Welcome Guest [Log In] [Register]



This is an archived forum, so it is here for read-only purposes only. We are not accepting new members and members cannot post any longer. Members can, however, access their old private messages. Strawberry Fields was open from 2006 until 2011. There is a Strawberry Fields Beatles Forum on Facebook. If you are registered with Facebook, join us at the group there!

Username:   Password:
Add Reply
Liverpool Meet up 31st May 2008; meet up details n list on page 1
Topic Started: Sep 6 2007, 08:56 PM (39,877 Views)
Beatlesluver
Member Avatar

DCBeatle64
Jan 26 2008, 06:57 PM
er well whether u like it or not you have to see me :P

I certainly would, I think you know why I'm a bit nervous but you've seen me warts n'all. :lol:
Posted ImagePosted Image
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
DCBeatle64
Member Avatar
Wings nutter
Beatlesluver
Jan 26 2008, 06:59 PM
DCBeatle64
Jan 26 2008, 06:57 PM
er well whether u like it or not you have to see me  :P

I certainly would, I think you know why I'm a bit nervous but you've seen me warts n'all. :lol:

I know,I mean they might all be wierd or something :lol: (dont worry I've met Jayne :P )
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...
Posted Image
I am the buttplug goo goo goo joob
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Jacaranda
Member Avatar

Oh good lord, yeah we're all weird Dani. :P
Posted Image
"If nothing else works, a total pig-headed unwillingness to look facts in the face will see us through." General Melchett, Blackadder Goes Forth




Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
DCBeatle64
Member Avatar
Wings nutter
see, I knew it :P
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...
Posted Image
I am the buttplug goo goo goo joob
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Jacaranda
Member Avatar

Particularly you. :o :lol:
Posted Image
"If nothing else works, a total pig-headed unwillingness to look facts in the face will see us through." General Melchett, Blackadder Goes Forth




Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
DCBeatle64
Member Avatar
Wings nutter
Jacaranda
Jan 26 2008, 07:04 PM
Particularly you. :o :lol:

:o :o The outrage of it all


:P
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...
Posted Image
I am the buttplug goo goo goo joob
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
bluemeanie
Member Avatar
is now a happily married woman x
Daniella :hug: hope you will meet up with us all :hug: your friend can come too, other people are bringing friends

I for one would like to meet up with you and I'm sure everyone else will too :hug:
Jayne x

Posted Image

is loving life and is so happy xxx
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
bluemeanie
Member Avatar
is now a happily married woman x
DCBeatle64
Jan 26 2008, 07:06 PM
Jacaranda
Jan 26 2008, 07:04 PM
Particularly you.  :o  :lol:

:o :o The outrage of it all


:P

she knows you too well Dani lol :P :P

Jayne x

Posted Image

is loving life and is so happy xxx
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Jacaranda
Member Avatar

Flippin' eck (tm)!

Sarky cow(tm)!

B)
Posted Image
"If nothing else works, a total pig-headed unwillingness to look facts in the face will see us through." General Melchett, Blackadder Goes Forth




Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
bluemeanie
Member Avatar
is now a happily married woman x
who's a sarky cow !!
Jayne x

Posted Image

is loving life and is so happy xxx
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Jacaranda
Member Avatar

Me. :lol:
Posted Image
"If nothing else works, a total pig-headed unwillingness to look facts in the face will see us through." General Melchett, Blackadder Goes Forth




Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
bluemeanie
Member Avatar
is now a happily married woman x
no comment :whistle: B)
Jayne x

Posted Image

is loving life and is so happy xxx
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
DCBeatle64
Member Avatar
Wings nutter
bluemeanie
Jan 26 2008, 07:07 PM
DCBeatle64
Jan 26 2008, 07:06 PM
Jacaranda
Jan 26 2008, 07:04 PM
Particularly you.  :o  :lol:

:o :o The outrage of it all


:P

she knows you too well Dani lol :P :P

:o

er what ya trying to say eh

:P
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...
Posted Image
I am the buttplug goo goo goo joob
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Rose
Member Avatar
Well, here's another clue for you all, the Walrus was Paul...
Jacaranda
Jan 26 2008, 01:01 PM
Oh good lord, yeah we're all weird Dani.  :P

I love weird. I'm counting on my weirdness to ingratiate me into all of your hearts in June! Posted Image

Posted Image Posted Image

"I'm in awe of McCartney. He's about the only one that I am in awe of. He can do it all. And he's never let up... He's just so damn effortless." ~ Bob Dylan
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
DCBeatle64
Member Avatar
Wings nutter
Rose
Jan 26 2008, 08:11 PM
Jacaranda
Jan 26 2008, 01:01 PM
Oh good lord, yeah we're all weird Dani.  :P

I love weird. I'm counting on my weirdness to ingratiate me into all of your hearts in June! Posted Image

well according to Lisa I'm especially weird, so that explains alot :lol:
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...
Posted Image
I am the buttplug goo goo goo joob
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
retrollama
Member Avatar

DCBeatle64
Jan 26 2008, 03:29 PM
Rose
Jan 26 2008, 08:11 PM
Jacaranda
Jan 26 2008, 01:01 PM
Oh good lord, yeah we're all weird Dani.  :P

I love weird. I'm counting on my weirdness to ingratiate me into all of your hearts in June! Posted Image

well according to Lisa I'm especially weird, so that explains alot :lol:

Well then, we shall all have a fabulous time together in Liverpool! :P
What a long, strange trip it's been....
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Jacaranda
Member Avatar

It explains why Rose agrees with you so often. ;) :lol:
Posted Image
"If nothing else works, a total pig-headed unwillingness to look facts in the face will see us through." General Melchett, Blackadder Goes Forth




Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Jacaranda
Member Avatar

retrollama
Jan 26 2008, 08:34 PM
DCBeatle64
Jan 26 2008, 03:29 PM
Rose
Jan 26 2008, 08:11 PM
Jacaranda
Jan 26 2008, 01:01 PM
Oh good lord, yeah we're all weird Dani.  :P

I love weird. I'm counting on my weirdness to ingratiate me into all of your hearts in June! Posted Image

well according to Lisa I'm especially weird, so that explains alot :lol:

Well then, we shall all have a fabulous time together in Liverpool! :P

Damn straight. B)
Posted Image
"If nothing else works, a total pig-headed unwillingness to look facts in the face will see us through." General Melchett, Blackadder Goes Forth




Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
DCBeatle64
Member Avatar
Wings nutter
Jacaranda
Jan 26 2008, 08:37 PM
It explains why Rose agrees with you so often. ;) :lol:

excatly, I just thought it was because she was so wise and had taste, now it turns out its just coz shes weird :lol:
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...
Posted Image
I am the buttplug goo goo goo joob
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Jacaranda
Member Avatar

Oooh, Rose, I think you may resemble that remark. :lol:
Posted Image
"If nothing else works, a total pig-headed unwillingness to look facts in the face will see us through." General Melchett, Blackadder Goes Forth




Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Rose
Member Avatar
Well, here's another clue for you all, the Walrus was Paul...
DCBeatle64
Jan 26 2008, 02:39 PM
Jacaranda
Jan 26 2008, 08:37 PM
It explains why Rose agrees with you so often.  ;)  :lol:

excatly, I just thought it was because she was so wise and had taste, now it turns out its just coz shes weird :lol:

:lol: :lol: Can't I be both wise and weird?

Posted Image Posted Image

"I'm in awe of McCartney. He's about the only one that I am in awe of. He can do it all. And he's never let up... He's just so damn effortless." ~ Bob Dylan
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
iscreamer1
Member Avatar
Baking Fairy Cakes
I'm not weird at all. I'm just like the rest of you!!! :P
Laughter is the shortest distance between two people - Victor Borge

Posted Image


Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
theonlyfab4fan
Member Avatar
I AM THE BIGGEST JOHN FAN!
iscreamer1
Jan 26 2008, 10:50 PM
I'm not weird at all. I'm just like the rest of you!!! :P

Thank goodness, I was becoming concerned! :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

Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
maccascruff
Sing the Changes
retrollama
Jan 26 2008, 01:34 PM
DCBeatle64
Jan 26 2008, 03:29 PM
Rose
Jan 26 2008, 08:11 PM
Jacaranda
Jan 26 2008, 01:01 PM
Oh good lord, yeah we're all weird Dani.  :P

I love weird. I'm counting on my weirdness to ingratiate me into all of your hearts in June! Posted Image

well according to Lisa I'm especially weird, so that explains alot :lol:

Well then, we shall all have a fabulous time together in Liverpool! :P

And this Lisa knows how weird I am already! ;) :P

We will do fine together in Liverpool.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Jacaranda
Member Avatar

This Lisa, that Lisa.

All together too many Lisas, I say. :P
Posted Image
"If nothing else works, a total pig-headed unwillingness to look facts in the face will see us through." General Melchett, Blackadder Goes Forth




Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
maccascruff
Sing the Changes
Soon I will have met both Lisa's and be totally confused!
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
bluemeanie
Member Avatar
is now a happily married woman x
I'm confused already lol :P :P
Jayne x

Posted Image

is loving life and is so happy xxx
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Bag O' Nails
Member Avatar
MaccaMomma
I was looking online to see if there is a plane hop from Liverpool to London...is there such a beast?
Posted ImagePosted Image
One sweet dream came true....London & Liverpool '08
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Bag O' Nails
Member Avatar
MaccaMomma
What the heck is a hostel?
Posted ImagePosted Image
One sweet dream came true....London & Liverpool '08
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
bluemeanie
Member Avatar
is now a happily married woman x
only 1 plane from London to Liddypool and expensive it is Heidi :hmm:

Dani can explain what a hostel is more then me :hmm:

lets just say in my experience - you have more people stoppin with you in same room AND gotta share bathroom :hmm:
Jayne x

Posted Image

is loving life and is so happy xxx
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
DCBeatle64
Member Avatar
Wings nutter
bluemeanie
Jan 27 2008, 05:07 AM
Dani can explain what a hostel is more then me :hmm:

lets just say in my experience - you have more people stoppin with you in same room AND gotta share bathroom :hmm:

I think you explained it rather sufficiently, although there are some rooms you can get for 1, they aren't as bad as they seem, you can be sharing with some real cool people, however you can also be stuck with some nightmares, it also varies on how many people you are sharing with and yes you have to share a bathroom with all those people in that room, but if you just plan to sleep then its easy

why I stay in them, coz its bloody cheap, and ultimately I like cheap :D
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...
Posted Image
I am the buttplug goo goo goo joob
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
bluemeanie
Member Avatar
is now a happily married woman x
just had a thought (and to give it a bump too ;)

for those of you with the top priced tickets (like me) asking a sort of favour if poss

Ive got 4 tickets for me, the witches and 1 undecided as people know

thing is though I wont know until the concert whether we will be near each other or not

anyway if the case is that we are not near each other BUT someone from here is near to one of our sets of tickets, would you consider a swap so we can all be close together(ish)

I know I am asking alot but if you dont ask you'll never know
Jayne x

Posted Image

is loving life and is so happy xxx
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Deleted User
Deleted User

I am standing in the pitch. I get to stand anywhere :D
Quote Post Goto Top
 
maccascruff
Sing the Changes
I get to sit with Lisa. She bought my other ticket.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
bluemeanie
Member Avatar
is now a happily married woman x
it was on page 2 :nono: :nono: :nono:
Jayne x

Posted Image

is loving life and is so happy xxx
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Blackbird1942
Member Avatar

JeffLynnesBeard
Jan 25 2008, 07:43 PM
Blackbird1942
Jan 25 2008, 08:38 PM
My friend and I are thinking of just taking a day trip to London. Where should I go when I'm there?

A day trip?

Well, there's not a huge amount you can do in a day, but I'd say that one day could easily include;

Houses Of Parliament/Big Ben
Westminster Abbey
The London Eye
Thames River Cruise
London Tour Bus to see the other sights
Buckingham Palace
Picnic lunch in Green Park
Dinner & West End show (book it a few days in advance on www.lastminute.com for a bargain)

You should be able to do that in one day, but you'll need at least £125 per person to really enjoy the day.

If you had more than one day, then there are some wonderful free museums here and, if you're on a limited budget, you could always head for those instead of the other more expensive stuff I've suggested. :)

Thank you ever so much Andy! You have been so helpful to me!

I had been told London was very expensive, but it's definitely something I want to do. I'm liking the idea of the free museums. I could spend all day perusing museums alone. ^_^


Also I'm curious:

Is it worth it to get the Liverpool discount card, or not?

And what do you think about Wirral? I think it looks absolutely beautiful, but brochures only show he good stuff. Should I go, or not waste my time?
Posted Image
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Blackbird1942
Member Avatar

DCBeatle64
Jan 27 2008, 04:32 AM
bluemeanie
Jan 27 2008, 05:07 AM
Dani can explain what a hostel is more then me :hmm:

lets just say in my experience - you have more people stoppin with you in same room AND  gotta share bathroom :hmm:

I think you explained it rather sufficiently, although there are some rooms you can get for 1, they aren't as bad as they seem, you can be sharing with some real cool people, however you can also be stuck with some nightmares, it also varies on how many people you are sharing with and yes you have to share a bathroom with all those people in that room, but if you just plan to sleep then its easy

why I stay in them, coz its bloody cheap, and ultimately I like cheap :D

That's actually good to hear. We've decided to stay at a hostel in Liverpool (if I can book a room) and I think it should be fine. I'm cool with sharing a bathroom. Just like you, I like cheap. ^_^ We figure we won't be spending a whole lot of time there anyway, just to sleep and bathe. I hope I pick a good one.
Posted Image
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
kink
Member Avatar
on again, off again
Blackbird1942
Jan 28 2008, 11:38 PM
DCBeatle64
Jan 27 2008, 04:32 AM
bluemeanie
Jan 27 2008, 05:07 AM
Dani can explain what a hostel is more then me :hmm:

lets just say in my experience - you have more people stoppin with you in same room AND  gotta share bathroom :hmm:

I think you explained it rather sufficiently, although there are some rooms you can get for 1, they aren't as bad as they seem, you can be sharing with some real cool people, however you can also be stuck with some nightmares, it also varies on how many people you are sharing with and yes you have to share a bathroom with all those people in that room, but if you just plan to sleep then its easy

why I stay in them, coz its bloody cheap, and ultimately I like cheap :D

That's actually good to hear. We've decided to stay at a hostel in Liverpool (if I can book a room) and I think it should be fine. I'm cool with sharing a bathroom. Just like you, I like cheap. ^_^ We figure we won't be spending a whole lot of time there anyway, just to sleep and bathe. I hope I pick a good one.

try the YHA in the Albert Dock, it's a very good hostel, full breakfast is included in the price (not something many hostels offer) and bathrooms are ensuite.
Oh and it's beatle-decorated! ^_^
http://www.yha.org.uk/find-accommodation/n...pool/index.aspx
Strawberry Fields: We put the FUN in dysfunctional.
-BeatleBarb, 2007
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Blackbird1942
Member Avatar

Thanks for the site! I didin't know it was Beatle-decorated! That makes me want to stay there even more. Do you know if I pay all when I book it, or do I pay some now and the rest when I get there?

Also, do you know anything about the International Inn? I haven't heard much about it, but it looks decent to me... :hmm:
Posted Image
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
kink
Member Avatar
on again, off again
Typically with hostels you pay when you arrive. Some may require a really small deposit. I don't remember if the YHA hostel requires a deposit, but even if it does it won't be more than 3-4 pounds. I have stayed there and it is lovely, very clean, great atmosphere, and the staff is wonderful. The location might look a bit remote if you look at a map, but it really is a walking distance from the centre where St John's is (the big shopping centre just off Lime street).
I haven't stayed at the International Inn so I can't help you there.
Strawberry Fields: We put the FUN in dysfunctional.
-BeatleBarb, 2007
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Blackbird1942
Member Avatar

Hmm...I hear that Liverpool is really a small city. I like that. Thanks for the tips on the YHA, I'm going to call when I get home. I want to make sure I can get a room. I appreciate your help, I need all I can get. ^_^
Posted Image
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Colin
Member Avatar

I wouldn't exactly call Liverpool small :o
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/
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
bluemeanie
Member Avatar
is now a happily married woman x
neither would I compared to other cities in Uk BUT compared to ones in USA maybe :hmm:
Jayne x

Posted Image

is loving life and is so happy xxx
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Blackbird1942
Member Avatar

That must be it. :duh: From some friends I know that have been to Liverpool, they say it's fairly small compared to most US cities. I guess the only way to tell is if I find out for myself! :boogie:
Posted Image
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
bluemeanie
Member Avatar
is now a happily married woman x
its if you go ALL across Liverpool too Jillian :hmm: staying in city centre may make it feel small but it isnt
Jayne x

Posted Image

is loving life and is so happy xxx
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Blackbird1942
Member Avatar

Ooooh. :mellow: I plan to visit as much as I can! I'll go all across Liverpool, well maybe not all the way, but I'll cover a lot. :)
Posted Image
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
maccascruff
Sing the Changes
I don't consider Liverpool to be small. When I've taken Beatles tours, it has seemed quite large and I had no idea of how to get back to the city centre on my own.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
bluemeanie
Member Avatar
is now a happily married woman x
Blackbird1942
Jan 29 2008, 01:28 AM
Ooooh. :mellow: I plan to visit as much as I can! I'll go all across Liverpool, well maybe not all the way, but I'll cover a lot. :)

lmao :P :P

there are certain parts of Liverpool you should not go alone ;) Colin and George (LIPA) will agree with me there - but its what you wanna see at end of day :hmm: I can go all around Liverpool driving no problems but you may not like what you see :hmm: not everywhere as links to Beatles :(
Jayne x

Posted Image

is loving life and is so happy xxx
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
iscreamer1
Member Avatar
Baking Fairy Cakes
Just wanted to pop in to check Jayne's ticker.
Laughter is the shortest distance between two people - Victor Borge

Posted Image


Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Bag O' Nails
Member Avatar
MaccaMomma
kink
Jan 28 2008, 03:59 PM

try the YHA in the Albert Dock, it's a very good hostel, full breakfast is included in the price (not something many hostels offer) and bathrooms are ensuite.
Oh and it's beatle-decorated! ^_^
http://www.yha.org.uk/find-accommodation/n...pool/index.aspx

So may I ask, what is the difference between this hostel and say, a hotel? It says the bathroom is ensuite; do you get your own room?
Posted ImagePosted Image
One sweet dream came true....London & Liverpool '08
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Colin
Member Avatar

A hostel has already been explained. A hotel is what you would call a motel, exactly the same; we just like to be different ;)
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/
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
bluemeanie
Member Avatar
is now a happily married woman x
iscreamer1
Jan 29 2008, 06:08 AM
Just wanted to pop in to check Jayne's ticker.

my tickers doing fine Irene :P thanks for asking :lol:
Jayne x

Posted Image

is loving life and is so happy xxx
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
JeffLynnesBeard
Member Avatar
Administrator & Moderator
Colin
Jan 29 2008, 01:38 PM
A hostel has already been explained. A hotel is what you would call a motel, exactly the same; we just like to be different ;)

There are hotels and motels in the US, Colin - they're quite different, especially in terms of location and quality.

Most UK hotels aren't like US motels, apart from places like the kind of Travelodge-type places which can be found by UK motorways (freeways).
...and in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
maccascruff
Sing the Changes
I've never stayed in a hotel in the UK that I would compare to a US motel. Haven't stayed in one of those in years. My parents always had us in motels when I was a kid.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Blackbird1942
Member Avatar

bluemeanie
Jan 28 2008, 07:31 PM
Blackbird1942
Jan 29 2008, 01:28 AM
Ooooh.  :mellow: I plan to visit as much as I can! I'll go all across Liverpool, well maybe not all the way, but I'll cover a lot.  :)

lmao :P :P

there are certain parts of Liverpool you should not go alone ;) Colin and George (LIPA) will agree with me there - but its what you wanna see at end of day :hmm: I can go all around Liverpool driving no problems but you may not like what you see :hmm: not everywhere as links to Beatles :(

That's alright with me. While I'm going to try and do as much Beatley stuff as possible, I also want to know the city better. I would love to go to the Slavery and art museums.
Posted Image
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Rose
Member Avatar
Well, here's another clue for you all, the Walrus was Paul...
THIS WAS ON PAGE TWO!!!!!!! :nono:

Posted Image Posted Image

"I'm in awe of McCartney. He's about the only one that I am in awe of. He can do it all. And he's never let up... He's just so damn effortless." ~ Bob Dylan
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
audrey
Member Avatar

i have stayed in hotels, motels and hostels here in the states and in the UK

hotels that i have stayed in while in the uk are like the hotels here........like the meridian, marriots etc..........nice high rises, in the middle of london or amsterdam or other big cities...........up on the 17th floor, nice view out a window that doesnt open and things like towel warmers in the bathroom and tvs with lots of channels

most motels in the uk in my experience and in most of europe though are not so much like our hotels here, usually they are more like a bed and breakfast that is a fairly big bed and breakfast...........usually only a few floors with about 10-30 rooms some with one bed, two twin beds or one double bed..........i have a difficult time finding kind size beds in europe........bathroom ensuite is always nice but not necessarily large..a shower, sink and toilet in a closet size room is considered more than adequate by european standards but once again, there is always that towel warmer (unheard of here in the states) oh and just cuz the name says motel, doesnt mean there is somewhere to park your car
hostels are pretty much hostels everywhere but classier in europe...........toilet and shower is down the hall and shared, sometimes male and female is distinguished but not always..... europe is much freer about things like that than here in the states.........room is dormitory style and you dont have much privacy, but for sleeping only, and if going solo or with a group and you dont care about having any nookie at night, they are a great way to go...........you get to meet folks, local folks, regular folks and face it, you are sleeping together, you get to talk.......



kind of like going to mexico and riding on the city bus..........that is where all the flavor and fun is........and it is cheap
a pretty nurse is selling poppies from a tray
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
maccascruff
Sing the Changes
I now have my flight reservation. Checked last night and it was $500 cheaper than last week, so I booked it. So now I have a flight and a hotel in Liverpool.

I've never stayed in a high rise hotel in the UK. The hotels I have stayed in usually had four or five floors. Of course, I've never stayed in a Marriott either. ;)

I think I know where I will be staying in London and will get that booked when I get paid Friday. I'm paying for this as I go along--except for the Liverpool hotel.

Next will be the Edinburgh hotel. Gotta figure out dates before I book the London hotel. I will be there when I first arrive in London and then again before I leave London for the US.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Colin
Member Avatar

Getting closer :yahoo:
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/
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Deleted User
Deleted User

maccascruff
Jan 30 2008, 12:40 PM
I now have my flight reservation. Checked last night and it was $500 cheaper than last week, so I booked it. So now I have a flight and a hotel in Liverpool.

I've never stayed in a high rise hotel in the UK. The hotels I have stayed in usually had four or five floors. Of course, I've never stayed in a Marriott either. ;)

I think I know where I will be staying in London and will get that booked when I get paid Friday. I'm paying for this as I go along--except for the Liverpool hotel.

Next will be the Edinburgh hotel. Gotta figure out dates before I book the London hotel. I will be there when I first arrive in London and then again before I leave London for the US.

Linda, my lovely, we must collaborate!! ^_^ I shall be in Liverpool of course and thought we can travel to London together...and then spend 2 days there of course.
Quote Post Goto Top
 
Rose
Member Avatar
Well, here's another clue for you all, the Walrus was Paul...
Well...I FINALLY booked my MMT in Liverpool. Monday, June 2...2:10pm.
It was the only day I had available...

Posted Image Posted Image

"I'm in awe of McCartney. He's about the only one that I am in awe of. He can do it all. And he's never let up... He's just so damn effortless." ~ Bob Dylan
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Bag O' Nails
Member Avatar
MaccaMomma
audrey
Jan 29 2008, 09:31 PM
i have stayed in hotels, motels and hostels here in the states and in the UK

hotels that i have stayed in while in the uk are like the hotels here........like the meridian, marriots etc..........nice high rises, in the middle of london or amsterdam or other big cities...........up on the 17th floor, nice view out a window that doesnt open and things like towel warmers in the bathroom and tvs with lots of channels

most motels in the uk in my experience and in most of europe though are not so much like our hotels here, usually they are more like a bed and breakfast that is a fairly big bed and breakfast...........usually only a few floors with about 10-30 rooms some with one bed, two twin beds or one double bed..........i have a difficult time finding kind size beds in europe........bathroom ensuite is always nice but not necessarily large..a shower, sink and toilet in a closet size room is considered more than adequate by european standards but once again, there is always that towel warmer (unheard of here in the states) oh and just cuz the name says motel, doesnt mean there is somewhere to park your car
hostels are pretty much hostels everywhere but classier in europe...........toilet and shower is down the hall and shared, sometimes male and female is distinguished but not always..... europe is much freer about things like that than here in the states.........room is dormitory style and you dont have much privacy, but for sleeping only, and if going solo or with a group and you dont care about having any nookie at night, they are a great way to go...........you get to meet folks, local folks, regular folks and face it, you are sleeping together, you get to talk.......



kind of like going to mexico and riding on the city bus..........that is where all the flavor and fun is........and it is cheap

Well I think Ifinally got it straightened out!! :lol: Thanks for this! My head was spinning and I guess part of that has to do with the differences in some language terminologies (like what is the difference between an "en-suite" and "private" bathroom; is a "double" a room for two people or a double bed?) And I kept reading HOTELS instead of HOSTELS. :wacko:

You rock, girl! :boogie:
Posted ImagePosted Image
One sweet dream came true....London & Liverpool '08
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Bag O' Nails
Member Avatar
MaccaMomma
Rose
Jan 30 2008, 03:05 PM
Well...I FINALLY booked my MMT in Liverpool. Monday, June 2...2:10pm.
It was the only day I had available...

Rose,
Do you know WHERE the MMT actually takes you? I know it leaves you off at the Cavern Club...but what sites does it stop at?
Posted ImagePosted Image
One sweet dream came true....London & Liverpool '08
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
iscreamer1
Member Avatar
Baking Fairy Cakes
The MMT goes by all four of the boys childhood homes. You can get out at George and Paul's but not go in. It drives by the church where they met, penny lane, strawberry fields (photo stop) LIPA and that's all I remember. It was great. The tour guides claim to have gone to school with them and have little stories to tell. If I forgot something, someone please fill in my blanks.
Laughter is the shortest distance between two people - Victor Borge

Posted Image


Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Rose
Member Avatar
Well, here's another clue for you all, the Walrus was Paul...
Bag O' Nails
Jan 30 2008, 05:58 PM
Rose
Jan 30 2008, 03:05 PM
Well...I FINALLY booked my MMT in Liverpool. Monday, June 2...2:10pm.
It was the only day I had available...

Rose,
Do you know WHERE the MMT actually takes you? I know it leaves you off at the Cavern Club...but what sites does it stop at?

Ok, this is what the Tour 'details' says...

Inside the 08 Place, Whitechapel Road
George Harrison House
Strawberry Field
Forthlin Road
Penny Lane
Cavern Club

This 2 hour tour visits many of the places associated with John, Paul, George and Ringo as they grew up, met and formed the band that would take the pop world by storm. It stops to let you take a closer look at some of their childhood homes and places that inspired their most memorable songs like Penny Lane and Strawberry Field. Make sure you bring your camera to record the places you’ll want to remember on this magical tour.

:)

Posted Image Posted Image

"I'm in awe of McCartney. He's about the only one that I am in awe of. He can do it all. And he's never let up... He's just so damn effortless." ~ Bob Dylan
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
bluemeanie
Member Avatar
is now a happily married woman x
in 2 hours they take you there :blink: :blink: flippin eck that is expensive especially when you wont be able to stop at alot of the places (ie the church, mendips etc)

when I took Dani and Tony on their MMT's it took a good 5/6 hours and we stopped at loads of places and even went other places the bus doesn't go too. Knowing the size of the MMT bus AND where Strawberry Fields gates are I'd love to know were it stops because the road is very narrow were they are :hmm:

I do not want to put people off the MMT but in my eyes (and I don't know if Dani and Tony would agree with me or not) it just seems like not enough time to see things you have only read or seen on TV :hmm:
Jayne x

Posted Image

is loving life and is so happy xxx
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Rose
Member Avatar
Well, here's another clue for you all, the Walrus was Paul...
I agree, Jayne, but unfortunately you cannot be everyones personal guide! ^_^

I'm also doing the National Trust Tour...so I will get inside Paul and Johns houses.

Posted Image Posted Image

"I'm in awe of McCartney. He's about the only one that I am in awe of. He can do it all. And he's never let up... He's just so damn effortless." ~ Bob Dylan
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
bluemeanie
Member Avatar
is now a happily married woman x
really wish I could take evryone :( :hug:

Jayne x

Posted Image

is loving life and is so happy xxx
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
iscreamer1
Member Avatar
Baking Fairy Cakes
If you don't know how to get to all these places it is an excellent way to see some of the most important sights in a short amount of time. We drove past the street in the Dingle that Ringo grew up on, I wished they would have stopped. AT Strawberry Fields they parked right by the gate, we were able to get out and take pictures. They even stopped because someone wanted to take a pic of the Penny Lane sign. I'm sure it doesn't compare to a personal tour, especially by our Jayney but it's good if it's all you got.
Laughter is the shortest distance between two people - Victor Borge

Posted Image


Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Rose
Member Avatar
Well, here's another clue for you all, the Walrus was Paul...
bluemeanie
Jan 30 2008, 08:59 PM
really wish I could take evryone :( :hug:

Don't feel bad, Jayne...you've been wonderful to everyone who has asked for help.
Its all good. :hug:

Posted Image Posted Image

"I'm in awe of McCartney. He's about the only one that I am in awe of. He can do it all. And he's never let up... He's just so damn effortless." ~ Bob Dylan
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
bluemeanie
Member Avatar
is now a happily married woman x
I don't mind helping people out like I said before Rose - if it was me doing this I know you'd all help me out in the same way too :hug: just wish I could take you all the places you long to see :hmm: and not having to pay OTT prices (well they are in my eyes :()
Jayne x

Posted Image

is loving life and is so happy xxx
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Deleted User
Deleted User

Jayne, I heard you're doing a MMT, any places left on that? Done the official one before...
Quote Post Goto Top
 
bluemeanie
Member Avatar
is now a happily married woman x
Ive got a full bus sorry :( :(
Jayne x

Posted Image

is loving life and is so happy xxx
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Rose
Member Avatar
Well, here's another clue for you all, the Walrus was Paul...
bluemeanie
Jan 31 2008, 09:25 AM
I don't mind helping people out like I said before Rose - if it was me doing this I know you'd all help me out in the same way too :hug:  just wish I could take you all the places you long to see :hmm: and not having to pay OTT prices (well they are in my eyes :()

Jayne...you are so sweet. :hug:

Posted Image Posted Image

"I'm in awe of McCartney. He's about the only one that I am in awe of. He can do it all. And he's never let up... He's just so damn effortless." ~ Bob Dylan
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Deleted User
Deleted User

Jayne is so so sweet. (figuratively not literally)
Quote Post Goto Top
 
bluemeanie
Member Avatar
is now a happily married woman x
they are big words I don't understand Tony :unsure: :unsure:

how are you anyway :hug:
Jayne x

Posted Image

is loving life and is so happy xxx
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Bag O' Nails
Member Avatar
MaccaMomma
bluemeanie
Jan 30 2008, 07:59 PM
really wish I could take evryone :( :hug:

It's understandable, Jayne! Rose is right; you give so much help and advice to all of us and it's greatly appreciated!!! :wub:
Posted ImagePosted Image
One sweet dream came true....London & Liverpool '08
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
scottycatt
Member Avatar

bluemeanie
Jan 23 2008, 06:01 PM
Just had my friend round who does tours

someone as sent him an email (he couldn't remember name) regarding his tours and he sent one back

can they please email him back if wanna know more

Jayne, I emailed him some time ago, but never got a reply. :hmm:


My plans aren't looking good at the moment. :(




Why?
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
bluemeanie
Member Avatar
is now a happily married woman x
oh noooo Bev what's wrong :hug: anything I can help with
Jayne x

Posted Image

is loving life and is so happy xxx
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
scottycatt
Member Avatar

I just can't seem to catch a break. Things aren't going well at work -- I could write a novel about that! -- and I just spent a small fortune that I didn't have on dental work, and the problem still isn't resolved.

I haven't told my bosses that I want to take a week's vacation at the peak of our busy season. I have a feeling that that may be the straw that breaks the camel's back, but if I don't take the trip, I think I may break. After everything I've been through in the past year, I really need to make this trip! :(




Why?
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
bluemeanie
Member Avatar
is now a happily married woman x
:hug: :hug: hope things can work out at work and you can come :hug: :hug: Having you put your picture with the 'groin man' I can now put a face to you and would really love to meet you in Liddypool :hug: :hug: take things easy lass and anytime you want to vent PM me ok :hug: love ya lass

Jayne x

Posted Image

is loving life and is so happy xxx
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
scottycatt
Member Avatar

bluemeanie
Jan 31 2008, 12:06 PM
:hug: :hug: hope things can work out at work and you can come :hug: :hug: Having you put your picture with the 'groin man' I can now put a face to you and would really love to meet you in Liddypool :hug: :hug: take things easy lass and anytime you want to vent PM me ok :hug: love ya lass

Jayne, the feeling is mutual. As much as I would love to see Paul perform in his hometown and tour all the sights, I'm most excited about the prospect of getting to meet you and all the other SF family members that I've talked to for ages.

I'll be in touch soon. I'm off to my job right now. Be back on this evening.




Why?
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Blackbird1942
Member Avatar

bluemeanie
Jan 31 2008, 07:43 AM
Ive got a full bus sorry :( :(

Are you only doing one tour? :(
Posted Image
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
bluemeanie
Member Avatar
is now a happily married woman x
Blackbird1942
Jan 31 2008, 09:03 PM
bluemeanie
Jan 31 2008, 07:43 AM
Ive got a full bus sorry :( :(

Are you only doing one tour? :(

it depends Jillian on other things that are being planned :hmm:
Jayne x

Posted Image

is loving life and is so happy xxx
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Blackbird1942
Member Avatar

Oh, ok. Well when you get everything worked out and if you decide to do another one, can I come along?
Posted Image
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
bluemeanie
Member Avatar
is now a happily married woman x
yeah sure :hug:
Jayne x

Posted Image

is loving life and is so happy xxx
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Blackbird1942
Member Avatar

:hug: Thanks Jayne. :hug:

Talk with ya later. ^_^
Posted Image
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Rose
Member Avatar
Well, here's another clue for you all, the Walrus was Paul...
I hope you make the trip, Bev...I'm looking forward to meeting you!! :)

Posted Image Posted Image

"I'm in awe of McCartney. He's about the only one that I am in awe of. He can do it all. And he's never let up... He's just so damn effortless." ~ Bob Dylan
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
iscreamer1
Member Avatar
Baking Fairy Cakes
Bev, whats up??? I hate to hear that things aren't going well. Hang tight it will get better. If you can't get the whole week just take a long weekend. I know it's a big trip for a few days but so totally worth it (just to meet Jayne!!! :yahoo: )
Laughter is the shortest distance between two people - Victor Borge

Posted Image


Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
DCBeatle64
Member Avatar
Wings nutter
Jayne's tours are very good, and at least she now know where Eleanor Rigby's grave is now, she lied to me first ;) fun times
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...
Posted Image
I am the buttplug goo goo goo joob
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Jacaranda
Member Avatar

Jayne's tours have to be good since they feature Jayne! :D
Posted Image
"If nothing else works, a total pig-headed unwillingness to look facts in the face will see us through." General Melchett, Blackadder Goes Forth




Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
DCBeatle64
Member Avatar
Wings nutter
Jacaranda
Feb 1 2008, 12:05 AM
Jayne's tours have to be good since they feature Jayne! :D

oh really, that was the worst part :whistle: :P
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...
Posted Image
I am the buttplug goo goo goo joob
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
bluemeanie
Member Avatar
is now a happily married woman x
ahem ahem cough cough :whistle:
Jayne x

Posted Image

is loving life and is so happy xxx
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
DCBeatle64
Member Avatar
Wings nutter
bluemeanie
Feb 1 2008, 12:07 AM
ahem ahem cough cough :whistle:

apart from lunch :D
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...
Posted Image
I am the buttplug goo goo goo joob
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
bluemeanie
Member Avatar
is now a happily married woman x
I wonder why :whistle: typical scot lmao :P :P :P
Jayne x

Posted Image

is loving life and is so happy xxx
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
DCBeatle64
Member Avatar
Wings nutter
I know, I am such a Scot, its bloody brilliant :lol: :P
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...
Posted Image
I am the buttplug goo goo goo joob
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
bluemeanie
Member Avatar
is now a happily married woman x
I think I'll have to get youngest witch to batter you again when your down next lol :P :P
Jayne x

Posted Image

is loving life and is so happy xxx
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
DCBeatle64
Member Avatar
Wings nutter
thats alright, I'm sure you wont need to get her to do it anyway, I'll just chuck her in the Mersey next time though :P
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...
Posted Image
I am the buttplug goo goo goo joob
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
bluemeanie
Member Avatar
is now a happily married woman x
you will try :devil: the witches when needed can gang up together you know ;) lol :P
Jayne x

Posted Image

is loving life and is so happy xxx
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
bluemeanie
Member Avatar
is now a happily married woman x
btw lass - your signature as changed for the WORSE !!!!!
Jayne x

Posted Image

is loving life and is so happy xxx
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Go to Next Page
« Previous Topic · Things We Said Today · Next Topic »
Add Reply


"Treasure these few words"