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The Chicago Beatle Fest
Topic Started: May 23 2006, 11:40 PM (3,933 Views)
MaccasGirl
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Sorry no pictures taken yet, but I'm sure we will take some today.

The ladies got to Judy's at 9pm and we got so caught up in talking and eating pizza that pictures were forgotten.

Then Judy showered us all with fabulous Beatlesfest gifts!!! It is unreal all that we got, just like being on Oprah :o And she says there's more to come!! What a generous hostess she is. Thank you so much, Judy!!

I'm sure they're still waking up and having breakfast now. I'll be seeing them later.
And in the end...The love you take..Is equal to the love you make.


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Here's a picture Bert took of all of us before bed in our new Pajamas. Sexy ladies :-)

Would have done a front view, but we had a face mask on and just took it off. So our faces were a bit red.

More to come.

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PEACE and love to my friends, Judy

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Till me meet again ~ I Love you Mike! You were one of a kind.
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You know, call me a sceptic, but I have my doubts about the authenticity of that photograph, Judy. ;) ^_^
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Sounds like a great time, ladies!

I can't believe Andy doesn't think that picture is authentic!
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Aug 11 2006, 08:22 AM
Here's a picture Bert took of all of us before bed in our new Pajamas. Sexy ladies :-)

Would have done a front view, but we had a face mask on and just took it off. So our faces were a bit red.

More to come.

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Bert must be having the time of his life. ;)




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OH and here's a picture of diane/maccasgirl miniature golfing. I told her to get dress but she didn't want to run home.

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PEACE and love to my friends, Judy

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Till me meet again ~ I Love you Mike! You were one of a kind.
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Aug 11 2006, 08:58 PM
OH and here's a picture of diane/maccasgirl miniature golfing.

Um, yeah. Right. Thanks Judy. I think. :P
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The pictures are coming, we're still in our pajamas, well except Diane! She's a party pooper and got dress! I guess she has to drive down the road and didn't want to get arrested in her pajamas.

PEACE and love to my friends, Judy

When the Power of Love over comes the Love of Power, the world will know Peace.
-Sri Chinmnoy Ghose

Till me meet again ~ I Love you Mike! You were one of a kind.
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The pictures are coming, we're still in our pajamas, well except Diane! She's a party pooper and got dress! I guess she has to drive down the road and didn't want to get arrested in her pajamas.

Oh she's no fun! I say stay in jammies all weekend!
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Okay, most are in the hot tub right now but it's dark outside so no picture! We're working on it.

PEACE and love to my friends, Judy

When the Power of Love over comes the Love of Power, the world will know Peace.
-Sri Chinmnoy Ghose

Till me meet again ~ I Love you Mike! You were one of a kind.
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Skinny dipping going on, eh??? We want PICTURES!!! NOW!!! :hyper: :hyper:






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Aug 12 2006, 12:11 AM
The pictures are coming, we're still in our pajamas, well except Diane! She's a party pooper and got dress! I guess she has to drive down the road and didn't want to get arrested in her pajamas.

Oh she's no fun! I say stay in jammies all weekend!

Okay, now, in defense of me...they neglected to TELL me that they were planning on staying in their pajamas all day long. I showed up ready for the bikini shots anyway :P

AND....I wasn't the one taking naps all day long.

AND....I wasn't the ones who were in bed at 10pm tonight.

It's 11:30 and I'm still wide awake :hyper:

Who's the party pooper now :P
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Good morning, ladies...anybody up yet?

Just wondering how you're doing today...we're looking forward to some pictures! Not necessarily of your skinny-dipping (that's quite alright! :lol:), but to see everyone together.

Have a good time!


:) Merry


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Okay, truth out Diane's NOT the party pooper! lol

We decided to do pictures when we're all dressed with make up and hair fluffed. So when we go out to eat tonight, we'll do photos. We'll wear real clothes this time and not show off our butts or long legs. lol

Yesterday was our lazy day. Betsy took over the glider in the kitchen. It kept calling her name to come lay on it and the glider rocked her to sleep a few times.

Diane/maccagirl is at the fest meeting Linda for the first time . Hope their having FUN!

My sweet husband made us breakfast served on the deck this morning. He made us muffins w/jam and pancakes and bacon, OJ.

The girls are out picking up a few things and shipping a few items home that they can't take on the plane.

(((Janet))) I'm finally sending you your waffle iron and your Liverpool 2003 t-shirt and PM MUGS!!!
yes you are finally getting your mugs and a few other things.

Okay I need a cat nap and a shower to get ready for dinner.

Tomorrow we get to meet Linda. We're already planning on making this an annual event.

PEACE and love to my friends, Judy

When the Power of Love over comes the Love of Power, the world will know Peace.
-Sri Chinmnoy Ghose

Till me meet again ~ I Love you Mike! You were one of a kind.
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Sounds wonderful, Judy! I gained five pounds just reading about all the wonderful foods you've been having! :lol:

Have a great day...I'm sending you all my love!

:) Merry


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Wish you were here with us ((Merry))! I'm getting ready to take a catnap after we have lunch, then get ready for dinner. My 3 daughters will be going out to dinner with us too. So that will be fun for them to see how normal we all are. hahahaha

PEACE and love to my friends, Judy

When the Power of Love over comes the Love of Power, the world will know Peace.
-Sri Chinmnoy Ghose

Till me meet again ~ I Love you Mike! You were one of a kind.
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Judy, if you ever get tired of Bert, can you send him my way?? ;) :D What a guy!! B) B) He must LOVE being the only guy in a sea of all that femininity. B) :)


Don't mean to be nosy here, but about that waffle iron -- does it make Beatles-shaped waffles??? Now that's one item I've never seen. :o :unsure:

Can't wait to see the photos. I'd like to add my name to next year's list. If I start planning right now, I just might be able to find a qualified pet sitter in a year's time. ;) :whistle:




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I had a lot of fun in at the Fest yesterday. We spent about 5 hours looking around at all the Beatles memorabilia, watching old concert films, and looking for things to buy.

We had our picture taken with Mark Hudson and he signed the CDs we had of Ringo. Drew funny pictures on them, too. What an eclectic guy he is! I will try to post the picture later.

We lunched sitting next to Klaus Voorman. A little girl ran up to him and said "my mommy says you're friends with the Beatles" and he was very sweet to her. It was cute to watch. After lunch we got to meet Linda maccascruff. It's fun to finally meet the people you've seen posting for so long. She was also with another member, oobu. We chatted for about an hour before it was time to go see Pete Best and his band playing. Loved seeing him. I'll be seeing Linda again when she gets to Judy's house today.

I was glad I got to go to the Fest. But I think the most fun I've had this weekend is sharing the good times with Betsy, Holly, her mom Linda, Judy, and sis Diane. I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. It has been sooo much fun!! I hope we can do this again next year. And, yes, Bert is a jewel for all he does :D
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Good morning, (((Diane))), sounds like you're having a great time, can't wait to see the pictures! :)

Are you ladies planning on going back to the Fest today?

Wish I could've made it, but hopefully I will be able to next year.

Tell everyone "Hello!" for me, and enjoy!


:) Merry


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(((JUDY))) Still waiting patiently for the photos. ;)






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Well I am at home after a long day of driving. At least going home I did not get lost in any corn fields! :lol:

I had such a wonderful week. Betsy spent the beginning of the week with me and we had such fun (besides our hangovers). Betsy you were everything I expected and even more. You are such a good friend, I am very thankful to have you in my life. I hope you enjoyed your trip as much as I enjoyed having you here!

Our trip down to Judy and Berts was great until we got about 5 miles from her house and ended up lost in cornfields. It was almost like a scene out of Children of the corn.

Judy and Bert were such gracious and wonderful hosts. We had such a wonderful time with everyone! Judy you have a wonderful family. The only regret I have about not making it to Beatlesfest was meeting other boardies. I could not have asked for a better vacation!

Both Diane's (Judy's sis and Maccasgirl) were so much fun and made the trip complete. We had quite a few good laughs and if you don't believe me you can always ask Diane (Maccasgirl) how to pronounce my last name ;)

You all went above and beyond for us. My mother and I cannot thank you all enough for everything! We are deeply touched for all you guys did for us. I miss you all already and look forward to our next get together. You just let me know when and I will be there with bells on (bells, not thumper Judy, don't get your hopes up) :lol:

Love you guys!

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I will add that I am having a wonderful time with my wonderful hostess, Judy, and her husband, Bert. Getting ready to eat and then go in the pool.
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I should add that Judy sent a driver to pick me up and the guy couldn't find the hotel and then he was lost in the cornfields! :lol:
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Aug 13 2006, 07:36 PM
I should add that Judy sent a driver to pick me up and the guy couldn't find the hotel and then he was lost in the cornfields! :lol:

Ok, now I don't feel so dumb! Thank you for sharing that Linda :lol:
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Wow sound like you ladies are having a great time. Those cornfields sound scary though. :pinch:
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Wow it sounds like you ladies are having a wonderful time. I knew Judy was a fantastic hostess but from what I read I think she sould open a B&B. Sounds like her and Bert make house guesting quite an experiance. Glad yo hear everyone had so much fun. Now where are the pictures?????
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Yes, we're all anxious to see some pictures, ladies!

You know, I think you hit on a great idea, Iscreamer, if Judy and Bert ever decided to open a new business of their own they'd make wonderful hosts for a B&B!

I've had to live through their posts vicariously, but one day I hope to meet everyone, they are all the nicest of people, and I'm proud to call them my friends!

:) Merry



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Hmm, Judy and Bert could open a Beatles themed B&B and invited everyone from this board there. :D
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i dreaded reading this thread all weekend cuz i was so close to being there and then the work schedule and the kids vacation just made it impossible
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now after reading it, i feel more green with envy. knowing judy and her huge generousity and have met linda and hit it off with her
i am feeling a bit low and sorry for myself


ok but there is always next year right

think i may start planning now
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Audrey, I was feeling the same way just last night. And then today, I thought, hey, I'm not having to go through airport security and spend all night long getting back home. :lol:

It really does sound like they had a great time. You can't go wrong with Judy and Bert as your hosts. ;)

I can't wait to hear all the stories and see some PHOTOS!! <_<




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i dreaded reading this thread all weekend cuz i was so close to being there and then the work schedule and the kids vacation just made it impossible
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now after reading it, i feel more green with envy. knowing judy and her huge generousity and have met linda and hit it off with her
i am feeling a bit low and sorry for myself


ok but there is always next year right

think i may start planning now

I felt the same way, audrey. I wanted to go, but with financial issues at the moment I can't take long trips. But you know what, it's fun living vicariously through these women. Why should we feel jealous of their fun? As Bev said we didn't have to deal with the hassle of going through the airport. :lol:
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Did anyone see the bookends?

Girls, don't feel soryy for youselves, you could have been me this weekend. 25 plus teens over for a birthday party. Doing the Slip and Slide full of soapy water then jumping in my pool with their cloths on and then running through my house looking for cameras and towels (in that order). I need to be cleaning but I thought I'd spend a few minutes playing hooky.
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Me, Mark Hudson, and my daughter.
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The markets at Beatlesfest.
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Hey, wonderful pictures, thank you, Diane! :)

I hope we'll be seeing more as everyone gets settled back in.

Just hope they don't get caught up for hours going through the security checks at the airports!


:) Merry


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Great to see the first photos from the Beatlefest! Wonderful to see you - it's a shame we can't be there. :)
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I'll have to wait until later to show the pictures of the girls. Haven't downloaded them yet.

Plus I have to find a way to bribe Holly :D She's shy!

It was an awesome weekend and I'm so glad I got to meet everyone. Definitely a wonderful group of ladies whom I will never forget.

I just hope we didn't wear Judy and Diane out too much! They treated US like queens, and I'm so appreciative of all they did.
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I survived the past 5 days with an arm and shoulder with pain from HELL!

We had a most relaxing, fun and laughable (especially Saturday night) weekend (started Thursday night after getting out of the corn fields lol). It was enjoyable seeing everyone again and meeting Linda/maccascruff. Everyone is so nice and helpful that it made the weekend easy for all of us. Especially for me as I was still in great pain from my arm and shoulders.

I'm glad I got to get to know Linda, Holly's mom better. We met in Vegas last fall but we got to spend more quality time together this time and found out she is only 5 days older than me. And Holly is the same age (6 days younger) than my daughter Elizabeth. Holly is a sweetheart but she won't let us post pictures of her, which I don't know why because she is so cute. Betsy is like my sister, she "would" crawl in bed and watch movies or the cooking channel with me. But she opt for the massaging chair instead whenever she could. She forgot about the glider and made friends with massaging chair.
Diane/maccasgirl is also a cutey and fun to hang with and very helpful. She made yummy potato salad black bean caviar. Was really good. She needs to post the recipe. She and Linda/maccascruff are the only ones who went to the actual Beatlesfest. I'm glad were neighbors and getting to be better friends living so close to each. It nice to have friends who understand you when you talk about Paul and the Beatles and family! Linda/maccascruff came early Sunday afternoon. Wish she could have met Holly and Linda.....hopefully next time. Linda also went to Beatlesfest for 2 days. So it was nice when she arrived and got to meet her. She also is very sweet and had lots of Beatles stories to tell from over the years. Wish I had all her Beatles/McCartney experience. I gave her a 2003 Liverpool T-shirt that Fans Asylum gave me and I have one for Janet, since they both went there. I *FINALLY* found the Fidelity CD for Fea and I gave it to Linda. Maybe now she'll receive it. Found the cd probably an hour before they left tucked inside it's mailing envelope. And my sister Diane/Angel0207 who belongs to Strawberry Fields but doesn't have the time to post often. She had a lot of fun getting to know everyone better and meeting Betsy and Linda. She met the others in Vegas last year. She was a BIG help as she always is. I love her dearly.

We plan on making this an annual event. And I bet most of the time we stayed in PJ, unless we were going somewhere. Best kind of girlfriends to have! Love you girls! and as Holly said, I already miss all of you! Your what made the weekend enjoyable and relaxing. And yes my husband is a jewel. :-)

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Till me meet again ~ I Love you Mike! You were one of a kind.
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Here's another on we took this morning. I just got over a migraine..........

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TOP: Diane/maccasgirl, Diane/Angel0207 ~my sister, Betsy/theonlyfabfourfan
Linda/maccascruff, me/queenbee,

PEACE and love to my friends, Judy

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Till me meet again ~ I Love you Mike! You were one of a kind.
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Great looking group! You all look very sisterly to me, like you've been doing this forever. Sounds like a terrific time was had by all.

That Holly, what a chicken!!
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Great looking group! You all look very sisterly to me, like you've been doing this forever. Sounds like a terrific time was had by all.

That Holly, what a chicken!!

And she's young and cute, I guess just picture shy.

PEACE and love to my friends, Judy

When the Power of Love over comes the Love of Power, the world will know Peace.
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Till me meet again ~ I Love you Mike! You were one of a kind.
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Great pictures, everyone!

I'm very happy to finally see some pictures of everyone.

Hey, I'm not going to knock Holly, I know exactly how she feels! :P I'd rather have bamboo shoots shoved up my nails than to post my picture! :lol:

Anyhow, I wish I could've been there, but I'm very glad you all had such a good time! Maybe next time...I sure hope!


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Well, here's another clue for you all, the Walrus was Paul...
Thanks for sharing the pictures! I just wish I could have been in one! ^_^

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I`m home safe and sound, and am feeling a little blue.

Of course I`m thrilled to see my family and feel their loving arms wrapped around me, and big sloppy kisses from my dog and lots of kitty purring, but I made some wonderful new friends this weekend and it saddens me to think that it will be a while before I get to see the twinkle in these lovely peoples eyes.

I cannot thank Holly, Linda ( her mom), Judy, Diane (judys sis), Diane (maccasgirl), Linda (maccascruff) and the magnificent Bert enough for all the fun, pleasure and side splitting pain that they provided me this past week. Judy has a terrific bunch of kids and grandkids too. Obviously they all take after their mom.

As many of you know I got to go to China last year and it was a lifelong dream come true. I honestly have not expected that there could ever be much that could top the adventures that I had last year, but after the past 10 days I have learned to never say never. You ladies and Bert are the best. The only black spot in the whole week was that Beverly, Audrey, Jay Jay, BeatleBarb and Merry could not join us. You ladies get to work because next year attendance is compulsory or else. I don`t know what the or else part is , but between me and Holly, I`m sure we can think of something dastardly.

Merry and I had planned to meet tonight at the airport in Detroit because I had a a layover. Damn the terroritst, because of them I was not willing to put Merry through all the she would have to go through to get there, and gas prices to boot , only to end up seeing me for 2 minutes. Prior to the events of last thursday we would have had time for a nice chat and a few smokes. Merry don`t lose hope , we will get together and when we do, look out world.

I love and miss all of you right now, I feel the tears coming and they are tears of saddness, joy and anticipation for the next time.
You say you want to save humanity but it`s people that you just can`t stand
John came to me in a dream and this is what he said. "I had a vision of a man on a flaming pie, and he told me that Betsy with a B not Lisa with a L is the biggest fan of mine". John trumps 'the boss' !

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Maybe we should start a Beatlefest Fund set up for those who financially aren't unable to get enough funds to go. Sometimes no matter how you try to save up for trips like this something comes up to squash the plans. Just a thought. :lol:
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So a splendid time was had by all. That's great!!! Love the pics.
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Irene, I forgot to put you on the list and anyone else I did not mention, please forgive. I just got off the plane. Any Beatles fan is a friend of mine.
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John came to me in a dream and this is what he said. "I had a vision of a man on a flaming pie, and he told me that Betsy with a B not Lisa with a L is the biggest fan of mine". John trumps 'the boss' !

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Betsy, thanks for that beautiful post. I almost feel like I was there. -_-

And thanks to you, Peter and BeatleBarb for the best laugh I've had in a long, long time. I thought I was going to pee in my pants when you guys were trying to talk Peter into drunk dialing Holly. I swear, you three should find an agent!! :lol: :lol:

I'm so glad you guys had such a wonderful time. Isn't it nice to be with others that you can share your Beatles/Paul "thing" with?? :) B)




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Aug 15 2006, 04:58 AM
Irene, I forgot to put you on the list and anyone else I did not mention, please forgive. I just got off the plane. Any Beatles fan is a friend of mine.

That's ok Betsy, I was comming anyway :P !!

Were those flowers in that picture real?? Runuculas? (sp)
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Irene, I did not see the bookends. I looked, but did not see them.

Glad Judy was able to post the pictures.

I cannot tell you what a great time we had and what wonderful people I met this weekend. First at the Fest and then at Judy and Bert's. I felt so at home. The flight home was fine, but I am so tired! Then I get home and see that the hotel for the Fest has charged my credit card for something. I don't know what. I've got a call in to them, but am going to call them NOW and get it removed.

The pool and hot tub were so relaxing. I only got to meet one of Judy's daughters, but she was so lovely. Judy is such a loving person, as is Bert. They welcomed me, who Judy knows only over the phone and forums, with open arms.

I had a great time and hope to do this again--and I'd probably skip the Fest next time.
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Glad you both got home safe and sound, (((Betsy and Linda))).

Oh, Linda...did I forget to tell you that the hotel put my lunch tab on your bill??!!

:lol: Gotcha :P
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Lunch at that hotel could be $158. I think we have it straightened out. I've been on the phone with the hotel and the bank. It was the hold charge for incidentals and will drop off tonight.
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Betsy, what a beautiful message! Trust me, I think I had almost as much fun messing with you via the internet during your happy hour! You got a deal...next year, for sure! Sounds like you guys had loads of fun.

Maybe we can get Peter to come along, as well.
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Aug 15 2006, 03:19 PM
Betsy, what a beautiful message! Trust me, I think I had almost as much fun messing with you via the internet during your happy hour! You got a deal...next year, for sure! Sounds like you guys had loads of fun.

Maybe we can get Peter to come along, as well.

Barb that is a fabulous idea. Peter thinks he has aches and pains now. Imagine after trying to keep up with us!! :D
You say you want to save humanity but it`s people that you just can`t stand
John came to me in a dream and this is what he said. "I had a vision of a man on a flaming pie, and he told me that Betsy with a B not Lisa with a L is the biggest fan of mine". John trumps 'the boss' !

I WAS ROBBED BY THAT DEVIL WOMAN

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Betsy, what a beautiful message!  Trust me, I think I had almost as much fun messing with you via the internet during your happy hour!  You got a deal...next year, for sure! Sounds like you guys had loads of fun.

Maybe we can get Peter to come along, as well.

Barb that is a fabulous idea. Peter thinks he has aches and pains now. Imagine after trying to keep up with us!! :D

It will be good for his relationship with his mum. He'll kissing her feet after a few days with us. :P
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He could bring her with him. Now that would be too funny. :lol:
You say you want to save humanity but it`s people that you just can`t stand
John came to me in a dream and this is what he said. "I had a vision of a man on a flaming pie, and he told me that Betsy with a B not Lisa with a L is the biggest fan of mine". John trumps 'the boss' !

I WAS ROBBED BY THAT DEVIL WOMAN

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That's ok Linda, thanks for looking!
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I'm glad everyone had a relaxing time. Maybe we can do this in July sometime. Then those who are teachers can come too. And yes it would be fun to have Peter here with us, maybe Mom too. They must not mind us taking naps and wearing PJ or whatever one wears at home. We're a pajama and no make up bunch, unless we go out to eat. We do shower, lol. I hope we can add a few more to the list next year. It's just a matter where everyone will sleep. If your not fussy, neither are we. We'll have lots of couches in a assorted rooms. And we do have a motor home that can sleep 3 or 4. Actually more but usually family members don't mind doubling up.

Glad to hear Linda will be with us more! :-) We didn't have long enough of a visit with her.

I'm probably not going to do a lot of posting because I have to let my arm and shoulder heal. My stomach is sick of these pain pills. I'll be here reading and do very light posting.

((((hugs n kisses))))
Judy

PEACE and love to my friends, Judy

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Judy, I hope you start to feel better soon. Not sure why your arm and shoulder AND stomach are hurting, but I'm sure it must be Heather's fault. ;) :lol: :P




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Well, it's been great reading about your long weekend and seeing the photos - glad you all had a wonderful time. ^_^
...and in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.
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Glad you are all back safe and sound. Wonderful to hear your great stories and thanks for sharing the pictures... I wanted to be there as well, but just couldn't work it out this time... Beverly's right, it was Heather's fault!!! That bi+ch! :lol:
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Well I surely hope by next year I can tag along, I really wanted to go, and then circumstances came up, and I wasn't able to. But I can see how much you all enjoyed each other, and I'm looking forward to the time when I CAN be there, too!

Betsy, I really was sorry we couldn't meet; I was really looking forward to it. :( I know the airport security this past weekend was horrible though, so we'll have to make it another time, for sure!

Thank you for sharing your experiences and letting us see your pictures...if you have anymore, we'd love to see them! ;)


:) Merry


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Well, here's another clue for you all, the Walrus was Paul...
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Aug 15 2006, 01:50 PM
Judy, I hope you start to feel better soon.  Not sure why your arm and shoulder AND stomach are hurting, but I'm sure it must be Heather's fault. ;)  :lol:  :P


Judy...I hope you feel better soon, too! :console:

I agree that its probably Heather's fault...all the sh*t in the world is her fault, isn't it? :o


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Aug 15 2006, 01:50 PM
Judy, I hope you start to feel better soon. Not sure why your arm and shoulder AND stomach are hurting, but I'm sure it must be Heather's fault. ;) :lol: :P

yeah that's what I was thinking. :lol:

PEACE and love to my friends, Judy

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Till me meet again ~ I Love you Mike! You were one of a kind.
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Here's a few pictures my sister sent:
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The first picture, is a photo of Hollys Mom Linda and my son-in-law Matt. She was a delight. I have a few others but Holly's being shy and they have betsy and Diane in. Second row photo is daughter Suzanne and baby Allison who is standing by herself now. And today she took her first walk with the toy cart all by herself. I thin she will be waling by her first birthday. Last photo is daughter Elizabeth, hubby Matt and son Matthew.

PEACE and love to my friends, Judy

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Till me meet again ~ I Love you Mike! You were one of a kind.
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While I had a good time at the Fest itself, I think I would have had a better time at your house, Judy. I'm still in recovery mode as two cats decided mom could get up at 4 AM and I had to go to work and couldn't get back to sleep.

TSA went through my suitcase. They really did go through the checked one as the signed Peter and Gordon 45 was turned over from the way I packed it. I would guess if some young TSA person saw my bag, they had no idea of what a 45 was. :lol: They probably didn't know who Peter and Gordon are either.
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Here's some other pictures of the Fest itself. I know they aren't as interesting as the one's of US :lol:
Sorry they aren't the best. They're taken with a cell phone.

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The guy in the blue shirt is Gordon of the duo Peter and Gordon.
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Thank you, Diane...great pictures!

(((Judy))), you have a very attractive family, and you are, too!


:) Merry


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The pictures are great, Diane, cell phone camera or not.
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Yes, I guess they aren't too bad considering they're from a phone :)

Judy does have a wonderful family, very devoted to her, and beautiful grandkids!
She's a very lucky woman and they're lucky to have her, too.



Here's another of Judy and Bert.

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A very attractive couple! They are both fortunate to have found one another! Judy must've done everything right to have such a wonderfully loving family.


:) Merry


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Aug 16 2006, 02:58 PM
Yes, I guess they aren't too bad considering they're from a phone :)

Judy does have a wonderful family, very devoted to her, and beautiful grandkids!
She's a very lucky woman and they're lucky to have her, too.



Here's another of Judy and Bert.

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Ahh...very nice pictures! So, this is Sir Bert we've all heard about! Quite the cook, huh Judy?
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I hate seeing my picture so much on line!!!!!

Yes Bert does breakfast every morning. Somedays it's oatmeal and other days he goes all out.
I'm too sleepy in the morning. he's asleep hours before me and sleeps better, lucky him!

Thank you for the sweet words on my family. They are good kids and do love their Momma. They were happy I was going out to dinner that they didn't want to miss it even though they were tired. My son was the only one they didn't get to meet.

I'm already planning next year get together.

PEACE and love to my friends, Judy

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Till me meet again ~ I Love you Mike! You were one of a kind.
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I've really loved reading all your posts about the loooong weekend at the Chicago Beatlefest. You ladies are fantastic. :D
You're all terrific, thanks to everyone who posted photos. It is wonderful to see and hear what a lovely time you all had together. I'm really quite envious!
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Aug 16 2006, 04:38 PM
I've really loved reading all your posts about the loooong weekend at the Chicago Beatlefest. You ladies are fantastic. :D
You're all terrific, thanks to everyone who posted photos. It is wonderful to see and hear what a lovely time you all had together. I'm really quite envious!

You really should join us next year Sandra.
You say you want to save humanity but it`s people that you just can`t stand
John came to me in a dream and this is what he said. "I had a vision of a man on a flaming pie, and he told me that Betsy with a B not Lisa with a L is the biggest fan of mine". John trumps 'the boss' !

I WAS ROBBED BY THAT DEVIL WOMAN

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It is great to look at all the pictures here. Thank you for sharing the pleasure you had at Beatle Fest. :)
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right I've just caught up and all the pictures are fantastic :) I'm so glad you all had a really good time :) hope there are more pictures to come :)
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I have an old fashioned camera, so there are more pictures to come, including one of me with Peter and Gordon.

Judy, any planning I can help you with for next year?
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I've really loved reading all your posts about the loooong weekend at the Chicago Beatlefest. You ladies are fantastic.  :D
You're all terrific, thanks to everyone who posted photos. It is wonderful to see and hear what a lovely time you all had together. I'm really quite envious!

You really should join us next year Sandra.

I would absolutely love to Betsy... I'll see what I can do, well I can dream anyway. :D
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(((Sandra))) We would sure love for you to be here next year for Beatlesfest.
Don't give up on that dream :)
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Aug 17 2006, 08:23 PM
(((Sandra)))  We would sure love for you to be here next year for Beatlesfest.
Don't give up on that dream :)

Cheers Diane :D
I am very tempted. It looks like such a friendly and enjoyable time and with the Beatles as the focus how could it not be fantastic. I'll keep on dreaming for now - you never know.
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I`m going through withdrawals.


I miss Holly, both Lindas, both Dianes, Judy, the wonderful Bert, Judys kids and grandkids, the neighbor Sam who gave me a jar of delicious Rhubarb jam, all the Bar flys in Wisconsin, and Hollys dogs, Sadie and Bailey and Judys dogs, Lulu and Hoshkie.

I`m tired of doing laundry, and emptying cat litter boxes. I need a vacation.

Oops, I forgot to mention the cute electricians that were working at Judys house. They would have made great Cabana boys.
You say you want to save humanity but it`s people that you just can`t stand
John came to me in a dream and this is what he said. "I had a vision of a man on a flaming pie, and he told me that Betsy with a B not Lisa with a L is the biggest fan of mine". John trumps 'the boss' !

I WAS ROBBED BY THAT DEVIL WOMAN

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I miss you ladies too. It's so nice to get away and just relax! We're actually having furniture delivered next week. The trim guys will done by Monday. But that's because my Chicago fest is over, lol. now I need about 6 strong men to move the furniture!

(((Betsy))) I'm glad you got to visit at Holly's home and get to know her and Linda, her mom so well. Their both real sweeties and thank you three for *everything* One of these days I'll have to check her area out.

Okay back to your favorite chair so I can work the kinks out of my neck!

PEACE and love to my friends, Judy

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Till me meet again ~ I Love you Mike! You were one of a kind.
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Judy, If you need any help with that chair let me know. :D
You say you want to save humanity but it`s people that you just can`t stand
John came to me in a dream and this is what he said. "I had a vision of a man on a flaming pie, and he told me that Betsy with a B not Lisa with a L is the biggest fan of mine". John trumps 'the boss' !

I WAS ROBBED BY THAT DEVIL WOMAN

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Okaaaay.. Okaaay, i'll post my fest pictures.

I can't remember when I went, I do believe it was like 2004? 2005?
I know Pete Best was the guest.

On with the pictures!
What the hotel looks like from the top, ok well level 5
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Battle of the bands
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What me & my group of friends did the most -- SING UNDER THE STAIRS!!
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Beatlefest.. party of 5
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There's even a song about the girl whose in the middle of my friends Tanya & Matt, haha

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We were trying to find a place to only sing Macca songs. That is the plan of the group of friends I went with. We call those singing Beatles songs "rubbies". We are proud Macca fans and wanted to sing only solo Paul songs, but couldn't find a spot.
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Judy, thank you for the Fidility cd, Linda will be posting it to me today. I think I will get this next week in mine postbox.
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Fea, I will be sending it in the morning, not today. I don't have time on work days to go to the post office.

I saw the Fidelity CD at the Fest for sale--for $35 at several different tables.
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I should get my pictures tomorrow and will try to get them scanned and uploaded to Photobucket. Should be fun. You want to see me with Peter and Gordon, don't you?
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I do, Linda :) Can't wait to see your pictures!
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I can't wait to see them either. Somewhere here I have an address of a guy I am supposed to send his picture with Peter and Gordon. He didn't have a camera with him.
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I only got one of me with Peter and Gordon and here it is. I'm wearing my Strawberry Fields t-shirt. :D

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brilliant picture Linda :) I can't wait for Monday to go to ours :)
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Thanks, Jayne. I will get a scan of the autograph and post it also. Gordon kept looking at my tattered picture sleeve from the 60's and said he hadn't seen one of those in a long time.

Are they come to your festival?
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these are some of the artists appearing at our Liverpool Beatlefest Linda :)

on stage are................................

can't see Peter & Gordon though
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Is Pete Best performing? He mentioned something about it when I saw him perform in Chicago.
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Is this the original Gerry and the Pacemakers, Jayne?
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