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Post by Whales on Jun 12, 2004 19:06:37 GMT -5
Oxford Street is in London, which could be slightly confusing.
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Post by kjlsnicket29 on Jun 12, 2004 22:40:48 GMT -5
I WANT TO GO TO THE UK!!!
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Post by Bright HIM on Jun 13, 2004 0:00:52 GMT -5
*sigh* i have to wait for highschool to go to a far off country. in this class, you have to get all A's and then they take you to Rome for a week. i really want to leave this place and go see amazing art and music.
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Post by SlightlyMad on Jun 13, 2004 2:06:16 GMT -5
I think she's going to Glasgow or w/e its called and London and York....she'll be at some Sacred Heart School in Scotland, it's got a weird name, not sure...and she'll be singing and she wants to know what/where is Oxford Street?? In london (where I live) and it's a huggggge street of millions of shops.
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Post by DetectiveDupin on Jun 13, 2004 8:56:33 GMT -5
It is gross, seeing as how it is sheep entrails, but very Scottish. Oxford are the best team! Get one of their shirts! You might see me, I play for their Junior Squad. AHHH! OXFORD ROCK *gives Whales five*
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Post by Isadora23 on Jun 13, 2004 12:16:49 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]If you are a Harry Potter fan, have her get you a harry book. The first one is called Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone there. It's really cool because it is the original and has english dialogue and english trademarks and landmarks in it...[/glow]
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Post by Whales on Jun 13, 2004 13:43:17 GMT -5
AHHH! OXFORD ROCK *gives Whales five* Heh heh. Either you are being sarcastic or your name is incredibly apt.
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Post by DetectiveDupin on Jun 13, 2004 13:48:33 GMT -5
No, no, no sarcasm.
I just didn't think there'd be another Oxford fan here *shrug*
And I'm only mad...occasionally. I'm playing the Mad Hatter in our school play, hence the name.
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Post by xangelkimzx on Jun 13, 2004 14:03:18 GMT -5
I don't support any football teams, but I do hope England do well tonight in the Euro thing with France cuz England never win anything and it wouldn't be fair if we didn't win because half the nation's gone and stuck massive English flags everywhere. Haha, the other day in my mum's friend's road there was this house with an Irish flag draped over a window and it looked grimy, as if people were throwing rocks at it non-stop. Tee hee, they should've put an English flag up to be on the safe side ^_^
Oh and Charl, get your sister to get Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone (1st HP book) as it's the original and English (proper) version. I have it, and all the other English HP books out in England, but I also have the 1st American book, The Sorcerer's Stone, as my uncle kindly brought it back for me from New York last year. But trust me, Charl, the English covers are WAY better ^_-
Talking of book covers, also try and get a few ASOUE ones as our covers are totally different and a bit more nicer, I think. I have them all up to the 10th but I also have the 8th and 9th in American but I prefer the English sort, really.
Oh, and get some Bench clothes, which is a brand that apparently doesn't sell in the US. It's not my favourite, and I don't owe any Bench clothing items, but most "Fashionable, urban-like" people here wear it, and I think the colours of the cardigans are nice really (aqua blue and fuchsia pink). Also get some food goodies that don't sell in the US like... I dunno, I can't think of any now.
There's your list for now. Hope I helped ^_-
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Post by Whales on Jun 13, 2004 16:34:36 GMT -5
No, no, no sarcasm. I just didn't think there'd be another Oxford fan here *shrug* And I'm only mad...occasionally. I'm playing the Mad Hatter in our school play, hence the name. How come you are an Oxford fan? Do you have a connection or did you just decide to support them? Not that there is anything wrong with that. Just..seems weird, is all.
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Post by timartwonis on Jun 13, 2004 20:40:50 GMT -5
fuchsia, eh? I love that color...but my sister told me that she'd only get my one book and I wanted Pure Dead Brilliant because it's not yet out in the US as far as I can tell and I also wanted Away Laughing on a Fast Camel althought it just came out, it would be cool to have the original, and I also wanted ASOUEs #5 and 6 because they are my favorites. But I don;t know any of the clothing in the UK but I told her if she saw anything Charlotte-y to get it, because it's not her money, it's my parents and she has a credit card with an unlimited amount of money and she won't buy anything for me with it in the US...apparently they're going clubbing and she said she's going to wear normal clothes but I'm going to raid her closet and pack all her cool stuff and wacky make-up and hair wax so she can look really good for that because I bet her friends are a lot less square than she is and will wear good stuff...she said she won't buy me part of a soccer field, she said she make pick a piece of one, but not buy some...
Everyone also thinks that she should get an avant-gard haircut there, but she doesn't want to, but I think she should.
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Post by DetectiveDupin on Jun 14, 2004 12:24:58 GMT -5
How come you are an Oxford fan? Do you have a connection or did you just decide to support them? Not that there is anything wrong with that. Just..seems weird, is all. My family comes from Oxford...my granny lives there, and we visit a lot...so I started watching matches whilst I's over there, and started supporting them.
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Post by timartwonis on Jun 14, 2004 12:41:12 GMT -5
BRITISH AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL CHORAL FESTIVAL
TUESDAY, 6/15
6:25 pm Airlines recommend arriving 3 hours prior to international departures—don’t forget your passport! 9:25 pm Depart Newark for Glasgow via London on Virgin Atlantic #2
WEDNESDAY, 6/16
9:05 am Arrive London Heathrow and transfer to your next flight on British Midland Airways #4 with service to Glasgow (you will probably clear customs and immigration here in London before transferring to your Glasgow flight. In any event, follow the instructions given.) 11:15 am Depart Heathrow on British Midland flight #4 for Glasgow. 12:35 pm Arrive Glasgow Airport (clear immigrations and customs if not done in London.) Meet your ASA coach driver, Pedro (he is Scottish believe it or not!) as you enter the Arrival Hall. Now is the time to either exchange your US $ for British £ or use your ATM cards to get British Pounds. 1:15 pm Depart Glasgow for Stirling — En route have a coach tour of Glasgow and then off to Stirling Castle. (Nancy — use the voucher provided)
After visiting the castle have lunch at one of the cafes on the grounds or right outside. If you’d like, visit the Church of the Holy Rude just down the street from the Castle Arrive Kilgraston School (Nancy, discuss desired arrival time with Pedro)
THURSDAY, 6/17
8:30 am Depart the Kilgraston School for Edinburgh! Arrive Edinburgh Castle and enjoy a tour of this magnificent structure. After the tour, the day is free to explore and experience Scotland’s cultural city. Possible sites to visit: St. Giles Cathedral, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Greyfriars Church and Princes Street. 4:30 pm Meet your coach for the drive back to the Kilgraston School
FRIDAY, 6/18
8:30 am Depart the Kilgraston School for St. Andrews 10-12 Meeting at the University of St. Andrews (arranged by Ms. Graham) 12-4 Lunch and then free time in St. Andrews (weather permitting). Run on the beach where "Chariots of Fire" was filmed or visit the ruins of St. Andrews Cathedral or the birthplace of golf — if anyone in your family is a golf enthusiast, they would love a souvenir from the pro-shop! 4:30 pm Rendezvous with coach and return to the Kilgraston School
SATURDAY, 6/19
am Arrange departure time with driver for your journey southward to York, England! Stopping on the way for lunch would be fine. 3-4:00 pm Check in at the Quality Hotel (53 Piccadilly, York %.) (Say farewell to your ASA coach driver — be sure to tip him for his excellent service!) 6:30 Dinner at your hotel. The remainder of your evening is free to explore York. (The Juliano Group from California arrives this morning and will be making their way to York around 7pm) Your Festival escort, Mr. John Fryer will be arriving with the Juliano Group.
SUNDAY, 6/20
8:00 Breakfast at your hotel. Enjoy a morning at York Minster hearing Philip Moore’s great choir or visiting another church of your choice. Lunch at your leisure. York Minster Service Schedule with choir: 10.00-Sung Eucharist; 11.30-Choral Matins 12:45 Meet at The Merchant Adventurers Hall. 1:00 First Festival Choir rehearsal at The Merchant Adventurers Hall with Philip Moore and Colin Durrant. (Philip Moore will be arriving @ 1.45) 3:30 Make your way with John Fryer into the cathedral Quire and take seats for Evensong (which you will sing tomorrow!). Since you are the choir that will process tomorrow in Evensong, it is important for you to see how this works! 4:00 Hear the famous York Minster Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys under your new friend, Philip Moore. 5:00 Your evening is free
MONDAY, 6/21
8:00 Breakfast at your hotel. 8:30 Walk with John to The Merchant Adventurers Hall 9:00 Second Festival Choir Rehearsal with Philip Moore and Colin Durrant. 12:00 Free time for lunch. TBD Workshop with Philip Moore in the Song Room of York Minster on the Preces, Responses and Psalms for Evensong later today. 2:00 Return to the hotel to change into Concert Dress. 3:00 Meet in the rear of the nave of the cathedral in concert dress and with music and enjoy a tour of York Minster ending in the Quire. 4:00 Evensong dress rehearsal (You will practice the psalms first with Philip and the organ.) 5:00 Festival Choir sings the ancient service of Evensong in York Minster Cathedral! 6:30 Return to hotel for a post-Evensong dinner. After dinner your evening is free to explore York
TUESDAY, 6/22
8:00 Breakfast at your hotel. 8:30 Walk with John to The Merchant Adventurers Hall 9:00 Third Festival Choir Rehearsal with Philip Moore and Colin Durrant. 12:00 Walk with John through the Shambles (if you haven’t done it already five times!) to the Archeological Resource Centre, a new addition to the Jorvik Viking Centre, where you will meet later. Enjoy lunch near the Centre. 1:00 20 Students and 9 Adults meet John at the entrance to the Archeological Resource Centre and enter. (John, there are two entrance times, please pre-arrange who enters at which time) 2:00 The remaining 20 students and 9 Adults meet John at the entrance to the Archeological Resource Centre and enter. The rest of the afternoon is free to shop and explore York! John will have many ideas and suggestions. Be sure to do a walk on the medieval city walls. 4-4:30 Return to the Quality Hotel to change into your concert attire 5:15 Depart hotel for Ripon 6:30 Festival rehearsal at Ripon Cathedral! 7:30 Festival Choir Evening Concert for the people of Ripon!
WEDNESDAY, 6/23
8:00 Breakfast at your hotel. 8:30 Check out, return keys, load coach and depart for Cambridge. 12:00 Arrive in Cambridge in Silver Street. Walk with John directly to King’s College Chapel and enjoy a visit to the Chapel (John pay with voucher). Following your visit to the Chapel, enjoy lunch at your leisure and time to explore in central Cambridge. 4:00 Rendezvous with your coach and depart for London. 6:00 Check in Travel Inn Euston (1 Dukes Rd, London % 0870 238 3301.). Your evening is free!
THURSDAY, 6/24
7:30 Breakfast at Travel Inn 8:30 Meet your London Blue Badge Guide at the hotel and board your coach for a London Panorama Tour ending at Westminster Abbey. 10:30 Enter the Abbey through the public entrance. 12:30 After exploring the Abbey and Cloisters rendezvous and cross Parliament Square to board your waiting boat for a Thames River Cruise to the Tower of London! 1:00 Arrive at the Tower of London and enjoy lunch on your own at one of the many cafes or restaurants 2:00 Meet John at an agreed upon location and prepare to enter the Tower and perhaps enjoy a Beefeater tour. Don’t forget the Armouries and Crown Jewels! 4:00 Meet your coach in the new parking garage just outside the Tower Grounds and return to the hotel. Evening is free for concerts or theatre — ask John about Leicester Square Half Price Ticket booth.
FRIDAY, 6/25
8:00 Breakfast at Travel Inn 9:00 Board your coach in concert dress with music and ride to Covent Garden Market 9:30 Free time in the Covent Garden Market area 11:15 Meet at prearranged location to go to rehearsal. 11:30 Rehearsal 1:00 Gather in St. Martin to prepare for the concert. 1:05 Present your Final fESTIVAL CHOIR CONCERT at st. paul’s covent garden! 2:00 Return to the hotel to change into informal clothes The rest of your day and evening is free — ask John for suggestions. 6:00 Dinner on your own Return to the hotel. Use the Underground (Tube) to go to your various theatres.
SATURDAY, 6/26
7.30 Breakfast Included at Travel Inn 12:00 Graham Group: check out, return keys, load coach and depart for London Heathrow Airport. 1:00 Graham Group checks in for Virgin Atlantic Flight #1 to Newark 4:00 Group departs on Virgin Atlantic Airlines Flight #1 to return home, with many fond memories of your trip to Scotland and England. 6:40pm Graham Group arrives in Newark. Welcome Home
DON’T FORGET TO TIP YOUR SUPERB TOUR MANAGER AND DRIVER!
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Post by xangelkimzx on Jun 14, 2004 12:53:25 GMT -5
That's cool. You are very organized, eh? I am too, but not to the point where I know everything I'm doing in a day, and all the times of things. But those places sound very nice, even though I have not been to any, and I hope your sister has a great time and you get great souvenirs ^_-
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Post by timartwonis on Jun 14, 2004 12:58:56 GMT -5
I'm organized but not that organized and only when I'm in the mood to be organized. For instance, most of the year my locker is neat but on several occasions it will look like a tornado hit.Like when my shelf broke and everything fell and I didn't bother fixing it so for the last 3 weeks of school I was late for every class. I got that itinerary from the choir director's website...and apparently she got a cell phone for hte UK! ha! i think 7793 is the area code. where is that? or is it just a cell area code?
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