So hey, it's getting closer to my time of departure--does anyone know anything about cell phone systems that work in both Britain and Ireland without gouging you for a price?
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esse - Jul 27, 2006 9:20:11 am PDT #8101 of 9843
S to the A -- using they/them pronouns!
Jars - Jul 27, 2006 10:39:05 am PDT #8102 of 9843
As in, one you can buy when you get here?
There's no network that works in both countries, but you can make sure that the phone you buy in one country is unlocked, and then get a new sim card when you get to the second country. They're only about ten quid, if memory serves. I use 02 in Britain and Ireland, but it's a bit cheaper in Ireland than Britain. It's got pretty good service though, and good enough deals on pay-as-you-go.
Theodosia - Jul 28, 2006 5:59:19 am PDT #8103 of 9843
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
SA, I believe Virgin Mobile's pay-as-you-go plan is also available in the UK (home base, after all). Among it's many pluses is that it's not a contract which means you are not obligated to keep using it, good if you mean to only have it for a shortish time.
esse - Jul 28, 2006 6:07:47 am PDT #8104 of 9843
S to the A -- using they/them pronouns!
Cool. I used Orange pay as you go while I was in Wales, and still have the t-mobile phone I had from by time in scotland; I was just hoping there was some plan that would span both countries, but I'm not surprised there's not. Thanks!
Zenkitty - Jul 28, 2006 3:16:33 pm PDT #8105 of 9843
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Virgin Mobile works in the US and the UK, but not in Canada?
Nilly - Aug 09, 2006 9:46:08 pm PDT #8106 of 9843
Swouncing
IIRC, today is Fiona's daughter's birthday. Happy first birthday, Clara! Happy day to your parents and big brother, too!
Fiona - Aug 10, 2006 12:08:25 am PDT #8107 of 9843
Thanks, Nilly! It is indeed Clara's birthday and we're having a nice time. She's a bit overwhelmed by all the attention so far (and seems to be getting a cold, possibly from swimming yesterday afternoon), but enjoyed smearing icing all over her hands and watching her big brother open all her presents.
Considering it was touch and go whether she'd even experience her original birth day, we've very happy and relieved to be here.
Nilly - Aug 10, 2006 3:29:29 am PDT #8108 of 9843
Swouncing
enjoyed smearing icing all over her hands and watching her big brother open all her presents.
I think the only possible response for that is to ask for pictures.
we've very happy and relieved to be here.
Oh, so much yes. I remember your posts from the time.
Sue - Aug 10, 2006 3:31:02 am PDT #8109 of 9843
hip deep in pie
Happy Birthday little Clara.
Topic!Cindy - Aug 10, 2006 3:39:57 am PDT #8110 of 9843
What is even happening?
Happy Birthday, Clara! Hope you're feeling much better today, than you were a year ago, Fiona. I feel the need to add how very much I love Clara's name. It's so beautiful.
I think the only possible response for that is to ask for pictures.Seconded.