Countdown to London (1 Viewer)

[patriciadelisha]

I'm so freakin' excited, I can't even stand it!!

I leave Dallas, TX, USA on Wednesday. DallasRene, when did you say you're leaving?

As for you Debbie Downer graygoose1, yeah, I bummed more fans probably couldn't afford to go and we lost a 'dome game, but don't rain down on the support of those who ARE going

theEnglishSaint said there is a lot of buzz already about all things New Orleans: the music, food, etc. so I think this event will not only showcase the NFL and our beloved team, but just as importantly our beloved city, which could always use the free advertisement as a totally fun vakay spot. we could use any and all money coming into the city

 

[patriciadelisha]

by the way, does anyone know where the team is staying? or practicing?
hoping to run into some/will have sharpie and cap on hand at all time for autographs!!

 

[patriciadelisha]

hey Optimusaint, are you Halo? over on gotsaints there is a thread on the halo costume on ebay
someone responded that's you but you mostly only post here on SR

 

[tuw]

by the way, does anyone know where the team is staying? or practicing?
hoping to run into some/will have sharpie and cap on hand at all time for autographs!!

I'll be able to answer this question next week as the media coverage will start to pick up on Monday. They will almost certainly train at a rugby teams ground as their facilities and needs will be very similar to those of teams from the NFL.

Last year the Dolphins trained at a team called Wasps who play on the west side of London.

 

[Ky Saint Fan]

Did anyone else get the email today from Ticketmaster today saying that the tickets would not be arriving by Fedex and would need to be picked up at Wembley will call.

At least this ends the waiting.

Just hope you can pick them up relatively early on Sunday so as to not having to wait in lines during the pregame festivities.

 

[Bourbon]

I leave in 6 days!!!!!

I'm freaking pumped...leaving out of Houston - arriving about this time next Thursday at the Marriott in Marble Arch.

It's on! Bring it!

 

[garda]

I too am excited- Leaving Saturday......

 

[4saintspirit]

my flight leaves at 6pm on Friday, flying overnight.

the only bad part about this entire trip is that i have stops in Atlanta

We may be on the same flight from Atlanta on Friday night -- do you fly into Gatwick -- I leave atlanta at 5:25 PM on Delta -- flght 12

 

[Optimusaint]

We may be on the same flight from Atlanta on Friday night -- do you fly into Gatwick -- I leave atlanta at 5:25 PM on Delta -- flght 12

nope, i leave new orleans at 6pm, then leave atlanta at 10:20pm, and we arrive in London at Heathrow for noon.

 

[SaintKat]

silly question: what time does the game actually play in London to air in America at noon?

 

[DahnVill]

silly question: what time does the game actually play in London to air in America at noon?

The game is kicking off at 5pm GMT. Normally we're 6 hours ahead of NOLA in the UK, but 'British Summer Time' is ending a week before daylight saving time so we'll be 5 hours ahead of you guys for a week.

 

[Martin W]

A little bit of info about what to do in London
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[DallasRene]

Good job!

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Nice phone interview, Martin. I assume that was you talking to Bobby and Deke.

I look forward to the trip. Can't wait to have a few pints at the Green Man on Sunday morning! If there is talk about a Saints fan meet up in London, please do try to make your way over and say "Hello" to the Who Dat Nation.


Just got off of the phone with Ticketmaster in the UK. They confirmed that my tickets were sent out via FedEx from London yesterday. Hopefully they will arrive in Dallas today. Worst case... Saturday. Everyone keep your fingers crossed that I can get on the plane Tuesday with my tickets in hand. Can't wait!

It was a 9 minute phone call. If you are worried about your tickets, give them a call. It's international and it'll be pricey, but it's worth it for the peace of mind.

 

[Saint Greg]

The game is kicking off at 5pm GMT. Normally we're 6 hours ahead of NOLA in the UK, but 'British Summer Time' is ending a week before daylight saving time so we'll be 5 hours ahead of you guys for a week.

So the game is 5pm London time? I was thinking 7pm for some reason.