We hope we can meet up again.
Meantime stay well and keep enjoying the music that all us Monro Maniacs love so much.
THE SECOND FANS RE-UNITED MEET UP.
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Well, at last I have found time to let you know my thoughts and experiences on the Second Fans Reunited meeting.
It started with me meeting up with John, at Euston, where our knight in shining armour [more usually known as Harry], picked us up, and drove us all the way to the Premier Inn, along with what seemed to be every other car in London leaving at the same time..
On arrival we found that Angela was waiting in reception, and Paul was just checking in---good timing or what !! Paul, being Paul, had to dash off for more retail therapy in HMV, while Harry, John, Angela and I had a drink and a chat.
We met later on, to go along to Jack’s Fish and Chip shop. I hope that Paul was not disappointed in his first taster of fish, chips, and mushy peas—I know I thoroughly enjoyed mine [minus chips]. We ended the evening at the Premier Inn, with a few more drinks , more chat , and at the same time educating Paul with some curious [to him] English sayings!! It was midnight before we knew it—time for sleep, as a busy day ahead of us.
Harry and Lena managed to squeeze us all in his taxi, and take us along to the Beck—practically the first person I saw was Gray—who drove down from York and back again the same day just to be there-glad you made it Gray-it would not have been the same without you.
I was delighted to see Michele looking really well, and of course Mickie and Max too.
The larger room was much more comfortable than last year, and it was much nicer not to have to move. We had such a treat in store with all the Audio Clips and Video Clips that Michele had sorted out for us. I was astounded at the high quality of both the audio and video clips—some going back nearly 50 years, but still looking so fresh. I guess we all had our own favourites—my fave video was “This is all I ask†and my fave audio was “When I look in your eyesâ€â€”such a lovely song, and I am sure that Michele said it would be on the new album, “Matt at the Moviesâ€, which really sounds like a great collection of songs. We were so privileged to be able to see and hear these clips—the time just flew.
Then it was quiz time. I will just say how glad I was to have John on our team- he was amazing!!. Each song, after just one or two notes, he would start scribbling down the title, before I even had time to think !!—we even had some backwards ones that he got straightaway. As my quiz prize I chose the new autobiography of “David Cassidy†a big favourite of my sister , who has been through a really tough time lately. [Yes—this is the same sister who loves Westlifeâ€!!]
On our table, we were all delighted when Marian and Peter won the star prize in the raffle, so that made up for us not winning any other raffle prizes.
By then it was probably about 6.30, and buffet was served—and as I had only had a light breakfast that morning, I was more than ready for the delicious spread that was laid out for us.
Before we knew it, we were being asked to take our seats in the auditorium. I had a really good seat, and sat back ready to enjoy the concert. Matt Jr came on sang a few songs , then introduced us to 2 new singers joining him on this tour—I really enjoyed them both, and later they joined Matt Jr on stage as background singers. Matt sang some songs from his new album, and I think my favourite of the songs that Matt Jr sang was “The Lady is a Trampâ€.
After the show Harry took us back to the Premier Inn , where we had a few [more] drinks in the bar—and at closing time we went back to The Premier Inn for a chat, but it was quite difficult as there was no proper lounge there. Eventually we all made our way to our rooms. It had a long, but very exciting and happy day.
I am just so proud to be a part of this wonderful group of people—and I have made some very special friends--Harry and Lena, Marian and Peter, Paul, Gray, Angela —and John is now another good friend to us all, plus some special people who could not be there—but maybe next time
I was so pleased to meet up with Jon, Mark, Len and Freda, Janet and Geoff, and Mark and Jules— [By the way –your cd is in the post, but only the Post office knows when it will arrive!!!!]
I want to end by saying a really big thank you to Michele, and all her team for a terrific day. Here’s to the next one !!
It started with me meeting up with John, at Euston, where our knight in shining armour [more usually known as Harry], picked us up, and drove us all the way to the Premier Inn, along with what seemed to be every other car in London leaving at the same time..
On arrival we found that Angela was waiting in reception, and Paul was just checking in---good timing or what !! Paul, being Paul, had to dash off for more retail therapy in HMV, while Harry, John, Angela and I had a drink and a chat.
We met later on, to go along to Jack’s Fish and Chip shop. I hope that Paul was not disappointed in his first taster of fish, chips, and mushy peas—I know I thoroughly enjoyed mine [minus chips]. We ended the evening at the Premier Inn, with a few more drinks , more chat , and at the same time educating Paul with some curious [to him] English sayings!! It was midnight before we knew it—time for sleep, as a busy day ahead of us.
Harry and Lena managed to squeeze us all in his taxi, and take us along to the Beck—practically the first person I saw was Gray—who drove down from York and back again the same day just to be there-glad you made it Gray-it would not have been the same without you.
I was delighted to see Michele looking really well, and of course Mickie and Max too.
The larger room was much more comfortable than last year, and it was much nicer not to have to move. We had such a treat in store with all the Audio Clips and Video Clips that Michele had sorted out for us. I was astounded at the high quality of both the audio and video clips—some going back nearly 50 years, but still looking so fresh. I guess we all had our own favourites—my fave video was “This is all I ask†and my fave audio was “When I look in your eyesâ€â€”such a lovely song, and I am sure that Michele said it would be on the new album, “Matt at the Moviesâ€, which really sounds like a great collection of songs. We were so privileged to be able to see and hear these clips—the time just flew.
Then it was quiz time. I will just say how glad I was to have John on our team- he was amazing!!. Each song, after just one or two notes, he would start scribbling down the title, before I even had time to think !!—we even had some backwards ones that he got straightaway. As my quiz prize I chose the new autobiography of “David Cassidy†a big favourite of my sister , who has been through a really tough time lately. [Yes—this is the same sister who loves Westlifeâ€!!]
On our table, we were all delighted when Marian and Peter won the star prize in the raffle, so that made up for us not winning any other raffle prizes.
By then it was probably about 6.30, and buffet was served—and as I had only had a light breakfast that morning, I was more than ready for the delicious spread that was laid out for us.
Before we knew it, we were being asked to take our seats in the auditorium. I had a really good seat, and sat back ready to enjoy the concert. Matt Jr came on sang a few songs , then introduced us to 2 new singers joining him on this tour—I really enjoyed them both, and later they joined Matt Jr on stage as background singers. Matt sang some songs from his new album, and I think my favourite of the songs that Matt Jr sang was “The Lady is a Trampâ€.
After the show Harry took us back to the Premier Inn , where we had a few [more] drinks in the bar—and at closing time we went back to The Premier Inn for a chat, but it was quite difficult as there was no proper lounge there. Eventually we all made our way to our rooms. It had a long, but very exciting and happy day.
I am just so proud to be a part of this wonderful group of people—and I have made some very special friends--Harry and Lena, Marian and Peter, Paul, Gray, Angela —and John is now another good friend to us all, plus some special people who could not be there—but maybe next time
I was so pleased to meet up with Jon, Mark, Len and Freda, Janet and Geoff, and Mark and Jules— [By the way –your cd is in the post, but only the Post office knows when it will arrive!!!!]
I want to end by saying a really big thank you to Michele, and all her team for a terrific day. Here’s to the next one !!
Mariana
That was a nice write up Marian. I was half expecting you to list every song that was played during the course of the afternoon, I was watching you scribbling hastily down on your note pad the songs that were being shown or played. 
Like you said, it was great to meet everybody over the course of the 2 days.
Like you said, it was great to meet everybody over the course of the 2 days.
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Great write up Marian. Thank you. As far as the songs we'd still missed a few out 
but everyone seems to have mentioned their special favourites, and got their feelings and thoughts across.
We are also proud to be part of this wonderful group of people and the friends we've made.
We shall be seeing Marian and Peter again with Mark in the King of Swings show at the Beck Theatre.
We never thought we'd be back there so quick.
but everyone seems to have mentioned their special favourites, and got their feelings and thoughts across.We are also proud to be part of this wonderful group of people and the friends we've made.
We shall be seeing Marian and Peter again with Mark in the King of Swings show at the Beck Theatre.
We never thought we'd be back there so quick.
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The Mickey Rooney show was at High Wycombe Robert. Unfortunately due to me being under the weather we weren't able to go, but my relatives said that it was a wonderful show. He had lots of stories to tell with added film clips, and both he and his wife Jan singing songs together. His wife has a very good voice.
He has been married Eight Times, but has been married to Jan for 35 years, so at last he got it right.
He has been married Eight Times, but has been married to Jan for 35 years, so at last he got it right.
