iam 55 and have a son thats 18, hes getting out of school this year from NAHS, his name is cody lennon duvall he has teachers ask him all the time about his name, he tells them my dad is a big beatles fan and i am too. there music will live forever ROCK ON

Alright! The Apples w/ Brandon and Eight Days A Week at the same show - Orgasmania!!! Like a pool of ice cold Corona'a and lime....yeah yeah yeah...

When is the Guestbook get together this year?? I know I saw it on here before, but can't remember when it is.

We got here at Noon today, got to see the Rooftop Concert, it was good to see everyone again. Cant wait to see who else we're gonna see. Brandon will be performing with The Apples this year. Hope to see you there.

Denise from Milford

Mike and Cindy from Monroe MI- Remember us? You will when you see us- See ya Saturday!!

Well folks I am absolutely jealous of all of you who are going to Louisville but at the same time I am happy for you. We went last year for the first time and had a time of our lives and met some great people. For you first timers you will not be disappointed. We had planned on going to Washington D/C this year instead and as plans change unfortunately we are no longer together. But I promised myself I will try to get to Washington anyway. Have a safe trip everyone, have a great time (which I know you will) and sing and dance your hearts out. Oh and have one for me.

i believe it is after midnight....and therefore officially the kickoff day of AROTR 2010!!!!!! I just finished packing, although we had a tremendous "HAIL STORM" in the past half hour here in New England!!!!!!....after a 92 degree day, it is now 62 degrees in New England!!!! I will arrive just in time to hear Hal Bruce singing from the rooftop...YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH!!!!! peace everybody....I got a feeling that this is going to be one heluva' arotr!!!!!!
Who wants to ride the Toonerville Trolley with me???......$.50 cents....picks you up right at the Galt House!!!

Members of Nashville Beatles Fans Meetup Group and Nashville Beatle Fans on FaceBook will be headed north to Louisville this week. This is my 3rd year to go. It's like Woodstock for Beatles fans!

I am back again, 5 hours later to sign the guestbook! Just wanted to say again, I am so excited about Abbey Road! I have really started loving the Beatles, and Abbey Road will make the Beatles expirienve even better! See all you hip people from around the globe on Sat. to jam out and have fun at (oh yeah!) Abbey Road on the River!!! (P.S. Wish me luck at the "Their Gonna Make A Big Star Outta Me"!)

I am officially on vacation and am packing now...just a reminder. If you already have your tickets...DO NOT FORGET TO PACK THEM!!! Go ahead and put them in your suitcase now. And don't forget your suitcase!!! Rock On!!!

I am sooo excited!!! Is there free Yellow Submarine parking? (hah hah.) See you Beatle fans on Sat.!!!

Dear Ones, Can't wait for us all to Come Together at Abbey Road on the River. I just from Vincenzo's for tonight's little informal "launch" party of AROTR fans/bands/folks. We have a "special" for tonight and a lovely price Vincenzo has given us--$15 plus gratuity for Vincenzo's marvelous food. So, if you wish to join us for food, or your favorite adult beverage, you and anyone you want to ask to join in are invited to come to Vincenzo's Italian Restaurant, 150 South 5th Street, Louisville, KY 40202-3102; 502-580-1350 http://www.vincenzositalianrestaurant.com/
and here's their excellent menu: http://www.vincenzositalianrestaurant.com/pages/menu/dinner-menu/antipasti.php
The entrance to the Belvedere is at 5th and Main. Vincenzo's is one block south at 5th and Market. The Courtyard at Vincenzo's is halfway to the corner, so literally it is ½ block away from the entrance to the Belvedere.
It Won't Be Long, Olivia Anne oamfuchs@aye.net

Mike & Cindy....The Pub! Call my cell when you get in town Cindy Lou Hoo! Can't wait either!!!

Takes so long to get here but goes by in a flash. Savor every moment, memories that will last a lifetime. Everyone be safe on your pilgrimage.
See you all soon.
Peace and Love
Harold and Sue

See you all soon. Look for us pushing the "Electric Stroller" during the parade. We will all be appearing in 3D all weekend.

-rob

Lets get this straight: 7 months til Christmas, Gary Jacobs and staff all have a permanent play on the nice list; We catch the plan on Thursday morning and can't sleep because were bugging out(close to a Beatle pun but no nice list yet) ROCK ON

Kelly/Tom... Beer. Tomorrow. Where? Can't wait!

Welcome DEB & DOUG!!! I am almost POSITIVE credit cards can be used for ticket purchase and just about anything else....perhaps NOT the wine/beer tickets....you can call Gary Jacob at 216-378-1980 and perhaps the call will "forward" to his Louisville location!! DRIVE CAREFULLY!!!

We are all so excited! Have been Beatle-d up for weeks now, with CDs in the car, and videos and Rockband in the house. Videos have been so heavy on AROTR footage that we've almost forgotten to watch some "real" Beatles. To the kids, though, everyone at AROTR are The Beatles, at least in spirit.

Watching Savoy Truffle right now. Where else but AROTR are you going to see Tomorrow Never Knows?

Thanks all to answers to my questions with the
exception of, "Are credit cards accepted for
ticket purchased at the gate????"

If not, I need to get to the bank today!!!!
Since we have not been to AROTR Louisville
before, we are unsure if only cash is accepted
for tickets and food or if cc's are welcomed.

I prefer cc as it's just easier, but someone
please advise me!!!

We are leaving Ct. at 4am and hoping to arrive
in Louisville Wed. night by 8pm.

Thanks for all of your help in planning our
Beatle Journey!!

CREDIT CARDS ARE ACCEPTED

AHHHHH! I've been reading for days now, all my friends comments. I cant wait to see you all again. I have missed each and every one of you so much! I will be on the road in about 36 hours. Until then I dont think I will sleep a wink, so if I look quite haggard when you see me, please be understanding. This is the highlight of my year, and I am so very very happy that it is so close now we can all touch it, smell it, and taste it. See you all very soon. And remember, "all you need is love"...Denise from northern Illinois, not to be confused with Denise from Milford! LOL

Can u feel it? I can almost smell it. The anticipation is wonderful. Leaving from Nashvegas 6am Thursday. Puts me in Beatleville by 10am. Rooftop is always fun. See you there.

Lorry... Rain? What rain?

Kim... good job on being so discrete. We're all excited!

You don't need tix for the rooftop=you can't even get your wristband until 3pm Thur. There's chairs everywhere-until it rains

Can you still download the schedule onto iCal on a Mac? I don't see the button...

Couple of questions from the newbies to AROTR..

We are purchasing the BEST 5 day tickets at the
door. Can we use credit cards or is it cash-
only?

We are planning on arriving in time for the
Roof Top Concert on Thursday. Do we need to
purchase our 5 Day Best Tickets BEFORE the
roof top concert or is the rooftop concert open
to anyone so ticket not required?

Are there seats for people with the 5 Day Best
Ticket at all venue'/s or do you suggest we
bring lawn chairs?

Thanks and hope to meet most of you there.

Let us raise a cheer, the week is here!

Looking forward to AROTR! Bringing new husband Walter who is from Liverpool UK and lived across the street from George Harrison. This will be his first and he is anticipating the road trip from Nashville! )

Going over my AROTR schedule today to check for any changes. "It Won't Be Long" 'til we'll be on "The Long and Winding Road" of 11 hours of travel each way, but it's so worth it! See you all on Thursday.

have my quota of roomies.so thanks anyways. hey gary, can i purchase the best tix for my friend april at the gate? i don't want het to be by herself and since i have the bestpackage i want her to be wiht me and get all the vip amenities. thanks kim.

Hi Gang!!!
Alex from the Newbees here......
We have had a GREAT time getting ready for the big weekend! We are very excited and ready to ROCK ROCK ROCK!!!
I'm especially excited as my mom and sister will be attending this year! Can't wait to see/hear everyone...
PEACE,
ALX

You know my name (Look up the number)... is my ringtone, I'll let you listen

Mr Fish what a surprise it was to see You Know My Name Look Up The Number, that is at least as hard as our request for Crackerbox Palace. We talked about it an agreed that the band who pulled off Number Nine would have a good chance of doing it since the tape loops are similar at least in technique only, if you don't hear you song see All You Need I Love do the white album since this may get you your fix. Now everyone's homework is to smile and dance to start stirring this great recipe for love and happiness, love you all and the best of AROTR to everyone. Is it Thursday yet?

Lori: We'll have a howling good time!

Did y'all know it will b a full moon?

I asked Hal about this last year...Will someone please do "You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)? With all of the talent at AROTR I know it can be done. C'mon. Who's up for it?

Wow...been watching lots of AROTR You Tube video's tonight. Very psyched. Can't wait. Did you all know that Thursday is Hal Bruce's birthday? Rock on!!!

hey beatles friends, almost there. i do have a question, i know that dawn asked about anybody needing a room. now i am asking. it seems now that my friend april might noe be able to come. i told her that i would pay for het tix if she can come up with the hotel money but i don't know what's gonna happen. so if anyone is wanting to stay, please write to me on facebook and i will get back with you. i havea couple of people staying with me, but could use a few more. let me know. i have a suite with fridge. am bringing toaster and microwave also. see you soon. peace and love kim.

editor::: a few more??? the food and bev guy / and revenue mgr at the hotel will love reading this

Coming around the final turn.

Are we there yet? Mentally yes Physically closer all the time

Dear Friends, On May 26, 2010, at 7:00ish p.m. Come join some of your fellow AROTR Aficianodos for a Pre-Festival Dinner at Vincenzo's Italian Restaurant, 150 South 5th Street, Louisville, KY 40202-3102; 502-580-1350 http://www.vincenzositalianrestaurant.com/
Menu: http://www.vincenzositalianrestaurant.com/pages/menu/dinner-menu/antipasti.php
A moderately priced "Special" entree menu will also be requested. The entrance to the Belvedere is at 5th and Main. Vincenzo's is one block south at 5th and Market. The Courtyard at Vincenzo's is halfway to the corner, it is literally ½ block away from the entrance to the Belvedere. Everyone is welcome! Please bring your friends! As a courtesy to the restaurant, it would be appreciated if you could let us know ahead of time to expect you, but that is not strictly necessary. (email me at oamfuchs@aye.net if you want to let me know) Looking forward to breaking bread with old friends and new! Hope you can come! Best, Olivia Anne

the final countdown begins

Attending AROTR for the fourth year, but for the first time, I will be solo (husband could not get off work; Beatles pals had other plans) - SO...looking forward to meeting some great Beatle friends and having a marvelous time! I am ready for 24 hours of non-stop Beatlemania!

less than one week!

Only one and a half weeks to go!

i am so excited. abbey road on the river is the one weekend me and my husband look forward to most! techincally this year is our "honeymoon". we cannot wait!

700 WLW started sports talk this morning by talking a couple of minutes about how this week is the 40th anniversary of the release of Let It Be, great sports talk topic!
Hi Denise, as always were looking forward to seeing you and Brandon!

hey beatle friends. almost time!!!!!!! can't wait to see all of you there. my friend april is looking forward to a good time since it's her first. beatle peace and love. kim

Favorite weekend of the year!!! I am so excited!!!

Hi, Denise. Thanks for the shout-out. Look forward to catching up with you and Brandon. See you soon.

I have only 3 words... Abbey Road Live!

No RockBand room at AROTR??

Sorry nope...we decided not to..real guitar lessons...real singing..we think games are best played at home

Less than two weeks to go.

Check out pictures of what we have in store for you this year over at facebook - you don't need to join to view our pictures!

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1206804&o=all&op=1&view=all&subj=242941777178&aid=-1&id=1043714636#!/pages/The-Quilt-Girls-of-Abbey-Road-on-the-River/242941777178?ref=ts

Can't wait to see you all! <3
Peace, Love & Hare Krishna,
Liz, Lara & Heather
The Quilt Girls

EXCELLENT news about the 5D!! I hope no special glasses are required as I intend to be wearing my "beer goggles" and it's sometimes hard to get the 3D glasses over them.

I've heard that ALL of the live performances this year are going to be offered in 3D. Is this true? Is there any extra charge? Will we need special glasses?

Very excited if this is true!!!

Editor; sorry 5D, we also take over Time and Space..so not only will you see the concerts in state of the art 3D, you will be transported back in time, to a better Space

We won't forget AROTR's first big screen showing of a film The US vs John Lennon, sitting on the bench outside with a great bag of kettle corn it was like a drive in movie. Can't wait to see the film and we promise that the grooviest of all people will be with us. ARE WE THERE YET? Let's Rock and Roll

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Hello,

The festivities are a couple of weeks away, and I just wanted to extend an advanced welcome to the out-of-town visitors. If you've been here before, you know what to expect and have obviously enjoyed yourself since you keep coming back! To the newly-inducted Abbey Roaders, I hope you come to discover that we are a nice bunch in the Kentuckiana area. Seems we are known for our friendliness; I hope that's a tangible truth!

I read a few weeks ago, an earlier comment, that someone recommended going to 4th Street Live for additional food/entertainment choices. While that is an option, I wanted to add another choice: check out Louisville's local restaurants/stores/shops. I am not affiliated with any Kentuckiana businesses other than A) I patronize places when I can and B) I care about my area and want others to share in my passion for it.

I understand that staying in the festival area and hitting up 4th Street is a convenient thing to do (time a big consideration, of course), but I encourage you to explore other areas of the city, particularly Baxter Avenue/Bardstown Road and Franfort Avenue areas. On Bards you'll see it's a funkier area compared to the rest of the city; I suppose we could put it this way: if you're a fan of the White Album or avant garde Lennon vibes, this place is for you. Check it out. There's Cafe 360, Ear X-Tacy (a fantastic local music store, a *real* music store), Kizito cookies ('cause I dig those cookies), numerous restaurants of different ethnic flavors--have some sushi, have some pizza, "Burritos as big as your head", I could go on and on and do it no justice. For more funkier vibes, check out Lynn's Paradise Cafe on Barrett Avenue (connected in the same area); you can't miss it, you'll see a giant tea pot out front with other kitschy stuff. The food is excellent!

And let's not forget the "iana" part of Kentuckiana. If you have the guts and great navigational skills to cross over to Indiana, particularly the 2nd Street (George Rogers Clark) bridge, you will find some nice restaurants in Jeffersonville. Rocky's is a casual but kick-ass Italian restaurant, and King Fish is an excellent fish place. To boot, there's a lovely view of the Louisville skyline as you cruise along the riverside.

Well, I'm sorry if that came off as a blatant advertisement. I mean, it is in a way, but it is an enthusiastic plea to go beyond the norm and take a walk on the weird side. Please enjoy Kentuckiana, enjoy Abbey Road, long live the Fab Four!

Thanks for good wishes Kathy and Brian.This is coming to you from Austin Texas,with 1400 miles behind us.Going to see The Eggmen tonight at the Nutty Brown Cafe and we'll see you on the roof or in the street below.Also heard that our tickets are in a shoebox awaiting collection.Fab!!

Wow...just 2 more weeks. Really looking forward to AROTR this year...as always. I will be there in time for the rooftop concert as I have been for the past 3 years. Glad to hear that Howlin' Pete and the Mrs are in the states on their way!!!

Yes- I'll be in the Archibald, Fri morning- Mark always seemed like he had acid for breakfast.

I AM!!! I AM!!! Mark Staycer goes back to the Cleveland Days of AROTR and he makes a great Lennon...can't wait to see the film. I hope one viewing fulfills the NEED cause there are TOO MANY other parts of AROTR I don't want to MISS!! Perhaps Gary can convince Mark to join us next year in the flesh!!!

Two weeks folks!Is anyone stoked to see the Lennon movie premier?

Harold and Sue you know Brandon and I will be there.

John can't wait to see you and your Family again this year.

Andy it was Great to know that you were in the top 10, and to make it to 7 WOW!! That's Fantastic.

Can't wait to see everyone this year. Hoping to make it to the Tribute for Mark Eskin, thanks Alex.

Denise From Milford

Hi everyone..I second to what Kim says about The Tearaways Theye are from my town,and they are AWESOME I am really getting excited about Abbey! I can't wait to see all the familiar faces..some from the whole 9 years! See you all soon Laurie

The Tearaways...do NOT miss them!!

Good Morning,Good Morning All... Many thanks to my AROTR friends for your votes & support re: my video entry for the Sesame Street contest. While we did not win, we did place 7th world-wide, out of 350 entrants! Next stop Louisville! Andy -All You Need Is Love

Just heard from Howlin'Pete and Penny from the UK....They made it thru the Volcanic Ash and have landed in the USA....currently doing a road trip but promise to make the Rooftop Concert on Day One!!
Welcome to America, Mr & Mrs Wyatt!!!

Hey Sue from Cincinnati, the Cincy Beatles party at the pool Friday at 8 sounds like a blast, The Apples and 8 Days A Week are awesome!!! Hope to see you there. Oh wait, you're my wife, know I'll see you. For the rest of you,(you know who you are) Show up and Harold might buy you a beverage.

I may not be working at the Galt House after this week, but I will definitely be visiting for Abbey Road! Can't wait to see what wonderful bands play this year.

We are soooo excited in anticipation of our first
trip to AROTR Louisville!! I have been cruising
around this site for a few years with envy at all tthefun you all experience in Louisville and hope to meet many of you there.

We went to Scranton two years ago and had a great
time, but WE KNOW Louisville will be amazing. We
can just tell from all of your enthusiatic posts!

We saw Joe from The Cryers at the Fest for Beatles
Fans in N.J. last month where he was with
Denny Laine. Joe is great and The Cryers are
the best. Can't wait to hear them and their set
with Terry Sylvester.

We are hoping for warm weather and sunshine in
Louisville...it was 29 degrees overnight in CT.
last night!!! WE NEED WARM!

Looking forward to the Roof Top Concert, too!

I am so excited!!! Just decided to arrive in the Loo a day EARLIER and attend the Rooftop Concert for the first time.....AND upgraded to a SUITE overlooking the river.....Life is GOOD!!!

Less than 3 weeks away! Who is excited!

Getting overly excited about AROTR! Only 16 more days until I start my journey to Louisville which isn't far of course but still cannot wait to be with my Beatle Family and add onto that family as well.

Hope everyone is getting just as excited!

Friday 2 Cincinnati bands play at the Pool stage Apples @8pm & 8Days a Week @9pm CINCINNATI let's show AROTR how to party See all of you Friday @8 at the POOL Sue