Capital of Culture Opening 300m eyes on Liverpool

[John(Zappa)]

Not to worry philg
Was Ringo good?

[A.D.W]

Good pictures, PhilipG. It was so crowded I couldn't use my tripod, but I might post pictures later if I find any half decent ones.

[PhilipG]

Thanks, chaps.
I enjoyed Ringo.
Had to walk home (50 minutes) because there didn't seem to be any buses leaving town.
(The usual number were still going in.)

[robbo176]

good pics Philip

I managed to get a taxi home
heres the best of my pictures






there rest were too blured

[A.D.W]

Good pictures, Robbo.

[Kev]

Thanks so much for the pics, I wasn't able to go sadly but have watched the available video clips.

Any more would be greatly appreciated cheers.

[Max]

Wow.. It sure sounds like it was a nightmare how your posts all have read.. Thats crazy about bringing babies and prams to such an event.. Just outrageous!
Max.. you have made me laugh with some of your posts..especially the Ringo interview.. He did look rediculous.. and in another interview Kev posted.. all he could say..was HE didn't live there anymore.. Like it was beneath him.. So boo hoo to him...
But, please Max.. LOL...NOT all Americans are fat.. maybe the alcohol there contributes to the people being. FAT.. LOL..Thats' a whole other subject.. lack of exercise maybe? LOL...
Anyway, Everyone who even ventured to view this historic event... JUST remember.. YA ONLY LIVE ONCE.. and so does 08... So thanks from around the world to ya, for showing us some Liverpool.... ALOHA.... and PEACE...

True there are many healthy Americans too, but there was alot of fat scousers squashing me.

[A.D.W]

Thanks so much for the pics, I wasn't able to go sadly but have watched the available video clips.

Any more would be greatly appreciated cheers.

Another video for you to watch, Kev.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=3QBPRDDTLsk

[Devo]

Couldn't make it to town so opted for second best, Everton Brow.
There were loads of cars up there even an ice cream van, but nothing much could be seen, and could only be heard on Radio Merseyside. Seems people were expecting to see a Firework Display at the End of proceedings. It was mighty cold up on the Brow, and im sure everyone of us up there were sorry not to have been Squashed in and warm on Lime Street.

[Phil N]

I actually thought it was a good night, not without faults, but on the whole a good start.
I was pleased with the location and the lighting looked fantastic, plus to use so many different buildings was a great idea. I was especially pleased Urban Stawberry Lunch were invited to play throughout - though a bit annoyed they didn't actually get a mention!! As for Ringo; less said the better, he cant sing and his drumming was never more than competant - He did very little for his 30K expenses, seeing as he agreed to do the event for free!!

Felt sorry for The Wombats, forced to mime, and only allowed one song -

Yeah the sound was crap, but hey it was an 'event' it did make you feel part of something and thats what mattered - Not perfect but a **** good start

[Kev]

Another video for you to watch, Kev.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=3QBPRDDTLsk

cheers

[Paul D]

That's probably the best of my pictures,the rest were blurred.

[A.D.W]

Good pictures, Paul D. What I wouldn't have paid to have been allowed to take pictures from the gantry behind where you were stood.

[Paul D]

Good pictures, Paul D. What I wouldn't have paid to have been allowed to take pictures from the gantry behind where you were stood.

I know I thought that,on the radio they were talking about some student from Liverpool whose apartment overlooked the whole area and the press asked could they take pictures from his bedroom,he said of course you can but it'll cost you five grand,they paid up apparently.

[Paul D]

I thought the whole event went brilliantly,I'm sure if we'd failed this test the press would've crucified us.I thought Ringo was great and I actually like his song.I'd like to be able to watch it all back so let's hope the culture show (BBC2) on Sunday do it justice,set your video's people.