Away from home, No internet.. What do?

Raumarik · 21 Feb 2014 at 14:14

Skyrim

Civilisation 5

You'll be able to get wifi somewhere, I went down to Newcastle last year, didn't think I'd get wifi at the hotel, I didn't but the nearby pubs all had free wifi. Hence why I don't really remember much about the trip.

The Dread Pirate · 21 Feb 2014 at 14:17

Halfmad said:
You'll be able to get wifi somewhere, I went down to Newcastle last year, didn't think I'd get wifi at the hotel, I didn't but the nearby pubs all had free wifi. Hence why I don't really remember much about the trip.

The problem is using your laptop in a public house makes you look like an antisocial ******!

Unicorn · 21 Feb 2014 at 14:19

Halfmad said:
Skyrim

Civilisation 5

You'll be able to get wifi somewhere, I went down to Newcastle last year, didn't think I'd get wifi at the hotel, I didn't but the nearby pubs all had free wifi. Hence why I don't really remember much about the trip.

As good as it sounds ill agree with the post below

The Dread Pirate said:
The problem is using your laptop in a public house makes you look like an antisocial ******!

Aye

Every time i have to go get a drink uv got to keep one eye on it or hope someone will watch over it. I doubt id meet anyone else this way either

topshot · 21 Feb 2014 at 14:22

Unicorn said:
I may end up doing just this. When im home on the weekend expect another thread ill tell you how long it takes for paint discolouration from me breathing on it.

U don't get any free internet to start with though.. And as good as an idea this sounds is it legal/right to do this haha?

It is worth it yes but its a steep cost

You get free 30mins per day. Once used up change the MAC address and carry on

randomshenans · 21 Feb 2014 at 14:25

Just give up and shoot yourself, seems the only option.

Unicorn · 21 Feb 2014 at 14:26

randomshenans said:
Just give up and shoot yourself, seems the only option.

I prefer the option of nearest lake with concrete shoes as suggested earlier. Thanks for your thoughts

RobFromTheWood · 21 Feb 2014 at 14:39

at premier inn you can ask for a code at checkin and the cost gets added to the bill

Siliconslave · 21 Feb 2014 at 14:39

http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2010/12/20/the-20-minute-hotel-workout/
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breaking bad / the wire / game of thrones / battlestar Galactica / walking dead / red dwarf box sets?

Freefaller · 21 Feb 2014 at 14:40

Hitman_Leon said:
Real life.

Indeed. As much as I love being online. I quite enjoy unplugging and switching off when I can. It's such a nice feeling.

I wonder how we survived before the internet. In a way we were better off. It's pretty sad to hear that someone has to ask for advice for what to do for a mere 3hrs a night for a few weeks. :/

Glaucus · 21 Feb 2014 at 14:41

RobFromTheWood said:
at premier inn you can ask for a code at checkin and the cost gets added to the bill

The one I go to says they can't do it, as its all online.

Unicorn · 21 Feb 2014 at 14:45

Freefaller said:
Indeed. As much as I love being online. I quite enjoy unplugging and switching off when I can. It's such a nice feeling.

I wonder how we survived before the internet. In a way we were better off. It's pretty sad to hear that someone has to ask for advice for what to do for a mere 3hrs a night for a few weeks. :/

I would be ok if the internet died at home, Id revert to what i know.. Go see friends go cinema etc

But in a hotel miles away it isn't as simple

Freefaller · 21 Feb 2014 at 14:54

Well it is.

Don't you like music? Bring some with you to listen to.

Are there not any hobbies you're interested in that you could buy a book/magazine to investigate?

Go for a walk (do a bit of exercise!!)

I know you said you don't read - but really? This is a great pass time.

Bring some personal admin to do with you.

If you have to use a computer - bring some games, or learn a new skill on it, or bring some movies with you, catch up on a series etc...

If you have a car you could go and explore or just go for a drive.

It really isn't such a big deal is it? Come on, stop being so dramatic!

DaleTheWhale · 21 Feb 2014 at 14:56

Unicorn said:
I would be ok if the internet died at home, Id revert to what i know.. Go see friends go cinema etc

But in a hotel miles away it isn't as simple

Work colleagues? Surely you can spend time with them? That's if there are some with you. Or meet people at the hotel, surely they'll be a few people possibly on there own?

It worries me that people are so reliant on the internet and don't know what else there is to do!

Drawing
Reading
TV Shows
Films
Writing
Exploring
Community activities, got to be something going on!
Do things with your new found hotel buddies.

Unicorn · 21 Feb 2014 at 15:02

Freefaller said:
Well it is.

Don't you like music? Bring some with you to listen to.

Are there not any hobbies you're interested in that you could buy a book/magazine to investigate?

Go for a walk (do a bit of exercise!!)

I know you said you don't read - but really? This is a great pass time.

Bring some personal admin to do with you.

If you have to use a computer - bring some games, or learn a new skill on it, or bring some movies with you, catch up on a series etc...

If you have a car you could go and explore or just go for a drive.

It really isn't such a big deal is it? Come on, stop being so dramatic!

As much as id love to learn a new skill i don't know were to start. web design/coding etc is something id want to learn but how can you learn without a web guide unless i bought some books and tried. I don't have a dvd drive for movies unfortunately hence the console and tv question

ThaReaperGuy said:
Work colleagues? Surely you can spend time with them? That's if there are some with you. Or meet people at the hotel, surely they'll be a few people possibly on there own?

It worries me that people are so reliant on the internet and don't know what else there is to do!

Drawing
Reading
TV Shows
Films
Writing
Exploring
Community activities, got to be something going on!
Do things with your new found hotel buddies.

I used to do exactly this and meet and get talking with random people at bar sometimes in my old job but as said i don't like drinking much anymore so the best socialising way is out the window. May try drawing though didn't really think of that oddly

DaleTheWhale · 21 Feb 2014 at 15:05

Unicorn said:
As much as id love to learn a new skill i don't know were to start. web design/coding etc is something id want to learn but how can you learn without a web guide unless i bought some books and tried. I don't have a dvd drive for movies unfortunately hence the console and tv question

USB/external HDD for films/tv shows, that's what I used to do, or copy them onto the laptop prior to going. If they're legal films anyway.

Unicorn said:
I used to do exactly this and meet and get talking with random people at bar sometimes in my old job but as said i don't like drinking much anymore so the best socialising way is out the window. May try drawing though didn't really think of that oddly

You don't have to drink to meet people at a bar

. Drawing is always a good pass time for me, it passes a lot of time, the more of a perfectionist you are, the longer it takes!

pitchfork · 21 Feb 2014 at 15:12

Glaucus said:
We get £25 on the hotel bill(can't claim alcohol, which is why we prefer small hotels ), so if it can't be added to the hotel bill, then we can't do it. Premier inn the internet can't be added on to the hotel bill, so I have to pay it myself, £10 a week is worth it for my sanity. If op is in a premier inn. Just pay it. Its unlimited.

How is it a steep cost? Your willing to spend £20 on a sim card but not 30 on unlimited internet.

That takes the ****, what a bunch of clowns.

It's £10 you wouldn't have had to spend if you were at home.
Why not ask the bookers to add WiFi at the time of booking, stating you need it for work purposes?

Unicorn · 21 Feb 2014 at 15:18

ThaReaperGuy said:
USB/external HDD for films/tv shows, that's what I used to do, or copy them onto the laptop prior to going. If they're legal films anyway.

You don't have to drink to meet people at a bar . Drawing is always a good pass time for me, it passes a lot of time, the more of a perfectionist you are, the longer it takes!

I have the big bang boxsets.. Any good ripping software ill boot my desktop up and see if i can rip them all by sunday

subbytna · 21 Feb 2014 at 15:22

Freefaller said:
Read a book.

Read the news.

Bring a movie.

Go and explore the area.

Is exactly right. God people are starting to get so attached to the internet that they can't function without it

I see our students all slowly turning into drones when they can't use their phones they fall apart.

Reminds me of Thranx hive world in space hulk

cypto · 21 Feb 2014 at 15:22

Unicorn said:
I have the big bang boxsets.. Any good ripping software ill boot my desktop up and see if i can rip them all by sunday

Only software I've ever bothered to use is handbreak. + It's free! Windows + Mac

But really go for a nice long walk, talk to people in bars and possibly get to know someone new.

Weekend down in Devon when working ended up with me meeting up with a group of people that are obsessed with adventure sports.
My few days off, I got to experience bungie jumping, Kyaking and a day hiking around the moors.

It turned what seemed a rather dull week into something I'll probably remember for years to come. Still speak with them and they generally always tell me if they are off doing something.

boxman2000 · 21 Feb 2014 at 15:22

Just get a good TV series on your laptop.

I was in Croatia for a while end of last year and the evenings were dead (was November so most things closed by 8pm) so just watched the first four seasons of Fringe, that and eating some cracking pizza and drinking Macedonian wine.