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| The London Meet-Up Thread - Details Posted!; *** Saturday 26th May, 2007 *** | |
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| Merry | Jul 22 2006, 04:20 AM Post #101 |
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:lol: I'm looking forward to hearing all about it when I get up! I just wish I'd had the chance to see you on the webcam, can you do it again? Merry
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| Peter | Jul 22 2006, 04:39 AM Post #102 |
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| Deleted User | Jul 22 2006, 11:26 AM Post #103 |
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Hello, all my little playmates!!
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| MaccasGirl | Jul 22 2006, 03:12 PM Post #104 |
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I can't wait to hear about your meet-up
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| poster_child | Jul 22 2006, 07:26 PM Post #105 |
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Hmmmm What happened at this meet-up, anyway? Nobody's posting a report...
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| iscreamer1 | Jul 22 2006, 07:55 PM Post #106 |
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Can't wait for a report. Wish I could have been there. Any chance of doing it again in Oct? |
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| JeffLynnesBeard | Jul 23 2006, 12:45 PM Post #107 |
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Sorry it's taken me so long to write up Friday's events, but I was too exhausted Friday night and too busy yesterday. Well, we couldn't have picked a better day for it - the weather was gorgeous, maybe a little too hot, but no-one really complained that much. Fiona and I met glass_0ni0n (Lauren), Ringo11 and Bec Walker at Covent Garden tube station at 11:30 a.m. and after a short while & some brief introductions we walked to a local veggie restaurant, Food For Thought, and waited for it to open at midday. Bec brought a friend but we never really got to meet him as he had to leave very soon after our brief introductions due to a family crisis. The conversation was already flowing, albeit the kind of faltering conversation between people who had mostly never met each other before - there were plenty of laughs & smiles, so the signs were good. We'll let Lauren explain about the Kangaroo burger, if she wants to. The food in Food For Thought was excellent - most of us had the Jamaican Stew & rice which was a slightly spicy dish based around black-eye beans, spinach & sweet potato (amongst others) whilst Fiona had the stir-fried vegetables and wished she'd had the Jamaican Stew. A couple of us had dessert - which was also very tasty. After we'd all finished our food and Fiona had stashed half a chocolate brownie in her purse, we took a slow walk to Covent Garden market and had a browse in the England Rocks shop which sells merchandise and memorabilia from English rock musicians. It's pretty amazing to look at names such as The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, The Who and all of the different bands featured in that shop and to think that they made such a huge worldwide impact when they all came from this comparitively tiny island. They sell John Entwistle's old fruit (slot) machine in there for a few thousand pounds if anyone's interested. We then took a walk to The Strand and, after a water stop, caught a bus to Baker Street tube station. The bus was really baking hot and Lauren kept us all entertained by doing a series of burps & belches which shook the bus and made people sitting at the front turn around in wonderment. It was a lengthy journey because of the traffic and, although everyone was melting, it wasn't bad at all with plenty of chatting and joking going on. We got to Baker Street shortly before 2:00 p.m. and made our way to the tube station where we met up with tonyhemp (Tony), ohnotjimagain (Jim) and his wife who were celebrating their (I think it was 27th) wedding anniversary - so it was very good of them to spend it with us! We waited for a little while in case manon turned up, but there was no sign so after some introductions, we went foward to The London Beatles Store where people (well, those who hadn't been to the store before) enthusiastically browsed. After everyone had seen everything they wanted to see and Tony had bought his $8 shot glass, we moved next door to the new Beatles Museum which is in the (air conditioned!) basement of the Elvis store next door. Howard, the owner of the Beatles store, museum and England Rocks, gave us a discount of 50% for our party of eight but the admission price is only £1 each initially anyway. It's not exactly huge, but there are some very interesting and funny pieces in the Beatles museum (Beatles sticky-tape from the Philippines, anyone?) including many autographed items, some Stuart Sutcliffe artwork, a Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl engraved crystal bowl, a signed copy of John & Yoko's Grapefruit, plus many other rare and obscure items, posters & promotional cutouts. Bec particularly liked the life-sized cutout of Paul McCartney & wanted to wake up with it in her room every morning! The next stop was to get eight hot & thirsty people some refreshments, so we moved onto the Met Bar by Baker Street station & had a drink & some chips (French Fries) and a chat. Lauren & Fiona also had a huge piece of Chocolate Fudge Cake each which was so big, rich & delicious, neither could finish... I did my gentlemanly duty and finished Fiona's piece for her (well, it's the only polite thing to do, isn't it? ). After everyone had finished their drinks & food we caught another (crowded) bus to St. John's Wood where we assembled outside Paul McCartney's London house, hoping for a glance of the great man. Some photos were taken and Tony got reprimanded by one of Paul's security men for taking a photo over the gate. Having seen the photo and the fact that those famous gates slowly swung partly open for the security guy to talk to Tony which was quite exciting, it was well worth it. There was a pap photographer sitting in an SUV nearby with his engine idling, so Lauren went over & had a chat to see if Paul was expected soon. The photographer told Lauren that Paul had not long left Peasmarsh (his Sussex farm) by car so probably wouldn't be back in central London for a long while, if at all. That got me thinking about what it must be like being Paul... where you've got people outside your home(s) day and night just waiting to photograph you and to report on all of your movements, where hardly anything you do is private. The price of fame is very high and it saddened me to think of someone I admire so much going through that daily. It surprises me that he's kept living in this country for so long if that's how the press continually treats him. Of course, recent events have meant that Paul is of greater interest to the press right now, but still - it must be very distressing to Paul and I sincerely hope that he doesn't allow it to affect him too much. Anyway, that's the end of my editorial, back to the meet-up... After spending a little while resting & taking photos, we made our way to the Abbey Road studios and were there at around 5:45 until 6:20 p.m. We read the graffiti on the walls outside, watched other people having their photos taken on the famous Abbey Road zebra crossing (some nearly getting theirselves killed) and one woman (not in our group!) must have crossed about a dozen times - some in some very odd ways. Fiona & I waved to the Abbey Road webcam for a while at about 6:10 and hoped that people could see us... because we felt very silly doing it. :lol: After watching a couple of tourists actually go through the gates and get their photo taken on the steps of the famous studios, a few of us got bold and did the same... even taking a breather on the steps for five minutes. Nobody in the studios seemed to mind, so that was great. After a while there, it seemed apparent that everyone was flagging a little in the heat, with half of the group on one side of the crossing sitting on a wall and the other half sitting on a wall on the other side of the crossing, many fanning themselves! We then moved on, via Paul's road again, to find a pub in which to end the evening. Ringo11 left us at that point, so we said our goodbyes to her - it was great to meet her, she's a really warm, witty, sweet person. After a little searching and wandering, we found a pub that wasn't too packed and, more importantly, had air conditioning - The Lords Tavern, just by Lords Cricket Ground. It was there we finished our evening, with a few drinks & more than a little conversation. Everyone appeared to have enjoyed the day and I think everyone was glad that nobody had turned out to be internet 'nut-jobs'. :lol: Jim & his wife left a couple of hours before Tony, Bec, Fiona & I, presumably to enjoy the rest of their anniversary - hope you had a good evening - they were two really lovely people and it was a pleasure to be in their company all day - Lauren also departed around that time to get home for dinner - thanks to her for coming & being her usual fun self! We finally left at just before eleven... I think Bec and I were suitably refreshed whereas Tony & Fiona had mainly (& probably sensibly) stuck to soft drinks towards the end of the evening. We weaved our way back to St. Johns Wood tube station, all heading back to our homes & hotels. All-in-all, I think it was a great day and I think it was a success. It was great to meet Tony & Bec... Tony is fantastic in 'real-life', a really great, funny guy and Bec is a great person as well - an interesting & funny conversationalist - and a huge Beatles fan. Thanks for coming such a long way from Leeds for the meet-up, it was brilliant to have you with us. It was wonderful meeting so many Beatles fans & like-minded people and was probably a better day than we ever could have envisaged. We'll probably have another meet-up in a couple of months at a time that is mutually convenient to a sizeable number of members. As ever, more news nearer to the time. I hope you can forgive the tardiness of this report but, as you can see, this took quite a while to write and manon, please let us know what happened to you as we're concerned that we left you behind somewhere! Photos Taken Outside Abbey Road Studios ![]() Tony ![]() Ringo11 ![]() Lauren - what a gorgeous woman she is. ![]() The lovely Bec! ![]() Jim looking statesman-like! ![]() (from left to right) Tony, Ringo11 & Fiona (MaccaByrd) ![]() (l-r) Ringo11, Fiona, Bec & Lauren. ![]() The whole group apart from me (taking the photo) and Jim’s wife (hot & resting across the road) |
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| Merry | Jul 23 2006, 01:22 PM Post #108 |
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Thank you Andy, that was wonderful...! I appreciate your taking the time to let us all know about what happened and see the pictures...everyone looks great! We just didn't get to see any of you! Now could I talk you all into coming to Michigan next? Merry
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| JeffLynnesBeard | Jul 23 2006, 01:58 PM Post #109 |
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Hey - if someone else pays, we'll come to Michigan, no problem! :lol:
You're welcome for the report, hopefully some of the other attendees will write their own brief thoughts on the day & post some other pictures which will include me - unless my face has cracked their camera, that is.
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| Deleted User | Jul 23 2006, 02:02 PM Post #110 |
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Andy, you're too down on yourself. *hugs* It was a great day and it was lovely meeting some of you for the first time and others again. I hope we get to do this more often. And I'm so embarrassed you posted those photos!!
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| MaccasGirl | Jul 23 2006, 02:59 PM Post #111 |
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Thanks, Andy, for such an enjoyable report of your day! Great pics, too, and so nice to see all of you and put a face with a name. Sounds like a fabulous time
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| BeatleBarb | Jul 23 2006, 03:21 PM Post #112 |
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Great report and pics Andy....and it goes without saying, free accomodations for you if you guys ever make it to the Monterey Bay area in California. Sounds like you all had a great time. |
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| wings4ever_vzla | Jul 23 2006, 03:27 PM Post #113 |
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waou it is so great i d love to share with you some day.. imagen all the board together in a meeting day |
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| JeffLynnesBeard | Jul 23 2006, 04:40 PM Post #114 |
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Thanks, Barb! We may take you up on that one day...!
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| BeatleBarb | Jul 23 2006, 05:18 PM Post #115 |
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That would be great! |
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| iscreamer1 | Jul 23 2006, 05:48 PM Post #116 |
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Great pics. Sounds like a fun day. hope I can make it to the next one! Hey Jim--Great to see a pic of you!! Happy Anniversary!! |
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| Fry | Jul 23 2006, 05:53 PM Post #117 |
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So, when is the next one. I'll definately be there this time. |
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| JeffLynnesBeard | Jul 23 2006, 05:56 PM Post #118 |
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Not for a while... maybe in a couple of months - we'll keep everyone posted. It would be great to meet you - I have a feeling we'd have a lot to talk about. Whether anyone would understand us or not is another matter.
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| ohnotjimagain | Jul 23 2006, 06:07 PM Post #119 |
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Thats a wonderful report of the day Andy. I can't really add anymore. Both Bapsy and myself had a wonderful day with really nice Beatle fans. An Anniversary to remember.(yes it was 27 years). Count me in on anymore 'Beatle' days. or if anyone wants to meet just for a drink and chat in evenings count me in on that also
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| Kit_Kat | Jul 23 2006, 07:40 PM Post #120 |
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Wow thanks so much for sharing those wonderful photos!!! It's great to put a name to a few faces
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| modgirl1964 | Jul 23 2006, 07:49 PM Post #121 |
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Andy, I'll pay for you guys to come. Hell, I've got room too. I'm right in downtown Detroit and you are all welcome in my home. |
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| Fry | Jul 23 2006, 07:57 PM Post #122 |
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You'll pay?? Ok I'm in, the motor city eh? cool? Hang on, am I missing something here? |
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| modgirl1964 | Jul 23 2006, 08:08 PM Post #123 |
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lol, ok, ok, how about I'll for part of the airfare?! lol |
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| Fry | Jul 23 2006, 08:20 PM Post #124 |
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Ok then. I hope this is better than the holiday I was offered in Iraq |
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| modgirl1964 | Jul 23 2006, 08:28 PM Post #125 |
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If you're up for some rock'n'roll, all night drinking, going to outdoor parties, yeah, it's a good time |
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| Kit_Kat | Jul 23 2006, 08:49 PM Post #126 |
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Bridget would there be room for me and a little one?
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| Rose | Jul 23 2006, 08:52 PM Post #127 |
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Thanks Andy for giving such a thorough and enjoyable 'report' on the London Meet-Up. It seems as if you all had a good time (I'm jealous) and I really enjoyed the pictures of everyone. |
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| modgirl1964 | Jul 23 2006, 08:54 PM Post #128 |
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Nat, I have 7 bedrooms in my house, I think that would be possible. |
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| Kit_Kat | Jul 23 2006, 08:59 PM Post #129 |
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Yippee ok someone's going to have to tell me whether this is a joke or not because i'm at risk of getting too over-excited about this (hell it would be great and i'd buy you a gift Bridget for letting us stay) so is this for real? If so, get me on the next plane over :lol:
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| JeffLynnesBeard | Jul 23 2006, 09:00 PM Post #130 |
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Are you serious? :lol: We'd be there in a shot! Well, when I can take some time off from work anyway!
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| modgirl1964 | Jul 23 2006, 09:05 PM Post #131 |
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I was kidding! lol, take it easy Nat. But really, if anyone did want to make a trip to the Motor City, you're welcome to stay with me. |
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| Kit_Kat | Jul 23 2006, 09:15 PM Post #132 |
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I'd love to come over Bridget! What airports etc are you near? And when would be the best time to come over? |
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| poster_child | Jul 23 2006, 09:21 PM Post #133 |
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Andy, thanks for the thorough report and the great pics. Sounds like a splendid time was had by all! Wish I could have joined all of you there... |
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| modgirl1964 | Jul 23 2006, 09:22 PM Post #134 |
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There's only one that anyone really flies into, Detroit Metro. Nat the best time to come is when it's not snowing! That could be from late April to early Nov (if we're lucky). Just be ready to have cash to fly over, it's not cheap. |
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| maccascruff | Jul 23 2006, 09:51 PM Post #135 |
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I feel like I was there and I'm still jealous! :lol: Thanks for the write up and the pictures of our fellow boardies. It's fun to hear of your experience. Andy, you write so well. The pictures are fab. |
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| tinybubbleca | Jul 23 2006, 09:52 PM Post #136 |
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youre all welcome to come to vegas too
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| Kit_Kat | Jul 23 2006, 10:16 PM Post #137 |
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Aww that's very kind of you Anna you'll have to let me know about some aiports and hotels in your area
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| JeffLynnesBeard | Jul 23 2006, 10:16 PM Post #138 |
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Now all we need is thousands of pounds! We have lots of places to go, loads of invites and there's lots of potential fun to be had... it's just a shame airlines require money!
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| JeffLynnesBeard | Jul 23 2006, 10:17 PM Post #139 |
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Thanks, Linda - the photos aren't bad when you consider that they were taken on my cellphone!
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Well I'm home in my air conditioned apartment, YAHOO! LOL Here are some pics, hope I do this right. The first is the gate to Sir Paul's place. ![]() Next is the shot that got me in trouble. So cool. ![]() Heres everyone except for me and Jim's wife (forgive me can't remember her name -edit it is Bapsy-) in front of Abbey Road Studios
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Just one more thing, it was really great getting to meet everyone who was able to make it. I had a great time and really enjoyed myself. Thanks for some really great memories. We will do it again! |
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| Kopite | Jul 23 2006, 10:38 PM Post #142 |
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I'm on the next plane to Las Vegas...
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| Kopite | Jul 23 2006, 10:39 PM Post #143 |
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Thanks for the report and the pictures-I'm sure it was a lot of fun. |
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| tinybubbleca | Jul 23 2006, 10:44 PM Post #144 |
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I live in vegas.. almost right next to the Strip and I work right next to the air port.. finding a hotel... wouldnt be a problem in this town |
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| Kit_Kat | Jul 23 2006, 10:45 PM Post #145 |
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Yippee i'm on the next flight out too now who can I sit next to? :lol:
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| Kopite | Jul 23 2006, 10:52 PM Post #146 |
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I think I'll be staying at the Mirage... Have you seen Love, Anna? |
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no not yet.. i was going to go see it when a bunch of the PM.com Boardies came up to vegas and the end of last month.. but i had family visiting in town and couldnt get away. But... one of my good friends got me a ticket to go see it for my birthday (which was last monday)... so all I have to do is pick a day i am SOOO excited to see it... it just seems like it will be a couple of hours of PURE heaven! |
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| Kopite | Jul 23 2006, 11:14 PM Post #148 |
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I just saw clips from the Beatles musical on tv. You're so lucky, Anna. I wish I could go and see it. I can understand you're excited, I'm sure it will be great! |
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| FamousGroupie | Jul 23 2006, 11:27 PM Post #149 |
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I just read Andy's report and looked at all the photos, and I'm so jealous I want to cry! I so badly want to meet all of you, but rarely have enough money to get to the next town, let alone another country.
You all looked like you had a fabulous time though! Loved the photos, Tony! |
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| tinybubbleca | Jul 23 2006, 11:28 PM Post #150 |
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| MaccasGirl | Jul 24 2006, 12:18 AM Post #151 |
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Great pics, Tony! That's so cool to see Paul's place, it's lovely Nice to see all of you guys and girls Anyone want to come to Chicago?
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| Rose | Jul 24 2006, 01:20 AM Post #152 |
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I loved all the pics...its so nice to see the people behind the screennames. Thanks for sharing! |
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| Jacaranda | Jul 24 2006, 01:49 AM Post #153 |
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Andy, great, thorough report, and lovely pics from you and Tony. Thanks for sharing them with us sad little envious Yank fans.
Way to go Tony getting your cool photo (and getting in trouble)!Ok, all of you, and that is all of you (esp. Merry) can come and stay at my house in Maryland -- very close to the disturbing capital of the U.S. Washington, DC. I promise to be a good tour guide! My five-year-old girl will be amazed that other people besides her mom love the Beatles. Really though we should have a U.S. based board meet-up! I would certainly go! As I have said before, NYC comes to mind as a locale (coinciding with the Beatle fest of course) but Vegas sounds REALLY good too....
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| JeffLynnesBeard | Jul 24 2006, 02:04 AM Post #154 |
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We'd have loved to have had you with us too, Clare. Perhaps you, Bill & Emilee can have your own meet up.
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| JeffLynnesBeard | Jul 24 2006, 02:06 AM Post #155 |
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You're welcome for the report, Lisa... and thank you for yet another invitation! I need win the lottery or something for us to take all of you up on your offers! |
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| MaccasGirl | Jul 24 2006, 02:10 AM Post #156 |
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And what about coming to our Chicago meet-up in August, Andy and Fiona. Don't forget about that You would be most welcome here!
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| JeffLynnesBeard | Jul 24 2006, 02:17 AM Post #157 |
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:lol: We'd love to - if it wasn't for the small matter of the air fare, we'd be there! Besides, isn't it a bit of a girls' meet-up?
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| MaccasGirl | Jul 24 2006, 02:28 AM Post #158 |
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We'd love to have you, Andy Men would be welcome, too, but I don't think anyone has shown any interest yet |
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| scottycatt | Jul 24 2006, 07:09 AM Post #159 |
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Andy, great review and photos!! Maybe you can get a part-time job with one of the red-tops and teach 'em how it's done.
I'm sorry I missed you all on the webcam. . . I got on just a wee bit late, but I watched for at least an hour. That's one BUSY crossing. Some of the drivers looked as though they weren't going to stop for pedestrians.
Here in the states, drivers must stop when a pedestrian is in a crosswalk. Is that the law in the UK?? My hat's off to Tony for having the nerve to get that wonderful photo. . . glad we now have a board where such a photo can be posted!!
What a great-looking group of people!! I look forward to reading posts and seeing photos from the others at the meeet-up. Oh, and let me throw my hat into the ring. . . you guys are most welcome here in Los Angeles. Lots to see and do here!! I'd love to play tour guide.
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| FamousGroupie | Jul 24 2006, 07:11 AM Post #160 |
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| scottycatt | Jul 24 2006, 07:16 AM Post #161 |
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Thanks, Clare!!! We have a good friend who's an Aussie and she's always intriguing us with stories from down under. Someday we will make it there.
You'll have to check out her webby. . . it's gillimoon.com. (Sorry for the hijack. . . now back to the topic at hand. )
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| Emilee | Jul 24 2006, 10:46 AM Post #162 |
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| Emilee | Jul 24 2006, 10:48 AM Post #163 |
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No all we have to do is wait for the "out-takes". Yes, I can see it now. The Strawberry Fields London meet-up.. uncut. The things you DIDN'T see
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| BikerLikeAnIcon | Jul 24 2006, 12:57 PM Post #164 |
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| JeffLynnesBeard | Jul 24 2006, 02:36 PM Post #166 |
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Thanks Bev - yup, it's law that they're supposed to stop when people cross on zebra crossings, but unfortunately London drivers are very aggressive and don't always observe the law to the letter. I hope the remaining boardies who attended will also give their accounts of the day... I hope I haven't scared them off!
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| maccascruff | Jul 24 2006, 03:00 PM Post #167 |
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Tony, that picture was worth the trouble of getting it. It's a great picture of the house. Better than the one I have of it. |
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| jayjay | Jul 24 2006, 04:26 PM Post #168 |
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Wow, great write-up Andy, and fantastic pics! Thanks for sharing! I was thinking about you guys on Friday! So glad to hear you had a great day... although we all knew you would!
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Yes, he was the guy who 'yelled' at Tony for taking the picture. He was quite reasonable about it and not at all aggressive.
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| vlivantje | Jul 24 2006, 04:51 PM Post #170 |
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Sounds like you guys had a great time! I was in London July 3-6 and did almost all things you did....Rock shop in Covent Garden, Beatles shop in Baker street and Abbey Road Read any graffiti where a bunny was drawn?
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When I was in London and in front of Paul's house at Cavendish the gate opened too. I almost died. It was one of Paul's security guys and some workmen. They were refurbishing the top room in the front. (saw a ladder there). Probably for that party Paul held Too bad Paul didn't come out when that gate opened. No wait, I WOULD have died then....
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Sounds like everyone had lots of fun getting to know each other. ((Andy and Fiona))) your always welcome to come and stay at our home if you ever want to come to Chicago. Anyone who wants to donate mileage to them......feel free!!! Then all you need is lots of Holiday time. :-) We're having a get together August 11-13th. Anyone in the Chicago area who wants to come by on Saturday or Friday too if they want to stay in a hotel near by is more than WELCOME to come. My house is all booked up. But the more the merrier. I live an hour west of Chicago ~~ where the corn grows in the meadows! |
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Thanks for the report Andy! I had an awesome time, and it was great to meet so many other Beatles/Paul fans in real life - normally I just get told to shut up, but for once I could actually just be myself and have a laugh, n not be embarrassed to talk about Macca as much as I want, :lol: As soon as we left each other on the tube I realised that I'd allowed you to pay for my drinks all night and felt really bad. I must owe you about a tenner or something, I'll make sure I give it you next time. Thanks for posting all them pics as well. I had a bit of a disaster on Saturday which I'm really gutted about. I got caught in a big storm, my camera got wet, and all the pics I took from the meet up got wiped off!! I was seriously distressed at the time cause I had some good ones, but it looks like everyone else did too. Oh and Tony, if you have any more, please post em. Didn't you take a couple in the pub?? So anyway, I had a great time and I'd definitely love to do it again, hopefully with even more people! Next time we should check out Saville Row and Soho Square as well. EDIT: Just realised this is my 100th post here. Nice one!
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| JeffLynnesBeard | Jul 24 2006, 08:56 PM Post #177 |
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Ah, don't worry about the money for the drinks, Bec - I know how it is when you're a student, I'm just glad you enjoyed yourself! How's your moss? p.s. Congrats on 100 posts.
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| Sandra | Jul 24 2006, 09:03 PM Post #179 |
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Very interesting to read about the day Andy and to see the photos you and Tony posted. It looks like everybody was having a great time. As others have said I wish I could have been there too.
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Pics from the pub. Andy and Lauren were getting drinks so they are not in them, sorry. Jim and his wife ![]() Bec, Ringo11, and Maccabyrd
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| Emilee | Jul 25 2006, 02:39 AM Post #181 |
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| scottycatt | Jul 25 2006, 02:52 AM Post #182 |
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I'm loving all these photos. You guys are all so adorable!!!
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| Merry | Jul 25 2006, 02:32 PM Post #183 |
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Yes, great pictures, everyone!
You know, I pictured Paul's home as a little larger and more ornate than it actually is, that's the first time I've ever seen it! For now, trips like these are on my "wish list", for someday, maybe. I'd love to go to Chicago and meet my buddies here. And Lisa (Jacaranda), you're such a sweetheart, I'd love to come and visit you, too! Right now my budget just won't allow for much, though...but in perhaps in the future! Anyhow, it's wonderful to see what a good time everyone had last week, just wish I could've seen you on the Abbey Road cam. Merry
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| Mark Stephen Baker | Jul 25 2006, 06:18 PM Post #187 |
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OK, now I'm totally lost.... This is the house in London, no? Pardon my lack of geographic knowledge of the UK, but where is the other house? Where does he typically reside? Which house is it that Heather just bought a place near? Is it near this one or the other one? :hmm: |
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| JeffLynnesBeard | Jul 25 2006, 11:10 PM Post #190 |
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Yes - as it happens, I was on the Scrumpy Jack all evening.
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Paul has two houses in Sussex. One is the Peasmarsh farm in East Sussex - the big farm estate he bought with Linda. The second is a town-house by the sea in Hove, near Brighton on the south coast - that's the one he bought with Heather and the one Heather currently calls home.
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| Mark Stephen Baker | Jul 25 2006, 11:18 PM Post #192 |
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| Emilee | Jul 25 2006, 11:54 PM Post #193 |
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| maccascruff | Jul 26 2006, 12:44 AM Post #194 |
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I've been to Cavendish and that is what it looks like from the street. That is the only house I've been to of Paul's which he currently owns or resides. I have been to Forthlin Road and laid in the bed. I've also been to all of the council houses where he grew up in Liddypool. One my tour guide said the guy was grumpy and would kick me off the property. I must look okay because he invited me in.
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| beatlechick | Jul 26 2006, 02:38 AM Post #195 |
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And, me too. I am just half an hour away and you can help me and my boyfriend clean John's and The Beatles stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. And, you can come see The Fab Four or WingsBand. So much to see and do, so little time. Loved the review and the piccies. |
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Sounds and looks like all you guys had a great time around London
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Is that so, Jayne? Wow, I wish you both could have been with us! Did you take any pictures, by any chance? I'm glad you had a nice time.
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). After everyone had finished their drinks & food we caught another (crowded) bus to St. John's Wood where we assembled outside Paul McCartney's London house, hoping for a glance of the great man. Some photos were taken and Tony got reprimanded by one of Paul's security men for taking a photo over the gate. Having seen the photo and the fact that those famous gates slowly swung partly open for the security guy to talk to Tony which was quite exciting, it was well worth it. There was a pap photographer sitting in an SUV nearby with his engine idling, so Lauren went over & had a chat to see if Paul was expected soon. The photographer told Lauren that Paul had not long left Peasmarsh (his Sussex farm) by car so probably wouldn't be back in central London for a long while, if at all. 


























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I was seriously distressed at the time cause I had some good ones, but it looks like everyone else did too. Oh and Tony, if you have any more, please post em. Didn't you take a couple in the pub??


I've also been to all of the council houses where he grew up in Liddypool. One my tour guide said the guy was grumpy and would kick me off the property. I must look okay because he invited me in.

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