jonski43 Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 hasn't Wembley got a roof now though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkydita Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 I've been top bidder for one on ebay since Wednesday so it looks like I'll be going too, so from now on it's ALL ABOUT eyes, hair, mouth, figure, dress, voice, style, image. Good luck! I'm having my concert haircut next week, as I'm going straight from work that's all the glamour I can manage. I also need set aside some time for bladder training. I've booked Friday off so it'll be a Madonna Bank Holiday of sorts. Hurrah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkydita Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 hasn't Wembley got a roof now though? It's not fully retractable though. Guess it's plastic poncho time. Hope it's not as hellish as fraught NINE HOURS spent standing in Wembley Stadium for The Girlie Show (memorable moment - my best friend complaining her feet were tired and why didn't we buy seats instead of standing one too many times and me shouting "why do you have to ruin the best day of my life" in front of everyone. Shame) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musique_163 Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 So the gross for the Wembley stadium show maybe higher than the 8 Wembley arena shows on the CT? How does that help fans who want to see her but are not willing to pay rip off prices to sit at the back of a shitty stadium? Why does it have to be about how much money she made at the box office? Why can't it be about giving something back to the fans for all their loyal support. UK fans have stood by her through thick and thin, its her 2nd biggest market. Seriously, she has pissed a lot of people off who feel she doesn't give shit about her fans. don't even start with the 'pissing off fans' thing. how do you think the Australian fans feel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 hasn't Wembley got a roof now though? No, when the stadium was rebuilt they didn't fit a roof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Bitch Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 FUCK the rain - I'm not going to get to Wembley until around 7.00 as I'll be in the GC so that will be close enough. I too did nine hours for TGS in the rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 FUCK the rain - I'm not going to get to Wembley until around 7.00 as I'll be in the GC so that will be close enough. I too did nine hours for TGS in the rain. I wonder if she will use the catwalk if its lashing with down rain? I remember it rained when I went to the GS at Wembley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sire Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 The pink mist descended and I came over all crazy Madonna faggot...... They always win! Congrats on getting it sorted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Bitch Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 So what's this Wembley Stadium tube station about? I used to get off at Wembley Central or Wembley Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkydita Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 So what's this Wembley Stadium tube station about? I used to get off at Wembley Central or Wembley Park. I've always used Wembley Park, it's easy and there'll be regular trains (and I don't particularly like using the overground at that time of night). My concern is getting home to sunny Brixton as the Victoria line is closing at 10pm, Monday to Friday, at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boytoyville Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 There are now standing GA tix available again for Wembly & no seated tix on sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Bitch Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I've always used Wembley Park, it's easy and there'll be regular trains (and I don't particularly like using the overground at that time of night). My concern is getting home to sunny Brixton as the Victoria line is closing at 10pm, Monday to Friday, at the moment. I'll go to Wembley Park as it's familiar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Bitch Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 There are now standing GA tix available again for Wembly & no seated tix on sale. They're going quite cheap now on ebay so I would imagine you'll be able to get them for about a tenner, outside the venue on the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Little Red Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 ^ That's my plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIRTY PIG Posted September 8, 2008 Author Share Posted September 8, 2008 :thumbup: I'll go to Wembley Park as it's familiar. Yeah QB just go to Wembley Park, by far the easiest. I did so to see the Foo Fighters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daizy1 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Damn I hate the rain. Why dont they have fucking roof there? Cardiff have one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boytoyville Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 ^ Kind of bizarre they put all that money into a new massive stadium & went roofless. Probably pressure to get it done as they were running behind that whole project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 ^ Kind of bizarre they put all that money into a new massive stadium & went roofless. Probably pressure to get it done as they were running behind that whole project. You have to remember this is England we do everything wrong. Lord only knows what sort of debacle the Olympics will turn out be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boytoyville Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 ^ You think? I don't know I always considered the Brits to be pretty put together & London was a very nice place to visit. Then again I don't live there so I wouldn't have a clue what their day to day operations are like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 The infastructure in London is appalling. Heathrow airport is frankly an embarrasement We have a crumbling public transport system that has dreadful conditions which people have to travel on everyday. The underground is a nightmare during rush hour. There are too many people packed onto the trains. It would be illegal to transport animals in the conditions some people have to travel in.Its taken almost 10 years of planning and millions of pounds of public money to finally get the go ahead to build to Crossrail extention. The figure to build the Olympic venues started out at £2 billion and is now projected to cost over £9 billion. Building Wembley Stadium without a roof was just plain stupid considering the British Weather. All the said London is a great city rich in culture and it has a fantastic nightlife, amazing restaurants and beautiful architecture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debord Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I've been using public transport in London to get to and from work for years now and I've never had a problem. When you first use it it can seem a bit daunting, but that lasts for about 2 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkydita Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I've been using public transport in London to get to and from work for years now and I've never had a problem. When you first use it it can seem a bit daunting, but that lasts for about 2 days. You are possibly the luckiest person in London then. It's not so much the daunting aspect of the crowds it's moreseo the fact that, at certain stations, at certain times, it's nigh on impossible to get on the first train that stops, major stations close due to overcrowding, signal problems, delays, etcetera, ad nauseam. The underground is certainly a frustrating embarrassment when you consider the public transport systems in some other coutries. However, it is the oldest metro system in the world and we're limited to improving an outdated Victrorian infrastructure rather than having the luxury of starting from scratch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Little Red Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I tend to think though that even with a modernised tube system the whole scenario wouldn't be much different. in the end it's the crowds that determine the outcome. there are simply too many people using the system. you'd still have to wait for 1 or 2 trains to leave before being able to get onto one at busy times/stations. Personally that doesn't bug me too much but obviously the situation would be much improved if they managed to tackle all those technical glitches. Additionally London has the misfortune (in terms of transport logistics) to have a disproportionate number of workplaces located in relatively small areas and a lot of businesses holding on to the 9 - 5 working hours. For me, bus and bike has turned out to be a good alternative. Anyway, I'm pretty sure that I'll be leaving Wembley halfway through the last song in order to avoid the worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 You are possibly the luckiest person in London then. It's not so much the daunting aspect of the crowds it's moreseo the fact that, at certain stations, at certain times, it's nigh on impossible to get on the first train that stops, major stations close due to overcrowding, signal problems, delays, etcetera, ad nauseam. The underground is certainly a frustrating embarrassment when you consider the public transport systems in some other coutries. However, it is the oldest metro system in the world and we're limited to improving an outdated Victrorian infrastructure rather than having the luxury of starting from scratch. The underground is also VERY EXPENSIVE AND DIRTY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkydita Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I tend to think though that even with a modernised tube system the whole scenario wouldn't be much different. in the end it's the crowds that determine the outcome. there are simply too many people using the system. you'd still have to wait for 1 or 2 trains to leave before being able to get onto one at busy times/stations. Personally that doesn't bug me too much but obviously the situation would be much improved if they managed to tackle all those technical glitches. Additionally London has the misfortune (in terms of transport logistics) to have a disproportionate number of workplaces located in relatively small areas and a lot of businesses holding on to the 9 - 5 working hours. For me, bus and bike has turned out to be a good alternative. Anyway, I'm pretty sure that I'll be leaving Wembley halfway through the last song in order to avoid the worst. Totally agree about the bike, I get to work in literally half the time when I use it (but I'm so lazy it's mainly used as a glorified clothes horse). I do prefer the convenience of the tube to the bus (though most people I know do prefer a bus - bring back the routemaster though). I would like some of those fancy double decker trains though, they look like they're from the future (but we'll never get those because of the tiny tiny tunnels we've got - boo!). Anyway, enough London's transport issues (without even getting started on pricing)! Will you really leave before the end of the concert? I've never done that. I really annoy my boyfriend by insisting on staying through the credits at the cinema too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Bitch Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Just about to DEPART for London sweeties - you'll get the ALL IMPORTANT VERDICT when I'm back on Sunday. Ciao Belo :flirt2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyToy Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Just about to DEPART for London sweeties - you'll get the ALL IMPORTANT VERDICT when I'm back on Sunday. Ciao Belo :flirt2: enjoy! hope the queen is a bitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Wembley Stadium Sticky & Sweet Tour Times Here are the official times for tomorrows Sticky & Sweet concert at London's Wembley Stadium. Doors - 5:00pm Paul Oakenfold - 7:00pm Madonna - 8:30pm There is a curfew that the venue must adhere to which comes into effect at 10:30pm as the stadium is in a residential area. Please remember that although the stadium has a roof, this ONLY covers the seated areas - if it unfortunately rains those standing on the pitch will get wet....so be prepared! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hafo Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Hope all is dry, fine and DANDY in London, it was lashing not so long ago over here! We DEMAND reports from the CROWD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Little Red Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Will you really leave before the end of the concert? I've never done that. I really annoy my boyfriend by insisting on staying through the credits at the cinema too. I know, it's bad . But missing the last two minutes of M jumping around and wrestling her dancers isn't THAT important to me. I saw it once, this time I'm ok with cutting it short. I did it once before at the RIT. It really hurt to leave but we had to catch a train. I stay for cinema credits too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts