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Bicnod for Mumsnet - LIVE AT THE G8!!! Come and keep me company...

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Bicnod · 17/06/2013 00:35

I'm here in Belfast for you lovely lot as one of the IF@G8 bloggers - original thread here

It all kicks off tomorrow so setting this up now like a good boy scout to be prepared.

Did I mention I'm getting a press pass?! Shock

Still eeking.

Up in 5 hours so must go sleeeeeeep.

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Bicnod · 17/06/2013 10:41

@Sacre and @Bewitched - awww thanks :)

Apparently the IF Campaign flotilla with the G8 'big heads' will be passing by the media centre in about 20 minutes - will get some pics up on twitter.

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BewitchedBotheredandBewildered · 17/06/2013 10:36

You looked and sounded great!

SacreBlue · 17/06/2013 10:21

Grin he's a one that buoy!

Great video, we all think we look/sound weird to ourselves - you looked and sounded grand to me & am sure everyone else.

Tee haven't been able to shift the boy yet (school closed/all night gaming event handily coinciding)

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Bicnod · 17/06/2013 10:16

Oooo - just spotted Nick Robinson...

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Bicnod · 17/06/2013 10:14

Obama just said 'what's the craic' and got a massive round of applause Grin

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Bicnod · 17/06/2013 10:13

Listening to the Obama speech on BBC News - and hearing it on a two second delay via Sky News on the TV across the media centre. Very distracting.

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Tee2072 · 17/06/2013 10:02

Just watched your video, it was awesome!

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Bicnod · 17/06/2013 10:01

@OddSock

@Ktay - I know. Gutted. But at least there appears to be an unlimited supply of coffee and apples.

@RatherBe - we're going to wander into Enniskillen in a couple of hours to meet with Frank and Mwajuma - will keep an eye out for dodgy shop fronts.

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Tee2072 · 17/06/2013 09:59

I think my son and I saw that helicopter while walking to school. Hard to know, could have just been any old helicopter here in S. Belfast.

Sacre Good luck!

Bicnod if you see my president, give him a kiss for me. We're likethat. Not Really.

Off to follow on Twitter...

RatherBeOnThePiste · 17/06/2013 09:57

My DH's family are originally from Kesh, near Enniskillen and they are very Hmm at the shop front makeovers and fakeovers, have you seen them? That is all somewhat btw.

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Bicnod · 17/06/2013 09:56

Just watched it back.

I look like a proper numpty with that nod at the end of my bit...

Blush Blush

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Ktay · 17/06/2013 09:55

Shock No hot water? I had such high hopes when I saw you outside an AA 4* establishment...

Good luck, I'm sure the day will fly by once you're in the thick of it. My poor DDs and visitors are going to be ignored while I keep checking for updates! Go and have a rifle through R4's Simon jack's briefcase for a cereal bar to keep your strength up in the meantime x

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Bicnod · 17/06/2013 09:49

Oh god - video is up here

Please excuse bags under eyes and remember I had about two hours sleep Blush

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OddSockMonster · 17/06/2013 09:46

Wishing you bourbons across the internet Biscuit

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Bicnod · 17/06/2013 09:40

@SexAndDrugs - will pass that on to Obama forthwith Wink

@OddSockMonster - I could really do with a Biscuit I only have an apple.

Just had to do a quick recording of why I'm here for the IFCampaign - not sure if it will be used on the website but will let you know if it goes up.

Had approximately three seconds to prepare myself so may well be talking nonsense...

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OddSockMonster · 17/06/2013 09:32

How exciting!

(off to read the original thread in the hope of posting something intelligent later, at least something more intelligent than asking if you can find out what Angela Merkel's favourite biscuit is).

SexAndDrugsAndSausageRolls · 17/06/2013 09:31

I live between Stormont and the city centre. I desperately need to go to Ikea for meatballs so I hope he gets to the Waterfront soon East Belfast I can go about my critically important business.

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Bicnod · 17/06/2013 09:31

Haven't seen anyone famous yet

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ChablisLover · 17/06/2013 09:27

good luck and enjoy

Belfast as Tee says is in lockdown

have been at work since 7 cos of it all (and then he decided to go by helicopter and the motorway stays open!)

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Bicnod · 17/06/2013 09:24

Pics on twitter by the way - @SarahRobinson78

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Bicnod · 17/06/2013 09:12

Woooooo - I've arrived Grin

Currently sat in the Enniskillen media centre with a strong coffee and an apple wondering what happens next...

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BIWI · 17/06/2013 09:07

Am following you on Twitter too.

Good luck and ENJOY it!

liger · 17/06/2013 09:02

Go Bicnod ! Find some coffee,you'll be fine!

Think of it like a slightly bonkers NCT nearly new sale - but with bighighfalluting issues on the tables instead. It's a bun fight, and lots of cliques and politics swimming around the main event.

I'll keep checking in

SexAndDrugsAndSausageRolls · 17/06/2013 08:44

If you're staying on the Armagh City Hotel, avoid the scones. They're minging.

The Guinness at Lough Erne is very good though so try and grab a pint if you get the opportunity.

Oh, and good luck!

MrsWembley · 17/06/2013 08:21

How exciting! I missed the original thread but am marking my place to read later.

Good luck (not that you'll need itWink).

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