Words and Music

[caliente_uk]

I had a wonderful time in London over the weekend. James looked and sounded great and his abridged version of Macbeth was outstanding. I loved the interaction he had with the audience during the Q&A. He's so passionate about this subject and it really was a sight to behold. Not only is James a talented actor, but he's also intelligent with it!

It was lovely meeting everyone from LJ, especially lmbossy (thank you so much for all your help), spikereader, kazzy_cee, stretfordditto, jamalov29 (I wish we could have talked for longer, Caroline), hannahclarke, schehrezade_1 (I was the quiet one, if you can't remember who I am ;)) and deedee7daydiary. spikeslou and spikesdeb, it was wonderful to see you both again! :)

When I got home I received the news that a lifelong family friend had passed away, so that brought me back down to earth with a bump. He'd been ill for a while, but it still came as a shock.

But I will write a more detailed report later, including my thoughts on the concert at St James Church on Friday.

Comments

[southernbangel.livejournal.com]

Oh sweetheart, I am so glad you had a great time seeing JM but I'm so sorry to hear about your friend passing away. *hugs you tightly* If you need anything, I'm here.

[caliente-uk.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Lee. *hugs you tight*

[jerusha]

I'm glad you had a good time, but I'm so sorry to hear about your friend's passing. I'll be thinking of you and your family. *hugs*

[caliente-uk.livejournal.com]

Thank you. *hugs*

The weekend was wonderful.

[jamalov29.livejournal.com]

I had the most amazing time ! I'll wait for your detailed report.
I also wish I were able to have a longer conversation with you , Cal , but it was already so nice to meet you!
I'm sure we will have other opportunities in the future , since our love and admiration for James is not ready to fade away. ;-)

[caliente-uk.livejournal.com]

since our love and admiration for James is not ready to fade away. ;-)

I can't see our love and admiration of James ever fading away. :)

I'm sure we'll get the chance to meet again in the future. I'm hoping my shyness won't get in the way so much next time! *hugs*

[wendylouwho.livejournal.com]

Cal! {{hugs}} I'm so sorry to hear about your friend.

[caliente-uk.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Wendy. *hugs*

James was wonderful, though. I wish you could have seen him! :)

[spikesdeb.livejournal.com]

Great to see you too hun! *hugs you tight* Can't wait for the next one - you can bet I'll be there!

So sorry about your friend. My thoughts are with you and your family. Take care of yourself.

[caliente-uk.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Deb. *hugs*

I'll definitely be at the next one! Let's hope it doesn't take him too long to come back. I'll try not to be so quiet next time...although I don't think I'm quite as shy with you. Probably because of our shared experience in Coventry! *g*

[spikesdeb.livejournal.com]

Shared experience at Coventry was astounding and very special. We'll always have that link, won't we? Can't wait for the next time. :D

[makd.livejournal.com]

Condolences on the passing of your friend. I am glad you had a great time beforehand; sometimes the sweetness helps us carry the sour, yes?

[makd.livejournal.com]

"sour" isn't quite the word I'd prefer to use in this situation....but I think you know what I meant to say. Hugs, Cal...

[caliente-uk.livejournal.com]

I do know what you meant to say. Thanks, Mary. *hugs*

[ex-dovil323.livejournal.com]

So glad that you had such a wonderful time, but sincere condolences on the passing away of your friend.

[caliente-uk.livejournal.com]

Thank you. *hugs*

The weekend was wonderful.

[kazzy-cee.livejournal.com]

Lovely to see you too! Sorry you came back to bad news.

[caliente-uk.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Karen. *hugs*

I'll try not to be so quiet next time. Although we did have quite a chat after the show. *g*

[hannahclarke.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry Cal. It's a bugger when life brings you right on down lke that.

But was lovely to meet you *hugs*

[caliente-uk.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Hannah. *hugs* It was lovely to meet you, too!

Oh...in answer to your comment about Al's CD, K is definitely interested in having one. She was quite taken with him. Thought he was very cute! :D

[hannahclarke.livejournal.com]

I wil definitely see what I can do. Not sure if he's producing any more, but I have Lee on the case and will let you know. I'm going down in 2 weeks, so will probably find out then. So will let you know as soon as I hear something.

Does she have a copy of the one he had for sale in April?? As if not I can certainly let her have a copy of that.

[lmbossy.livejournal.com]

It was wonderful to meet you and K, and I hope we get to meet up again ... looks like spikereader's husband has his fingers cross for a Birmingham gig, so if that ever pans out I expect to see both of you there, and I'll drag kazzy_cee up as well ;o)

Sorry to hear about your sad news *hugs*

[caliente-uk.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Claire. *hugs*

We'll definitely have to do it again! I promise not to be so quiet next time. *kicks self for being so shy* ;)

[schehrezade-1.livejournal.com]

As I said in my LJ - I wish we had managed to sit and natter - I can get
very giggly chattery and loud (ask Megan she talks me down all the time) I loved meeting everyone too and I think that it was the icing on the cake for me to put faces to names and to be able to meet so many people with the same interests (I am very much an in the closet Spike fan and ficwriter - only one person really knows about my 'other' life.)

I am so very sorry that you came home after a wonderful two days to such sad news - I am so very sorry and am thinking of you.

XXXX

[caliente-uk.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Schez. *hugs*

I think we would have got on really well, too! I know I felt quite at ease with you. I'm kicking myself for not getting over my shyness to introduce myself to you!

[schehrezade-1.livejournal.com]

Sorry for delay was mired in work - we would've gotten on brilliantly! Next time you are in London let me know and we can meet up?

OMG your banner is wonderful - and all those piccies look familiar *g*

[caliente-uk.livejournal.com]

I'll definitely let you know next time I'm in London. It will be great to finally meet you properly! ;D

Thank you! It's made by the wonderful kazzy_cee, with pictures by Pandis.

It's great to see all the pics from St James popping up everywhere. So many wonderful memories! I'm just hoping that Steve Himber decides to release the DVD of Words and Music. That really would be the icing on the cake! :D

[schehrezade-1.livejournal.com]

Wonderful I can't wait for you to come down to London again!

Am keeping fingers crossed for the DVD as well - I want to see his Macbeth again *G*

kazzy_cee she is a talented girl! It was lovely to meet her.

[cdn-tvaddict.livejournal.com]

Oh Cal, I'm SO sorry to hear about your friend. A lifelong friend is something very special. {{{Cal}}}

Wonderful that your week-end with James was everything that you were hoping. I'm so happy you had a good time.

[caliente-uk.livejournal.com]

Thanks, J. He's a close friend of my Mum's and has just always been there, you know? *hugs you*

My weekend with James was wonderful. I'm just kicking myself for letting my shyness stop me from enjoying myself even more! *sigh*

[stretfordditto.livejournal.com]

It was lovely to meet you and your pretty daughter Cal. The weekend wasn't long enough though was it? Back to RL with a bump for you and I'm sorry to hear about your bad news. :(

[caliente-uk.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Ditto. *hugs*

Definitely not long enough. I want to do it all over again! And next time I promise not to be so shy. I'm hoping I'll find it easier now that I've met so many people! :)

[harper47.livejournal.com]

Ohh - lovely LJ format.

I'm so glad you had fun at the concert and frolicing with friends Cal. James does indeed sound like an experience where you get your money's worth and more when you go to see him.

My deepest sympathies on your loss.

[caliente-uk.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Pixi. *hugs*

You definitely get your money's worth with James! Of course, seeing him perform on stage really was a dream come true for me. :)