Anyone else not able to make the final?

[muzzando]

I fly away on holiday that afternoon (booked back in January before we had even played our first game against Raith and didn't even think to check when the final was) and land 10 mins after kick off so will be scrambling to find somewhere to see it though not hopeful :boo hoo:

As in the thread title, who else can't make it to the final and for what reason?

[SteveHFC]

Cancel the holiday. You can go on holiday any other time. :agree:

[fat freddy]

I have a different conundrum. I have tickets for The Manic Street Preachers at The SECC in Glasgow on the evening of the final, that's no problem if we lose... I just go to the gig, but if we win? Do I really want to be in Glasgow watching a band while Edinburgh is having the party to end all parties? should I stay or should I go?

[hibsbollah]

It's the one weekend of the year I absolutely HAVE to be working in London. Unbelievable. I'll be desperately trying to work out how to watch it.

[blackpoolhibs]

Boltonhibs. :faf:

[HoboHarry]

I have a different conundrum. I have tickets for The Manic Street Preachers at The SECC in Glasgow on the evening of the final, that's no problem if we lose... I just go to the gig, but if we win? Do I really want to be in Glasgow watching a band while Edinburgh is having the party to end all parties? should I stay or should I go?

Bit of a "Clash" there........ 😜

[Sir David Gray]

I have a different conundrum. I have tickets for The Manic Street Preachers at The SECC in Glasgow on the evening of the final, that's no problem if we lose... I just go to the gig, but if we win? Do I really want to be in Glasgow watching a band while Edinburgh is having the party to end all parties? should I stay or should I go?

You would be able to sell them on the day without too much trouble, I would have thought.

[G B Young]

I have a different conundrum. I have tickets for The Manic Street Preachers at The SECC in Glasgow on the evening of the final, that's no problem if we lose... I just go to the gig, but if we win? Do I really want to be in Glasgow watching a band while Edinburgh is having the party to end all parties? should I stay or should I go?

Definitely go to the gig. If you're at Hampden and we win you can go mental in the stadium and it will be unforgettable. You would then have a great night at the gig, where you can continue to drink and celebrate. You'll also be able to attend the cup parade the next day. The party in Edinburgh might turn out to be overrated, especially if any bitter yams were to be looking for bother in the city centre.

And as you say, in the more likely event of defeat, the gig will be a good way to cheer you up!

[Ayrshire Hibee]

I have a different conundrum. I have tickets for The Manic Street Preachers at The SECC in Glasgow on the evening of the final, that's no problem if we lose... I just go to the gig, but if we win? Do I really want to be in Glasgow watching a band while Edinburgh is having the party to end all parties? should I stay or should I go?

Same here just means no colours ;-) but defo going to gig after it no matter the result.....btw Editors supporting are good too

[Iggy Pope]

Bit of a "Clash" there........ 

Should never have made a 2nd Album. I'd skip it and get back for the party.

[Spike Mandela]

I'm nightshift the Friday, Saturday and Sunday.:rolleyes:

Will try to get Saturday off but need to get cover and will be competing with The Rangers fans on shift trying to get off.:fuming:

[LancsHibs]

Boltonhibs. :faf:

What's the story there?:hmmm:

[LancsHibs]

I'm also away on holiday, will watch in a bar. I hope this change of routine brings a change of luck!!!

[Future17]

Definitely go to the gig. If you're at Hampden and we win you can go mental in the stadium and it will be unforgettable. You would then have a great night at the gig, where you can continue to drink and celebrate. You'll also be able to attend the cup parade the next day. The party in Edinburgh might turn out to be overrated, especially if any bitter yams were to be looking for bother in the city centre.

And as you say, in the more likely event of defeat, the gig will be a good way to cheer you up!

And the award for the stereotypical Hibs mentality post of the day goes to...

[blackpoolhibs]

What's the story there?:hmmm:


Dont know, just got a text earlier saying he was away?

[LancsHibs]

Dont know, just got a text earlier saying he was away?

Yeh me to Pal, ah well at least I made the semi:wink:

[blackpoolhibs]

Yeh me to Pal, ah well at least I made the semi:wink:

:greengrin

[Mango Man]

Definitely go to the gig. If you're at Hampden and we win you can go mental in the stadium and it will be unforgettable. You would then have a great night at the gig, where you can continue to drink and celebrate. You'll also be able to attend the cup parade the next day. The party in Edinburgh might turn out to be overrated, especially if any bitter yams were to be looking for bother in the city centre.

And as you say, in the more likely event of defeat, the gig will be a good way to cheer you up!

That's exactly what I did for the league cup final, had a gig at the art school later that night, it was a nice distraction for a couple of hours and avoided the mad dash back to Edinburgh with all the other poor souls. This one is different though, Glasgow will be a nightmare if they win it, would not want to stay there longer than is nessicary.

[SteveHFC]

That's exactly what I did for the league cup final, had a gig at the art school later that night, it was a nice distraction for a couple of hours and avoided the mad dash back to Edinburgh with all the other poor souls. This one is different though, Glasgow will be a nightmare if they win it, would not want to stay there longer than is nessicary.

The trains will be carnage that day.

[Pete]

I suspect this thread will get quite big. All the poor souls who are finished with Hampden because of all the trauma and heartache they have witnessed will log on eventually.

[Mango Man]

😀
I still won't be going.

[Jonny1875]

If anyone is a St holder and has enough points etc but can't attend please pm me I will purchase their tickets.... When available... Irish hibby with flights and accommodation booked but not many points...

[dmc1875]

First time im going to miss a semi or final. Gutted.

In Orlando anyone know of any bar that will show it?

[Bristolhibby]

I'm missing it.

My lads birthday for the League Cup Final, fair dos. Watched it with my eldest and Dad. Glad I didn't go.

This one, it's one of our oldest friends wedding that day in Sussex. No getting out of that.

My theory about being a Jinx doesn't add up as I tested it at the LC Final.

Never been to a final v the Huns, wouldn't say I'd look forward to it anyway.
That said, win and I'll be over the moon, but gutted not being there.

2 Finals in one season and I can't make either!

I'll be wearing my Hibs tie to the wedding.

J

[hibs69]

Anyone going on holiday, I'd say cancel that....... And shift workers, I'd be asking for a swap? Can this not be done? Lifting the Holy Grail, and NOT being there??

[overdrive]

Going to a wedding.

[fat freddy]

Should never have made a 2nd Album. I'd skip it and get back for the party.

Fnaar Fnaar....it's actually the 4th album 20th anniversary tour, they probably won't be playing anything from the second album despite it being a masterpiece. I only have trouble listening to the difficult 9th album and a good chunk of the first album.

[Iggy Pope]

Fnaar Fnaar....it's actually the 4th album 20th anniversary tour, they probably won't be playing anything from the second album despite it being a masterpiece. I only have trouble listening to the difficult 9th album and a good chunk of the first album.

Can't listen to anything except Motown Junk. Or Motorcycle Emptiness when I'm in that melancholic mood for some Seger / Springsteen cock rock. 20th Anniversary tour of the 4th album? Jeez, that's contrived.
:greengrin
Enjoy it though. It will be a funny day, no matter what. Thread hijack over!

[KWJ]

Finally got some work, this comes bang in the middle of the whole reason I'm in the job :(

If flights get silly cheap then it could be a thing for the weekend but it's highly unlikely.

Gutted. Would probably be home in time for Europe!

[BoltonHibee]

What's the story there?:hmmm:

Golf trip in Wales!!

[Canon Hannan]

My reasons are different.
I am exhausted after the game yesterday and don't drink.
Not sure I can handle the final.
I am guaranteed a ticket as well.
TV at home maybe.

[fat freddy]

Can't listen to anything except Motown Junk. Or Motorcycle Emptiness when I'm in that melancholic mood for some Seger / Springsteen cock rock. 20th Anniversary tour of the 4th album? Jeez, that's contrived.
:greengrin
Enjoy it though. It will be a funny day, no matter what. Thread hijack over!
A lot of bands are doing this album anniversary lark, last year I saw The Manics do The Holy Bible 20th anniversary tour at The Usher Hall, strangely brilliant venue for such a band despite my reservations. The Damned recently done a Machine Gun Etiiquete 35 year anniversary tour, it makes the gigs a little less like greatest hits shows.

[familyman]

I fly away on holiday that afternoon (booked back in January before we had even played our first game against Raith and didn't even think to check when the final was) and land 10 mins after kick off so will be scrambling to find somewhere to see it though not hopeful :boo hoo:

As in the thread title, who else can't make it to the final and for what reason?

I always buy the Wee Red Book and ink in the final date, must say I missed out on a possible cruise but hey I am a Hibs fan.Imagine if we win after all that time and I missed it!

[Sir David Gray]

The only thing that would keep me away from a Scottish Cup final would be a death in the family.

[Libby Hibby]

My wife is due baby #2 on the 16th of May, dilemma? Nah, I've booked the bus already for the boys and I'm hoping everything else goes to plan...just don't tell the wife.

If we win the cup and we end up having a girl, welcome Rebecca Hanlon big Marv Conrad Smith to the world

[Alfred E Newman]

Unbelievable.
A few hours after we know who our opponents are and we get a thread for giving all the reasons for not going.
It would make you weep.

[Stewboy]

Unbelievable.
A few hours after we know who our opponents are and we get a thread for giving all the reasons for not going.
It would make you weep.

Pretty sure most who can't make it want to!

[hibsbollah]

Unbelievable.
A few hours after we know who our opponents are and we get a thread for giving all the reasons for not going.
It would make you weep.

That's not really what it is, though, is it?

[blackpoolhibs]

Golf trip in Wales!!

I have a twin room booked in a premier inn for the friday, get yer erse there.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Definitely go to the gig. If you're at Hampden and we win you can go mental in the stadium and it will be unforgettable. You would then have a great night at the gig, where you can continue to drink and celebrate. You'll also be able to attend the cup parade the next day. The party in Edinburgh might turn out to be overrated, especially if any bitter yams were to be looking for bother in the city centre.

And as you say, in the more likely event of defeat, the gig will be a good way to cheer you up!

Any rugger on for you that day?

[scott7_0(Prague)]

Decided not to attend. Am in Germany Fri/Sat the weekend of the final, then I fly to Malaysia the Friday after the final, had loads of things on since the League Cup final, been away a lot and back in Scotland in July with family. So between finances and time it's Prague for the final

Also I believe am the jinx.

So will watch it from the comfort of my garden with a few lads.

[muzzando]

Unbelievable.
A few hours after we know who our opponents are and we get a thread for giving all the reasons for not going.
It would make you weep.
Nothing to do with not wanting to be there. Believe me, I'm gutted that I won't be there

[LancsHibs]

Golf trip in Wales!!

Sorry mate, excuse just not good enough:slipper:

[Spudster]

Madrid for a stag do. Already located the closest Irish bar to the hotel and will e-mail nearer the time to make sure it's on!

[Alex Trager]

Definitely go to the gig. If you're at Hampden and we win you can go mental in the stadium and it will be unforgettable. You would then have a great night at the gig, where you can continue to drink and celebrate. You'll also be able to attend the cup parade the next day. The party in Edinburgh might turn out to be overrated, especially if any bitter yams were to be looking for bother in the city centre.

And as you say, in the more likely event of defeat, the gig will be a good way to cheer you up!

Keep a hold of the tickets but go to the gig if we win?!
No danger man

[LustForLeith]

Bit of a debate as my sisters in law are having a BBQ for their 30th. Been told there's a telly to which I've replied that good, keep an eye on us at Hampden!

[killie-hibby]

I suspect this thread will get quite big. All the poor souls who are finished with Hampden because of all the trauma and heartache they have witnessed will log on eventually.


Perhaps some may never log on again if they find The White Feather Club more soothing and relaxing than the trauma and heartache that most of us seem to cope with.
~:flag:

[mutley]

I'm going to be in Estonia for the next 4 month, so I'll miss the final


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[Irish_Steve]

Damn, i`m going to our Anarchist Club AGM, we`re voting in a new CEO

[alexhibs]

Wedding :confused:

[hibsbollah]

Damn, i`m going to our Anarchist Club AGM, we`re voting in a new CEO

:faf:

[Craig_in_Prague]

Madrid for a stag do. Already located the closest Irish bar to the hotel and will e-mail nearer the time to make sure it's on!

You should be fine. The Irish bars in Madrid have Sky, watched games before usually no issue at all.
If its on BBC then I guess everyone will see it, question of how/where.

[Scouse Hibee]

The only thing that would keep me away from a Scottish Cup final would be a death in the family.

Or you already had a holiday booked ;-)

[Sir David Gray]

Or you already had a holiday booked ;-)

That was the League Cup final. :na na:

If I had booked a holiday that ended up clashing with a Scottish Cup final (whilst we are trying to end "the wait"), the holiday would either be getting moved or cancelled.

[Scouse Hibee]

That was the League Cup final. :na na:

If I had booked a holiday that ended up clashing with a Scottish Cup final (whilst we are trying to end "the wait"), the holiday would either be getting moved or cancelled.

Thought that would wake you up :-)

[PatHead]

That was the League Cup final. :na na:

If I had booked a holiday that ended up clashing with a Scottish Cup final (whilst we are trying to end "the wait"), the holiday would either be getting moved or cancelled.

Gloryhunter :greengrin

[Sean1875]

I'm in quite the dilemma.. final happens right in the middle of me travelling Asia, one month before I'm due to move back to Edinburgh for the first time in almost two years. Have absolutely no idea whether to risk the flight back and spending probably £600+ for a weekend to see the game and then fly back to Asia or just miss it and watch it from a far..


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[DH1875]

I'm in quite the dilemma.. final happens right in the middle of me travelling Asia, one month before I'm due to move back to Edinburgh for the first time in almost two years. Have absolutely no idea whether to risk the flight back and spending probably £600+ for a weekend to see the game and then fly back to Asia or just miss it and watch it from a far..


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Or just move home a month earlier.

[lyonhibs]

Up in the air for me. After the expense and disappointment of last month, coupled with the fact I've literally just got married (and all the lovely expense that brings) it's liable to be tough to fork out all over again.

Will probably end up doing it right enough...

[Dalianwanda]

Just realised Im teaching meditation/mindset to a bunch of surfers...Would have cancelled but its a charity event and my names on the poster!? Trying not to be too gutted which is kinda ironic..

[Deano_70]

I stupidly booked my Miami holiday at Christmas time not thinking for one second that this is what would happen. The previous two Scottish cup finals I booked and flew back the morning of the final.

The misses has shot me down and told me to find somewhere else to live if I fly back for 48 hours...... She's being a bit harsh I think

[Green Diet]

18,800 kms of reasons why unfortunately.

[I'm_cabbaged]

Going to a wedding.

Me too, the wife's now going on her jacks

[offshorehibby]

Offshore for final, gutted. Will miss all the play-off games apart from the 25th if e get that far.

[Sean1875]

Or just move home a month earlier.

already got flights booked from Bangkok to Paris to meet the family on June 17th though, and would mean missing out on travelling to Laos, Myanmar and Thailand.. heartbreaking but think it's going to be one i have to miss!

[Hibrandenburg]

I'm in London renewing my license, it's due to run out end of May so if I don't do it then I won't be able to work :hmmm:

[Dunedin Hibs]

I have just booked my airfare from New Zealand. Not Cheap, and 38 hours travel...with my Hibs shirt on all the way to, and from, Scotland.

[Hibee87]

Booked a family holiday to Ibiza about a year ago without even thinking of the cup.

I looked at flying back but its not really feasible and I cant leave my son with his nanna in spain for 2 days.

So on the basis that me and the mrs are raging we cant be at the game, and even more raging we could miss out the biggest party Leith has ever seen I am going to categorically state now we will WIN the thing, such is my luck :agree:

[Bristolhibby]

I have just booked my airfare from New Zealand. Not Cheap, and 38 hours travel...with my Hibs shirt on all the way to, and from, Scotland.

My cap, Sir, is doffed.

Is that via LA?

J

[Dunedin Hibs]

My cap, Sir, is doffed.

Is that via LA?

J

No Sir. 6 hour bus trip to Christchurch. Christchurch to Sydney. Sydney to London, via Singapore. London to Glasgow. Surprising my Hibee dad, just before his 80th birthday...turning up with tickets to the final (have to arrange through Hibs, as obviously I don't have loyalty points being so far away, apart from Hibs TV off course). I would watch it here (New Zealand), but feel history is in the making. We have a great team, great manager, and with a rub of the green....we can smash the 'mighty' bluenose ****ers off their self proclaimed pedestal. Happy to report I will be among the green and white army. I have supported Hibs for 45 years, through thick and thin. Let's get into the thick stuff in May. Can't wait. A wee bonus is The Proclaimers are playing in Christchurch this Saturday, and my wonderful youngest daughter got me tickets for my birthday. Needless to say I will be down the front with my Hibs top on, giving it heaps (NZ term). I ****ing love the mighty HIBERNIAN FC.

[Forza Fred]

Simply not match fit.

Nothing to do with dosh and retired now,so time off work not an issue, but 24 hour flights, albeit business class and change to normal routine makes me feel uneasy at this point.

There is always next year to see us defend it in the final.

In the meantime maybe a one hour flight somewhere to see it live on the telly.

It will mean just as much to me if I am there or watch it from Oz.....just as long as we win.

[Long suffering]

I'm in quite the dilemma.. final happens right in the middle of me travelling Asia, one month before I'm due to move back to Edinburgh for the first time in almost two years. Have absolutely no idea whether to risk the flight back and spending probably £600+ for a weekend to see the game and then fly back to Asia or just miss it and watch it from a far..


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That is similar to me mate I am teaching in Beijing for a year and don't know if its worth the risk of us losing and vast amount of money. Very tempted though!

[Spudster]

You should be fine. The Irish bars in Madrid have Sky, watched games before usually no issue at all.
If its on BBC then I guess everyone will see it, question of how/where.

:aok:
Was thinking Finnegan's on Plaza de las Salesas. Any knowledge of the place?

[Craig_in_Prague]

:aok:
Was thinking Finnegan's on Plaza de las Salesas. Any knowledge of the place?

Yep been there. Theres two bars very close to each other (if memory doesn't fail me) - Both ok.

[crewetollhibee]

Booked a family holiday to Ibiza about a year ago without even thinking of the cup.

I looked at flying back but its not really feasible and I cant leave my son with his nanna in spain for 2 days.

So on the basis that me and the mrs are raging we cant be at the game, and even more raging we could miss out the biggest party Leith has ever seen I am going to categorically state now we will WIN the thing, such is my luck :agree: Ibiza too mate, also booked a year ago. Just knew this was gonna happen !!!!

[Jamesie]

Got burnt big time in 2012 after moving an African safari that spanned the Cup Final date, however for work reasons I often need to take a holiday in May so when booking this year back in January I had one eye on the dates.

Hence I now land into Edinburgh Airport shortly before noon on Cup Final Saturday having been travelling since mid afternoon on the Friday - a good few hours between each leg of the journey which should avoid being caught out by delays, touch wood. A few tins of Red Bull and I'll be all set!

[JimBHibees]

No Sir. 6 hour bus trip to Christchurch. Christchurch to Sydney. Sydney to London, via Singapore. London to Glasgow. Surprising my Hibee dad, just before his 80th birthday...turning up with tickets to the final (have to arrange through Hibs, as obviously I don't have loyalty points being so far away, apart from Hibs TV off course). I would watch it here (New Zealand), but feel history is in the making. We have a great team, great manager, and with a rub of the green....we can smash the 'mighty' bluenose ****ers off their self proclaimed pedestal. Happy to report I will be among the green and white army. I have supported Hibs for 45 years, through thick and thin. Let's get into the thick stuff in May. Can't wait. A wee bonus is The Proclaimers are playing in Christchurch this Saturday, and my wonderful youngest daughter got me tickets for my birthday. Needless to say I will be down the front with my Hibs top on, giving it heaps (NZ term). I ****ing love the mighty HIBERNIAN FC.

What a great story that is. Thanks for sharing.:flag:

[Jamesie]

No Sir. 6 hour bus trip to Christchurch. Christchurch to Sydney. Sydney to London, via Singapore. London to Glasgow. Surprising my Hibee dad, just before his 80th birthday...turning up with tickets to the final (have to arrange through Hibs, as obviously I don't have loyalty points being so far away, apart from Hibs TV off course). I would watch it here (New Zealand), but feel history is in the making. We have a great team, great manager, and with a rub of the green....we can smash the 'mighty' bluenose ****ers off their self proclaimed pedestal. Happy to report I will be among the green and white army. I have supported Hibs for 45 years, through thick and thin. Let's get into the thick stuff in May. Can't wait. A wee bonus is The Proclaimers are playing in Christchurch this Saturday, and my wonderful youngest daughter got me tickets for my birthday. Needless to say I will be down the front with my Hibs top on, giving it heaps (NZ term). I ****ing love the mighty HIBERNIAN FC.

Did you post on the old hibs-list once upon a time mate?

[Jamesie]

already got flights booked from Bangkok to Paris to meet the family on June 17th though, and would mean missing out on travelling to Laos, Myanmar and Thailand.. heartbreaking but think it's going to be one i have to miss!

Came close to coming back from working in Oz as part of my year out in 2004 for the League Cup Final v Livingston - very glad I chose not to in the end. Then you'll see my disastrous story re the 2012 Final in this thread! Your trip sounds great and if there is anyone in the world that could compare being at Hampden to see us lifting the cup then Myanmar is right up there - make sure you get yourself to Bagan - the temples are amazing!

[Dunedin Hibs]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgS-W2HGT64

[GreenLake]

I have just booked my airfare from New Zealand. Not Cheap, and 38 hours travel...with my Hibs shirt on all the way to, and from, Scotland.

Air New Zealand from LA to London is double what I paid last September but it's still comparatively good value.

[Dunedin Hibs]

This is our year mate...the stars are aligning, the Hibs will build and smash the blue team in front of us. I predicted the Semi final results right, maybe not the penalties, but the winners I got right. And the winners of the Scottish Cup WILL be Hibernian FC, let me rephrase that...."Yes..."

[Dunedin Hibs]

Air New Zealand from LA to London is double what I paid last September but it's still comparatively good value.
I am travelling British Airways, apart from to and from New Zealand to Australia and return.

[Sean1875]

Came close to coming back from working in Oz as part of my year out in 2004 for the League Cup Final v Livingston - very glad I chose not to in the end. Then you'll see my disastrous story re the 2012 Final in this thread! Your trip sounds great and if there is anyone in the world that could compare being at Hampden to see us lifting the cup then Myanmar is right up there - make sure you get yourself to Bagan - the temples are amazing!

sounds like you've had a fair few dilemmas as well mate haha absolute nightmare. I've just got this gut feeling that we're actually going to do it this year.. as you say though I'm in a fairly decent place to miss it! cheers for the top on Bagan, I'll definitely check it out!

[Sean1875]

That is similar to me mate I am teaching in Beijing for a year and don't know if its worth the risk of us losing and vast amount of money. Very tempted though!

I feel for you man, anyone other than a Hibs fan would think we're crazy for considering flying back. just that thought of missing us finally lifting it..

[Onion]

On holiday but have never missed a SC final since 72. Not any more confident about this one than the previous attempts, but just know if I don't make this one fate dictates we'll probably go and win the bloody thing after 114 years and I'll not be there to witness it. Could watch it all unfold on TV, and would be thrilled for every single, long-suffering Hibby at Hampden, the players the club and every one who could not make it. But I'd be devastated at the same time missing the party to end all parties. So, no option but to figure out how the hell I get to Glasgow on the 21st. The prize is just too compelling.

[GreenLake]

already got flights booked from Bangkok to Paris to meet the family on June 17th though, and would mean missing out on travelling to Laos, Myanmar and Thailand.. heartbreaking but think it's going to be one i have to miss!

Luang Prabang was my favorite place in Laos.

[Yorkshire HFC]

It's my dads 80th birthday - he's having a big lunch on the day, so I won't be going. I'm not too fussed though - will watch it on tv along with him, brother, wife and nephews - and hopefully get to see a celebration parade.

[Martymck]

my wife is booked in for a operation the day before the final , Typical timing :grr:so I'll be looking after a 2 and 5 year olds , trying to get some sort of peace to watch it on the box , could be worse though.:flag:

[Smartie]

I'm at a course at Celtic Manor that Thurs - Sat and just managed to get out of the Saturday.

I'm now weighing up whether to fly up from either Cardiff or Bristol first thing (between 7am and 8am) and get the full pre-match experience or get the 13:20 flight from Bristol to Glasgow - it gets in at 14.35. Tight for ko, but if I'm paying £550 per day plus vat to go on the course I want to get as much out of it as possible.