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soonforgotten
- Se7en

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#151
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by soonforgotten » Fri Aug 20, 2010 11:25 am
prettyxcool wrote:soonforgotten wrote:I'm gonna try the Scandanavian Kitchen now... sounds fun
did you go?
Indeed I did. The woman didn't scream at me though. I showed her the clue page on my phone. She definitely knew nothing of it and went and got the assistant manager. He knew nothing of it either. We went down the the broom closet of an office at he pulled it up on the Metro's website to check it out. He phoned the manager but there was no answer. I had him check behind the counter, but there was nothing there either.
So basically, it's a mystery. In theory it was put there and found without any of the staff having any idea what was going. =/
102 Different free films seen in 2010 plus 2 repeat viewings and a few tv show screenings... not too shabby. Thanks to everyone for their contributions here.
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My top 10 films of 2011
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elski
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#152
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by elski » Fri Aug 20, 2010 11:31 am
soonforgotten wrote:prettyxcool wrote:soonforgotten wrote:I'm gonna try the Scandanavian Kitchen now... sounds fun
did you go?
Indeed I did. The woman didn't scream at me though. I showed her the clue page on my phone. She definitely knew nothing of it and went and got the assistant manager. He knew nothing of it either. We went down the the broom closet of an office at he pulled it up on the Metro's website to check it out. He phoned the manager but there was no answer. I had him check behind the counter, but there was nothing there either.
So basically, it's a mystery. In theory it was put there and found without any of the staff having any idea what was going. =/
thorough work!
and it looks like whoever took it hasn't changed the status of the book either, maybe it was someone random completely unaware of the comp?
http://www.bookcrossing.com/mybookshelf ... /toberead/
there only been 22 out of the 59 books released so far, I wonder when they'll do the rest?
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soonforgotten
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#153
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by soonforgotten » Fri Aug 20, 2010 11:52 am
elski wrote:
thorough work!
and it looks like whoever took it hasn't changed the status of the book either, maybe it was someone random completely unaware of the comp?
http://www.bookcrossing.com/mybookshelf ... /toberead/
there only been 22 out of the 59 books released so far, I wonder when they'll do the rest?
Yeah, who knows what has happened? I have my screening ticket now, which is all I really want anyway, so I'm happy.
102 Different free films seen in 2010 plus 2 repeat viewings and a few tv show screenings... not too shabby. Thanks to everyone for their contributions here.
100 Free Films in 2011 Member #6: 181/100
My top 10 films of 2011
100 Free Films in 2012 Member #6: 210/100
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prettyxcool
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- Location: London
#154
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by prettyxcool » Fri Aug 20, 2010 12:27 pm
soonforgotten wrote:prettyxcool wrote:soonforgotten wrote:I'm gonna try the Scandanavian Kitchen now... sounds fun
did you go?
Indeed I did. The woman didn't scream at me though. I showed her the clue page on my phone. She definitely knew nothing of it and went and got the assistant manager. He knew nothing of it either. We went down the the broom closet of an office at he pulled it up on the Metro's website to check it out. He phoned the manager but there was no answer. I had him check behind the counter, but there was nothing there either.
So basically, it's a mystery. In theory it was put there and found without any of the staff having any idea what was going. =/
Good work! She must have calmed down by the time you got there, as I did apologise for troubling her!
Well there is a label on the inside of the book telling them it is a comp etc. May be it is a tourist and they have not found the time to log on yet?
Member No. 17 of the "100 free films in 2019" club. 50 seen so far
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2018 - 100 seen (9 premieres/Press) Also 2 Opera, 1 Netfix, 15 theatres, 2 concerts, 1 ballet)
2017 - 106 seen
2016 - 116 seen
2015 - 120 seen (16 premieres, 2 Gala Screenings). Also 3 theatres/shows, 2 concerts
2014 - 132 seen (26 premieres and 7 Gala Screenings). Also 18 misc. free events/concerts
2013 - 115 Seen (12 premieres). Also 6 theatres/shows, 5 concerts
2012 - 118 seen (23 premieres). Also 12 theatres/shows.
2011 - 133 seen
2010 - 105 seen
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soonforgotten
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#155
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by soonforgotten » Fri Aug 20, 2010 1:04 pm
I find it funny that someone would go in there and randomly leave with a book of theirs, if they were unaware of the competition.
102 Different free films seen in 2010 plus 2 repeat viewings and a few tv show screenings... not too shabby. Thanks to everyone for their contributions here.
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My top 10 films of 2011
100 Free Films in 2012 Member #6: 210/100
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markrobertpetty
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#156
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by markrobertpetty » Fri Aug 20, 2010 2:23 pm
Seeing this in London on Monday night. Have read the first book and am listening to the second book on audio in time for the movie. Loved the first film. They are all so perfectly cast.
Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads.
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elski
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#157
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by elski » Fri Aug 20, 2010 2:31 pm
they've just released 9 more books...Liverpool & Edinburgh
Released about 2 mins ago at Liverpool, Merseyside United Kingdom
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The Picturehouse's FACT Bar isn't only for eating and drinking!
Released about 5 mins ago at Liverpool, Merseyside United Kingdom
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The Bold St Coffee Shop is a great place to kick back and read a good book!
Released about 8 mins ago at Liverpool, Merseyside United Kingdom
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A great place to catch a play the Playhouse Theatre is. There is a nice surprise at the Box Office too!
Released about 10 mins ago at Liverpool, Merseyside United Kingdom
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Lime St Rail Station is the perfect place to catch a book crossing. Especially the H Coffee bar on Platform 7.
Released about 13 mins ago at Liverpool, Merseyside United Kingdom
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A base to stay and a basee to read... check out the BASE2STAY Hotel, Seel St!
Released about 3 mins ago at Edinburgh, Scotland United Kingdom
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Where better to watch The Girl Who Played With Fire than the Cameo Cinema? You may even be able to pick up a copy of the book there too!
Released about 2 mins ago at Edinburgh, Scotland United Kingdom
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Visit the Indaba International Restaurant, Lochrin Terrace for food and entertaining reading!
Released about 1 sec ago at Edinburgh, Scotland United Kingdom
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Lupe Pintos Mexican Deli on Leven Street mixes the best of Central America with the best of Sweden!
Released about 23 mins ago at Edinburgh, Scotland United Kingdom
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The Brauhaus is a cozy place to get involved with a good book!
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elski
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#158
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by elski » Fri Aug 20, 2010 3:13 pm
3 more in Sheffield
Released about 4 mins ago at Sheffield, South Yorkshire United Kingdom
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The former fire station Bungalows and Bears is hiding something extra special. Will you become the girl who plays with fire?
Released about 8 mins ago at Sheffield, South Yorkshire United Kingdom
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Stop by Sheffield City Hall box office if you fancy taking extra special reading materials home with you.
Released about 12 mins ago at Sheffield, South Yorkshire United Kingdom
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Enjoy a good play and a book! The Sheffield Theatre box office can provide you with both
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alythonian
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#159
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by alythonian » Fri Aug 20, 2010 3:34 pm
Cheers all for the heads up.
Off to Tollcross in Edinburgh after work!!
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a_person
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by a_person » Fri Aug 20, 2010 3:40 pm
sarahjc78 wrote:Just received this from the people running the comp after querying if the ones in Newcastle had been found :-
Hello sarahjc78, The Theatre Royal Box Office book has been found, but the others are still in the wild! Happy hunting! Thanks!
The Girl
Member No. 2 of the "100 free films in 2015" club. 3 seen, 97 to go!
Realistic target: 5
Preferred cinema list:
1) Cineworld: West India Quays or Greenwich, 02, Vue Westfield - Stratford City or Picturehouse Stratford
2) Picturehouse Greenwich
3) Any central London cinema including Islington (excluding Shepherd's Bush, and Whiteleys unless it's some super duper cool film)
4) Odeon Greenwich or Odeon Surrey Quays