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Post by From Afar on Dec 1, 2010 12:33:43 GMT
Thanks Lew! This is what I'm up against. That's my car!  I looked at that MoA and thought "What car? I can't see one!" then I saw the mirror sticking out.... phew that's a lot of snow indeed! *hugs* for not being able to get to see James  |
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Post by lew on Dec 1, 2010 12:40:51 GMT
We should start a thread.....those who couldn't make the signing thread  ......the meeting I was suppose to have later has now been cancelled  till next week, better not be snow then, though I'd still not have made it, I have two kids at home....and they're heading for the sin bin |
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Post by andypanty on Dec 1, 2010 15:07:43 GMT
Truly sorry for all of you that couldn't go because of the snow  He looked absolutely gorgeous and was in a really good mood, taking lots of time to chat and have photos taken. I'm just sorting mine and I'll link them to here from my FBook account for you. |
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Post by lew on Dec 1, 2010 15:15:17 GMT
Cheer me up, why don't you  glad it was good, far better than around mine, trying to do my accounts, kids fighting....snow is snowing oh joy ;D sorry about that, a piece of something just hit the computer |
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Post by From Afar on Dec 1, 2010 15:21:40 GMT
He looked absolutely gorgeous and was in a really good mood, taking lots of time to chat and have photos taken. I'm just sorting mine and I'll link them to here from my FBook account for you. |
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Post by Maid of Astolat on Dec 1, 2010 15:24:42 GMT
Thanks andy - I was gutted not to be able to attend. I would appreciate some pics, very much x Haven't looked yet but bet I can't get a refund on my train tickets. Oh and *hugs* very welcome thanks Afar  |
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Post by andypanty on Dec 1, 2010 15:33:59 GMT
Hopefully this link should take you to my photos. You will notice that a few of them have a mouse in them - I gave it to James to give to Fusker and he laughed his head off and seemed genuinely delighted by it. Feel free to snag and use any that you want ;D |
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Post by lew on Dec 1, 2010 15:38:00 GMT
Sniff.......lucky moo, lucky whoever went very nice pics, he does look happy. |
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Post by fallatyourfeet on Dec 1, 2010 15:54:22 GMT
Hopefully this link should take you to my photos. You will notice that a few of them have a mouse in them - I gave it to James to give to Fusker and he laughed his head off and seemed genuinely delighted by it. Feel free to snag and use any that you want ;D Thanks andypanty.  Picture 15 is especially nice.  |
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Post by Maid of Astolat on Dec 1, 2010 15:56:35 GMT
Lovely pics andy I've half-inched a few thank you. I'm going to put one on my blog for now if that's ok?
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Post by andypanty on Dec 1, 2010 15:58:00 GMT
Lovely pics andy I've half-inched a few thank you. I'm going to put one on my blog for now if that's ok? Yeah, sure ;D As far as I'm concerned, anything I post around the place is up for grabs unless I say otherwise. |
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Post by Maid of Astolat on Dec 1, 2010 16:05:55 GMT
Thank you - did Dit make it, do you know?
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Post by devil-may-care on Dec 1, 2010 16:06:15 GMT
Gold Star for you, AP! Fabulous pictures! They have warmed up a rather damp and dreary day!! ;D ;D
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Post by eshalda on Dec 1, 2010 16:10:51 GMT
Fabulous pictures AP. Was there a good turn out for James' book signing?Just wondered with the weather and all.
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Post by From Afar on Dec 1, 2010 16:13:49 GMT
Wonderful pictures AP ;D James looks really relaxed and genuinly happy to be meeting and greeting his fans! And he looks rather delicious as well. *is very jealous of everyone who was able to go* Hope all who went had a fab time and get there and back safely in the snow! And more *hugs* for those who couldn't make it cos of the snow. |
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Post by andypanty on Dec 1, 2010 16:19:57 GMT
Thanks - glad you all like the pics! I do love my camera as it really comes up with the goods. The girl taking the photos of us with James looked properly scared when I handed it to her though!
There was a good queue formed by the time I left at 1.30ish - easily 100 people I'd say? I dunno whether Dit made it as I don't know what she looks like, but she didn't txt me to check whether James was there or not, so I assume she did? Hope so, anyway.
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Post by Hops on Dec 1, 2010 16:27:23 GMT
Thanks for posting, andypanty! Lucky you! *tries not to go too green with envy* He looks wonderful, although he should've been given a higher chair or a lower table. In some pics he looks like a toddler... |
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Post by andypanty on Dec 1, 2010 16:36:36 GMT
And a comfier chair, poor love!
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Post by devil-may-care on Dec 1, 2010 16:37:24 GMT
Thanks for posting, andypanty! Lucky you! *tries not to go too green with envy* He looks wonderful, although he should've been given a higher chair or a lower table. In some pics he looks like a toddler... I was thinking this as well! |
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Post by jacqui on Dec 1, 2010 18:28:53 GMT
He was on excellent form today and being in the actual Mall we weren't moved on or anything either - superb day!!!!
Pics later.....
Yes MoA Dit did make it, i don't think she'll ever be the same again ;D
Really good to see Daisy and XJ too, sorry I had to dash off - next time i'm in for the duration ;D
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Post by crumbs on Dec 1, 2010 20:11:10 GMT
Glad to know those of you that went had a good time!
AP your photos are gorgeous - I kind of wish I could be a fly on the wall having seen them. Maybe one day I'll loiter around the history section at a signing and peer through the pages of a learned tome - I could look and not meet him! An alibi would be needed though.....
But hugs to MoA and others who couldn't make it today ) :
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Post by violetrose on Dec 1, 2010 20:31:29 GMT
Oh my goodness, seriously great pictures, Andy! *squee* He really looks like he was in a very jovial mood! It's funny with him - you can just tell when he's having a good or a bad day. I LOVE your "utter pirate" shirt!! ;D
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Post by andypanty on Dec 1, 2010 20:34:50 GMT
I'm going to put one on my blog for now if that's ok? Really like the one you've chosen, especially as it's got the mouse I gave Fusker in it ;D I LOVE your "utter pirate" shirt!! ;D Thanks! I got it from Finalgear.com, and James made a comment about it which was great! |
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Post by Mayfayre on Dec 1, 2010 21:14:31 GMT
I thought 15 was the best too, and 4 is good as well. Lucky you lot! Some of us had to work Is that a new blue stripy flowery shirt, or have I not been paying enough attention recently? |
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Post by Maid of Astolat on Dec 1, 2010 22:37:32 GMT
Your booking and journey information
Journey: Derby to London St Pancras Intl £54.00 Transaction ref 944759118
Booked online by ELAINE on 22 November 2010 at 18:07
FastTicket (self-service machine) reference number: 7655KHN9
The Ticket is non-refundable
The perfect end to a perfect day.....
NOT!
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Post by brycegold on Dec 1, 2010 22:45:42 GMT
Great pics AP, thanks so much for posting them and allowing us to pinch a few for our own collections.
Glad so many of you made it and had a fab time. I love the stories about how well he interacts with his fans, a true gentleman.
Like Crumbs I'd need an alibi but as I'm c**p at lying I guess I'll just have to live my dreams through those who go and bring back the stories and pics. *sigh*
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Post by andypanty on Dec 1, 2010 22:47:39 GMT
Your booking and journey information Journey: Derby to London St Pancras Intl £54.00 Transaction ref 944759118 Booked online by ELAINE on 22 November 2010 at 18:07 FastTicket (self-service machine) reference number: 7655KHN9 The Ticket is non-refundable The perfect end to a perfect day..... NOT! Awww hun, that's horrible  |
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Post by dit on Dec 1, 2010 23:07:20 GMT
Oh, AP, so that was you! I wasn't totally sure at first, but by the time I was (had clocked the good camera and the FG shirt) I was coming up for my signing, then when that was through you'd disappeared. I didn't want to call over to you as I thought I might have attracted too much attention! (and if I'd got it wrong I would have felt a right twit!)
It was lovely to meet up with some of the JMB members. Some of us just found each other, though I was expecting to meet up with Jacqui after our successful visit to the London Dungeon in October. Chatted and had lunch with Jacqui, XJSarah and TheDaisy (lovely to meet you, ladies!) and wandered around Canary Wharf till time for my train.
The main event, of course - well, it was the first time I had met James face-to-face and I'd been assured what a truly pleasant person he is and yes, it's true. He was polite to everyone, shared jokes, allowed, even encouraged photos (though I'm not sure about the girl who got him to stand up then rearranged his hair, though of course James was very polite about it and I suspect it was for her boyfriend's benefit).
I was pleased that there was never a point when the queue got unwieldy, and because it was in an open arrea of the mall it was possible to stay the whole time just outside the (flimsy) barriers and just watch and chat and take photos. Mind you, he must have thought I was an idiot as I kept taking photos because every single one was absolute rubbish! Total camera shake and lack of focus - 12 million pixels and not one knew what to do with itself. I must have about one in focus from about forty - I just kept shooting in the desparate hope of actually getting something clear enough to identify who it was. Same happened at the NEC. Must find out if it's the camera or me!
Thanks for the photos, AP. Even if mine didn't work out I've got a good memory of a lovely conversation with a very, very nice man.
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Post by TheDaisy on Dec 1, 2010 23:45:20 GMT
A most excellent day ;D was good to meet Dit and Jacqui, and me old buddy XJ again.
James was indeedy on top form today, and yes, a new shirt, although my poor eyesight and I were convinced it was the BFS until it was pointed out to me that twas not so.
Dit, I went back and bought those gloves in the end ;D couldn't resist them. Just a minor bit of alteration to be done, and then I shall be wearing them - woo!
My ancient camera was playing funny beggars with me agian, but I did get a few shots, and once I've extracted them from said camera, I shall post them here.
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Post by xjsarah on Dec 2, 2010 0:20:34 GMT
My decision to go to the booksigning was a last minute one, hence my not mentioning it on here before. However, I'm very glad I did go. It was a great day; it was lovely to see Daisy again, and to meet Dit and Jacqui for the first time. Glad to know you all got home OK. At the time of the first booksigning in September, I couldn't afford to buy the book, so there wasn't any point in going. So, it was good to get a second chance. I'm regarding this day as a belated birthday treat to myself, as the book was published three days before my birthday. I should have asked James to write something like, 'A belated happy birthday', but of course I forgot. When he asked if I wanted a dedication, I said no thanks, but that was only because I couldn't think of anything at that particular moment! D'oh!! I have some photos as well, but they're not of the same high standard as those that AP took. I'll go through them and see if there are any worth posting on here. Don't hold your breath, though! All in all, a damn good day! ;D |
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......the meeting I was suppose to have later has now been cancelled 
till next week, better not be snow then, though I'd still not have made it, I have two kids at home....and they're heading for the sin bin
glad it was good, far better than around mine, trying to do my accounts, kids fighting....snow is snowing oh joy ;D
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