On Thu, 26 Oct 2006 01:58:28 -0500, ben wrote:

Right... bear with me on this one. I am on the verge of losing it
with the Oyster helpdesk.

My commute to work uses zones 2 to 5. My journey starts at a National
Rail station. I then subsequently use the underground.

I dont normally know until the last minute (due to partner's
unpredictable shift pattern) whether I will drive or get public
transport to work that week so unable to buy travelcard in advance.

So, on a Monday morning I arrive at the station and need to buy a 7
day travelcard. They cannot sell me a ticket on Oyster so insist I
purchase a paper ticket.

I suggest that, if possible, you buy your weekly Travelcard on Oyster
from a local Oyster Ticket Stop (newsagent).

You can find your nearest one at:
http://www.tfl-ticketlocator.co.uk/