Wednesday, November 10, 2010

London Town

The home of The Beatles, Stones, and Mrs. Peel. I love this city but why technical difficulties! Of course, I hope they take their time fixing it.

4:00 pm addendum: London Pride is a darn fine brew while you are waiting.

Addendum 2 (thirty minutes later): The second and third London Prides are even better. But being stuck when you want to get home sucks.

5:51 pm random bubly induced thought: what is the greatest airport film ever. Or maybe just the greatest scene in an airport. My quick pick is McQueen's Bullitt.

6:31 pm Patti Abbott has me looking at everyone's shoes. So far I'm spotting a lot of extreme pointed shoes. I can't say I like the style.

7:38 pm Chaos is close: Student protesters run wild in London, storm Tory HQ.

7:40 pm I've been told the plane will be ready soon. >>>>>>>
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10 comments:

  1. Paul D BrazillNovember 10, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    The Beatles?Ahem ...Abbey Road studio, mind you.

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  2. David CranmerNovember 10, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    I would love to visit Abbey Road but just wanna take a leap across the pond.

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  3. RebNovember 10, 2010 at 12:09 PM

    Heathrow? Don't remember anything about it except that it is huge! (and goes by in a blur when you are running to catch a plane at the other end of the terminal)

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  4. David CranmerNovember 10, 2010 at 12:15 PM

    No running, Reb. Stuck. Enjoying the local nip but that's about it.

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  5. David BarberNovember 10, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    Pssst...The Beatles are from Liverpool, David. BUT...I'll let you off as you're not from these parts. My wife had to go to London with a member of her staff for a course. Bearing in mind we lived in Manchester (London is south from there and 250 miles away) she ended up in Liverpool, west and 45 miles away. Only a woman. True story!

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  6. David CranmerNovember 10, 2010 at 1:55 PM

    Well, I was thinking Abbey Road studios. Do I get a pass?

    Dave, to bad you ain't closer to Heathrow. Drinks are free.

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  7. Oscar CaseNovember 10, 2010 at 5:37 PM

    Been to Gatwick but not Heathrow. London is not a bad town to be stuck in.

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  8. David CranmerNovember 11, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    I agree, Oscar. One of the great cities. However, with the students protest I kept thinking of The Clash and the London's burning lyrics.

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  9. Leah J. UtasNovember 11, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    Ah, airports. Not much to do there.
    Glad you found a suitable pass time.

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  10. Ron ScheerNovember 11, 2010 at 10:48 PM

    Hey, didn't Paul McCartney have a song "London Town"? "Manchester, England, England" is in HAIR, so there. Whatever that all adds up to...

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