Hello from James.......

[jacqui]

Prior to the book signing on Wednesday I was thinking about those of you who may never get the chance to speak to James yourselves so, I thought, why not get James to speak to you! ;D

Now firstly I must emphasise, I sort permission first, from James, as well as Lew, I didn’t want to bring the JMB in to disrepute!!! He was more than happy to do this for me, I think partly because I had asked prior to the event on Wednesday and also because I didn’t invade his space.

Secondly the quality isn’t brilliant, there was a lot of background noise and of course I was a tad overwhelmed. ;D and please excuse me giggling like a 13 year old but you know what i don't care for that brief moment I was 13 ;D

But anyway here is the end result, its very short so don’t blink!!!! Listen carefully to the last four words he says.... for those who doubt.

Thank you James, you really are a very special guy

s470.photobucket.com/albums/rr63/jacqui_016/?action=view¤t=JamesMay.mp4

please don't repost/ copy this video for any other site or put it in to youtube etc. It is just for the board

[andypanty]

jacqui that is wonderful, thank you so much ;D

It just shows how fantastic James is and I think it's brilliant!

[getyourwings]

Oh my! That is fantastic Jacqui! Earning yourself a bit of a reputation too I see

[lew]

The threat must of worked ;D

and thanks James for being a sport

[devil-may-care]

Absolutely Fantastic, Jacqui!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[From Afar]

*Has died and gone to heaven*

Jacqui THANK YOU that's fantastic ;D

*jumps up and down in excitement and watches the clip for the 37th time.....*

_{Now the question is how much of the JMB has James perused to come to the conclusion that we are all mad}

[Hops]

Wooohoooo, that's amazing! Thanks, jacqui!

This actually almost (note the adverb) got me a bit teary-eyed as I'm pretty sure I'll never make it to any book signing or whatever and this is pretty much the next best thing!

He's a lovely man for doing this (no, he's lovely, period) and, for recognising the JMB -> James May Board so quickly. Ghehehe. But he should, having been on here. ;D

This really made my day, so thanks again.

[Heartabam]

"your all mad"

How does he KNOW these things
Absolutely excellent jacqui thank you!
;D and thank you james!!!

[devil-may-care]

Dec 3, 2010 21:10:53 GMT From Afar said:

_{Now the question is how much of the JMB has James perused to come to the conclusion that we are all mad}

I'm wondering this as well! ;D

Gotta' love him for admitting to us that he's read this board! ;D ;D

[Hops]

How much has James actually read, indeed... Some possible answers to that question are terrifying.
But, we'll have to live with it, I suppose. ;D (Even you, Dit... )

[From Afar]

Dec 3, 2010 21:24:18 GMT devil-may-care said:

Dec 3, 2010 21:10:53 GMT From Afar said:

_{Now the question is how much of the JMB has James perused to come to the conclusion that we are all mad}

I'm wondering this as well! ;D

Gotta' love him for admitting to us that he's read this board! ;D ;D

That's true DMC, he seemed to instantly know who we were as soon as he got the JMB bit and seemed a bit too quick to offer the "your all mad" conclusion which leads me to believe he knows more than he's letting on ;D

THANK YOU JAMES FOR THE MESSAGE AND FOR BEING AN AMAZINGLY KIND AND LOVELY PERSON.... WE MIGHT ALL BE MAD BUT ONLY IN A GOOD WAY

[devil-may-care]

Dec 3, 2010 21:29:26 GMT From Afar said:

THANK YOU JAMES FOR THE MESSAGE AND FOR BEING AN AMAZINGLY KIND AND LOVELY PERSON.... WE MIGHT ALL BE MAD BUT ONLY IN A GOOD WAY

Your own personal message for James, Afar?!?! ;D ;D

[xjsarah]

Thanks for doing that, Jacqui. And thank you, James. *waves*

[andypanty]

I don't know whether Jacqui was before or after me in the queue, but I got a book signed for my friend's husband with the dedication, 'Andy, please control your wife'. Long story! Anyway, when he read what I wanted him to write, he said, 'Oh God is she mad as well?!'

[eshalda]

That was wonderful. Thank you jacqui.

[jacqui]

Dec 3, 2010 21:40:34 GMT andypanty said:

I don't know whether Jacqui was before or after me in the queue, but I got a book signed for my friend's husband with the dedication, 'Andy, please control your wife'. Long story! Anyway, when he read what I wanted him to write, he said, 'Oh God is she mad as well?!'

I was after you ;D

[Maid of Astolat]

Makes me proud to be a little bit crazy, well OK a lot then! - thank you Jacqui

[brycegold]

OMG ................. *checks pulse - oh yes 200 beats per minute*

WOW - thank you soooooooooooooo much jaqui, I can't tell you how thrilled I am to read this thread. James actually says 'hello' to all of us here.

It just re-inforces how much of a good sport he is.

*waves* Hi James and thank you.

[dit]

I think it's got to be three many cheers for Jacqui for having the bottle to do this. I know she was nervous but also knew she would do it in the end! And she was very concerned that all James's fans abroad should have something that they could connect to.

[From Afar]

Dec 3, 2010 23:16:12 GMT dit said:

she was very concerned that all James's fans abroad should have something that they could connect to.

As one of said fans abroad I am eternally grateful for Jacqui's nerve to do it and James's kindness to take the time to do it as well.

*sigh*

It is truely a lovely place the JMB and I am so humbled to be a part of it.

_{(mad or not according to one certain Mr J D May)}

[nobody]

Wonder how much he has read.

[pie]

Thank you so much, jacqui! You're very brave...it was definitely worth it! James is such a sweetie, a very good sport indeed.

Dec 3, 2010 23:22:57 GMT From Afar said:

It is truely a lovely place the JMB and I am so humbled to be a part of it.

Couldn't agree more.
Edit: adding well-deserving squee.

[devil-may-care]

Dec 3, 2010 23:22:57 GMT From Afar said:

Dec 3, 2010 23:16:12 GMT dit said:

she was very concerned that all James's fans abroad should have something that they could connect to.

As one of said fans abroad I am eternally grateful for Jacqui's nerve to do it and James's kindness to take the time to do it as well.

*sigh*

It is truely a lovely place the JMB and I am so humbled to be a part of it.

_{(mad or not according to one certain Mr J D May)}

Ditto! Ditto! Ditto!

Couldn't agree more! Jacqui, you are the star of the Century! ;D ;D

It is a distinct possibility that I will never get the chance to meet James, so this is beyond compare! Something to cherish! ;D ;D ;D

Mad I may be, but thank you James and thank you Jacqui! ;D

[chariset]

Awwww... what a sport.

[musical16]

OMG!!! That's made my day!!! Jacqui, you're the absolute best! Thank you for that!! And thank you, James, of course!

[Jacksgirl]

Dec 3, 2010 21:29:26 GMT From Afar said:

THANK YOU JAMES FOR THE MESSAGE AND FOR BEING AN AMAZINGLY KIND AND LOVELY PERSON.... WE MIGHT ALL BE MAD BUT ONLY IN A GOOD WAY

I couldn't have said it better myself ;D.Having said that THANKYOU SO MUCH JACQUI!

[lymaze]

Well done Jacqui.

Thank you James for that. It's been a pleasure being mad for at least 3 years. ;D

[Mayfayre]

Nice bit of video, Jacqui, how did you hold the camera so steady? When I did a smilar thing for the Advent Calendar 3 years ago, I had to clamp the camera to the table, my habds were shakng so much!

[Eclair]

Thank you very much Jacqui
You've a lovely giggle, and were very calm considering up close and personal with Mr May ;D

[crumbs]

Jacqui - it was ver very kind of you to think of Mayhemers like me who will never meet him. He's a sweetie isn't he.