Aitch's US Tour

bitzerguy · Post by **bitzerguy** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 5:07 pm

I thought we were going to get a confluence or Ricnic going for Aitch when he gets to TO/Buffalo area. Any further news on that?

...Dean

longhouse · Post by **longhouse** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 7:23 pm

H, they've got a lovely pair of Ric F models at the Chicago Music Exchange.

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 1:04 am

Thanks very much to everybody for the info and emails, etc. Your suggestions are greatly appreciated and I will reply to all.

Nate: We'll stay in touch - it's easy for me - a few beers and a good feed will often suffice. You can't drink but I assume you eat from time to time.... yes?

Graham: I haven't started organising some of the accommodation yet. A number of members have offered their homes - I appreciate it immensely and can't wait to be with them and have the opportunity to thank them for their extreme generosity. I'm currently looking at hotel and motel chain 'packages' but I'm open to any and all suggestions and recommendations. Last time I was in London (2002) I stayed at a 'hotel' of sorts (more like a bed-sit) in Bayswater.

Dean: I'm into anything that can be put together. One of the reasons for my trip is to meet as many forumites as possible - you're all great fun and have made my time here most enjoyable.

Noel: Yeah.. thanks for that! Guess I'll have to drop in and have a gander. Not just the CME, either. I have a feeling that I'll be a bit like a kid in a toyshop when I'm in the US!

BTW.... are there any good amusement parks in or near my destinations? Apart from other things I'm a roller coaster freak!

8mileshigh · Post by **8mileshigh** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 1:44 am

No coasters in London, Howard. But my wife says my driving gives her the same sensation as a big old woody

(there...you can all make up your own jokes now).
There are a couple of small parks out of town - but not really worth a trip compared to the ones in the States.

86kubicki · Post by **86kubicki** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 2:21 am

Here's a park just outside of Toronto:
www.canadas-wonderland.com

lshaia · Post by **lshaia** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 3:58 am

Howard, you're in luck: the "Screamin' Eagle"

is located at Six Flags St. Louis.
http://www.sixflags.com/parks/stlouis/Rides/eagle.html
You might want to wait to visit the Budweiser brewery until after you've done this.

lshaia · Post by **lshaia** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 4:10 am

If that isn't enough, Six Flags is also home to "Boss":

shinynewtoy · Post by **shinynewtoy** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 5:09 am

Aitch...

If you need a spot to lay your head down in NY, all I can offer is my couch.... but it is leather and I'd say damn comfy!

Lindsay...

I need to make a pilgrimage to St. Louis... that thing looks awesome!

sowhat · Post by **sowhat** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 8:16 am

Well, there are some roller coasters in Moscow as well...

nevermind - just kiddin'...

lshaia · Post by **lshaia** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 9:03 am

Come on down, Bob! I'll hold your coat.

bitzerguy · Post by **bitzerguy** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 10:16 am

I'm about Lindsay's speed too. Holding the coat/manning the camera... from terra firma.

...Dean

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 10:23 am

Crikey!! I'm there, Lindsay!

Bob: Thanks for the offer. I'll contact you off-forum about a few things.

BTW, please don't think I'm hanging out for freebies, guys. It's always been my intention to pay my way - the offers of accommodation are teriffic and gratefully accepted. Given that I know nothing about the areas I'm visting I figure you guys might be able to impart a bit of local knowledge.

sowhat · Post by **sowhat** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 10:30 am

Another sort of attraction:

(sorry for offtopic...)

icabod · Post by **icabod** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 1:50 pm

Sheena; Thats fabulous!

string_along · Post by **string_along** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 3:25 pm

"H"! I've been reading about your upcoming trip to the US and it sounds pretty neat. I'm sure you'll have a great time over here. What a tour!!
When you get here, let me know if you run into Matt Foley. He's a motivational speaker that lives in a van, down by the river.

(also, to be on the safe side, steer clear of anyone named Fred Garvin.)