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Post by american on Dec 3, 2010 22:55:45 GMT 1
My english girlfriend and I (american) will be staying in Merthyr for two nights at the travelodge. We like to go out at nights and hit up a few pubs. We're easy going and stay to ourselves for the most part, we just like a good place to have a few pints. Will we have problems? Suggestions on what to do/ what to see?
Thanks.
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Post by malcolmharries on Dec 3, 2010 23:28:07 GMT 1
They never got round to making a "Hill Billy's film of Merthyr" But you should have a good time
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Post by ken on Dec 4, 2010 21:45:15 GMT 1
First of all head for the Social Security office and sign on a few quid in that,then off to the housing dept,bugger the travel lodge
they will find you a room for a couple of nights,then sign up for a free bus pass,and enjoy your holiday in MT,then a nice drink in the 3 horse shoes on sat night.
Ken
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Post by malcolmharries on Dec 7, 2010 23:30:59 GMT 1
My english girlfriend and I (american) will be staying in Merthyr for two nights at the travelodge. We like to go out at nights and hit up a few pubs. We're easy going and stay to ourselves for the most part, we just like a good place to have a few pints. Will we have problems? Suggestions on what to do/ what to see? Thanks. I thought that I was being naughty Ken. Happy Christmas to you It should be !I can see them crying into their Fosters down at the Oval in Adelaide. Mal |
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Post by american on Dec 8, 2010 3:10:46 GMT 1
well played guys. I'll just ask the bums being put up at the 'lodge by the gubmint where to go for a drink, i mean crackrocks, i mean good ale...
will report back if were alive afterwards
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Post by ken on Dec 8, 2010 21:45:31 GMT 1
All jokes aside America,after dark MT is not a safe place to walk around,thugs can tell by your accent your a visitor,thus plenty of money,I would not walk the streets at night,if you want to have a drink call a cab there and back,what is your reason to visit MT?  ?? Ken in OZ |
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Post by dean on Jan 3, 2011 1:02:47 GMT 1
merthyr is safe at night
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Post by ynysfachman1 on Jan 23, 2011 18:46:34 GMT 1
wish i'd seen this b4 xmas i would have shown them out the town myself of course merthyrs safe to get about at night that other poster is a muppet.AMERICA i hope you had a good time sorry i missed this post/thread..
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Post by rwirds1234 on Jan 27, 2011 7:17:13 GMT 1
So what's to do for an old Californian thinking about making a trip to MT. Places to stay, things to see, music, pubs. Any good fishing spots?
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Post by ken on Jan 27, 2011 22:05:12 GMT 1
NOTHING DONT WAST YOUR MONEY
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Post by rwirds1234 on Jan 28, 2011 7:31:04 GMT 1
Well, Ken that's quite an outlook. From what part of MT do you hail from?
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Post by tugnutter on Jan 30, 2011 1:08:08 GMT 1
the problem with the media is that they seem to delight in branding certain areas as dangerous, unfriendly, etc I only live in Swansea, about an hour away by bus, and first impressions of Merthyr can be that it,s a bit run down, and in terms of the town centre, that might be true with lots of boarded up buildings, But the people are typically down to earth South Walians, sure there are drug related problems, but overall i find Merthyr o.k. When you venture outside the town, it,s extremely interesting . If you consider the history of the area, and are prepared to seek out what,s left of the industrial heritage, you can see Merthyr in a different light. It,s no different to any other South Wales town, they,re all suffering from the neglect of successive governments, but the people are generally the salt of the earth
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Post by rwirds1234 on Feb 1, 2011 6:25:25 GMT 1
Very well stated, I think. So if one wanted to rent a flat in and around the area is there a good publication online to view?
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Post by ynysfachman1 on Feb 1, 2011 14:25:05 GMT 1
re rwirds1234 dont listen to that old goat ken he needs his tablets there's fishing all about the town i go sea fishing tbh and your more than welcome to tag along with me anytime i have plenty of tackle to lend you. but fresh water dangling for trout is just a 10 min drive if you want to travel if not just fish the taff the season starts in march i think enjoy your stay here..
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Post by colin on Feb 8, 2011 16:49:20 GMT 1
When I visit my parents, I always hit the town and have never had a problem.
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