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jami

Apr 10, 2001, 10:57 AM

Let's talk about our favorite vacations we've been on, or the one's we will be going on soon! Or we can talk about where we would like to go!

I've just made my plans to go to Florida this July. Every summer we go to Destin, Florida http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/fish.gif I can't wait!

Although, my favorite trips would have to be a toss up between 3 places..... New York, Hawaii, and Colorado (for snow skiing). I think I liked New York the best! I reeeeeeally want to go to England badly! But to get me on a plane for that long is a major ordeal!

What about you guys? Where are you going, or where would you like to go?

Rellevart

Apr 10, 2001, 11:11 AM

Good topic, Jami! I'm currently hoping to go to England in August or September, but the airfares are really high right now. I've been there 9 or 10 (I actually lost count!) times before, but it's been a couple years since the last trip.

My last "real" vacation was a trip to New York City two years ago, which I loved! I love to walk, shop, eat and go to museums, so that was right up my alley!

My last mini-vacation was a long weekend in St. Louis, which I plan to do again at the end of April. Mostly I'm going down there to see a friend's band and celebrate another friend's birthday, but any weekend away counts!

SleepyHead

Apr 10, 2001, 11:49 AM

Hmmph, don't plan on no more vacations for a looong time! Kat and I actually managed a vacation at the same time back in Sept 99... and before the week was over, the warehouse where he'd worked for over 11 years shut its doors for good, and within 2 weeks of going back to work myself, a disagreement over the amount of my own vac check left me holding a cup of coffee and a bunch of useless t-shirts...

But it was fun while it lasted http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/rolling.gif http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/rotate.gif http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/rolling.gif http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/rotate.gif http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/rolling.gif http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/rotate.gif

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Apr 10, 2001, 01:25 PM

The furthest from Utah I've been is Philadelphia, but i LOVED it. I love the east, I wanna live there after I graduate. Only three years, WOOHOO!

I'd also really love to visit England.

Harbidge

Apr 10, 2001, 02:12 PM

Nearly every year me and the family go to Newquay which is about 80 miles away from where we live. It's not that far away I know, but I love it. So peaceful and quiet, plus the Beatles filmed some of MMT there! I love living in one of the one places in the world where they filmed MMT. They mainly filmed it in Devon and Cornwall.

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Apr 11, 2001, 12:49 AM

My trip to the US (Indiana mainly) last July was fabulous. I'm hoping to go back this Christmas, hopefully it'll be a white one and I'll see it snowing - something I've never seen before. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

mindgames

Apr 11, 2001, 11:00 AM

Really? It's great, but it snows so much here it starts to get annoying around December 15.

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SleepyHead

Apr 12, 2001, 01:06 AM

Well, then quit being so selfish and send some our way! We never get enough for it to get annoying down here! (Two actual snow-events in 15 years?? Hardly what I'd call annoying, LOL!) I mean, we only got enough this last time to make a decent snowman's head!

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Apr 12, 2001, 03:48 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by SleepyHead:
(Two actual snow-events in 15 years?? Hardly what I'd call annoying, LOL!)

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Two more than I've ever had!http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/rolling.gif

We occasionally get hailstones the size of baseballs, but you can't exactly catch them on the tip of your tounge. Might end up like this -----> http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/crosseyed4.gif

Rellevart

Apr 12, 2001, 04:54 AM

The grass is always greener on the other side, isn't it? http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

If you like/want snow, you should have lived here last December....I think I spent more time shoveling my car out of snowbanks than I did DRIVING it! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/dead1.gif

Apr 12, 2001, 05:23 AM

The less people driving on roads over there, the better. Period. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

jami

Apr 12, 2001, 06:38 AM

Not gonna happen, NWM......you just better get used to it.

Rellevart

Apr 12, 2001, 07:18 AM

I dunno, but I think NWM has some issues with drivers in the Midwest U.S.! Did you have some particular experience over here that scarred your psyche? http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

**DONOTDELETE**

Apr 12, 2001, 10:12 AM

NWM and SleepyHead, you actually WANT snow?? Good God, by all means take some of ours! PLEASE! What's today, April 12? And that's almost Spring, right? Yeah. And it freakin SNOWED today!http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/scream2.gif <--that's me swearing when I went outside to go to school today.

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Apr 12, 2001, 10:13 AM

When do you become a Bulldog?

mindgames

Apr 12, 2001, 10:19 AM

When you go to Georgia Tech. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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strawberryfields

Apr 13, 2001, 12:37 AM

Every summer, I go to Montauk. I'm looking foward to that. ///o-o\\\

bearkat77

Apr 13, 2001, 08:51 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by 4thGenFan:
When do you become a Bulldog?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Or enroll at Louisiana Tech. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/laugh2.gif

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Apr 14, 2001, 12:03 AM

You know what's sad? I don't even know what my college's mascot IS. Hooray for SCHOOL SPIRIT!

FPSHOT

Apr 14, 2001, 01:05 AM

I will spend my summer holidays in the south of France, by the mediteranean see. Nice weather, good wine, relaxing time.

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bearkat77

Apr 14, 2001, 08:51 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by FPSHOT:
I will spend my summer holidays in the south of France, by the mediteranean see. Nice weather, good wine, relaxing time.

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

So, what part of the Mediteranean are you going to see?

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mindgames

Apr 14, 2001, 09:27 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by 4thGenFan:
You know what's sad? I don't even know what my college's mascot IS. Hooray for SCHOOL SPIRIT!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

That's horrible. Let's see, it's in Utah, so it must be the seagull. Probably not.

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Apr 14, 2001, 01:42 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by mindgames:
That's horrible. Let's see, it's in Utah, so it must be the seagull. Probably not.
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Can I just tell you how much I hate seagulls?? SO much. They seriously do NOT shut up. And they're mean! I think I have birdphobia, though, because birds seriously creep me out. *shudder*

FPSHOT

Apr 14, 2001, 04:41 PM

Bearkat, the place is called La Grande Motte, which is a Leasure village by the sea, not so far from Marseille.

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mindgames

Apr 14, 2001, 06:43 PM

4thGenFan, what you have is avisophobia. It can be cured by sending me $100.34 for the instructions on how to rid yourself of this unnecessary fear.

Just move to the moon. No birds there. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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bearkat77

Apr 14, 2001, 08:26 PM

4thGenFan, I can cure you of avisophobia for only $99.95. A cut-rate deal for a fellow Beatles fan. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/teeth1.gif

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**DONOTDELETE**

Apr 14, 2001, 09:15 PM

Well mindgames and bearkat, my only question is........what the hell kind of nerds are you that you actually know the PHOBIA NAME of birds???

No, I'm kidding!

But I can't afford anything over $2.43 including shipping and handling.

bearkat77

Apr 14, 2001, 09:27 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by 4thGenFan:
But I can't afford anything over $2.43 including shipping and handling.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Well, I guess you'll just have to fend for yourself then. Just remember, with avisophobia you don't want to watch Alfred Hitchcock's movie The Birds. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/afraid1.gif http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/afraid2.gif http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/afraid4.gif

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mindgames

Apr 15, 2001, 01:19 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by 4thGenFan:
[B]Well mindgames and bearkat, my only question is........what the hell kind of nerds are you that you actually know the PHOBIA NAME of birds???

B]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Actually, I just made it up, knowing that "avis" is Latin for "bird".
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Above: 4thGenFan's conception of myself and http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/cat.gif .

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Apr 16, 2001, 01:02 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Rellevart:
I dunno, but I think NWM has some issues with drivers in the Midwest U.S.! Did you have some particular experience over here that scarred your psyche? http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Oh yes, but it's not just limited to the midwest. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif My first day in the US was in LA, where I had to fend for myself in trying to track down my hotel room... it wasn't too far from the airport, but every 5 seconds a car horn would sound and people were swerving in and out of traffic like crazy - I can't believe on the radio they had a traffic accident update every 5 mins! I experienced much the same in parts of Illinois and Tennesse - crazy drivers everywhere! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/shocked.gif

Apr 16, 2001, 01:04 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by 4thGenFan:
NWM and SleepyHead, you actually WANT snow?? Good God, by all means take some of ours! PLEASE! What's today, April 12? And that's almost Spring, right? Yeah. And it freakin SNOWED today!http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/scream2.gif <--that's me swearing when I went outside to go to school today.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

4thGenFan, last summer was our worst (hottest) on record. It reached 133°F here - my thermometer melted to the window! I'll gladly exhange you some sun for snow. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

Rellevart

Apr 16, 2001, 01:18 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Nowhere Man:
I experienced much the same in parts of Illinois and Tennesse - crazy drivers everywhere! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/shocked.gif

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

The thing I find disconcerting is that nobody thinks the traffic laws apply to THEM! Speed limit is 55, I go 65 and people are swearing at me and giving me the finger because I'm not speeding fast enough! People are also fond of running red lights and (YIKES!) making right turns in front of buses which don't accelerate fast enough when the light turns green. Maniacs!!

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Apr 16, 2001, 01:54 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by mindgames:
http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/dork1.gif http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/dork2.gif
Above: 4thGenFan's conception of myself and http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/cat.gif .
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Actually I think you two are http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/cool3.gif and you make me http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/laugh2.gif

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SleepyHead

Apr 16, 2001, 03:31 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Rellevart:
The thing I find disconcerting is that nobody thinks the traffic laws apply to THEM! Speed limit is 55, I go 65 <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Does anybody else see the discrepancy here?? http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/braintumor.gif

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mindgames

Apr 16, 2001, 04:31 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by 4thGenFan:

Actually I think you two are http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/cool3.gif and you make me http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/laugh2.gif

http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Why thank you! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

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mindgames

Apr 16, 2001, 04:33 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Nowhere Man:
I experienced much the same in parts of Illinois and Tennesse - crazy drivers everywhere! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/shocked.gif

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Tennessee has the best bunch of drivers on this planet! It's just Australians don't know how to drive! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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Apr 16, 2001, 04:40 PM

I'd be worried if you were my driving instructor. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/afraid1.gif http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

Rellevart

Apr 17, 2001, 04:55 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by SleepyHead:

Does anybody else see the discrepancy here?
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Yup, and I see it too...I used to go the speed limit and found it literally dangerous! I've only bent it a bit for my own safety; trust me, I'd much rather play by the rules, but not if it kills me!

[This message has been edited by Rellevart (edited April 17, 2001 at 04:55 AM).]

mindgames

Apr 17, 2001, 04:55 PM

That's funny, my car CAN'T go the speed limit, and I'm not dead yet. It must be these "bad" Tennessee drivers who are not killing me. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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bearkat77

Apr 17, 2001, 10:34 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Nowhere Man:
4thGenFan, last summer was our worst (hottest) on record. It reached 133°F here<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Ah, but it was a "dry" heat. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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bearkat77

Apr 17, 2001, 10:36 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by 4thGenFan:
Actually I think you two are http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/cool3.gif and you make me http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/laugh2.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thank you very much, 4thGenFan. I think you're http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/cool3.gif too.

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Rellevart

Apr 24, 2001, 08:03 AM

Hey, I'm going to St. Louis this weekend! Is anybody here from St. Louis or familiar enough with it to recommend some restaurants, sights, etc.?? We're staying by the East Riverfront Metrolink stop, if that helps any of you. I've been there twice before and sort of know my way around, but am looking for any inside info any of you might have. Thanks!

bearkat77

Apr 24, 2001, 10:14 AM

I've never been to St. Louis myself. Can't really help you with that. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/frown.gif

I did surprise Sleepy yesterday. She thought I was going to work right after I stopped off to pay a speeding ticket. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/angry3.gif I came in through the back door, because I knew she'd be on the computer. That's when I told her I was on vacation this whole week.
I know it was http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/devious.gif, but I like to do things like that. Keeps her on her toes. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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SleepyHead

Apr 25, 2001, 12:19 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by bearkat77:
I know it was http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/devious.gif, but I like to do things like that. Keeps her on her toes. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yes he is http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/devious.gif, yes he is a http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/joker.gif, and he absolutely loves keeping me on my toes, on the edge of my chair, on the brink of insanity... http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/braintumor.gif

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Lynner

Apr 25, 2001, 06:02 AM

Moving back to the topic : )
Our vacation this year is to the Upper Pennisula of Michigan to visit some of my husband's family. While it'll be fun visiting with them, it will not be fun making the 6 hour drive with a 6 year old and a 3 year old. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/scream2.gif

SleepyHead

Apr 25, 2001, 06:10 AM

I don't envy you, Lynner... my personal favorite kind of vacation is just laying about the house, visiting the folks at work (kind of rubbing their noses in it, y'know), sleeping in, spending some everyday time with my family. The freedom to not have to watch that slave-driving clock is enough for me... for right now, anyway http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

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bearkat77

Apr 25, 2001, 05:24 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by SleepyHead:
...sleeping in...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

But you always do that. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/afraid2.gif

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SleepyHead

Apr 26, 2001, 04:10 AM

Well, you may call sleeping from 8:30am to 3pm sleeping in, but I sure don't ... it's not even a decent 8 hours worth, and I've always needed at least 9! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/crosseyed4.gif

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Rellevart

Apr 26, 2001, 05:53 AM

Well drat, I guess I'm on my own on the St. Louis front. Oh well, I never seem to have a problem finding good restaurants! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif My "main" vacation this year is that I hope to go to London in August or September. I have two friends who want to go too, but the airfares right now are outrageous (over $1,000!). Hopefully some deals will surface when the time gets a little closer or I'll have to settle for going to Cleveland! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/cry1.gif

jami

Apr 26, 2001, 06:19 AM

Cleveland is quite fun, Rellevart. Especially if you catch the Lennon Exhibit at The Hall Of Fame. I think it's there til the end of the Summer sometime. I'd rather go to England myself too, though! Have fun in St. Louis ...... never been there, so I don't have any info on it.

bearkat77

Apr 26, 2001, 10:06 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by jami:
Cleveland is quite fun, Rellevart. Especially if you catch the Lennon Exhibit at The Hall Of Fame. I think it's there til the end of the Summer sometime.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Good news everyone! The John Lennon Exhibit has been extended until Dec. 2001. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/thumbsup.gif http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/cool3.gif http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/bouncing.gif

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Lynner

Apr 26, 2001, 05:06 PM

Are you suggesting the we road trip to Cleveland, then? http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif I guess we'll need more than one car. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

bearkat77

Apr 26, 2001, 08:49 PM

Judging from the way this site has grown, we'll need a bus. A Magical Mystery Tour bus! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

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Apr 27, 2001, 03:21 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Lynner:
it will not be fun making the 6 hour drive with a 6 year old and a 3 year old. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/scream2.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

It will be if they're in the boot. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/devil2.gif

mindgames

Apr 27, 2001, 04:59 PM

http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/confused.gif I take it that that doesn't mean a kind of footwear...

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Lynner

Apr 27, 2001, 06:01 PM

Mindgames - The "boot" is what we would call the trunk of the car.
Nowhereman - There are days when I would consider doing that. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif
Just kidding, of course.

Apr 28, 2001, 07:35 AM

We say tomato, you say tuh-may-tah. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

Lynner

Apr 28, 2001, 08:32 AM

Apr 28, 2001, 08:53 AM

Is that what 1-year-olds call Scooby?

mindgames

Apr 28, 2001, 01:21 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Nowhere Man:
We say tomato, you say tuh-may-tah. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yeah, are you making fun of my language? http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/teeth1.gif

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Apr 28, 2001, 01:25 PM

If that's what you call it. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

mindgames

Apr 28, 2001, 05:39 PM

Well, actually I call it a local dialect. Anyone here ever hear the word "yert"? If you have, you've been to Sparta.

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FPSHOT

Apr 28, 2001, 11:46 PM

You say Yes, I say No.

Indeed the americans have a funny way of speaking english in some states, but have you ever heared a Frenchman speak english.

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FPSHOT

Apr 28, 2001, 11:48 PM

Come to think of it, insn't it strange that one of the biggest nations of our planet doesn't even have an own language?

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mindgames

Apr 29, 2001, 09:03 AM

Yes we do. Just ask any British person if Americans speak English. They'll tell you.

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FPSHOT

Apr 29, 2001, 01:33 PM

Very good http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/thumbsup.gif

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**DONOTDELETE**

Apr 29, 2001, 10:10 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Lynner:
Are you suggesting the we road trip to Cleveland, then? http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hey, I'm meeting the man o' my dreams in Cleveland this summer! We're going to the Rock 'n Roll HOF and Cedar Point since we both love roller coasters. So yeah, everyone try to make it there this July! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

May 03, 2001, 04:12 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by mindgames:
Just ask any British person if Americans speak English. They'll tell you.

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They'll tell you that you don't. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

mindgames

May 03, 2001, 05:05 PM

Exactly. We don't, and I don't know why the school won't count my English class towards my foreign language credit. It's all Greek to me... http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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Rellevart

Jun 18, 2001, 08:31 AM

I'm reviving this topic because I'm soooo excited!!! I just got my plane reservations for England yesterday!! I'm going from August 23 - Sept 3 and hope to check out some of the Beatle Week festivities in Liverpool as well as spend a week in London. One of my friends travelling with me has never been there before, so I'm looking forward to showing her all the sights! We almost gave up on the airfares going down, but managed to get one around $600, so that's not bad at all. I haven't had a full week off from work in over two years, so I can't wait!!!

I didn't have a very good weekend, but this cheers me up tremendously!! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

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HMVNipper

Jun 18, 2001, 03:20 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By mindgames:
Yes we do. Just ask any British person if Americans speak English. They'll tell you.

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Yeah, but I once had a teacher point out to me that unless we were Native Americans, we didn't speak American either!!! I think it was H.L. Mencken who said that Americans and British were two peoples divided by a common language...and considering we sometimes need translations to understand each other, he was probably right!

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HMVNipper

Jun 18, 2001, 03:24 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By Rellevart:
I'm reviving this topic because I'm soooo excited!!! I just got my plane reservations for England yesterday!! I'm going from August 23 - Sept 3 and hope to check out some of the Beatle Week festivities in Liverpool as well as spend a week in London. One of my friends travelling with me has never been there before, so I'm looking forward to showing her all the sights! We almost gave up on the airfares going down, but managed to get one around $600, so that's not bad at all. I haven't had a full week off from work in over two years, so I can't wait!!!

I didn't have a very good weekend, but this cheers me up tremendously!! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

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Congrats, Rellevart, I am envious! I've been to England twice (including two trips to Liverpool) but never for the convention, so you must give us a full report!

Have a marvelous trip!

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Rellevart

Jun 18, 2001, 03:43 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By HMVNipper:
Congrats, Rellevart, I am envious! I've been to England twice (including two trips to Liverpool) but never for the convention, so you must give us a full report!

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I will definitely give a full report! It'll actually be my 9th or 10th trip (remember, I'm old), but I haven't been there in 4 years, so I'm really looking forward to it. Has anyone gone recently (or does anyone live there) who could steer me to any new must-see sights?

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Roger

Jun 26, 2001, 09:26 AM

Vacations - not much, When I was a kid I visited my grandparents in Florida a few times. Got to swim in the ocian. Went to Washington. Got to see some of Seattle. As an adult (if I am one) went to the mountains in Wyoming. Visited the famouse indian battle sights like the Little Big Horn in Montana. (Custers last stand) Exciting for me. We go see my son in Minneapolis at least once a year. See big time college football there. Ohio St and Penn St. -vs- Minnisota. I like college better than pro. I want to go to the Netherlands and have Flipshot (name is probably wrong, but close) take me window shoppping and to the hash bars in Amsterdam. England would be interesting to see. Reality will probably be Minneaplois.

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Rellevart

Jun 28, 2001, 11:45 AM

Hey 4GF: If you want to know anything about Chicago, let me know! I'm a big fan of my adopted city! I hope you enjoy the concert; I'd heard of that show, but it didn't really seem like my thing. I think it's downtown at the Taste of Chicago, which is sort of fun, but super crowded. If you go to a concert there, expect to sit REALLY far away. And then there's always the joy of porta-potties (ugh!).

I also lived in Ann Arbor for 2 years some time ago - all I remember about it was that there was a great ice cream parlor and a wonderful vegetarian restaurant...I wonder if they're still there?

The tribute band thing I'm hoping to go to Sunday has three bands - two local tribute bands (one decent and the other I've never seen before) and 1964 (ok, but I think they're very overrated), but the funniest thing is that they're going to have guys dressed like the Beatles jumping out of airplanes - "The Flying Beatles"! Is this the most ridiculous thing you've ever heard of??? It's so insane and surreal!

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**DONOTDELETE**

Jun 28, 2001, 04:31 PM

Rell, you're making me even more excited about my trip! I can't believe I get to visit three states that AREN'T Utah, YAY! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/jumping.gif

If I have any questions, I'll be sure and ask you!

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brackets

Jun 29, 2001, 12:37 AM

My favourite places on the planet are Woolacombe and Mortehoe in North Devon. I would love to visit the USA, but I get car lag just driving to work in the morning.

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Rellevart

Jul 12, 2001, 11:13 AM

I'm very psyched! We got our hotel reservations and train tickets confirmed this week, and a mere 6 weeks from today I'll be leaving for England!! We'll be spending almost 3 days in Liverpool and then a week in London (with a few day trips out).

I haven't had a full week off work in nearly five years, so this is going to be GREAT! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

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bearkat77

Jul 12, 2001, 11:00 PM

Way to go, Rellevart! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/thumbsup.gif Of course, you'll let us know what you got to do while you're over there. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

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Rellevart

Aug 22, 2001, 05:08 AM

Ok, a big good-bye to everybody!! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif I'm leaving tomorrow afternoon (Thursday) for 10 days in England! I won't be back to my computer until Sept 5th, so everybody be good (hahahahaha!) until I return!

I can't believe how much I have to do tonight; I haven't even started packing!! HELP!!! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/afraid1.gif

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Aug 22, 2001, 05:35 AM

Heeeeeey Rellevart! Wow, you're so lucky to be going! I'll help you pack if you can stuff me into one of your suitcases. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

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FPSHOT

Aug 22, 2001, 05:43 AM

Rellevart, have a splended time out there. It's a good place to be.

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Rellevart

Aug 22, 2001, 06:07 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By Nowhere Man:
I'll help you pack if you can stuff me into one of your suitcases. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

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....do not say anything rude, do not say anything rude, do NOT say anything rude... http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

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Aug 22, 2001, 06:58 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By Rellevart:
....do not say anything rude, do not say anything rude, do NOT say anything rude... http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

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Hey, that's my line. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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Lynner

Aug 22, 2001, 07:21 AM

Hope you have a blast in England, Rell'. Eat at Mickey's for me! Wish I was going with you.http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/frown.gif

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Lynner

Aug 22, 2001, 07:24 AM

Well, I'm not going to London, but I am leaving town today - Family car trip to Michigan. Whoo hoo! Oh well, at least it's a break from the usual routine. Don't know if I'll have computer access or not, so you all may not hear from me until Monday.

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FPSHOT

Aug 22, 2001, 07:26 AM

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jami

Aug 22, 2001, 07:34 AM

No fair, everyone! I've wanted to go to England for such a long time. I think we're making plans to go sometime next year, but I can assure you, it won't be soon enough! I hope you guys have a great time there .... think of me at some point, okay!!?? http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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Rellevart

Aug 22, 2001, 08:05 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By Lynner:
. Eat at Mickey's for me! Wish I was going with you.http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/frown.gif

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You bet I'll eat at Micky's for you! And I wish you were going too! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

Have fun on your trip too!

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Lynner

Aug 22, 2001, 09:19 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By jami:
No fair, everyone! I've wanted to go to England for such a long time. I think we're making plans to go sometime next year, but I can assure you, it won't be soon enough! I hope you guys have a great time there .... think of me at some point, okay!!?? http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Jami you must go to England sometime! Besides all of the Beatle things, the country itself is awesome! I haven't been there in 10 years, but I hope to go back again someday.

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old_moon_shining

Aug 22, 2001, 04:10 PM

'Have a grand time', as they say. Super destination.

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Rellevart

Aug 28, 2001, 10:02 AM

Hi all! I'm in London, taking a quick break from an extremely hectic vacation! Please excuse all typing errors, as I have only 6 minutes remaining at the internet cafe! Hope all is well with everybody! The two days spent in Liverpool were GREAT! I had live band overdose - three of the bands I saw were excellent, a few more were good and a couple were downright scary! (Bad, that is!) The people were so wonderful and the hotel was so old and cool! The weather is beautiful here and we're going to spend the next 5 days doing touristy stuff, shopping and eating! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

"Talk" to you all when I get back!

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bearkat77

Aug 29, 2001, 12:20 AM

Hope you're having fun, Rellevart? Sure sounds like you are.

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