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Post by theblondette on Mar 23, 2009 18:53:25 GMT -5
May is a lovely time in the UK. If you don't believe me, ask an anonymous fifteenth century poet.
Hit befell on Whitsontide
Early in a May mornyng,
The Sonne up faire can shyne,
And the briddis mery can syng.
May is also good for lovin', as another fifteenth century writer (that sexy/possibly evil dude, Thomas Malory) makes clear:
"The month of May was come, when every lusty heart beginneth to blossom, and to bring forth fruit; for like as herbs and trees bring forth fruit and flourish in May, in likewise every lusty heart that is in
any manner a lover, springeth and flourisheth in lusty deeds. For it giveth unto all lovers courage, that lusty month of May."
In short: you all should come over and enjoy the UK shows. And meet the UK USers. (Check out all the acronyms, lol wtf diaf!) Because we're awesome. I know, we could just come and see you, but Britain is nice. We've established our chocolate is better than yours. And we have lots of cool old stuff. You know you want to.
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Post by missalabamanobody on Mar 23, 2009 18:58:56 GMT -5
Now that is just not playing fair.
I'm looking at June next year.
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Post by theblondette on Mar 23, 2009 19:25:46 GMT -5
But 2010 is soooo far away *pout*
*adds more incentives* Real ale! Shakespeare! Cream teas!
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Post by kim on Mar 23, 2009 19:32:44 GMT -5
I have every intention of spending my frequent flyer miles on a trip across the pond sometime. Still about 5000 short, but when it happens, I'll let you know.
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Post by essbee on Mar 23, 2009 19:37:29 GMT -5
I will not be there as I was not invited.
*Huffs off to the corner and contemplates HRH on the back of a dime.*
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Post by hard corey on Mar 23, 2009 19:43:27 GMT -5
newark to london
may 17th-may25th
$485
not bad at all.
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Post by theblondette on Mar 23, 2009 19:44:29 GMT -5
I will not be there as I was not invited. *Huffs off to the corner and contemplates HRH on the back of a dime.* essbee, I am soooorrrrrrry. Can I make it up to you in some special way? *flutters eyelashes* You are welcome at Casa Blondette anytime, sweet thing! |
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Post by essbee on Mar 23, 2009 19:49:05 GMT -5
I will not be there as I was not invited. *Huffs off to the corner and contemplates HRH on the back of a dime.* essbee, I am soooorrrrrrry. Can I make it up to you in some special way? *flutters eyelashes* You are welcome at Casa Blondette anytime, sweet thing! I'm just being silly because May is insanely busy and I want to play too but I can't then. |
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Post by emily on Mar 23, 2009 22:23:55 GMT -5
I WILL be there. And though the timing may not be quite right for hitting a few shows, I expect a UK Users meet-up. Please?
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Post by bex on Mar 23, 2009 23:15:25 GMT -5
newark to london may 17th-may25th $485 not bad at all. If only, sigh.... Adelaide to London one way $835 Adelaide to New York return $1700 and thats the cheapest I can find! We are so isolated down here..... |
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Post by bex on Mar 23, 2009 23:16:50 GMT -5
Why dont some of you come down here? we have great beer, wine and rock and Roll. Sound tempting?
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Post by toastie on Mar 24, 2009 2:33:06 GMT -5
I WILL be there. And though the timing may not be quite right for hitting a few shows, I expect a UK Users meet-up. Please? Absolutely, if I pass my driving test quick enough then I can drive down and drink. |
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Post by motörben on Mar 24, 2009 3:38:27 GMT -5
Stephanie was talking about coming out in May. I said I wouldn't get my hopes up but I was fibbing.
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Post by theblondette on Mar 24, 2009 7:54:05 GMT -5
Of course, Emily! And I think Stephanie should decide to come over too, yesyes.
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Post by lilhan on Mar 24, 2009 8:40:33 GMT -5
this thread makes me happy.
because if any of you come over, i AM gonna find you and we ARE going to hang.
deal?
good.
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Post by theblondette on Mar 24, 2009 9:33:34 GMT -5
I also thought I'd add, the current exchange rate makes it basically the cheapest time in a decade for Americans to visit the UK. Just sayin'.
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Post by hard corey on Mar 25, 2009 9:57:29 GMT -5
I also thought I'd add, the current exchange rate makes it basically the cheapest time in a decade for Americans to visit the UK. Just sayin'. i don't like that you are making me actually consider this. |
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Post by mike on Mar 25, 2009 10:01:27 GMT -5
Stephanie was talking about coming out in May. I said I wouldn't get my hopes up but I was fibbing. omgomgomgreally?omfg. |
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Post by drjayhow on Mar 25, 2009 10:28:10 GMT -5
My wife has been bugging me about going to London for years. I compromised and told her I would go if we went in May and I could see The Hold Steady at Wembley. She strangely agreed (loving Counting Crows probably helped). Soooooo... will be making my first trip across the pond to see my fave band. Any pub/restaurant suggestions welcome. I am new to board and this is my first post (yay for me).
Jay
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Post by lilhan on Mar 25, 2009 10:32:08 GMT -5
welcome! i know several people who will be able to help you out with pubs etc...
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Post by theblondette on Mar 25, 2009 10:33:57 GMT -5
hard corey - make it happen!!!
drjayhow, welcome!! I lived in London for many years and am there regularly, so feel free to hit me up with queries.
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Post by campfirewood1980 on Mar 30, 2009 19:01:41 GMT -5
We love the UK. For a the better part of this decade, I was making trips every couple of years.
By the way: we've logged three USers in the 405- Hank and Greenhat a couple of years ago and Heidi this spring. Blondette, you might have real ale, but we've got REAL BARBECUE.
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Post by sactochris on Mar 31, 2009 22:49:29 GMT -5
I would love to go visit the country of my ancestors.
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