FabSwingers.com forum: How far to travel….

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So how far are people willing to travel for a meet? What’s your cut off?

It seems one of those sticking points which prevents a meet in some cases.

Do you like the idea of venturing somewhere new or do you like to keep it close to home?

Just curious is all….

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By *uv2kissMan
over a year ago

fenland

Depends where the meet was.

Manchester for example is 30 miles away yet I could spend an hour stuck in traffic trying to get into Manchester.

Somewhere on the outskirts no problem.

I would spend 90 minutes tops travelling.

I have a lady friend in Blackpool and she is totally worth the drive

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So how far are people willing to travel for a meet? What’s your cut off?

It seems one of those sticking points which prevents a meet in some cases.

Do you like the idea of venturing somewhere new or do you like to keep it close to home?

Just curious is all….

All depends if the person is worth it…

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By *olden PoleMan
over a year ago

Kent

Each meet is like a mini adventure so I travel anywhere. Hotel booked and the train ride full of excitement....it’s fun and well worth it

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

Financial and time costs equates to 200 miles for me, love a weekend away and meeting in the middle means far away people are not really that far away

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By *olden PoleMan
over a year ago

Kent

"Financial and time costs equates to 200 miles for me, love a weekend away and meeting in the middle means far away people are not really that far away

A good positive outlook on meets....I like it

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By *inky Biscuit DunkerMan
over a year ago

Gloucestershire

As far as my car takes me before I need to plug the damn thing in and charge it

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By *moothdickMan
over a year ago

stoke

If it’s genuine then no limits … it’s an adventure

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We flit between Southampton and Manchester at times.

We had a meet in Manchester a few times with a guy (through our previous profile) and he once made his way to Southampton to visit us for a meet.

Yes, we're that good

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It’s never been an issue for me in the slightest. It’s part of the build up to an exciting weekend of fun. The playlist in the car, the stop offs and visiting somewhere new and exciting… having your own local guide to take you to cool amazing places. If you’re lucky enough OP to meet a lovely forum girl and you hit it off don’t let distance be a factor.. take your time and plan a great escape together

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Distance is not a factor. Time, opportunity and effort are all it needs. Sadly, for some, time and opportunity can be so restrictive, they make distance the issue.

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

"Financial and time costs equates to 200 miles for me, love a weekend away and meeting in the middle means far away people are not really that far away

A good positive outlook on meets....I like it

Good to see you lovely

Are you going to the London socials next month

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

I love the idea of travelling for a meet to somewhere new, I enjoy staying somewhere nice, a road or train trip... as long as I feel like my effort is being matched, even if not necessarily in terms of distance.

I'd probably travel a few hours away max nowadays (unless it was to Aberdeen) but that's more than far enough to meet people.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"So how far are people willing to travel for a meet? What’s your cut off?

It seems one of those sticking points which prevents a meet in some cases.

Do you like the idea of venturing somewhere new or do you like to keep it close to home?

Just curious is all….

All depends if the person is worth it…

And if they are…..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have never been put off by distance. If someone is worth meeting they are worth meeting regardless. The more you invest the greater the rewards.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Financial and time costs equates to 200 miles for me, love a weekend away and meeting in the middle means far away people are not really that far away

I like this outlook

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"We flit between Southampton and Manchester at times.

We had a meet in Manchester a few times with a guy (through our previous profile) and he once made his way to Southampton to visit us for a meet.

Yes, we're that good

And modest too :p

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I love the idea of travelling for a meet to somewhere new, I enjoy staying somewhere nice, a road or train trip... as long as I feel like my effort is being matched, even if not necessarily in terms of distance.

I'd probably travel a few hours away max nowadays (unless it was to Aberdeen) but that's more than far enough to meet people. "

Ok…another who enjoys the whole experience to travel

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

We wouldn't travel a huge distance just for a meet, but if we could easily make a weekend of it, see the sites etc... then anywhere is fine. If the meet is a no-show or we don't click, then nothing is lost.

Cal

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By *arkus1812Man
over a year ago

Lifes departure lounge NN9 Northamptonshire East not West MidlandsMidlands

Went through a phase a few years ago of travelling up to 100 miles, two no shows, one at 90 miles and one at 70 miles made me have a rethink.

Now no more than 30 miles, primarily as I get older my comfort zone shrinks and my love of driving diminishes.

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By *ancer36Woman
over a year ago

Stirling

Never put off by distance, I enjoy the travel, making a weekend of it and exploring new places. If you click with someone distance is irrelevant xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We flit between Southampton and Manchester at times.

We had a meet in Manchester a few times with a guy (through our previous profile) and he once made his way to Southampton to visit us for a meet.

Yes, we're that good

And modest too :p

Oh of course, always modest.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can be all over the UK with work so i'm very fortunate in that sense!

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By *mily36CWoman
over a year ago

Beds (or anywhere beginning with B..!?)

...but some don't like the 'pressure' of even contemplating the distance some say they are willing to travel, knowing the effort and energy it takes

If you wouldn't do it you shouldn't expect others to, maybe?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Each meet is like a mini adventure so I travel anywhere. Hotel booked and the train ride full of excitement....it’s fun and well worth it

Exactly the same

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve never been to Southampton

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By *xydadbodMan
over a year ago

Milton keynes

I've driven for nearly 3 hours in the evening for a meet, stayed overnight and woke up really early in the morning so I can drive back in time for work. We had a fun night and would love to have stayed longer but it was the only free time we had together. Most of my meets are quite a distance away anyway.. just can't seem to attract anyone local to me for some reason lol but I don't mind, as mentioned in the posts above, who doesn't love visiting New places

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’ve never been to Southampton "

You aint missing much lol

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet

Travel can be part of the adventure for me

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By *erfectman122Man
over a year ago

from somewhere nice

Depends on the person… but generally 30 mile

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have done and am happy to travel all over to meet someone who I have built up a good connection with. In fact most of my meets have involved travel. I enjoy getting away for a night or two.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Never put off by distance, I enjoy the travel, making a weekend of it and exploring new places. If you click with someone distance is irrelevant xx"

Well

In that case D… pick a location and let’s go see the sights

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By *ynecplCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

Depends on the person, normally we consider up to an hour reasonable but if we are friends with somebody and have met them before distance no object.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"...but some don't like the 'pressure' of even contemplating the distance some say they are willing to travel, knowing the effort and energy it takes

If you wouldn't do it you shouldn't expect others to, maybe?

Of course all about equal effort…. would t ask anyone to do something I wasn’t willing to do myself

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By *l MateMan
over a year ago

Sheffield Centre

1 hour each way, so about 40 miles max. I know that's a lot further than some people who want it on their doorstep, maybe literally. The way I see it is, if it is potentially a great experience I'm happy to go the extra few miles.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Travel can be part of the adventure for me

Seems the vibe that most are saying

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I have done and am happy to travel all over to meet someone who I have built up a good connection with. In fact most of my meets have involved travel. I enjoy getting away for a night or two."

All part of the adventure

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Guess it depends what you want. I'm looking for someone I can see regularly and spontaneously so distance would be an issue.

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

Not far as i want regular

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Not far as i want regular

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By *inky Biscuit DunkerMan
over a year ago

Gloucestershire

"Not far as i want regular

Prunes are good for keeping you regular

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By *mily36CWoman
over a year ago

Beds (or anywhere beginning with B..!?)

"Not far as i want regular

Prunes are good for keeping you regular "

...and bananas

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By *imi_RougeWoman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

I might go to the next city along from me, if I thought they were worth it.

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By *sBlueWoman
over a year ago

Up North

I would travel and have done for the right person

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By *inky Biscuit DunkerMan
over a year ago

Gloucestershire

"Not far as i want regular

Prunes are good for keeping you regular

...and bananas

Chuck in some figs and kiwi fruit - recipe for a first date disaster that would be

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Distance is no issue...

These days it’s time

I would and will however travel pretty much anywhere for the right people...all part of the fun

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By *r.SJMan
over a year ago

Wellingborough

"Never put off by distance, I enjoy the travel, making a weekend of it and exploring new places. If you click with someone distance is irrelevant xx"

Just this... only limited by time and finances but if someone is worth it, why not?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Distance is no issue...

These days it’s time

I would and will however travel pretty much anywhere for the right people...all part of the fun

So let’s pick a place :p

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I find a long distance difficult. I ideally like to meet for a social first and my own insecurities assume I'm not good enough for someone to travel miles and miles even meeting in the middle. But that's completely my problem.

Also with a young family and weird shift patterns I couldn't take a whole weekend away.

It's a hard one, I always think how far is too far and I haven't come up with an answer yet

helpful aren't I

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I find a long distance difficult. I ideally like to meet for a social first and my own insecurities assume I'm not good enough for someone to travel miles and miles even meeting in the middle. But that's completely my problem.

Also with a young family and weird shift patterns I couldn't take a whole weekend away.

It's a hard one, I always think how far is too far and I haven't come up with an answer yet

helpful aren't I

So should I book a hotel near you so you don’t have far to go? :p hehe

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By *affron40Woman
over a year ago

manchester

I’m not into travelling. I prefer to meet socially and get to know someone before it gets to that point. Then if it does become more I don’t want it once. So generally distance wouldn’t work for me.

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By *lirty-CoupleCouple
over a year ago

Bexley

"So how far are people willing to travel for a meet? What’s your cut off?

It seems one of those sticking points which prevents a meet in some cases.

Do you like the idea of venturing somewhere new or do you like to keep it close to home?

Just curious is all….

Distance matters a lot to us because we don't have whole days, nights or weekends to devote to this. Given that we can't travel far, we don't meet people who'd need to travel from miles away. It's not fair and in our experience, just adds pressure and expectation to any meetings which is not what we want. For this reason we restrict ourselves to guys who can accommodate us in hotels fairly close to where we live and that works well for us.

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By *etcplCouple
over a year ago

Gapping Fanny

For the right person / meet we would travel the length of the country, and regularly do.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The length off the contry for the right person

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By *ily WhiteWoman
over a year ago

I like an adventure, so distance has never been an issue when I've liked someone...I've caught a plane before

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By *dventureSeeker23Man
over a year ago

Leicester

its about time for me my free time is limited to work.

Not to say I won't make the effort to travel for the right people I have to meet them more than once to establish trust.

Within my city is ideal

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I like an adventure, so distance has never been an issue when I've liked someone...I've caught a plane before

Now that is commitment

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We prefer localish, so up to an hour maybe because of having to get childcare etc, however if we were away for the weekend somewhere anyway that's different x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I travelled to Glasgow and I'm taking to a women in America who I'm going to see when I'm out there

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By *parkle1974Woman
over a year ago

Leeds

Distance has never been an issue, I like roadtrips...plus they are worth every mile x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Distance has never been an issue, I like roadtrips...plus they are worth every mile x"

When’s your next road trip south?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Would depend. On the person and the place. There's an adventure to be had everywhere... Could be a fun way of exploring the UK ! A laycation.

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By *parkle1974Woman
over a year ago

Leeds

"Distance has never been an issue, I like roadtrips...plus they are worth every mile x

When’s your next road trip south?

Soon

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Distance has never been an issue, I like roadtrips...plus they are worth every mile x

When’s your next road trip south?

Soon

Oooo…. Close to me? Ha

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Distance has never been an issue, I like roadtrips...plus they are worth every mile x

When’s your next road trip south?

Soon

Oooo…. Close to me? Ha"
also hoping the answer is yes lol

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By *eyond PurityCouple
over a year ago

Lincolnshire

We like weekends away, having free time available is our biggest challenge

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"We like weekends away, having free time available is our biggest challenge

Lovely part of the country down this way

come see the rolling countryside

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love seeing new places and having mini adventures so as long as a round trip is doable in a day then not a problem.

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By *parkle1974Woman
over a year ago

Leeds

"Distance has never been an issue, I like roadtrips...plus they are worth every mile x

When’s your next road trip south?

Soon

Oooo…. Close to me? Ha also hoping the answer is yes lol"

You never know where I might pop up

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

Distance isn’t an issue for the right reason, even if just meeting for a social, I just make a weekend of it and explore a new place. The only hinderance is the free time to do it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Distance isn’t an issue for the right reason, even if just meeting for a social, I just make a weekend of it and explore a new place. The only hinderance is the free time to do it. "

Bloody real life getting in the way

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So how far are people willing to travel for a meet? What’s your cut off?

It seems one of those sticking points which prevents a meet in some cases.

Do you like the idea of venturing somewhere new or do you like to keep it close to home?

Just curious is all….

All depends if the person is worth it…

And if they are….."

Come here lover boy

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"So how far are people willing to travel for a meet? What’s your cut off?

It seems one of those sticking points which prevents a meet in some cases.

Do you like the idea of venturing somewhere new or do you like to keep it close to home?

Just curious is all….

All depends if the person is worth it…

And if they are…..

Come here lover boy

Hahah where & when?

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

Distance really isn't an issue for me. As long as finances allow I'm happy to jump in the car really.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not too much of an issue

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By *ear in the chairMan
over a year ago

yeah there

Travelled the length of the country so far for socials and full on meets. Not convinced if a flight is wise though

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By *andsome_Chef88Man
over a year ago

London

Furthest I've travelled for a meet. Was to Telford. Was a decent meet. But I think I was on annual leave and few women down London cancelled on me so I said why not

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Normally id like to keep it local 20-40 miles but once travelled to a couple in York which was over 100 miles away lol . Was well worth it though . I think if you want to meet bad enough the travel shouldnt be an issue .

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By *ockosaurusMan
over a year ago

Warwick

I used to say an hour, but I'm more confident with driving distances now.

So for the right person I don't think it matters, I'd just treat it like a nice mini break and get to see more of the country.

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By *mily36CWoman
over a year ago

Beds (or anywhere beginning with B..!?)

"I used to say an hour, but I'm more confident with driving distances now.

So for the right person I don't think it matters, I'd just treat it like a nice mini break and get to see more of the country. "

An hour both ways?

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By *iscean_dreamMan
over a year ago

Llanelli

It all depends on who I'm seeing, I have friends over 100 miles away that I'm willing to drive to.

You can always meet somewhere in the middle if feel it's too far

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I used to say an hour, but I'm more confident with driving distances now.

So for the right person I don't think it matters, I'd just treat it like a nice mini break and get to see more of the country.

An hour both ways?

What are you travelling? 30 mins each?

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By *ockosaurusMan
over a year ago

Warwick

"I used to say an hour, but I'm more confident with driving distances now.

So for the right person I don't think it matters, I'd just treat it like a nice mini break and get to see more of the country.

An hour both ways?

Yeah, an hour isn't too bad (especially if you are staying over)

A get to be out of the house and chill to my music for a bit.

It's nice.

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport

"As far as my car takes me before I need to plug the damn thing in and charge it "

Just get a longer electric flex?

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By *inky Biscuit DunkerMan
over a year ago

Gloucestershire

"As far as my car takes me before I need to plug the damn thing in and charge it

Just get a longer electric flex?"

Good plan!

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By *mily36CWoman
over a year ago

Beds (or anywhere beginning with B..!?)

"I used to say an hour, but I'm more confident with driving distances now.

So for the right person I don't think it matters, I'd just treat it like a nice mini break and get to see more of the country.

An hour both ways?

What are you travelling? 30 mins each?

Good point ...nearest 'international' airport is 30 mins away ...Edinburgh, Belfast step up

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As I don’t drive an hour away by either bus, train or tram

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So how far are people willing to travel for a meet? What’s your cut off?

It seems one of those sticking points which prevents a meet in some cases.

Do you like the idea of venturing somewhere new or do you like to keep it close to home?

Just curious is all….

I’d travel anywhere at any distance tbf, providing there was communications and connection before setting off

I’d be revved off travelling abroad or over 50-100miles to be ghosted or let down

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

For someone who makes me wet with one sentence, I'd crawl miles;)

I love travelling. Just need a very good reason.

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By *eardybobMan
over a year ago

the Goldilocks Zone

Distance is no object for the right person.

Did a 1000 mile round trip recently - no regrets... worth every inch

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By *l MateMan
over a year ago

Sheffield Centre

"Distance is no object for the right person.

Did a 1000 mile round trip recently - no regrets... worth every inch

That's dedication.

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By *erfectman122Man
over a year ago

from somewhere nice

I generally do thirty miles max or half hour works great for me not to close not to far

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By *TK421-Man
over a year ago

Cheltenham

You know for me it would depend on the person.

As I'm into getting to know them first I would travel for the right person....

I go to Scotland several times a year to see a friend and in in Gloucestershire.

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