unfortunately, the places I've tried so far (mostly
> > > >Ramsay's restos) are full, so I'm worried I've left it a bit late...
> > >
> > > its always worth trying the Ivy for an early table
> >
> > IIRC The Ivy is smoking throughout, though, which is an issue for David.
>
> Yes- good point.
Reading the Quaglino's menu, I read "when smoking, please be considerate
to your neighbours." This would indicate they don't have separate
sections- damn.
--
David Horne- http://www.davidhorne.net
usenet (at) davidhorne (dot) co (dot) uk
http://homepage.mac.com/davidhornecomposer http://soundjunction.org
May 31st 2006, 3:54 pm
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Re: cashing a check in France
On Wed, 31 May 2006 11:19:42 +0100, The Reid
<[email protected]> wrote:
>Following up to Padraig Breathnach
>>Funnily enough, I will
>>>write one today, to tax a car. Last one, I don't remember.
>>I don't even write cheques to tax the car; we can do it online.
>We have to present the insurance and "MOT" to show the car is
>legal.
No you don't. both MOT and insurance are in databases now, you can do
it online.
Jim.
<[email protected]> wrote:
>Following up to Padraig Breathnach
>>Funnily enough, I will
>>>write one today, to tax a car. Last one, I don't remember.
>>I don't even write cheques to tax the car; we can do it online.
>We have to present the insurance and "MOT" to show the car is
>legal.
No you don't. both MOT and insurance are in databases now, you can do
it online.
Jim.
May 31st 2006, 6:25 pm
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Re: cashing a check in France
[email protected] writes:
> My wife now in France has a check made out to her on
> the Credit Lyonnais. She is in Chalon-sur-Saone. Can
> she cash this check at one of the branchs of the Credit
> Lyonnais there or will there be some problem about
> doing this? She does not have an account at a French bank.
The vast majority of French checks are endorsable for deposit only;
they cannot be directly converted to cash.
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> My wife now in France has a check made out to her on
> the Credit Lyonnais. She is in Chalon-sur-Saone. Can
> she cash this check at one of the branchs of the Credit
> Lyonnais there or will there be some problem about
> doing this? She does not have an account at a French bank.
The vast majority of French checks are endorsable for deposit only;
they cannot be directly converted to cash.
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