Things to do whilst the World Cup is on

[Kermit power]

Afternoon all,

It occurred to me that next Saturday afternoon - and whenever the semi and final are, if England make it that far - represents a great opportunity for those not interested in the football to go and see/do stuff which would normally be absolutely heaving on a summer Saturday afternoon with next to nobody there!

Any suggestions for how best to make use of this World Cup fringe benefit in London or the South East?

[ApOrbital]

A nice drive to the coast.

[anonymous-user]

The gym, mine had about 3 people in it last Thursday and two of them were instructors.

[Aphex]

I've been making the most of the games to have lovely quiet walks with the dog. Unfortunately with it being so hot and an earlier kick off, I can't do anything this weekend with it. I hope they go all the way if only for peaceful walks

[louiebaby]

8 years ago, we got married whilst the Semi-Finals were on. We drove home from Cornwall to London whilst the Finals were on.

Must have been the easiest day-drive of that route we ever did.

[S11Steve]

I live on the edge of the Peak District.

It was fun on Tuesday night with only a few cyclists and sheep to pose a hooning hazard. I'll be doing the same on Saturday.

[vwsam_]

Coin Slot. said:

The gym, mine had about 3 people in it last Thursday and two of them were instructors.

Good shout - the gym I go to has been incredibly quiet since the World Cup started. Not a bad thing though, gets rid of the 'sit-on-my-phone-because-I-don't-really-want-to-be-here' type!

[untakenname]

On Tuesday evening I went to the local park to tune my cars sound system assuming it was going be empty due to the world cup but there was a running club taking place and the carpark was rammed.
I'm heading to a car event in Dartford Saturday morning so may pop into blue water afterwards in the afternoon.

[SVX]

Watch the qualifying?

[davek_964]

Go to the Supercar Event at Rockingham - have a great day, and support a charity at the same time.

[talksthetorque]

We will be enjoying a nice peaceful city break in Stockholm.

[Triumph Man]

Kermit power said:

Afternoon all,

It occurred to me that next Saturday afternoon - and whenever the semi and final are, if England make it that far - represents a great opportunity for those not interested in the football to go and see/do stuff which would normally be absolutely heaving on a summer Saturday afternoon with next to nobody there!

Any suggestions for how best to make use of this World Cup fringe benefit in London or the South East?

Excellent! I'll be going to the beach!

[Carrot]

Motorcycle MoT renewal is this weekend after being laid up for 2 weeks. I feel an extended weekend test is in order

[loafer123]

talksthetorque said:

We will be enjoying a nice peaceful city break in Stockholm.

[Moonhawk]

Go out for a drive when England are playing - the roads are usually dead.

[Kermit power]

SVX said:

Watch the qualifying?

Assuming you mean the F1, I can go to sleep on the sofa any Saturday I fancy!

[Kermit power]

talksthetorque said:

We will be enjoying a nice peaceful city break in Stockholm.

[T6 vanman]

Down the ass end of Cornwall competing in ManVsCoast

http://ratrace.com/manvscoast/

I believe there are still some entries available

[SCEtoAUX]

I'd suggest that even if you aren't interested in football, go to the pub and watch. If England win (which is pretty likely) you'll not experience such an atmosphere on many other occasions. Have a beer, get engrossed, and enjoy the highs of our national sport.

[Kermit power]

SCEtoAUX said:

I'd suggest that even if you aren't interested in football, go to the pub and watch. If England win (which is pretty likely) you'll not experience such an atmosphere on many other occasions. Have a beer, get engrossed, and enjoy the highs of our national sport.

I've tried, but it's just so tedious! I'll watch almost any other sport out there with the exception of horse and dog racing, but football I just can't cope with. You could remove 80 minutes of the average game, and you wouldn't miss any of the action, as it's just three blokes kicking a ball to each other in the middle of a field!

It's as though Football, horse racing and greyhounds are F1, and every other sport is Moto GP. How the most boring one has got all the money and glory is just beyond my understanding.