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Post by suki on Dec 24, 2007 20:34:14 GMT
I WENT! I WENT! AND IT WAS MARRRVELOUS! ;D ;D  We went to Guildford on Tuesday, because I'd mixed up the dates... can you believe it? But the staff were quite empathetic and told me to get there around 11 the next day and I put up my name on the reserve list. The next day we went back to Guildford (and it's a long way from Kensal Green....) and got there first! So we had a coffee and when we came back there was already a queue forming (I'd say 20 people or something, mostly boys) but I figured I could stare at James longer this way... So at 1 he came in made a bit of a half wave to us and my insides were on the floor. He took off his coat, which revealed a babyblue jumper, put away his carkeys and posed for press photographers. Fifteen breathless minutes passed as I stood there watching the sweetest - and as it were, most tired - man on the planet. Waterstone's Lady said, 'Would you like to have a dedication?' and for a moment I felt like answering her in Dutch. All understanding of English had gone and I nearly misspelled my own name... So...... Me: 'Hiya James' James: *looking at the post-it with my name on it* 'Is that a J in your name?' Me: 'Yes, it's Dutch. Sorry.' James: 'Oh, I knew that actually' and then he looked into my eyes. It was the first time during the book signing that he looked up with someone and he would do it three times more... Then he was about to tell me something - something anecdotey, it seemed - but I was too fast, too greedy. Me: 'Would you mind posing for a picture?' He: 'Sure, sure' as my mate walked to us with shaking hands, cos he figured it's now or never. If he cocked it up... James was saying 'aaaaaand here it comes!' and after the flash 'great stuff, great stuff'. I love him for that. Me: 'Thanks James and good luck on everything.' James: 'You're welcome.' D'awwww. What a wonderful experience. And the girls from the shop with whom I'd talked to the other day all were like what's he like, was it nice? And all I could do was grin. ;D I later realised that he must've recognised my name because of the reserve list... he must have signed that copy first.... oh well... Piccie will come soon, I'm at my parents for Christmas and they only have 80s computer with no memory card slot, so.... EDIT; I NEARLY FORGOT!Girls, get your labcoats on! Cos I've got one of his hairs! It fell in the book as he closed it! ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2007 21:01:26 GMT
You have a hair!!! Oh my driving God, wow now the James cloning can begin!! WOW totally excited for you!!! Thank you for the report! He does have amazing eyes and smile doesn't he.
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Post by inky on Dec 24, 2007 21:01:52 GMT
I WENT! I WENT! AND IT WAS MARRRVELOUS! ;D ;D We went to Guildford on Tuesday, because I'd mixed up the dates... can you believe it? But the staff were quite empathetic and told me to get there around 11 the next day and I put up my name on the reserve list. The next day we went back to Guildford (and it's a long way from Kensal Green....) and got there first! So we had a coffee and when we came back there was already a queue forming (I'd say 20 people or something, mostly boys) but I figured I could stare at James longer this way... So at 1 he came in made a bit of a half wave to us and my insides were on the floor. He took off his coat, which revealed a babyblue jumper, put away his carkeys and posed for press photographers. Fifteen breathless minutes passed as I stood there watching the sweetest - and as it were, most tired - man on the planet. Waterstone's Lady said, 'Would you like to have a dedication?' and for a moment I felt like answering her in Dutch. All understanding of English had gone and I nearly misspelled my own name... So...... Me: 'Hiya James' James: *looking at the post-it with my name on it* 'Is that a J in your name?' Me: 'Yes, it's Dutch. Sorry.' James: 'Oh, I knew that actually' and then he looked into my eyes. It was the first time during the book signing that he looked up with someone and he would do it three times more... Then he was about to tell me something - something anecdotey, it seemed - but I was too fast, too greedy. Me: 'Would you mind posing for a picture?' He: 'Sure, sure' as my mate walked to us with shaking hands, cos he figured it's now or never. If he cocked it up... James was saying 'aaaaaand here it comes!' and after the flash 'great stuff, great stuff'. I love him for that. Me: 'Thanks James and good luck on everything.' James: 'You're welcome.' D'awwww. What a wonderful experience. And the girls from the shop with whom I'd talked to the other day all were like what's he like, was it nice? And all I could do was grin. ;D I later realised that he must've recognised my name because of the reserve list... he must have signed that copy first.... oh well... Piccie will come soon, I'm at my parents for Christmas and they only have 80s computer with no memory card slot, so.... EDIT; I NEARLY FORGOT!Girls, get your labcoats on! Cos I've got one of his hairs! It fell in the book as he closed it! ;D Suki, that is an excellent report. Can't wait for the piccie  |
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Post by beckstar on Dec 24, 2007 23:11:09 GMT
*I'm putting my name on the list for a clone!James, please*
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Post by suki on Dec 25, 2007 9:59:34 GMT
You have a hair!!! Oh my driving God, wow now the James cloning can begin!! WOW totally excited for you!!! Thank you for the report! He does have amazing eyes and smile doesn't he. And the friendliest face ever. ;D But where were you MG?! I must've asked at least ten girls if 'meeting the grail' meant anyone for them but they just looked at me and gave up their place in queue!.....   *goes back to laboratory* |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2007 16:56:22 GMT
I think we had crossed wires, I went to the Basingstoke one not the Guildford one! Oh I'm so sorry about that!  You have a hair and I don't, so I hope that is some consolation. 'looks up cloning' |
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Post by xjsarah on Dec 27, 2007 19:05:31 GMT
Sounds like you had a great time, Suki. Looking forward to the pics.  You lucky girl, he looked into your eyes! ;D If only he'd looked into mine.... *sighs wistfully* |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2007 19:18:06 GMT
He will XJ!! just you wait!
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Post by xjsarah on Dec 27, 2007 20:07:03 GMT
Oh, I'm waiting, believe me! I wish I knew exactly what for, though....!  Maybe some motor shows next year? The Thundersprint, if he's participating? Does anyone else feel like going to any such events? |
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Post by suki on Dec 28, 2007 13:14:33 GMT
Tadaaaaaaaa! ;D ;D ;D  This pic has everything nice in life: art, coffee and James. Could it get any better....?! |
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Post by suki on Dec 28, 2007 13:17:20 GMT
I think we had crossed wires, I went to the Basingstoke one not the Guildford one! Oh I'm so sorry about that! You have a hair and I don't, so I hope that is some consolation. 'looks up cloning' Guuuh, silly me. I seriously believed you went to Guildford... must've been overexcited or something when I read the post of James doing the signings... But I bet you had a great time, no? ;D |
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Post by banned on Dec 28, 2007 13:43:16 GMT
;D Are we cloning James now?? See what I miss when I am not here for a few weeks |
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Post by glam on Dec 28, 2007 14:05:25 GMT
that's a lovely pic Suki. I read in a magazine recently how to extract DNA, it seemed suprisingly sinple
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2007 15:07:30 GMT
Yes had a fab time James is a true gent!
Suki that's a fab picture!!
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Post by inky on Dec 28, 2007 15:08:55 GMT
that's a lovely pic Suki. I read in a magazine recently how to extract DNA, it seemed suprisingly sinple I get the feeling you are very clever from your lovely vids so now it's down to you on the cloning. 70 copies needed ASAP. Get cracking, glam ;D |
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Post by lew on Dec 28, 2007 15:57:14 GMT
Lovely photo suki.....right glam get cloning ;D
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Post by beckstar on Dec 28, 2007 16:29:32 GMT
That's a lovely photo, Suki!
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Post by PP on Dec 28, 2007 16:53:20 GMT
Hello all,
Hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas. Lucky you Suki.
(btw, you need the root of the hair if you are going to do anything useful with the MayDNA *raises hand - molecular biologist in da house*)
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Post by inky on Dec 28, 2007 16:59:06 GMT
Hello all, Hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas. Lucky you Suki. (btw, you need the root of the hair if you are going to do anything useful with the MayDNA *raises hand - molecular biologist in da house*) OMG and I thought it was all that 'eye of frog and tail of newt' stuff ;D |
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Post by PP on Dec 28, 2007 17:08:11 GMT
Hello all, Hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas. Lucky you Suki. (btw, you need the root of the hair if you are going to do anything useful with the MayDNA *raises hand - molecular biologist in da house*) OMG and I thought it was all that 'eye of frog and tail of newt' stuff ;D Nah, it’s a lot less complicated than that ;D Unfortunately, cloning a whole James May (x70) is still a bit beyond me. Individual genes- maybe, whole people – not quite. Sorry ;D ;D |
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Post by lew on Dec 28, 2007 17:15:12 GMT
Oh.......   |
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Post by banned on Dec 28, 2007 22:48:11 GMT
So no cloned James for all??
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Post by beckstar on Dec 28, 2007 23:32:18 GMT
How about... part of James?? If we can't have the whole lot, can we have, say, the brain? Or the eyes? Or the <!!!censored!!!> |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2007 23:46:12 GMT
OR just the one and we can share?
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Post by PP on Dec 29, 2007 10:52:56 GMT
How about... part of James?? If we can't have the whole lot, can we have, say, the brain? Or the eyes? Or the <!!!censored!!!>Well, *scratches head* I could give it a go, you don't get anything if you don't try ;D That reminds me of my human anatomy practical classes at uni. The thought of having pet 'James May Bodyparts' might sound fun, but when you are faced with a tray of severed human hands/tongues/testicles then it's suddenly not so appealing (especially if you are hung over  ) Sigh, those were the days... ;D |
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I held you, you felt me, I touched you, you kissed me.......
You have a hair and I don't, so I hope that is some consolation. 'looks up cloning'
) Sigh, those were the days... ;D