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| The London Meet-Up Thread - Details Posted!; *** Saturday 26th May, 2007 *** | |
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| bluemeanie | May 28 2007, 05:28 PM Post #401 |
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seriously - it was a very good day
I wanted you to post your experience and I thought you would of warned people NEVER to have me as a tour guide lol
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| DCBeatle64 | May 28 2007, 09:28 PM Post #402 |
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I'm thinking Paul wasn't in.I detoured past his on Sunday before I caught my coach home at about 9pm and there were no lights on(that really sounds like I was stalking him) Very cool day on Saturday.With the exception of the rain of course :lol: It was lovely meeting people and not getting weird looks when discussing Macca/The Beatles (well until I referred to Paul as a tool,I love him really) and wondering around looking at the sights |
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| Deleted User | May 28 2007, 10:58 PM Post #403 |
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PART II Ok, on Saturday at about 1pm met up with a bunch of the coolest Beatles fans, Andy, Fiona, Dani, and Jim. We met at Piccadilly Circus and headed over to where the Beatles played live for their rooftop concert. We sat there and wondered what it must have been like all those years ago. Would have been so cool to hear them rockin from the roof. After a little discussion about that and the cops who told them to stop, we continued on our journey. We next visited the house where Paul lived with the Ashers. I don't think they get alot of fans stopping by because when one of the residents left she looked at us as if we were out to rob the place. The house was interesting and we went around back to see where Paul would climb out on the roof and over to the next door neighbors house to escape the fans. Next stop was the site of the old Apple Boutique. After the excitement of looking at this building we decided to get a drink. The first place was closed so we went to another down the street. Both their names escape me but I'm sure somebody will fill us in. Anyways we sat outside drinking and discussing what a great time we were having when we decided to head over to the Beatles Store. Now the Beatle Store is overpriced but it does have some cool souveniers. I purchased a Let It Be Mug while Dani bought a Sleeping With The Beatles pillowcase. Andy and Fiona got a cool address book and if you play your cards right they will add you I'm sure. Afterwards we went back towards the pub we had went to first and thats when Andy realized that Bill had called. To be honest don't know if Andy called him back or if Bill called again but soon the phone was being passed around and we were all getting a chance to say hello to Bill. We were then joined by Robert (I think) and we all chatted over drinks. Then off to Cavendish and the house of Sir Paul. We got there to find that fans were now leaving graffitti on Paul's wall. I can see doing that at Abbey Road but not at his home. Of course, if he does give it to Heather then we will bring the spray paint next time. During our wait for a Sir Paul sighting the drizzle of the day turned into rain and an Abbey Rd visit was decided against. It was decided that we should get dinner and that when we said our goodbyes to Robert (I hope thats his name). We headed for Pizza Express where we were joined by Lauren. Good food, great conversation and good friends made an excellent day. *if any of this is the wrong order well sue me.
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| Deleted User | May 28 2007, 11:01 PM Post #404 |
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Jayne the answer you groaned to was "a wife". By the way saw the home field of The Saints too. How ever could I forget, :rolleyes: |
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| bluemeanie | May 28 2007, 11:12 PM Post #405 |
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oh eck how could I forget that one lol
and seeing the holy grail of Knowsley Road - should of been a massive highlight of your Liverpool & St Helens tour lmao
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:lol: :lol: glad you enjoyed your holiday and your tour's Tony - bet your gutted to be back home you know anytime your back over here - just shout
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| Dorfliedot | May 28 2007, 11:12 PM Post #406 |
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| iscreamer1 | May 28 2007, 11:18 PM Post #407 |
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According to the Dutch radio interview there will be no Paul tour this year. Now I'm really bummed I missed this meet-up. So glad you guys had a good time. |
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| maccascruff | May 29 2007, 12:20 AM Post #408 |
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Paul said in the Billboard interview for MAF that there will be no tour this year. Come to Vegas with us, Irene. Tony, I can't believe people are writing on Paul's wall at his house. I have spent hours there, but never, ever considered writing on it. I've seen writing on the street sign and, of course, at Abbey Road, but not on Paul's wall. Where did they move Eleanor Rigby's statue? I used to be able to walk right to it. Glad you had a great time, Tony. |
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| bluemeanie | May 29 2007, 12:43 AM Post #409 |
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Linda - the statue was/well is situated at the end of mathew street but whilst they were building the 'met quarters' (posh shops) they moved the statue to behind Cavern Walks (a little alleyway inbetween there and BHS), they have now moved her back to her proper 'home' |
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| LIPA | May 29 2007, 04:50 AM Post #410 |
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Tony it was a pleasure, glad you liked the place, nice to meet you and Jayne remember when we went in the Auditorium I pointed out the sound desk, well that was the pic of my old Avatar here yer go
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| JeffLynnesBeard | May 29 2007, 11:13 PM Post #411 |
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What a great write up Tony, thanks!
There's not a great deal I can add to Tony's accurate description of the day other than that it was a very enjoyable meet-up from our perspective. Our thanks go out to Jim, Dani, Tony, Robert & Lauren for turning up & making the day a success! I was going to get round to writing up the day eventually, so you've saved me a task. Roll on next time!
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| maccascruff | May 30 2007, 01:47 AM Post #412 |
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George, is your current avatar the stairs outside the auditorium? Next time I get to Liverpool, will you and Jayne take me on a tour of LIPA? I donated enough money to help get that place built and I want to find my plaque on my stair. I have seen my chair, but had to endure a horrid play to do it. |
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| beatlechick | May 30 2007, 01:51 AM Post #413 |
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Great stories! Wish I were there. Now for the piccies! Glad to see that Eleanor has been moved back. Here is my picture taken in 2004:
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| maccascruff | May 30 2007, 02:02 AM Post #414 |
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I took the gravestone picture in 2003. They are talking about the Eleanor Rigby statue near Matthew Street that had been moved. I have sat beside her to have my picture taken, as I am one of the lonely people. |
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| beatlechick | May 30 2007, 02:03 AM Post #415 |
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Unfortunately we didn't have the time to do that. Our coach driver had to get us back onboard. |
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| maccascruff | May 30 2007, 02:05 AM Post #416 |
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I've been to Liverpool a few times and except for the first time, I spent several days there. It was in 1993 that I got the tour of LIPA as it was being built. |
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| Dorfliedot | May 30 2007, 02:06 AM Post #417 |
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will I do got steal webcam pic of mattew street and abbey road. ![]() ![]() ![]() That close's I get to England. |
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| LIPA | May 30 2007, 02:20 AM Post #418 |
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Yes it's a shot of the main door into the Paul McCartney Auditorium and either side are the stairways leading up to the balcony of the Theatre Yes id love to show round the building, you wouldn't recognise it from the first time you seen it being rebuilt. On our 10 year anniversary, we had a big party, with lots of VIP's there, at one stage during all the proceedings, Paul was on stage telling of how it came about and had his audience captured, like he doe's, anyway he was saying after the building was nearly finished Mark our CE informed Paul that they (he and the council) was going to name the Auditorium after Paul, Paul was laughung his head off saying,. your not, can you......................... Oh go on then he said he was proud to have it named after him, so if Paul's proud, then Im proud to show people around.
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| iscreamer1 | May 30 2007, 03:17 PM Post #419 |
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Linda I already have a room booked but I'm not sure i can swing it. |
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| DCBeatle64 | May 30 2007, 08:35 PM Post #420 |
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Yeah it was a very cool day and it was awesome meeting everyone who was there and a special thanks to Andy and Fiona of course I look forward to the next one |
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| iscreamer1 | May 30 2007, 10:42 PM Post #421 |
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So where are the pics? |
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| Jacaranda | May 31 2007, 01:39 AM Post #422 |
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Yes, where are the meet up pics and the Liverpool meet up pics of Jayne and Tony and the witches? |
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Gate to Strawberry Fields
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| Deleted User | Jun 3 2007, 04:06 PM Post #424 |
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Paul's home in Liverpool
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| Deleted User | Jun 3 2007, 04:07 PM Post #425 |
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John' home in Liverpool
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| Deleted User | Jun 3 2007, 04:07 PM Post #426 |
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The George Martin Studio @ Lipa
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| Deleted User | Jun 3 2007, 04:08 PM Post #427 |
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Eleanor Rigby Statue
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| Deleted User | Jun 3 2007, 04:09 PM Post #428 |
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The Sign @ the Cavern
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| Deleted User | Jun 3 2007, 04:10 PM Post #429 |
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The Wall
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| Deleted User | Jun 3 2007, 04:12 PM Post #430 |
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Now some from London: The Meet Up:
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| BeatleBarb | Jun 3 2007, 04:13 PM Post #431 |
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Tony, great pics. I love the "wall". |
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| Deleted User | Jun 3 2007, 04:20 PM Post #432 |
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The building where the Beatles played on the rooftop
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| Deleted User | Jun 3 2007, 04:21 PM Post #433 |
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The house where Paul lived with the Ashers
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| Deleted User | Jun 3 2007, 04:22 PM Post #434 |
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| Deleted User | Jun 3 2007, 04:30 PM Post #435 |
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and one of me in Liverpool. (damn I look horrible! White as a ghost, unshaved, and balding - note to self start dieting, get a tan, shave, and wear a hat)
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| Deleted User | Jun 3 2007, 04:36 PM Post #436 |
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Thank you for posting those, Tony! Looks like both were good days, then! I'm remorseful for not having used my camera. Next time!
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| Kopite | Jun 3 2007, 05:05 PM Post #437 |
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Great pictures, Tony! |
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| Kopite | Jun 3 2007, 05:10 PM Post #438 |
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I wish that meet-up was a bit sooner. I was in London three weeks ago. A few pics: Beatles museum: ![]() ![]() Cavendish: ![]() ![]() London Beatles Store:
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| maccascruff | Jun 3 2007, 05:16 PM Post #439 |
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Glad to see some pictures of your trip, Tony. I like yours, too, Kopite. I have one quite similar to Paul's house and then the gate opened and out came Paul. Have a picture of that, too.
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| Dorfliedot | Jun 3 2007, 05:17 PM Post #440 |
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Wow! Dam your hoot Tony..
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| wackadoo | Jun 3 2007, 05:18 PM Post #441 |
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I love all the pictures...thanks for posting them. I would like it if you all labelled the pictures with our SF family because I don't really know who everyone is!!! Thanks.
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| Kit_Kat | Jun 3 2007, 05:19 PM Post #442 |
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Wow Wow thanks for sharing those photos guys!! Loving them so much and Tony, you look great
I recognized Andy and Fiona but I didn't recognize the other 2
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| Deleted User | Jun 3 2007, 05:19 PM Post #443 |
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Jim (ohnotjimagain), Dani (DCBeatle64), Fiona (MaccaByrd) and Andy (JeffLynnesBeard). |
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| Kopite | Jun 3 2007, 05:21 PM Post #444 |
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You all look great.
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| wackadoo | Jun 3 2007, 05:25 PM Post #445 |
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Thanks, Fiona! We have a great looking family here at SF. Fiona, you are adorable, you know...all of you are!!!! |
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Get out of here! Actually, I think it's a very nice picture.
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| Dorfliedot | Jun 3 2007, 05:29 PM Post #447 |
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Wow! you all look good here too. |
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| kink | Jun 3 2007, 05:33 PM Post #448 |
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Lovely picture.
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| BeatleBarb | Jun 3 2007, 05:33 PM Post #449 |
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Great pictures, Tony. You all look so great and friendly. Tony - you crack me up. Don't be so hard on yourself - you're a great looking dude. Tans, shaving, diets are very overrated! |
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| wackadoo | Jun 3 2007, 05:37 PM Post #450 |
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I think we've got some pretty HOT men on this board, don't ya think ladies?
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| iscreamer1 | Jun 3 2007, 05:45 PM Post #451 |
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Love all the pics. Everyone looks so warm and friendly (cute and sexy too). Wish I had been there. |
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| ohnotjimagain | Jun 3 2007, 06:13 PM Post #452 |
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Thanks for your kind remarks girls
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| Dorfliedot | Jun 3 2007, 06:15 PM Post #453 |
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Jim, I would said something about you being sexy. but, you are married. |
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| bluemeanie | Jun 3 2007, 07:59 PM Post #454 |
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the liddypool picci's came out great pics of London
and Tony behave yourself
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| Dorfliedot | Jun 3 2007, 08:08 PM Post #455 |
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You mean he can't get naughty with me. |
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| bluemeanie | Jun 3 2007, 08:13 PM Post #456 |
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i was refering to the note to himself about shave losing weight etc etc lol thought he was always naughty with you its strawberries, whipped cream and champagne for me
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| Dorfliedot | Jun 3 2007, 08:15 PM Post #457 |
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It chocolate and wine for me. never kinky though.
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| Rose | Jun 3 2007, 08:43 PM Post #458 |
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| MarthamyDear | Jun 3 2007, 08:59 PM Post #459 |
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Loved all the pictures! Wish I was there too........... |
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| Dorfliedot | Jun 3 2007, 09:02 PM Post #460 |
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op's I meant hot....Sexy.. |
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| Jacaranda | Jun 4 2007, 12:58 AM Post #462 |
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Tony thank you very much for the photos -- they were all excellent. Lovely to see everyone too!
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| maccascruff | Jun 4 2007, 01:16 AM Post #463 |
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Tony, did you use the loo behind Paul's house? They told us that was there when Paul lived there, so our little group had to use it. :lol: |
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| DCBeatle64 | Jun 4 2007, 01:44 AM Post #464 |
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cool pics. Sat was a very cool day.Nice pic of us outside The Beatles shop(I bought less than I thought I would though
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| JeffLynnesBeard | Jun 4 2007, 11:07 AM Post #465 |
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Looking good, people! (Apart from me, of course) That's a gorgeous one of you, darling Fiona. My stomach isn't that big in 'real life'. Honestly.
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| JeffLynnesBeard | Jun 4 2007, 11:11 AM Post #466 |
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Thanks for posting those pics, Tony - I really enjoyed looking at the Liverpool ones as well.
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| Emilee | Jun 4 2007, 11:19 AM Post #467 |
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great piccers tony. you all look great. im coming to visit you all one day! |
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| harddaze | Jun 4 2007, 12:49 PM Post #468 |
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This is a great photo! You all look so good and really happy! |
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| DCBeatle64 | Jun 4 2007, 01:41 PM Post #469 |
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| Mark Stephen Baker | Jun 4 2007, 04:43 PM Post #470 |
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So which one's me? |
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Jayne told me to post this as well. It's our own bluemeanie Jayne
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| bluemeanie | Jun 4 2007, 09:14 PM Post #472 |
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I weren't sunburnt when that was taken lol
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| BeatleBarb | Jun 4 2007, 09:22 PM Post #473 |
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You look great, luv! I never did get back to you on the info. regarding the cane. I'm afraid we struck out on any information for you - just wasn't enough to go on...sorry. |
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| bluemeanie | Jun 4 2007, 09:34 PM Post #474 |
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hey no problems thanks for trying for me anyway - 1890 is always gonna be a bad decade for San Fran records :hmm:
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| fab4fan | Jun 6 2007, 04:14 AM Post #475 |
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Super Photos! A guy can dream that someday he'll take similar photos with his own shutterbox. Would love to see the same cast members in those photos too. Someday... |
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I wanted you to post your experience and I thought you would of warned people NEVER to have me as a tour guide lol
we should of worn the step counters - we would easily have done over the recommended 10,000 steps for the day lol




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