Well, I can't really add much that hasn't already been said. I think everyone had a great time and Mike's party planning skills **ARE** all they are cracked up to be. I got to put some faces to names, although there were some there that I didn't get to meet that I would have liked to. Oh well, have to save some for next time, right? I have to say that once again I am impressed by the quality of my friends through Arsenal, and I hope to see more of you soon. I wish I could make it up to NY in a couple of weeks, but my uncle's dog's friend is having a nervous breakdown that weekend, and I have to be down here!! (That one's just for you, Rick!) And if you ever get the chance to spend an evening listening to Irish jigs with DoctorK, take advantage of the opportunity!
Totally and completely bummed that I missed this. Sounds like a great night was had by all. Glad that the guest of honor enjoyed himself.
Don't feel sad Steph. If we can get past ManUre, I've got no doubts that we'll have an FA Cup Semi at Wembley to look forward to!
OK, so my roommate didn't get home until after 11 last night, so I only just uploaded the photos he took this morning. I've included pictures taken on my camera, Dave Connick's camera and Nick L's camera as well. The ones that Tye took are huge, and I can send you a link to a zip file if you like, but if you're just curious to look at photos, here's the link to gallery I've posted on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/68244909@N00/sets/72157603818125007/with/2227959233/
Danny was telling us that his best friends at the club were Phil, Clichy, and Cesc cause they all got there at the same time. But that his favorite player to work with was Pires. Says he still talks to everyday and he visited last summer over here.
It was a great time for everyone (that I could tell). I think back to when I was 22 years old, and I wouldn't have had the cool that DK displayed. Then again, he's been through a lot of travel and meetings and such; plus, it shouldn't have taken him long to realize he had a welcoming audience. And the treasures! The relics! The goodies! I wish I knew more about preserving the signatures on the ball - I think the Declaration of Independence itself looks more readable than that ball! -G. Rex