It's all Wasser off a duck's back...
Woke about about 8.30am and decided I'd go down and have some breakfast. Two poached eggs (cooked to perfection) on toast and bacon, a couple of cups of coffee - €10. I wonder what JK would think... We're meeting at midday in the lobby, dropping off the hire cars and straight to the airport to check in. We check in using those self-service machines and I swear it takes twice as long. We're finally good to go and it's off to get something to eat. I've found some free wi-fi, so a quick post on Twitter so you know we're safe and sound, and check email. It's a lovely sunny day now in Dublin. I'm hoping it stays this good here all the rest of the week (find out why later)... Read more...
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Monday, 13 June 2011
Pete's Euro Tour Blog - Belfast Sunday June 12th 2011
Sunday June 12th 2011
Woke up not exactly full of the joys of spring, probably due to being full of Budweiser the night before. We set off about midday, it's just Richard and me travelling together. The hire car has seen better days, that's for sure, and has an annoying tendency for a "fasten seatbelts" warning to flash on a screen and beep continually even with all the seatbelts fastened. We arrive at the venue about 2pm, it's another huge arena. We head into catering and time for some more soup. I'm not sure what it is but it's another winner, lots of coriander, yummy. Journey and Foreigner's soundchecks are... Read more...
Woke up not exactly full of the joys of spring, probably due to being full of Budweiser the night before. We set off about midday, it's just Richard and me travelling together. The hire car has seen better days, that's for sure, and has an annoying tendency for a "fasten seatbelts" warning to flash on a screen and beep continually even with all the seatbelts fastened. We arrive at the venue about 2pm, it's another huge arena. We head into catering and time for some more soup. I'm not sure what it is but it's another winner, lots of coriander, yummy. Journey and Foreigner's soundchecks are... Read more...
Sunday, 12 June 2011
FM Tour Diary: Pete's Europe Tour Blog - Dublin O2 Arena - 11 June 2011
Saturday June 11th 2011
Woke up about 8.30am, didn't sleep that well, kept waking up during the night, but feel refreshed. As we're flying Ryanair again luggage is kept to a minimum to avoid surcharges. I thought I wasn't bringing any hand luggage until, on leaving the minibus last night Steve asked "Whose is this?" holding up my carry-on case. Marvellous! I'm flying with a case containing a toothbrush, toothpaste and a roll-on deodorant. Now that's what I call travelling light. I get a call from Adrian, breakfast's included. Rich and I head down, it's a decent buffet-style affair, splendid. We walk across the road to the airport terminal. If you're ever looking for a hotel close to Liverpool Airport, then Hampton by Hilton is the one. We go straight to security. Mr Overland goes through and then forgets to pick up his bag containing... Read more...
Woke up about 8.30am, didn't sleep that well, kept waking up during the night, but feel refreshed. As we're flying Ryanair again luggage is kept to a minimum to avoid surcharges. I thought I wasn't bringing any hand luggage until, on leaving the minibus last night Steve asked "Whose is this?" holding up my carry-on case. Marvellous! I'm flying with a case containing a toothbrush, toothpaste and a roll-on deodorant. Now that's what I call travelling light. I get a call from Adrian, breakfast's included. Rich and I head down, it's a decent buffet-style affair, splendid. We walk across the road to the airport terminal. If you're ever looking for a hotel close to Liverpool Airport, then Hampton by Hilton is the one. We go straight to security. Mr Overland goes through and then forgets to pick up his bag containing... Read more...
Saturday, 11 June 2011
Pete's Euro Tour Blog - Download Friday June 10th 2011
Friday June 10th 2011
Woke up at about 8am which was a bit annoying to be honest, and dozed fitfully, serenaded by Richard's gentle snores till about 9.30am. I got up and decided to start the day in a health-conscious manner. Unfortunately this thought quickly disappeared when I remembered spotting a McDonalds on our arrival last night. Sausage & Egg McMuffin meal it is then for breakfast. We leave the hotel at midday. I'm travelling with Richard and Jo, Jem's keyboard tech. We've got to do a quick detour into Peterborough to pick up a lead. No, not one to tether JK when he's off on one - an electrical lead. Then again if we spot a pet shop a... Read more...
Woke up at about 8am which was a bit annoying to be honest, and dozed fitfully, serenaded by Richard's gentle snores till about 9.30am. I got up and decided to start the day in a health-conscious manner. Unfortunately this thought quickly disappeared when I remembered spotting a McDonalds on our arrival last night. Sausage & Egg McMuffin meal it is then for breakfast. We leave the hotel at midday. I'm travelling with Richard and Jo, Jem's keyboard tech. We've got to do a quick detour into Peterborough to pick up a lead. No, not one to tether JK when he's off on one - an electrical lead. Then again if we spot a pet shop a... Read more...
Friday, 10 June 2011
Pete's Euro Tour Blog - Sweden Rock Thursday June 9th 2011
Thursday June 9th 2011
3am the alarm goes off, ah lovely, 2 hours sleep tops. Into the shower to try to feel at least slightly human before our biggest ever show in Sweden. The cab arrives on time at 4am and it's off to meet Steve and Jim before heading to LHR Terminal 5 for our 4.40am meet. Everyone has arrived on time and remembered their passports, splendid. Through security, quick breakfast and onto the BA flight which leaves nicely on time. We're flying into Copenhagen as it's the nearest airport to the Sweden Rock site. All the luggage arrives, we're good to go. As we come into the arrivals lounge we're met by two fans who have... Read more...
3am the alarm goes off, ah lovely, 2 hours sleep tops. Into the shower to try to feel at least slightly human before our biggest ever show in Sweden. The cab arrives on time at 4am and it's off to meet Steve and Jim before heading to LHR Terminal 5 for our 4.40am meet. Everyone has arrived on time and remembered their passports, splendid. Through security, quick breakfast and onto the BA flight which leaves nicely on time. We're flying into Copenhagen as it's the nearest airport to the Sweden Rock site. All the luggage arrives, we're good to go. As we come into the arrivals lounge we're met by two fans who have... Read more...
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