London meet up Saturday 3rd September

[verbal gymnastics]

It's yet another date for you to try and avoid

We've organised a London meet up on Saturday 3rd September.

Book the date for the moment and the arrangements will be made nearer the time.

Of course by that date we'll have a UK solo tour to be looking forward to

[Jack of All Parades]

Well now that I see you are in your drinking regiment training program am sorely tempted to come join you- fear I could not keep up though, that, and well a general shortage of a few spareThousand for air fare etc having just paid the youngster's fall tuition bill precludes me from confirming the date- will be there in shared spirits and that is something I trust you will 'knock back' in my absence.

[verbal gymnastics]

Christopher - it will be an afternoon of culture, sophistication and erudite discussion of the arts.

The evening however will be spent drinking, fighting and lusting.

Usual Saturday fare.

I hope to buy you a drink one day.

[Jack of All Parades]

Ah! the life of an English football fan-I could skip the culture- a good pub is most inviting!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And I am certain we could still have stimulating conversation particularly after a few pints!!!!! Your good wit alone will see to that.

[johnfoyle]

I'm working on a 'Elvis Costello Heritage Trail' outing to be worked into this - more later!

[Jack of All Parades]

Now that is definitely extra enticement- stimulating conversation with VG and a blue plaque tour with the inestimable Mr. Foyle!!!!!!!!!!! If that does not get me across the water, little will. Well that offer of a pint from VG all though these days I am more of a Mojito man.........

[verbal gymnastics]

Christopher - I'll buy you mojitos all day.

[johnfoyle]

Is anyone on to visit the Vanity Factory as part of the meet-up on Sept. 3?



See also -

http://www.elviscostellofans.com/phpBB2 ... t=Trumpets

http://www.elviscostellofans.com/phpBB2 ... f=2&t=6485


After flying in that morning I hope to be in central London by two o'clock. We need to get the Central line tube to North Acton.


What about a meet-up at , say, Oxford Circus and we take it from there? We could see the place, pose for silly photos and then find a pub, nearby or back in London , and then get down to the serious business of catching up on everyones news!

[verbal gymnastics]

That's ok with me.

Will send an email to all of those in the email loop.

The_roofdog was interested so I'm hoping he's looking at this thread but I can pm him.

Anyone else?

[Jack of All Parades]

I really wish I could be there- maybe next year.

[Man out of Time]

I now find myself unexpectedly available for this meet up, as my children will all be on France on that day. I may make my own way to North Acton, rather than fight my way into the centre of Town, only to come back out West again. If we are out that way, there are EC related sights around Westbourne Grove too, although that is a little way back into town.

MOOT

[verbal gymnastics]

Excellent. Glad you can make it MOOT.

[johnfoyle]

Indeed , MOOT/Nick, glad you can make the party. Meeting up at North Acton should be no problem.

[verbal gymnastics]

Plan A is meeting in the Garrick Arms in Charing Cross Road from 1pm for those not doing the heritage trail.

Plan B will, I hope, be posted by john for those accompanying him to the vanity factory.

Pm me if you want my mobile number.

[johnfoyle]

Right now the plan for the 'Heritage Trail' outing is to meet-up at North Acton tube station at 2-2.30 on Saturday , see the sights and then then head back into the Garrick to meet the rest.

The Central Line doesn't seem to be affected by 'works' this weekend -

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/livetravelnews/pl ... fault.aspx

[mood swung]

Everybody wear their most Elvis-est hat!

[verbal gymnastics]

Cruel, so cruel

[sheeptotheslaughter]

Everybody wear their most Elvis-est hat!

Shame I'm working tomorrow I bought a great Elvis's straw trilby as present to myself for my birthday in July. £10 down from £35 in the sale. Only had the nerve to wear it out once though.

I will make one of these one day I promise.

[verbal gymnastics]

In case anyone was thinking of putting in a late appearance...

The Elvis fans have left the building.

Good to see the Infamous 5 and thanks as ever for the fantastic CDs, DVDs and the birthday present for mini VG2.

And no doubt he is pleased with the next CD project I've set him

Thanks also John for the wonderful book.

Cheers all.

[johnfoyle]

Thanks Verbal! It was great, as always, to catch up with you , MOOT, Sulky 'n Paul. London was balmy and a joy to wander around and generally relax and enjoy the change of scenery. Back now in Dublin and my computer has broke down. This 'net cafe machine won't let me upload photos so I can only offer you this one that I posted to Facebook - via my 'phone - yesterday.




F/book users can see more here -

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[sulky lad]

As always, the afternoon was a delight to welcome familiar faces and debate burning Costello topics of the moment - such as , will he veer play in England again and why did miniVG2's birthday parcel take 4 1/2 weeks to get to Kent !
I hope the CDs are tolerable to listen to, my very own 4 CD compendium of the Revolver tour so far - appreciated by all except VG who asked for all the tracks I hadn't included on the next CD and then wanted an Elvis sings The Beatles as the next project after that !! MOOT and John did the heritage trail, VG, Solack and myself entertained the adjacent tables with our wit, repartee and mad scrabbling to look at John's book and my DVD offerings and a splendid time was had by all. Roll on the Christmas meet !

[verbal gymnastics]

Sulky - re the Revolver and Elvis sings the Beatles project. You know you love it as it enhances your status

Will arrange a meet up to get us out of Christmas shopping It'll be here before you know it...

[Neil.]

Glad you had a good time, fellas! Man, Elvis's 'blue plaque' is massive, is it not?!!

[verbal gymnastics]

Man, Elvis's 'blue plaque' is massive, is it not?!!

No - John is just a Lilliputian

And anyway, size isn't important...