55 Reply by Shredit (edited by Shredit 2009-04-28 22:38:05)

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Re: RAH related travels, encounters, etc aka 'The 2009 Mimi Tour'

Ok, it's like this...there are songs that are stuck in my head for alltime, I'll sing them out of the blue....you dont have to like them or me, cuz I dont care....this song has been in my head since my wife bought my airline ticket....my alltime favorite Van Morrison song....I'll give you the lyrics on one link and a really cool cat doing some street love at night on the next link....this song brought a tear to my eye, cuz that's who I am, and again, you dont have to like me....come hell or highwater, I'm heading to London and changing your life peeps smile

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http://www.lyricsfreak.com/v/van+morris … 43308.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhJguQo8vgc

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I really enjoy that vid shredit, thanks for posting smile

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Cathy and I are alive and well and enjoying ourselves, hence the lack of posts from us wink

Tomorrow will be Cathy's first Queen's Day, our national street party. It will be a real mind blower for her, especially because she doesn't like crowds and man, is she ever going to experience crowds tomorrow.

Welcome to those of you who have already arrived in Europe, and to those who are about to arrive. We've all started our own adventures by now, building up to that major adventure that we will be lucky enough to experience and share next Monday. cool

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Alrighty, after 4 days of total stress at work and uni, I´m now DONE with all of it and heading to the trainstation in a few hours going to Cologne first and then to HOLLAND tomorrow. I wish I was in Amsterdam with you guys already celebrating Queens Day - hope you have a great one and see you TOMORROW.
Yes, the day has finally come when I can say "See you tomorrow" - life is good! smile

See you all soon guys and girls! big_smile

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Me and Renee have been having a lovely time so far. Small set back to start with a flight delay from Minneapolis to Chicago, but in the end only lost a couple hours travel time to Bath.

Highlights so far:

Mon. the 27th - The Roman Baths in Bath; An evening visit to Stonehenge with a Stone        Circle Access Pass that allowed us inside of the henge itself - very cool!: Driving to and from Stonehenge was quite an experience itself!
Tues. the 28th - A trip into The Cotswolds; Hidcote Manor Garden just outside of Chipping Campden was spectacular!
Wed. the 29th - Walking tour of Bath; Joe's show at St. David's Hall in Cardiff; We arrived too late in Cardiff to meet anyone before the show, but we had a good time, although I would agree with some of the reviews that it was not the best show we've attended.
Thurs. the 30th - Blenheim Palace just outside Oxford - unbelievable place!
Fri. the 1st - Tour Oxford; Arrive in London; Walk the Westminster area; Dinner at the top of the National Gallery overlooking Trafalgar Square.
Sat. the 2nd - Borough Market in Southwark London - fantastic food vendors from the UK, France and beyond - for a food guy, it was heaven! Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park and even a peak at Royal Albert Hall.

So far the weather has been pretty good, I would say. Drizzly bits only a couple days - certainly nothing to be a bother. Great weather in London the last day and a half.

Looking forward to meeting some forum members at Dingwall's and perhaps prior at the Ice Wharf!

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Shredit wrote:

Ok, it's like this...there are songs that are stuck in my head for alltime, I'll sing them out of the blue....you dont have to like them or me, cuz I dont care....this song has been in my head since my wife bought my airline ticket....my alltime favorite Van Morrison song....I'll give you the lyrics on one link and a really cool cat doing some street love at night on the next link....this song brought a tear to my eye, cuz that's who I am, and again, you dont have to like me....come hell or highwater, I'm heading to London and changing your life peeps smile

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http://www.lyricsfreak.com/v/van+morris … 43308.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhJguQo8vgc


Shred,
Thanks for a great video.  I can't believe all those people kept walking by cause I woulda parked me arse for the duration.  I hope you're enjoying yourself in London.  You deserve it!

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Just arrived home in Amsterdam at 2 am - shattered - but still on a high. More in the next days as I find time - tomorrow it's Little Feat! cool

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Some impressions from "The Mimi Tour 2009"

Meeting up at the Moulin Blues Festival Ospel on Friday:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25162871@N … 875546440/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25162871@N … 875546440/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25162871@N … 875546440/

On the road to London on Saturday ...
... with Barbie: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25162871@N … 875546440/
... George and Cathy trying disable the child safety lock that kept little Eva locked in at the back of the car ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/25162871@N … 875546440/ ... then they decided I had yet to proove my trustworthiness before being released.
... then on the ferry (missed the first one for literally 3 minutes and had to wait for two hours...) I suddenly saw IT - Shredit, have you been on that ferry before?? http://www.flickr.com/photos/25162871@N … 875546440/
... the Cliffs of Dover: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25162871@N … 875546440/

Before Aynsley´s show on Sunday - sooo many Bonabuddies:
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Then finally: Monday, the BIG day
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/25162871@N … 875546440/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25162871@N … 875546440/

Tuesday: The Michael tour
Rocket, our angel in disguise: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25162871@N … 875546440/
For Big Jeff: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25162871@N … 875546440/
Going for a ride with the London Eye: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25162871@N … 875546440/ , http://www.flickr.com/photos/25162871@N … 875546440/ , http://www.flickr.com/photos/25162871@N … 875546440/
And in the end: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25162871@N … 875546440/

That´s my Mimi Tour in pictures ... I really can´t tell you how much fun it was to meet all of you - wether it was meeting again or for the first time, I just feel like knowing you for ages already. Bonabuddies are just the best! Thank you all for the great time we had!! smile

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Thanks Eva, some great pics there!

I have SO much to catch up on, so much to share, thoughts, experiences, pics....I'll get on it tomorrow after Cathy has left to go home. The last two weeks with Cathy have featured some of the most memorable moments of my life....our trip to England, the show, the party, meeting so many people, and finally meeting and talking to members of our most beloved band of all time, Little Feat. cool

Watch this space.

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Great you both enjoyed all so well!!

Yes you are a very very nice couple but don't think the last weeks are normal..................so much to see and do in such a short time.

I have the same too, just from the RAH days, memories already.

Thanks for the pictures Eva!

A big kiss for all of you!!

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I have only joined you a short path of The Mimi Tour (Ospel Moulin Blues) but its allways nice to meet you all
thanks for that nice pics , Eva
see all you in Colonge next i hope wink

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What a whirlwind over our two week UK and Ireland extravaganza...Eva, thank for your Dingwalls photo...Sharon and I are in it even though Wooders blocked me out so that all you can see is my head of white hair...We stayed on the same schedule that I posted earlier on this thread...I'm very proud to say that I survived driving a car for 5 days in Ireland...On the wrong side of the car and on the wrong side of the road...What are you guys thinking?...We loved the trip and left with many great memories...Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, Bath, Liverpool (boy did we ever have a blast with the Beatles sing alongs at the Cavern Club), Ediburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, St. Andrews, Dublin, Rock of Cashel, Blarney Castle (Sharon kissed the Stone), Ring of Kerry, Dromoland Castle, Kensington Palace, Kensignton Gardens, Hyde Park, Princess Di memorial, Wicked at the Apollo, Picadelli/Regent/Oxford shopping, Dingwalls to meet a ton of Bonnabudies from all over the world, London Eye, Big Ben, West Minister Abbey, Museum of Natural History, Royal Albert Hall, The Joe Bonamassa show (with an Eric Clapton jam and Robert Plant in the house), Cocoon after party where we talked to Joe and met his Mom, Dad and Sister...We created many memories that we will never forget...Now all Joe has to figure out is..."What is next?" for all of his fans...It was great meeting all of you...

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I know, I know...so much still to post and I've been missing ever since the RAH...been busy....I'm on a  mission.....haven't forgotten...bear with me, please. neutral

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Here's our last pic together, modeling the Feat 40th anniversary tour t-shirts the day before Cathy left - http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/6736/p4240196.jpg

I'll add earlier pics here that I haven't posted elsewhere as and when I find the time.

I'd like to repeat my request to the major picture takers - please point me at (or send me) any 'decent' pics of Cathy or me either together or with others. There have simply been SO many picture links posted that I've lost track. Thanks. wink

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