2006 I think could possibly be the best of my life. For May, June and July, I practically lived my life out of a suitcase. I always wanted to see a BJ show in Germany, which in May I finally did. Dusseldorf was great not only for DC, but for the people I shared the day with. Seeing Amsterdam, in Holland was also great.
June was eight concerts, and being on the road for two weeks. One bryan Adams show in Huddersfield, back home to Liverpool to pick up (the last to arrive) a ticket, then straight back upto Glasgow, then onwards to Manchester, Coventry, Southampton (went to Portsmouth for the day too), then two nights at Milton Keynes, followed by going to Carli's and to the infamous Hull. Very nice to meet up with Gkev Vallie, Mike, Chris, Yv, Jim, Tom, Taija, Tash, Laura, Jana again and meeting Lee, Thierry, Richie, Dan and Florin for the first time.
Having been home for a few weeks, it was time to pack my bags again and head off to NY to meet Thierry again. We had a few drinks and met Kathleen and Paul the following day. That day in NJ was one of the best days of my life, then of course the two first nights at Giants Stadium was something I won't be forgetting in a long time. Was so cool to go drinking with Kathleen, Paul (Who have the most beautiful home and are experts in making dreams come true) and Becky. Then it was back to NY for a few days to explore the city that I've wanted to go to since as long as I can remember. I also metup with Amy and Matt.
Before I had gotten chance to settle in, I was being rushed back off to NJ to meet the lovely Brooke, and her hubby and daughter. It was worth three years wait! I just hope it isnt that long before we meet again. I'm sure it won't be. Once back in NY I spent four days with Wanda (Veloz) and then the last night of the tour at Giants, which was something very special indeed.
Since the tour ended, I have knuckled down at work, and taken on extra roles, which I soon to be awarded for. I've made a few other good friends along the way this year, and continued having trips away in the UK. The latest being away with Carli (who has come to be one of my nearest and dearest of friends) in The Lake District. This was also a highlight of the year for me, as it was somewhere I went alot as a kid, but not been for at least 12 years. Was lovely to get away and see a place that brings back memories of my childhood.
I sure hope 2007 is another good one...but it would take something VERY special to emulate 2006...

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2000: Stoke. 2001: Huddersfield, Cardiff. 2002: London. 2003: Glasgow, Wolverhampton, Manchester, London.
2006: Dusseldorf, Glasgow, Manchester, Coventry, Southampton, MK x2, Hull, NJ x3.
2007: London JBJ Q&A, London, NJ x3. 2008: Dublin, Manchester, Coventry, Bristol, London x2.
2010: NJ x3, London x4. 2011: Munich, Manchester, London, Dublin x2, Lisbon. 2012: RS London.
2013: Manchester, Birmingham, Dublin, London. 2014: RS Belfast. 2016: London. 2019: Dublin x2, Liverpool, London