| Fenderek 18.04.2005 07:30 |
I started thinking about and organising the transport from place to place (trains, buses) and started wandering. Is anyone else going to all the gigs? I'm personally not going to Newcastle, I start in Manchester, but than all the stuff till Wembley... Is there any "touring" group? :) Or someone going from London to either Manchester, Birmingham or Sheffield...? Or from Birmingham to Cardiff? Some kind of Royal family anywhere...? Would be nicer to travel in a group. :) And if someone had a space in a car... ;) PS What's better (cheaper that is ;) )- rail or National Express? |
| The Stealer 18.04.2005 09:28 |
My friend and I are flying in from US and are going Newcastle through Wembley. We are taking the train-we bought a 8 day flex pass (I think you can only get them outside the US). I would go with train if you can do it. Did most of the Roger tour in 1999 on a National Express bus pass. It was a really gruelling, confining and took twice as long to get from city to city- it is cheaper but...comfort,conveinence, traffic jams ..?? |
| Atomic Dog 18.04.2005 10:07 |
Hi All Flying in from Los Angeles to see the Boys. We are going to Birmingham, Cardiff, Sheffeild, and Wimbley. This should be very exciting to see them in England. I had seen them over 25 times in the states and look foreard to the seeing them at home. Also, I agree with many of the people on the post, MORE PAUL SINGING!!! Cheers |
| Fenderek 19.04.2005 07:27 |
Well- there you go, I just found out that I can go anywhere by National Express for 20 pounds Return ticket! I don;'t mind travelling for 1-2 extra hours :) NOW- we (queenzoners) should have meetings before gigs, shouldn't we? :) The ones who see few gigs and the ones seeing only a selected one- would be really cool to experience it in a larger group in some pub or sth, right :) Any thoughts? |
| GregM 19.04.2005 08:46 |
I'll be flying into Birmingham from Pittsburgh and arriving early in the morning the day of the show, but anyone who wants to get together that day is welcome to contact me...It'd be fun, and if you've got standing tickets, we could get in line together. I'll probably end up getting in the queue around three or so. That's the only show I can afford to go to during this leg of the tour (no more personal days left until next year...but they'll come in handy for a US leg, if it happens!) I'm CONSIDERING flying back out for the Hyde Park concert in July...The only wild card is money. Getting close, people! Greg |
| Fenderek 19.04.2005 08:54 |
C'mon- let's have some more! :) I've got a standing one for Birmingham as well. All I need to find out is where the heck is the venue ;) |
| GregM 19.04.2005 08:59 |
Fenderek, I'm staying at the Crowne Plaza NEC, which is just a fourth of a mile from the NEC Arena. Kinda pricy, but worth it considering how close it is! Greg |
| GregM 19.04.2005 09:04 |
And, hey, it's not every day I get to visit England...I'm going to live it up a little... Greg |
| Lisser 19.04.2005 10:06 |
I wish I could go too Greg!! I work in the school districts too. I am a 12 month employee though. I get more vacation days/sick days/personal days July 1. Are you having State testing right now? |
| queenfan7474 19.04.2005 10:28 |
i'm flying in from new york and going to b'ham and cardiff.staying at the nec crowne plaza also.i rented a car because the train schedules didnt work out for me.i'm going to cream at royal albert hall also.i'll see you all there. |
| Headlong24 19.04.2005 13:47 |
Yes I will also be attending the show in Birmingham, Me and my brother will be flying out of New York. Were also staying at the Crowne Plaza, so yeah lets make it a plan to meet up, I also have standing tickets so I plan on getting there early, I'm getting up front and as soon as the band launches into TYMD I'M GOING NUTS, just wanted to warn eveybody!!! |
| GregM 19.04.2005 13:54 |
Lisser and Headlong -- Let's get together and stay in touch until then! I've discovered that even though I'm arriving early (around 10 AM), I can't check into my hotel room until 2pm...So I'll just have them hold my luggage, get some lunch, and head over to get in line, probably. Maybe we could meet in the lobby and all head over together? Lisser -- no testing at the moment. We had PSSAs a few weeks back. A real pain in the butt! Greg |
| GregM 19.04.2005 13:57 |
Sorry - Queenfan and Headlong, I mean! Sorry you won't be there, Lisser. Still, the US tour should bring hope. |
| Headlong24 19.04.2005 14:11 |
Sounds like a plan Greg!!!, Were actually flying into london, and taking a train to Birmingham. Because we plan on staying in London a few days as well, you know to see the sites. So we will probably arrive around 12noon at the hotel. Yeah so the plan would be check our bags and get some food and then head over to the gig. Im 100% sure we can walk there from the hotel. |
| Penetration_Guru 19.04.2005 17:12 |
WARNING: Fenderek is dangerous and should not be approached.... |
| Headlong24 19.04.2005 18:15 |
Why is he dangerous????Would anyone like to share. |
| Mcm 19.04.2005 19:20 |
I'm going to all the gigs except Manchester and will be driving from venue to venue. As i live in Reading (40 miles west of London), I'll probably head home after the Birmingham and Cardiff shows. As for the others, probably £40 a night travellodges which are scattered around the country. |
| GregM 19.04.2005 21:26 |
Headlong, Sounds great. Let's do it! Guru -- Explain! |
| The Real Wizard 19.04.2005 22:22 |
Headlong24 wrote: Why is he dangerous????Would anyone like to share.Methinks he's joking. |
| Fenderek 20.04.2005 03:37 |
Penetration_Guru wrote: WARNING: Fenderek is dangerous and should not be approached....Great- now you scared them ;) |
| Lisser 20.04.2005 12:43 |
Penetration_Guru wrote: WARNING: Fenderek is dangerous and should not be approached....I heard you are the dangerous one!! The mysterious man in the corner with the dark overcoat on, hat pulled down over the eyes, smoking a cigarette......Fenderek, he's a sweet little puppy!!! ;) |
| Penetration_Guru 20.04.2005 15:47 |
Of course, my mistake... |
| Lisser 21.04.2005 00:19 |
Absolutely it is!! How would you know what you look like???? ;) |
| Crazy LittleThing 21.04.2005 00:38 |
Um . . . anyone from the US going to the Manchester gig? (besides me!) I fly in from Washington, DC on the morning of the 3rd. |
| Fenderek 22.04.2005 05:00 |
C'mon guys- I'm sure there's more ppl from QZ going to any English gigs! Sweet Little Puppy- now that's interesting ;) |
| Lisser 22.04.2005 11:11 |
Arf Arf. |
| Penetration_Guru 22.04.2005 16:31 |
If "sweet little puppy" has got your interest, leave your girlfriend with me.... |
| Fenderek 23.04.2005 08:55 |
Penetration_Guru wrote: If "sweet little puppy" has got your interest, leave your girlfriend with me....Hehehehehe- so that's what it's all about! ;) |
| Lisser 23.04.2005 10:09 |
Penetration_Guru wrote: If "sweet little puppy" has got your interest, leave your girlfriend with me....Why do you have to be so stingy? I was going to bring her with me to Fenderek!!!!!!! bwuahahhahaaa!!! |
| YourValentine 23.04.2005 10:28 |
Someone who knows the venue has to choose a location (best is a pub near the arena/hall) and just post the details here. The others will be happy enough to show up where the meeting is set. |
| GregM 24.04.2005 09:23 |
Apparently the Crowne Plaza NEC (where several of us are staying, and which is, apparently, just next door to the show) has a good restaurant/pub in it. Would that do? Greg |
| Fenderek 24.04.2005 09:24 |
OK than- c'mon ppl of Manchester, Cardiff, Birmingham, Newcastle and Sheffield- where are the pubs near the venues where the queenzoners can meet, huh ? :) C'mon- don't be shy! :) |
| Fenderek 24.04.2005 09:25 |
I guess that would do. Do we have the first one than? |
| wesi72 24.04.2005 09:36 |
Newcastle - I think Wetherspoons is the best bet - over the road from the station and about 5 or 10 mins walk from the Arena. |
| Crazy LittleThing 24.04.2005 15:34 |
Re: A pre-gig meetup in Manchester . . . I'm told the Hard Rock Cafe and Tiger Tiger are near the MEN arena . . . anyone up for this? I'll be the one speaking American. Native Dialect: Southern Californian . . . Suggested greeting: Yo duuuude, let's paaaarty! ;-) |
| Lisser 24.04.2005 19:12 |
Crazy LittleThing wrote: Re: A pre-gig meetup in Manchester . . . I'm told the Hard Rock Cafe and Tiger Tiger are near the MEN arena . . . anyone up for this? I'll be the one speaking American. Native Dialect: Southern Californian . . . Suggested greeting: Yo duuuude, let's paaaarty! ;-)LOL!!!! |
| Crazy LittleThing 24.04.2005 20:33 |
Lisser wrote:Come on guys . . . I'm gonna look REAALLY stupid standing in the bar all by myself saying this: "Yo duuuude, let's paaaarty! ;-)" . . . Perhaps someone should sell tickets!Crazy LittleThing wrote: Re: A pre-gig meetup in Manchester . . . I'm told the Hard Rock Cafe and Tiger Tiger are near the MEN arena . . . anyone up for this? I'll be the one speaking American. Native Dialect: Southern Californian . . . Suggested greeting: Yo duuuude, let's paaaarty! ;-)LOL!!!! |
| Teo_torriate04 25.04.2005 04:35 |
Will be going to Cardiff with my lady. Straying Friday through to Monday to make a weekend of it. Any suggestions for something to do Friday night, and a possible meet up Saturday? |
| Teo_torriate04 25.04.2005 04:37 |
Shit ! That should have read staying, not straying. Mind you, if I could just sneak off for a while............. |
| Fenderek 25.04.2005 05:20 |
Do we have Birminbgma, Newcastle and Manchester than...? Geez- I would organise it myself but I've never been to those cities and I don't know shit about them! ;) c'mon guys. There are some ppl of those cities on QZ, right? You don't have to show up if you don't want to, just tell us where we can meet :) It's not that long now!!! |
| Crazy LittleThing 25.04.2005 09:29 |
Teo: So you'll be straying Monday through Friday, then making a weekend of it with your lady then . . . wow! Now THAT's some planning, not to mention scheming! Here's hoping you don't run afoul of your lady and . . . well, never mind. PEOPLE OF CARDIFF: BE ON THE ALERT! ;-) Cheers and have a wonderful time! --Crazy Little Thing |
| DragonOnMyBack 25.04.2005 10:31 |
Being from Cardiff I thought I would give you guys a couple of Ideas. Not sure I will be able to get there myself but here is some info anyway: If I was you I would head to the St.Marys Street area, which is a couple of minutes walk from the venue. If you are coming to Cardiff by train or bus you will have to walk across this street to get to the venue anyway. There is a Hard Rock Cafe, an O'Neils Irish Pub and an Australian Bar(if I recall it is called Outback or something like that)all close to each other on the same street. Beware there are 2 O'Neils pubs in Cardiff so make sure you go to the one nearest the train station. There are many other places, but I can't remember all the names at the moment. |
| Fenderek 25.04.2005 10:47 |
Now that's what I'm talking about!!! Cheers man! Appreciated!!! Any more ideas for different cities?? |
| Teo_torriate04 25.04.2005 12:41 |
Thanks for the info Dragon. We're booked in at the Sandringham Hotel which is in St Mary Street (it was cheap and I booked it on the net as soon as I got the tickets). I guess that's quite close to the Arena then. |
| DragonOnMyBack 26.04.2005 04:45 |
I'm not exactly sure where the Sandringham Hotel is on St. Marys Street but even if is near Cardiff Castle end ( which is the opposite end to the venue) it is still only about 5 minutes walk away. If you want to get to the venue from St.Mary's Street all you have to do is walk almost to the end of St. Marys Street (not the castle end) and look for a small street called Caroline Street on the left. It's a bit of a dump of a lane full of fish and chip shops and kebab houses, cafes etc. Usually a stop off for people being kicked out of Pubs/Clubs at closing time. Not a place to hang around to long but safe enough to walk through. There are alternate ways through some of the Arcades or cutting through the shops if they are open. Head up this street to "The Hayes" and then keep walking in the same direction, past Toys R Us (on the right) past the 1st car park next to Toys R Us and then take the next right(before you get to the 2nd Car Park), walk about 50 yards and the Cardiff CIA is there on your left. Its pretty dificult to miss. If you want to stop off in a Pub, Bar or for something to eat you will pass plenty of places on the way. |
| Fenderek 26.04.2005 11:44 |
C'mon- let's keep the thread alive! There may be some valuable info, just like from DragonOnMyBack- thanx!!! What about Sheffield??? |
| Bob The Shrek 26.04.2005 12:47 |
I have only lived in Sheffield for 2 weeks so I haven't got a clue. I'll drive over and take a look though. |
| Lisser 26.04.2005 13:50 |
Bob The Shrek wrote: I have only lived in Sheffield for 2 weeks so I haven't got a clue. I'll drive over and take a look though.Wait for meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee............... |
| leia 26.04.2005 13:55 |
Being from Manchester, I can confirm that Hard Rock Cafe and Tiger Tiger are but 5 minutes walking distance at the very most to the MEN arena. Both of these bar's are in the "Printworks" complex, which involves a cinema, and bars and restaurants. There is a Weatherspoon's bar in the complex for cheaper drinks. Also within close walking distance are Sinclair's Oyster Bar (traditional English pub) and The Mitre. These two places have large outside area's to enjoy your drink, but limited space inside. I'd suggest the Printworks for a large meet up. |
| leia 26.04.2005 13:59 |
Sorry, for not noticing the request for information about Sheffield. Having travelled across to Sheffield for many an ice hockey game at the arena, I do know that there is a bar across the road from the arena. Also not far from the arena is a big entertainment park as such. With a cinema and bowling ally. I can't recall the name, but I do know that there are a few bar's and eating venues around that place. Also down the road from the arena itself are a couple of restaurant/pubs which could be used. |
| Crazy LittleThing 26.04.2005 14:56 |
leia wrote: Sorry, for not noticing the request for information about Sheffield. Having travelled across to Sheffield for many an ice hockey game at the arena, I do know that there is a bar across the road from the arena. Also not far from the arena is a big entertainment park as such. With a cinema and bowling ally. I can't recall the name, but I do know that there are a few bar's and eating venues around that place. Also down the road from the arena itself are a couple of restaurant/pubs which could be used.Thanks for the info Leia. The Mitre's a hotel, right? Do you mean the bar there or is there also a bar called The Mitre? |
| Crazy LittleThing 26.04.2005 14:59 |
leia wrote: Being from Manchester, I can confirm that Hard Rock Cafe and Tiger Tiger are but 5 minutes walking distance at the very most to the MEN arena. Both of these bar's are in the "Printworks" complex, which involves a cinema, and bars and restaurants. There is a Weatherspoon's bar in the complex for cheaper drinks. Also within close walking distance are Sinclair's Oyster Bar (traditional English pub) and The Mitre. These two places have large outside area's to enjoy your drink, but limited space inside. I'd suggest the Printworks for a large meet up.D'OH! I responded to the wrong post--meant to respond to the Manchester one. Let's try this again. Thanks for the info Leia. The Mitre's a hotel, right? Do you mean the hotel bar or is there also a bar called The Mitre? |
| leia 26.04.2005 16:25 |
I've never really needed to use a hotel in Manchester, so I don't know how good it is. But certainly that building has a bar. Just checking elsewhere, The Mitre is next door to the following three pubs, which I appologise for mentioning earlier. The Old Wellington, Sincliar's (I mentioned that one) and The Crown and Anchor. Sinclairs and The Old Wellington are built ajoining each other, with a nice size outdoor drinking area. The areana is just over 250 meters away from each of these bars, with Tiger Tiger the same. The Crown and Anchor, is a Joseph Holts pub. Now a word of warning for anyone who doesn't normally drink beer or if so, has a rich taste. Holt's beer is very much a local brew, and opinion is split in Manchester over the quality of there beers, so be warned. Though one thing is for sure, the Holt's beer is cheaper than most others, cheap and nasty some people would say. This pub is around 20 yards away from the Mitre. |
| Mrs.Taylor 26.04.2005 17:06 |
The entertainment park is called Valley Centertainment and apart from UGC and the Hollywood Bowl has Frankie & Benny's, Boardwalk (personal recommendation - excellent place; many a Happy New Year spent there in recent years), Burger King, Old Orleans, Bitz 'n' Pizza and, if it's still the same, Arbuckles, plus the chav paradise that is Brannigans. There's also the Arena Square pub on the main traffic island/junction nearby, the Noose and Gibbet pub on the main road opposite the Arena and a Pizza Hut and MacDonalds on the Meadowhall Retail Park, the Carbrook Hall pub (the most haunted pub in Sheffield) and The Stumble Inn ("no ghosts, just spirits") a bit further back towards the M1. And, of course, the Meadowhall Shopping Complex itself. That lot should be enough for anyone. If your local Sheffield tour guide can be of any further assistance, let me know ;o) |
| Fenderek 29.04.2005 03:44 |
OK- Manchester in 5 (!!!) days! We need to make a decission! WHERE!!!??? |
| Crazy LittleThing 29.04.2005 10:16 |
Fenderek wrote: OK- Manchester in 5 (!!!) days! We need to make a decission! WHERE!!!???Hey Fenderek: I replied on your other thread as well . . . how 'bout the bar in the Hard Rock Cafe to keep with the rock and roll theme? |
| Crazy LittleThing 29.04.2005 21:55 |
Compliance Queen wrote: My friend and I are flying in from US and are going Newcastle through Wembley. We are taking the train-we bought a 8 day flex pass (I think you can only get them outside the US). I would go with train if you can do it. Did most of the Roger tour in 1999 on a National Express bus pass. It was a really gruelling, confining and took twice as long to get from city to city- it is cheaper but...comfort,conveinence, traffic jams ..??Hey CQ! You and your friend are welcome to join us before the gig at the Hard Rock Cafe in Manchester! |
| Crazy LittleThing 30.04.2005 15:21 |
I spoke with the manager of the HRC in Manchester and they're expecting about 20 or so of us in the bar in the afternoon/early evening on the 4th. What would be a good official start time? |
| Fenderek 01.05.2005 07:34 |
Well? 'cause I have no idea ;) |
| Crazy LittleThing 01.05.2005 15:15 |
OK, 3:00 it is, in the bar of the Hard Rock Cafe. Fenderek will be wearing a Black Sabbath "paranoid" shirt. Everyone is welcome to join us. Watchword for the night: YOU READY, FREDDIE? Please come and make the Manchester gig that much more fun! |
| Crazy LittleThing 02.05.2005 14:42 |
GregM wrote: Apparently the Crowne Plaza NEC (where several of us are staying, and which is, apparently, just next door to the show) has a good restaurant/pub in it. Would that do? GregHey Greg: It looks like I'm going to B'ham for the gig after all. Might I be so bold as to ask join yinz in the Bar at the Crown Plaza NEC? By the way, "yinz" is the only word of your language that I think I know . . . ;-) Cindy |
| Lisser 02.05.2005 18:30 |
Aww Cindy!! I think you mean Youins right? Not sure but I think that is what you mean! hahahahhaaa!!! |
| GregM 02.05.2005 20:07 |
Cindy, Absolutely, hope to see you there! We need to work out final details, and quickly, especiallyl how we're all going to recognize one another, where exactly this bar/restaurant is, etc. "Yinz" is a good start! Greg |
| Mercumay88 03.05.2005 00:47 |
Hello Everyone! Just got onto this thread and it seems such a good idea! Im coming all the way from Down Under and seeing the show this Friday NEC Arena! Arriving London Heathrow Fri Morning so would love to catch up with some fellow QZoners to keep me awake waiting for the show to start! The Bar at Crown Plaza seems like the place right? What time and Ill be there!? A beer or three wont go by the wayside prior to the gig! As an Asides I have one other standing ticket begging to go to an owner for this gig, everyone has pulled out from buying it off me! Please if you know anyone that wants a standing ticket NEC list price (50 pounds) let me know through this forum! Ill check it a few times before this friday! Cheers and hope to se eyou there! or email me at jharmon@ihug.com.au Jason |
| great king rat 1138 03.05.2005 06:37 |
Are there any plans for a QZ meet-up before the Hyde Park gig in July? If not, Why not? :-) Anyone who knows of a good pub near the right end of the park, let me know! |
| Fenderek 03.05.2005 06:43 |
Of course there will be Hyde park meeting! Just that there's still time :) |
| Crazy LittleThing 03.05.2005 06:52 |
GregM wrote: Cindy, Absolutely, hope to see you there! We need to work out final details, and quickly, especiallyl how we're all going to recognize one another, where exactly this bar/restaurant is, etc. "Yinz" is a good start! GregLisser and Greg Hi from Manchester! Yes, I mean "youins." There's a bar in DC that caters to Pittsburghians and in their ads they say "yinz" so that's where I got it. Hey Lisser, I didn't think you lifted up your shirt and flashed at the Kenny Chesney concert, just that the security guys (and stussy (got his name wrong but you know who I mean, the guy who said "F! F! F! . . ." about missing the visual!) got, and indicated that he was somewhat sorry to miss it. I'm guessing you won't fall for the old "security checkpoint guy" saying "lift your shirt so we can see if you're trying to smuggle something into the concert" line again. You know those guys can get those grey pants and white, short-sleeved shirts at any Sears store . . . they look real official too! HA! The response that works best for me is: "It'll cost you fifty bucks!" and they usually back off! Ha ha! |