Quintus 5,399 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 We'll be up for a having drinks with a few of you guys, yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share Posted September 10, 2018 Send the wives away please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Hopefully there'll be others in the group, so you won't feel like a gooseberry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share Posted September 10, 2018 Married people are incredibly unreliable to go out with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,516 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 42 minutes ago, Stefancos said: Married people are incredibly unreliable to go out with. (sigh) Truer words have never been spoken. As a single man, sometimes I feel like a hetero fag-hag. Other times, I feel as if I get a "sympathy" invite. #I'm the thirteenth, at the table, I'm the uninvited guest (let me in!)# Has anyone booked their accommodation, yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share Posted September 10, 2018 I booked an AirBNB several months ago Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,067 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 1 hour ago, Richard said: (sigh) Truer words have never been spoken. As a single man, sometimes I feel like a hetero fag-hag. Other times, I feel as if I get a "sympathy" invite. #I'm the thirteenth, at the table, I'm the uninvited guest (let me in!)# I can swear I've read you mentioning your wife until quite recently... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,516 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 I may have mentioned my wife, JS, but I never said that I was still married. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeltington 1,440 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Stefan, please add a plus one for me. And thanks very much for organizing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,067 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 23 minutes ago, Richard said: I may have mentioned my wife, JS, but I never said that I was still married. Apologies for the intrusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,516 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 No apologies necessary, JS. I was married. Now, I'm not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,067 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 That's life... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share Posted September 10, 2018 Burried her in the backyard, did you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,067 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 You've watched Rear Window too many times, Stefan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 God help meeee... I buried her in the floor of the fruit cellar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,192 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 11 hours ago, Richard said: Has anyone booked their accommodation, yet? Just booked my flights (could have saved at least €40 to €60 simply by booking earlier) and hotel (Paddington; might take a rental bike to the RAH). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 I can only recommend AirBNB in this town - hotel prices tend to be thrice the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,495 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 7 hours ago, Marian Schedenig said: Just booked my flights (could have saved at least €40 to €60 simply by booking earlier) and hotel (Paddington; might take a rental bike to the RAH). I’m in Paddington too. We could always take a cab back together, to save a few bucks. Renting a bike sounds ambitious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 They drive on the wrong side over there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TownerFan 4,983 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 I found a good hotel in the Kensington area at a discounted rate through booking.com a couple of months ago, so I'll be pretty near the RAH area. FYI, the RAH auditorium doors will open at 6.45pm, so perhaps it's better to book a place to eat around 5.15-5.30pm. It's terribly early for dinner, I know, but at least it should give us ample time to chat and get to know each other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,516 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 9 hours ago, Marian Schedenig said: Just booked my flights (could have saved at least €40 to €60 simply by booking earlier) and hotel (Paddington; might take a rental bike to the RAH). That's Brexit, for ya! If you have the time, it's a nice walk, from Paddington, to the RAH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Are you coming Richard? You should! Have received an email back from this place: http://www.damario.co.uk They have said they can accommodate the lot of us. Few minutes walk from the Albert Hall. https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g186338-d2470813-Reviews-Da_Mario-London_England.html Just another suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Ah, spigola alla griglia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,516 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Quintus said: Are you coming Richard? You should! Have received an email back from this place: http://www.damario.co.uk They have said they can accommodate the lot of us. Few minutes walk from the Albert Hall. https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g186338-d2470813-Reviews-Da_Mario-London_England.html Just another suggestion. As I've stated, Lee, I should be able to make the meet, even if I can't get a ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Ah, pretty disappointing for you about the ticket I'm guessing, but it'd still be nice if you are able to come along for the social side, so definitely better than nothing at all 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 2 hours ago, Quintus said: Are you coming Richard? You should! Have received an email back from this place: http://www.damario.co.uk They have said they can accommodate the lot of us. Few minutes walk from the Albert Hall. https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g186338-d2470813-Reviews-Da_Mario-London_England.html Just another suggestion. That looks like the best suggestion so far. It's gonna be a big group, so that limits our options. It's close to the Albert Hall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 You guys lemme know if you want it booking. Or maybe leave it for a day or so if anyone else wants to have a search themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 I have a long shot that I'm still waiting to hear back from. Probably today. If that turns up dry I say we book this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Sound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fommes 153 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 I wouldn't mind meeting up at 4:30 even. 5:00 at the latest considering that it's a big group and considering the time of the concert? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 Agreed. I hate rushing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 On 8/15/2018 at 3:06 PM, Stefancos said: Those are fries! But they could be better fries if the skin was removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 I like fries with skin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,352 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Wow lots of activity in this thread since I last checked in! Marcy and I are still attending the concert and very much looking forward to joining in this big group dinner before the show. I completely agree that 5pm is a much better idea than 6pm. I'm sure many people will want to be inside RAH a bit before 7.30 to look around, find their seats, etc. Marcy and I will also go out for drinks after the show with whoever. Will there be any attempts made to wait for JW outside some certain door of RAH to try to get autographs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Maybe @Omen II knows which door folk should wait at for the best chance of that sort of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,352 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Quint, thanks for scoping out dinner options for us all Quintus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Not at problem, although it's Katherine who has done most of the ringing around and emailing. Jay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omen II 1,235 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 20 hours ago, Quintus said: Maybe @Omen II knows which door folk should wait at for the best chance of that sort of thing. The public entrances are numbered 1 to 12 (at least a couple of which - 10 and 11 - are currently out of use due to the Great Excavation) but there is also a Stage Door which is clearly signed; it is located between doors 12 and 1 on the southeast side of the building and you cannot really miss it if you walk round the perimeter. When I was at the Royal Albert Hall for the Proms last week, Prince Charles was also in attendance and was whisked away from there after the concert in a motorcade with police motorcyclists stopping the traffic on Kensington Gore. I wonder how long John Williams will be in London and where he might be staying (not that I intend pestering him even if I did know)? Traditionally I believe the biggest artists performing at the Royal Albert Hall often stay at the 5-star Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington High Street, a ten minute walk away, but that’s complete guesswork on my part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 I'm sure throughout his stay Williams will be surrounded by "minders", all of them from the rougher parts of the East End. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omen II 1,235 Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Calling cards bearing the wording “Congratulations, you’ve just met the ICF (1941 Battalion)” will become a much sought after souvenir of his visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,495 Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 8 hours ago, Jay said: Marcy and I will also go out for drinks after the show with whoever. I still owe you a beer from Boston! I will be travelling to London with a Norwegian film composer friend of mine (and his girlfriend). I have no idea what they have planned. Perhaps they want to have a private dinner or something before the concert. But maybe they'd be interested in joining this event as well. I'll ask them about this asap and confirm if I'm a +2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 Just now, Thor said: I still owe you a beer from Boston! The volume of the British pint is greater than the American one. On London prices I would say you owe him half a pint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,516 Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 9 hours ago, Stefancos said: I'm sure throughout his stay Williams will be surrounded by "minders", all of them from the rougher parts of the East End. They'll all be piling back, to the Queen Vic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 I bet Danny Dyer loves film music! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Big Gabriel Yared fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 Lee, as far as I'm concerned your wife can book. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Da Mario it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 Hurray! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,495 Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Great! Is the number now set and booked, or can I add my +2? They said they'd like to come if it's possible to add them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,192 Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 On 9/11/2018 at 8:12 AM, Thor said: I’m in Paddington too. We could always take a cab back together, to save a few bucks. Renting a bike sounds ambitious! From Friday to Sunday I'm sharing a hotel room with @ChrisAfonso, before that I have a single room at the same hotel (I'm arriving Wednesday night). So we could triple-share that cab. I took an ofo bike from my hotel in Notting Hill to the RAH earlier this year, just to test it. It was mainly straight through Hide Park, so the left hand traffic wasn't much of a problem. The route from Paddington would be similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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