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Post by smokeyvera on Dec 6, 2014 12:55:08 GMT -5
"London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its founding by the Romans, who named it Londinium. London's ancient core, the City of London, largely retains its 1.12-square-mile (2.9 km2) medieval boundaries and in 2011 had a resident population of 7,375, making it the smallest city in England. Since at least the 19th century, the term London has also referred to the metropolis developed around this core. The bulk of this conurbation forms the Greater London administrative area (coterminous with the London region), governed by the Mayor of London and the London Assembly."
In my words, the greater London administrative area is a wonderful mixture of neighborhoods, with such ethnic diversity, and more recently wonderful foods and drinks. I think there are more pubs per square mile than anywhere in the world. "Pub grub" is wonderful, and as you go out to the countryside, the pubs get even better.
Yep 2.5 days is not enough time to experience this area. Actually a couple of weeks is needed to explore and also hit some of the areas north of the city, especially the Cotswald area. That is where I spent the first 10 years of my life. Plus with all the shows in the theater district, you would be seeing and doing all day and into the evening. A lot of wonderful shows to be seen.
I am very tempted to wander over there, but my son keeps me grounded.
Some of the castles take a day to fully explore, and there are many. Castles are intriguing to me. I got to back down here, cause a plane ticket is a click away!!!!
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Post by DancyGeorgia on Dec 6, 2014 12:58:23 GMT -5
I seriously thought about it! Even DMed Sophie about a ticket. But when i checked travel days, the only days with reasonable airfare were Dec. 28th, 29th, and Jan 1st. Which would give me 2 1/2 days in London. And since I have never been, seemed like not enough time to see a city that is on my bucket list!  I figured as much when I saw you DM SophieB......lol. There was no reasonable airfare from here....at all. Almost $2,000 yikes. You're right.....2 days in January to see everything...is not enough. We were there 10 days in July 2012 and saw a lot, but not nearly all. You need to hop on a plane with lelemaple and see 6 shows over about 2 weeks. hehe.....or go over for the last 3 shows and stay a few extra days. Just sayin! Well, I've been trying to talk Lelemaple into making 3 trips to London, but no success!  Seriously though, we would be very happy to have more traveling, sightseeing, concert going companions for any portion or all of our 6 concert trip! We plan to do some sightseeing in London between Thursday before the O2 shows and day of last O2 show. And we plan to go to the Beatles museum in Liverpool between the Manchester and Birmingham shows. Plus, we are planning to go to the Elvis exibit at the O2 on Sunday, the day of the 2nd O2 show!!! Anyone want to join us???  |
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Post by DancyGeorgia on Dec 6, 2014 13:29:03 GMT -5
I just finished reading yesterday's thread with all of the discussion about whether the 2014-2015 QAL tour is or is not good for Adam's career. I side with the folks who think that it has been/will be good for Adam's career, especially in countries like the UK. But I won't rehash all of the points that others have made very well.
But, I think that there has been one very important aspect missing from this discussion. And that is the impact that touring as QAL has made on Adam himself!!! I don't mean from a monetary aspect, as that has obviously been good for him. But, I mean how this tour has helped Adam to grow in his own performance ability and self-confidence and likely in many more ways. Adam has talked about how much he has learned from this tour and from Brian & Rodger and I can't wait to see how that translates into Adam's solo music and performances!!! For that reason alone, I think that this QAL tour will have very positive ramifications for Adam's career!!!
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Post by 4EverAdam on Dec 6, 2014 13:31:03 GMT -5
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Post by 4EverAdam on Dec 6, 2014 13:32:50 GMT -5
I just finished reading yesterday's thread with all of the discussion about whether the 2014-2015 QAL tour is or is not good for Adam's career. I side with the folks who think that it has been/will be good for Adam's career, especially in countries like the UK. But I won't rehash all of the points that others have made very well. But, I think that there has been one very important aspect missing from this discussion. And that is the impact that touring as QAL has made on Adam himself!!! I don't mean from a monetary aspect, as that has obviously been good for him. But, I mean how this tour has helped Adam to grow in his own performance ability and self-confidence and likely in many more ways. Adam has talked about how much he has learned from this tour and from Brian & Rodger and I can't wait to see how that translates into Adam's solo music and performances!!! For that reason alone, I think that this QAL tour will have very positive ramifications for Adam's career!!!  .  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2014 13:43:41 GMT -5
I just finished reading yesterday's thread with all of the discussion about whether the 2014-2015 QAL tour is or is not good for Adam's career. I side with the folks who think that it has been/will be good for Adam's career, especially in countries like the UK. But I won't rehash all of the points that others have made very well. But, I think that there has been one very important aspect missing from this discussion. And that is the impact that touring as QAL has made on Adam himself!!! I don't mean from a monetary aspect, as that has obviously been good for him. But, I mean how this tour has helped Adam to grow in his own performance ability and self-confidence and likely in many more ways. Adam has talked about how much he has learned from this tour and from Brian & Rodger and I can't wait to see how that translates into Adam's solo music and performances!!! For that reason alone, I think that this QAL tour will have very positive ramifications for Adam's career!!! An excellent point! I think it even has carried over to how he dresses and carries himself. |
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Post by stampsgal on Dec 6, 2014 13:55:17 GMT -5
I just finished reading yesterday's thread with all of the discussion about whether the 2014-2015 QAL tour is or is not good for Adam's career. I side with the folks who think that it has been/will be good for Adam's career, especially in countries like the UK. But I won't rehash all of the points that others have made very well. But, I think that there has been one very important aspect missing from this discussion. And that is the impact that touring as QAL has made on Adam himself!!! I don't mean from a monetary aspect, as that has obviously been good for him. But, I mean how this tour has helped Adam to grow in his own performance ability and self-confidence and likely in many more ways. Adam has talked about how much he has learned from this tour and from Brian & Rodger and I can't wait to see how that translates into Adam's solo music and performances!!! For that reason alone, I think that this QAL tour will have very positive ramifications for Adam's career!!! Seems like many of us agree! How can a person not grow, with the sage experience of the machine that is Queen.... ....the stories of past Queen ....and present Queen.....those two have survived, and I doubt Brian and Roger were drinking water until much later in their careers....you listen, joke, discuss ( Adam likes to discuss right) ....the character and personalities on the tour that he is joining....kind of like a new play he he is in, new characters/ actors to form bonds with/learn from....working as a team towards goals and having a voice, without all the stress and pressure on his shoulders. This is is a wonderful experience and opportunity! |
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Post by adamrocks on Dec 6, 2014 13:58:03 GMT -5
Here's another quiz if interested on a slow day. I got silver. Your soul's color is: Silver Silver souls are rare but they're also a level above everyone else. As a silver soul, you're wickedly smart, but you have a little bit of shyness that comes with the gift of intellect. You see the world in a sane and honest way so it's hard to be so sure of everything. Your brain excels at understanding problems that are fascinating and intriguing. Your mind is immersed in solving interesting challenges and exploring uncharted lands. You have an extremely high chance of affecting humanity in some enormous way! Gelly @14gelly 11m11 minutes ago I got Red. What color is your soul? on @bitecharge bitecharge.com/play/soulcolor/h2
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Post by Q3 on Dec 6, 2014 14:13:29 GMT -5
Been lurking for a while but just want to say I so much agree with everyone who loves Adam just for being Adam! I don't know why he affects so many of us like he does. Although I do love His music, I also love hearing him sing anything. Maybe it's because we sort of feel like we really got to know him through so many of his interviews. Maybe that is a big part of it. He has shared so much of himself with us. I hope he never stops! I really do feel proud of him for every new thing he attempts just because he is fearless and is willing to give everything a shot. Just plain love that boy!  Thanks for posting this. It is exactly how I feel. I love his music, and I love him singing other great songs. And I greatly admire his courage. And I love that he is willing to do so many different things. But I mostly love that he is daring, adventurous and willing to try new things! (As you wrote -- "willing to give everything a shot") And perhaps that is why I am here and passionate and proud of him over 5 years later just because I (and fans) get to be part of the Adventures of Adam Lambert! **** The most interesting this I learned about Adam because of Q+AL was that although he appears to be fearless, he is not. And who wouldn't have been a bit fearful going out in your FIRST concert fronting Queen and performing for 250,000 people and on a live TV broadcast? (This is the one Adam talked about being scared before he performed.) I would have been paralyzed and speechless if all I had to do was introduce them. Over the course of the Q+AL tour, I also learned that they were all (Brian, Roger and Adam) nervous about playing MSG. Queen has a history of harsh reviews in NYC and the audiences can be very tough there. It turned out to be a great show and the audience was really into the concert. For me, knowing that he is human, and can appear so fearless, so in control of everything when he performs increases my admiration even more. |
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Post by irish1139 on Dec 6, 2014 14:21:19 GMT -5
My soul is green. The same color as my eyes. I think it would have come out different if I was younger answering these same questions. Age changes the way you feel about everything. Fun though to get an answer regarding the color of your soul.
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