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Latest post on 14 November 2011 - 07:57

We went to the F1 qualifying on Saturday, my first time as DH is obsessed, and I have to say I really enjoyed it. So so loud even with ear plugs but there was a great atmosphere and I have to say it was EXTREMELY well organised. So many staff and marshalls, excellent bus service to car parks, a fait bit of off track entertainment, although I had expected more, but generally 10 out of 10 to the organisers. Other events companies should take note, we're going to Sandance for the Script this week and from what I hear I am expecting the opposite.

The only thing to let the F1 down this year in my opinion were the concerts? A real mixed bag and as 30yr old couple, not one act which appealed to us? Britney got mixed reviews (mainly very poor), havent heard anyone talk or even ask about Incubus (not heard of them before F1) and I'm sure Paul M was great for the older crowd. Just not sure what they were aiming for this year. Any thoughts?

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Latest post on 14 November 2011 - 20:44
when I read the title I thought someone might be after the snazzy all one suits the drivers and the pit team wear LOL
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Latest post on 14 November 2011 - 20:06
http://www.rollingstoneme.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=853 Happy days indeed! Excellent! I would have loved to have heard him sing Blackbird...... But at least I can hear my dh rubbing it in continuously...
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Latest post on 14 November 2011 - 19:50
http://www.rollingstoneme.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=853 Happy days indeed!
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Latest post on 14 November 2011 - 19:25
Really going to show my age now, but I saw the Beatles play before they ever made the big time, even before they went to Hamburg. I lived on the Wirral, which is across the river from Liverpool, and they used to come and play at our local YMCA for Saturday night dances. As did Gerry and the Pacemakers, Cilla Black, The Searchers and any other Liverpool group you may remember. When I started work in Liverpool, several of us from the office used to go to the Cavern each lunchtime. Happy days ! 1961 Hambleton Hall Huyton.. 10years before my time but me dad remembers them like Yesterday!!!:)
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Latest post on 14 November 2011 - 19:17
Really going to show my age now, but I saw the Beatles play before they ever made the big time, even before they went to Hamburg. I lived on the Wirral, which is across the river from Liverpool, and they used to come and play at our local YMCA for Saturday night dances. As did Gerry and the Pacemakers, Cilla Black, The Searchers and any other Liverpool group you may remember. When I started work in Liverpool, several of us from the office used to go to the Cavern each lunchtime. Happy days !
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Latest post on 14 November 2011 - 17:01
Hop on over to the Paul McCartney thread you guys! Totally agree..thought he was absolutely BRILLIANT and demonstrated such a range of talent but with humility and joy! The best concert I've been to here by a long way......fireworks and atmosphere amazing too. Well organised and all ages seemed to be enjoying the music not just my older crowd (average age 38!). ;) Rolling Stone were there and I'm sure they will write a good review but will have to wait a wee while for it! Have been smiling all day just thinking about what a great evening it was!
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Latest post on 14 November 2011 - 11:16
Yeah thats why i asked, no media coverage or reports?? I totoally agree if we had a few more years we'd have been happier, we went to see Stevie Wonder in May and whilst he was fantastic, if we knew more of his songs we would have been truely blown away. Glad you all had a great time and like i say, overall really impressed with the organisation. It is really bizarre.... My dad is from Liverpool and knew George and Paul, so grew up listening to all their music.. And still love listening to it today, our dd even likes afew of them... Sadly I didn't make it to the concert but my dh couldn't wait to wake me up at 02:00 this morning to rub my nose in it a little. It has made his year, also grown up listening to the music so very familiar. I hope he gets a fab review somewhere so deserved listening to what others have said...
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Latest post on 14 November 2011 - 11:10
Yeah thats why i asked, no media coverage or reports?? I totoally agree if we had a few more years we'd have been happier, we went to see Stevie Wonder in May and whilst he was fantastic, if we knew more of his songs we would have been truely blown away. Glad you all had a great time and like i say, overall really impressed with the organisation.
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Latest post on 14 November 2011 - 11:04
Was just searching the papers online for Macca reviews.... Nothing except a small bit in National about how a 45 year old Emirati didn't know who he was and was unimpressed!!! Being part of an older crowd (36) "thanx Jenc123" LOL.... It was out of this world, absolutely amazing, all real no sync just pure talent. Very surprised not to hear any chat even on the radio this morning given the clips of his interviews they have been playing. What is that all about?
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Latest post on 14 November 2011 - 10:45
.Paul McCartney was amazing. He played non stop for over 2 and a half hours, hardly taking any form of real break, just played quality music. Crowd was spell bound and I have to say it was probably the best concert I have ever been to. when he sang Yesterday I am sure half the crowd were in tears! Awesome finale to a great, well organised event. I would like to hear how others enjoyed it. Loved it loved it loved it - I''m very surprised there's not more talk about what an amazing performance it was!
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Latest post on 14 November 2011 - 10:42
We were there Friday and yesterday. I am quite a bit older than you so was going to see Britney really to see what she was like and was dissapointed in her lack of any sort of enthusiasm from her. But.....Paul McCartney was amazing. He played non stop for over 2 and a half hours, hardly taking any form of real break, just played quality music. Crowd was spell bound and I have to say it was probably the best concert I have ever been to. when he sang Yesterday I am sure half the crowd were in tears! Awesome finale to a great, well organised event. I would like to hear how others enjoyed it.
 
 

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