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| bluemeanie | Jan 3 2008, 12:24 AM Post #1001 |
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| DCBeatle64 | Jan 3 2008, 12:33 AM Post #1002 |
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I still have no idea what I'm doing there apart from the Friday and 2 Saturdays. I think I'm just gonna blag the week but it will be fun. I gotta get you your haggis as well Jayne |
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| bluemeanie | Jan 3 2008, 12:37 AM Post #1003 |
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have you decided where you will be staying ?? because you are there for the full week you could get saveaways each day and visit different parts of Merseyside (or I can pick you up after work some days and take you various places) |
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| Jacaranda | Jan 3 2008, 12:38 AM Post #1004 |
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Blag Dani??
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| bluemeanie | Jan 3 2008, 12:39 AM Post #1005 |
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:lol: :lol: :lol: you must of heard me say blag before Lass
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| DCBeatle64 | Jan 3 2008, 12:40 AM Post #1006 |
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well I'm staying at the youth hostel until the Thursday.I've got to book 2 more nights in it but I need to find somewhere else to stay on the 19th because they are fully booked that night. |
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| bluemeanie | Jan 3 2008, 12:42 AM Post #1007 |
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cheap hotel
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| Jacaranda | Jan 3 2008, 12:48 AM Post #1008 |
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Ah yes, Jayne the Premier hotel spokesperson of the year. You know you've never said blag to me yet. Maybe you said it to that husband of yours in your signature. :lol: |
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| bluemeanie | Jan 3 2008, 12:52 AM Post #1009 |
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I should be cheif executive for that company and get shares in the place lol
I would never blag to my hubby how can I explain to blag something
'I blagged my way to a free meal when I said the food was cold and it wasnt' 'I blagged my way through an exam' |
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| DCBeatle64 | Jan 3 2008, 12:56 AM Post #1010 |
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cool thanks Jayne. Should have booked earlier for the 19th.Looks like everyone is coming that weekend :lol: and blag means to get through or talk about things without actually having a clue, sort of making it up as you go along and hope for the best I guess |
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| bluemeanie | Jan 3 2008, 12:58 AM Post #1011 |
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just noticed liverpool centre is not available that night
nearest is either across the mersey to the wirral or near me is it just that 1 night you want ?? |
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| bluemeanie | Jan 3 2008, 01:00 AM Post #1012 |
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scrapped that coz I cant read and was 2007 not 2008
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| bluemeanie | Jan 3 2008, 01:03 AM Post #1013 |
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even I'm tempted to get one of these - grab one and save quite a bit of money - free entry to Beatles Story with it sorry just noticed this on the site
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| DCBeatle64 | Jan 3 2008, 01:09 AM Post #1014 |
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yeah I saw that.Well as far as I'm aware so far its just that 1 night being a pain in the arse although not sure until Friday when I will book the other 2 nights in the YHA |
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| bluemeanie | Jan 3 2008, 01:13 AM Post #1015 |
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let us know will ya lass
I've got a put me up if needed
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| Jacaranda | Jan 3 2008, 01:14 AM Post #1016 |
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You're too nice. You and that good looking husband of yours. |
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| bluemeanie | Jan 3 2008, 01:15 AM Post #1017 |
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oh yes defo
but he will be too busy in the bedroom for Dani to meet him
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| DCBeatle64 | Jan 3 2008, 01:16 AM Post #1018 |
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ha bless. hehe if that does end up happening I am a good house guest (just ask Andy and Fiona
and Lauren sort of). hehe make my way round the sf members homes- thats kind of scary
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| DCBeatle64 | Jan 3 2008, 01:17 AM Post #1019 |
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now a tad scared
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| bluemeanie | Jan 3 2008, 01:19 AM Post #1020 |
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lmao if your a good dishwasher then your defo invited lol
nooo seriously - if you need it I'm here - hey we have got to meet up a couple of times at least that week - you can come work with me too if your that bored lol
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| DCBeatle64 | Jan 3 2008, 01:22 AM Post #1021 |
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erm I dont think I'll be that bored :lol: But yes we do have to meet (and so I can give you your haggis), I'll obviously be about a lot that week anyway so it is your call- Thats a point do you have my number? and yes I am a good dishwasher
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| bluemeanie | Jan 3 2008, 01:36 AM Post #1022 |
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PM on way
Things for Dani to do in Merseyside 1. meet me and the witches 2. meet George and Colin too 3. go round the place 4. eat 5. drink 6. be merry 7. ermmmmmm come on Jayne be serious now 1. Go to the docks, get one of them cards (see previous page) and go in the beatles story for free and all the other places they have on offer but I don't recommend going to that place called shitefield unless you have got a bottle of disinfectant with you and yes I've got my supply ready for everyone in June
2. getting a saveaway is a good idea to get around - get an all zone one and you could go to the seaside for the day and travel to Southport and/or get off at freshfields and around the corner from the station is the red squirrel place 3. Goto Woolton and visit the church and try and find Eleanor Rigby's grave 4. Visit strawberry fields gates 5. see the houses 6. Take the ferry across the mersey (saveaway card includes trip on there) 7. Over on the Wirral there is some good places like blue planet aquarium and cheshire oaks shopping is fantastic there lol any more suggestions I'll get back to ya
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| DCBeatle64 | Jan 3 2008, 01:41 AM Post #1023 |
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cool,how do I get a savaway card and whats the cost? I am very excited. When I went for my day trip in July I went to the Beatles story, strawberry fields and Mendips but I need to see Forthlin Road still and no doubt other things |
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| bluemeanie | Jan 3 2008, 01:48 AM Post #1024 |
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saveaway cards can be bought at the main bus station in city centre they cost £4.30 for an ALL ZONE card saveaway information
Just been reading up about that other card - got updated details now free beatle story entry amongst other things - updated ! |
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| DCBeatle64 | Jan 3 2008, 01:51 AM Post #1025 |
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oh cool.That doesnt sound to bad at all.Might well have to do a bit of that and just explore and I can cope with spending £4.30 I think :lol: |
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| bluemeanie | Jan 3 2008, 01:53 AM Post #1026 |
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to go to Forthlin Road you would need a bus going to Allerton - remember though just near there is Penny Lane I think Colin might be able to give you exact bus route - I just drive there lol
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| bluemeanie | Jan 3 2008, 01:55 AM Post #1027 |
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like said though you can go quite a bit on the saveaway - they have even included Chester in it now so you could go to the city centre there which as got Roman Walls and some lovely tudor buildings I might see if I can get a day or afternoon off work - or possibly might have to have a sudden meeting in Liverpool to attend too
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| bluemeanie | Jan 3 2008, 05:06 AM Post #1028 |
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anyone still stuck regarding hotels, visit info etc ??? only 4 months, 4 weeks and 1 day off
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| Jacaranda | Jan 3 2008, 05:07 AM Post #1029 |
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I have a very nice hotel thank you.
The staff there is just lovely, particularly the junior members.
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| bluemeanie | Jan 3 2008, 05:10 AM Post #1030 |
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are you sure about that lass - heard its got a terrible reputation and the younger members of staff are just nutters |
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| Rose | Jan 3 2008, 05:12 AM Post #1031 |
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Well, here's another clue for you all, the Walrus was Paul...
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| Jacaranda | Jan 3 2008, 05:12 AM Post #1032 |
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Well I do understand they run off at the mouth a bit, but they are still pretty cute.
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| bluemeanie | Jan 3 2008, 05:13 AM Post #1033 |
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Rose - do you like my countdown in my sig
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| bluemeanie | Jan 3 2008, 05:14 AM Post #1034 |
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told you stay away but noooo you insisted you wanted to stay at that hotel - your head be it when you come over lass
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| Jacaranda | Jan 3 2008, 05:14 AM Post #1035 |
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I like the lovebirds, and your hubby's piccie. |
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| bluemeanie | Jan 3 2008, 05:15 AM Post #1036 |
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gotta love him
talking of which, think he's been tied up far too long now - don't want him getting rope burns
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| DCBeatle64 | Jan 3 2008, 05:47 PM Post #1037 |
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to freaking right
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| Colin | Jan 3 2008, 07:41 PM Post #1038 |
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So you're going to do a sicky then?
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There are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on the earth http://www.myspace.com/colin_o_m http://www.flickr.com/photos/27864525@N08/ | |
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| Deleted User | Jan 3 2008, 07:42 PM Post #1039 |
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When will the meeting in Liverpool happen? |
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| bluemeanie | Jan 3 2008, 08:06 PM Post #1040 |
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no I'll have an urgent meeting to attend at the old cotton exchange Colin well sometimes it feels like my second home lol
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| bluemeanie | Jan 3 2008, 08:07 PM Post #1041 |
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Paul's Liverpool Concert in June Michelle |
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| Deleted User | Jan 3 2008, 08:08 PM Post #1042 |
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are there still tickets? Where can I get them? I think maybe I want to go...
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| bluemeanie | Jan 3 2008, 08:19 PM Post #1043 |
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we'd all love you to come to Liverpool to watch Paul with us all
unless you can find a member in here or via PM.com the event is a sell out
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It is ok
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| bluemeanie | Jan 3 2008, 09:12 PM Post #1045 |
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| DCBeatle64 | Jan 3 2008, 09:27 PM Post #1046 |
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I wanna go to that free thing |
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| bluemeanie | Jan 3 2008, 09:32 PM Post #1047 |
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so do I but gotta work
you have more of a chance than me
at least I'm off to the arena tomorrow night
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| Bag O' Nails | Jan 4 2008, 02:25 AM Post #1048 |
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Anyone have an idea of what time this concert will start? Is it a daytime or a nighttime event? |
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| bluemeanie | Jan 4 2008, 02:26 AM Post #1049 |
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5pm Heidi |
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| DCBeatle64 | Jan 4 2008, 02:27 AM Post #1050 |
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wooo hooo |
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| Bag O' Nails | Jan 4 2008, 02:35 AM Post #1051 |
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ahhh....great!! That means the par-tay will be earlier that day??? |
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| DCBeatle64 | Jan 4 2008, 02:37 AM Post #1052 |
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unless some crazy people are queing
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| bluemeanie | Jan 4 2008, 02:40 AM Post #1053 |
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you know what - most people will be there on the Saturday won't they ??? if we have it early(ish) on the Saturday before - Betsy can hand out her t-shirts then and things - won't that be better |
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| DCBeatle64 | Jan 4 2008, 02:41 AM Post #1054 |
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you bloody b*stards :lol: come see me in the que |
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| DCBeatle64 | Jan 4 2008, 02:41 AM Post #1055 |
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oh hang on you said Saturday All is well,please continue :lol: |
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| bluemeanie | Jan 4 2008, 02:43 AM Post #1056 |
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irn bru doesnt affect your eyesight too does it dani lol
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| DCBeatle64 | Jan 4 2008, 02:44 AM Post #1057 |
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well actually I dont have my glasses on |
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| bluemeanie | Jan 4 2008, 02:47 AM Post #1058 |
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get em on then - that with irn bru must be making all these funny comments then tonight lol
if we have it on the Saturday - can people know what time they are free from 'trips' and things so can arrange something |
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| DCBeatle64 | Jan 4 2008, 02:50 AM Post #1059 |
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nah its just stupidity more than anything and the bru is wearing off
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| bluemeanie | Jan 4 2008, 02:52 AM Post #1060 |
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get some more down yr neck LOL |
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| DCBeatle64 | Jan 4 2008, 02:52 AM Post #1061 |
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Its ran out
gutted and now I feel freezing
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| bluemeanie | Jan 4 2008, 02:54 AM Post #1062 |
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shute --- someone run and get Dani some Irn Bru from the store - QUICKLY!!!!!! |
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| Bag O' Nails | Jan 4 2008, 02:55 AM Post #1063 |
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It would be good to know when everyone wants to get together because those of us "tourists" want to make plans to make the most of our time there! |
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| bluemeanie | Jan 4 2008, 02:57 AM Post #1064 |
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Thats why i said Heidi when do people finish there tours on the Saturday ??? Liverpool in city centre is no place for people who dont the area - believe me I coould get us all a nice friendly pub away from all the main places and all meet there you see
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| retrollama | Jan 4 2008, 02:59 AM Post #1065 |
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I forgot about the t-shirts! Gotta send a PM to Betsy about my size.
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| bluemeanie | Jan 4 2008, 03:02 AM Post #1066 |
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well hurry and do it lass
Heidi - if you want a special t-shirt then email betsy sizes of people going ok
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| Bag O' Nails | Jan 4 2008, 03:38 AM Post #1067 |
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Thanks, hon...I already pm'd her with the info. So far the only plans I have is the National Trust Tour on FRIDAY (same time as Linda). I can spend the rest of the day touring Liverpool on that same day, which leaves me open on Saturday! |
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| Bag O' Nails | Jan 4 2008, 03:40 AM Post #1068 |
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Going to Scotland....I got an email from a friend who spent three weeks there and I asked her what to do; here's what she said: It's really tough to narrow down our favorite places, but I'll give it a shot. Edinburgh: Between the big towns, Edinburgh and Glasgow, we preferred Edinburgh. It was a little more "touristy", but also seemed way more friendly to us, plus they have the castle with the crown jewels. (A note about castles in Scotland: the ones that you pay to get into are made to be museum-like, but I found them a little Disneyland-ish with talking mannequins and the like. Not that it was bad, just not what I was expecting. It was actually quite comical). We enjoyed all of Old Town, but didn't stray too far into New Town. It's a bit more high-end shopping, which isn't our style. We stayed at the Bank Hotel, which is right on the Royal Mile in Old Town (very convenient), though it was a little noisy on Saturday night. (We spent 2-3 days here) Stirling: (We did Stirling in one day) If you see one castle in Scotland, make it Stirling Castle. Even though Edinburgh has the crown jewels, we really enjoyed walking through Stirling castle. ( I believe if you are going to go to both, you can save money buying a special ticket at either castle...I wish we would have). Also in Stirling is the Wallace monument, which was a gorgeous hike, but they have a tram up the hill as well, and the Bannockburn Heritage center. Drymen/Loch Lomond: I think everywhere else I've suggested you can get to by train, but if you are going to rent a car (and Chris thinks you absolutely must, just for the fun of it) the Loch Lomond area was gorgeous, and very close to Stirling and Glasgow. Also, in the village of Drymen, there is a pub/restaurant called the Clachan which is the oldest registered pub in Great Brittain. It is there that we had wonderful haggis topped steak. Haggis is actually very tasty, I promise. While in this area, we stayed at a B&B called Green Shadows, overlooking the Buchanan Golf course. St. Andrews: (We went for a day trip) We really enjoyed St. Andrews for its Protestant Reformation history, plus it's a beautiful little sea town. Also there is the St. Andrews golf club, where golf was invented. I think you can play there, though I'm sure it's expensive. Isle of Skye: (We stayed two days, but probably could have been fine with one) The island was different from anything else we saw in Scotland, plus you travel through the highlands to get there. If you drive, we suggest going by way of the Skye Bridge instead of the ferry. The bridge is free, and you will go by Eilean Donan Castle on the mainland. On the island, Dunvegan castle is spectacular, especially the gardens. We were amazed at how many tropical-looking plants they managed to grow. I really hope that doesn't overwhelm you. Really, all of Scotland is beautiful so wherever you go will be great Any input from you Scots out there would be appreciated!!
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| DCBeatle64 | Jan 4 2008, 03:42 AM Post #1069 |
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well hello there |
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| bluemeanie | Jan 4 2008, 03:44 AM Post #1070 |
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one of the quuen of the scots here Heidi |
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| retrollama | Jan 4 2008, 03:47 AM Post #1071 |
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Is that the house tour or the sightseeing tour? I'm on one of those with Linda, too I think.
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| bluemeanie | Jan 4 2008, 03:49 AM Post #1072 |
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your stoppin in Jayne's world with Linda arent you Lisa |
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| DCBeatle64 | Jan 4 2008, 03:49 AM Post #1073 |
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erm yeah I pretty much agree with all of that I think.Pretty good overview really. Stirling is doable in a day and is worth it. The castle is good and is better than Edinburgh castle slightly although they were pretty much supposed to be doubles so there are loads of similarties. Near Stirling is Bannockburn where us Scots kicked some English butt in 1314 :lol: which can be worth a look. Also the Wallace Monument is just on the outside of Stirling and once you reach the top of it you gt some rather good views Edinburgh is a lot more accomodating to tourists than Glasgow but I think Glasgow is generally better for the shopping and culture/artsy type things unless you visit the rough areas where you step into ned terrotary. New town is really pretty much like anyother city in the UK but you can find some really interesting places on the outskirts.So much to see in Edinburgh, the castle,scottish parliament,holyrood, royal mile and much much more. St Andrews is a nice place to visit. They do some really good ice cream there as well |
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| retrollama | Jan 4 2008, 03:57 AM Post #1074 |
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Yep. We're not traveling together, but we're meeting up in the 'Pool. Wish I had more time. I'd love to see Scotland, too.
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| bluemeanie | Jan 4 2008, 03:59 AM Post #1075 |
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when do you come over and leave ?? |
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| DCBeatle64 | Jan 4 2008, 04:00 AM Post #1076 |
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and er yes even though I am veggie now haggis is rather tasty (thank christ there is a veggie alternative) and battered mars bar is always worth a try, tablet and so on are also nice. So much to do and see really and those places mentioned are just the tip of it.There is loads of other stuff not as touristy or well known but depends what you are after for your first visit to Scotland. There seems to be quite of few of you looking to visit Scotland which is good If anyone needs any info about Scotland, then yell coz I am more than happy to bore you with it |
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| DCBeatle64 | Jan 4 2008, 04:01 AM Post #1077 |
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You should
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| bluemeanie | Jan 4 2008, 04:02 AM Post #1078 |
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Goto Galashields - lovely little shops around there
especially the ceramics place where you can paint your own things
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| DCBeatle64 | Jan 4 2008, 04:03 AM Post #1079 |
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yeah Gala is alright |
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I'm a BIGGER Beatles fan than you and I'm an even BIGGER Wings fan than that... 'You're a Paul McCartney fan? No you're a Wings fan'. 'Thankyou Scotland' Ho Hey Ho... ![]() I am the buttplug goo goo goo joob | |
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| bluemeanie | Jan 4 2008, 04:04 AM Post #1080 |
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my bessie mate who lives 5 mins away would love you for that
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| DCBeatle64 | Jan 4 2008, 04:05 AM Post #1081 |
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my mate who lives there would kill me if I didnt say that :lol: |
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| bluemeanie | Jan 4 2008, 04:08 AM Post #1082 |
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wow - where bouts in Gala does she live ? |
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| DCBeatle64 | Jan 4 2008, 04:10 AM Post #1083 |
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he and I dunno.I cannae mind or I just dont pay any attention which is more likely |
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| retrollama | Jan 4 2008, 04:11 AM Post #1084 |
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Can't remember the dates now, (and I don't have tickets yet) -- but I am planning to arrive in Manchester on Thursday morning and leave on Tuesday. Quick trip, I know... but I can't get all that time off from work right then. Too bad Paulie couldn't wait until my birthday (28 June) -- then I'd have all the time in the world because School holidays start on June 12 I think. |
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| DCBeatle64 | Jan 4 2008, 04:13 AM Post #1085 |
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damn that Paul McCartney. No bloody consideration for others :lol: |
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| bluemeanie | Jan 4 2008, 04:16 AM Post #1086 |
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lol
Paula (the youngest witch) said why cant he play on 'our' birthday lol
told her why do you think
Lisa - your coming over with wully Lisa arent you ?? |
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| bluemeanie | Jan 4 2008, 04:17 AM Post #1087 |
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ok HE lol near the retail park or Old Gala House - only been there twice but know my way round
I'm good me
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| DCBeatle64 | Jan 4 2008, 04:19 AM Post #1088 |
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Its hardly big and er I still dunno that answer.I think I switch off when people talk to me Sorry who are you again? :lol: |
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| retrollama | Jan 4 2008, 04:19 AM Post #1089 |
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I know, right? I was lucky enough to see him in Liverpool on my birthday two years running... you think he'd remember, and do me the favor once again... but nooooo! Jayne... Lisa and I haven't finalised our plans yet. But most likely that will happen. |
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| DCBeatle64 | Jan 4 2008, 04:21 AM Post #1090 |
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:lol: Hes a swine |
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I'm a BIGGER Beatles fan than you and I'm an even BIGGER Wings fan than that... 'You're a Paul McCartney fan? No you're a Wings fan'. 'Thankyou Scotland' Ho Hey Ho... ![]() I am the buttplug goo goo goo joob | |
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| bluemeanie | Jan 4 2008, 04:22 AM Post #1091 |
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lmao Lisa
and Dani - would I have to take you on a guided tour lol
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| DCBeatle64 | Jan 4 2008, 04:27 AM Post #1092 |
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You dont HAVE to but if you aint busy :lol: |
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| bluemeanie | Jan 4 2008, 04:28 AM Post #1093 |
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I'll pick you up in a bit ok lol
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| Bag O' Nails | Jan 4 2008, 04:43 AM Post #1094 |
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It's the one with the yellow van!
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| Bag O' Nails | Jan 4 2008, 04:45 AM Post #1095 |
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I've heard of the Military Tattoo...where is it? Is it good to see? |
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| DCBeatle64 | Jan 4 2008, 04:47 AM Post #1096 |
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That is all throughout August and it is up in Edinburgh Castle |
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| retrollama | Jan 4 2008, 04:48 AM Post #1097 |
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The van that takes you to John's and Paul's homes? I'll be on that one, too.
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| Bag O' Nails | Jan 4 2008, 04:51 AM Post #1098 |
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Yes! How great to share it with you and Linda!!
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| Bag O' Nails | Jan 4 2008, 04:52 AM Post #1099 |
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What kind of show is it? Will there be men in kilts with bagpipes??
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| DCBeatle64 | Jan 4 2008, 04:54 AM Post #1100 |
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yes there will be.Its pretty much men in kilts with bagpipes.Its a good thing to go and see and its lots of fun but tickets generally go quite quickly |
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