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This WILL be the last time

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Lyndylou Tue 05-Jun-18 11:33:19

I'm ironing my best jeans as I'm going to see the Rolling Stones tonight. I remember when I last saw them 25 years ago, I was joking with my then boss about whether I would be still be seeing them when I got to my 60s, which seemed a long way off then! And here I am at 66 and Jagger is 76, I think, and I'm preparing to see them again with my daughter tonight. At least I insisted on a seat this time, but I had better make sure I take my painkillers before they come on. Don't want my hip to seize up!!

Sallyann1 Wed 06-Jun-18 15:52:08

Ooh, envious - enjoy! I saw them many, many years ago (1969) in Hyde Park, and a couple of times since then - Twickenham (2006?) and Cardiff. They always put on a great show. Heaven knows how they do it at their ages!! When we saw them at Twickenham, we stayed in a hotel just down from where Jagger lived with Jerry Hall, and where she still lives I think - we saw Jade Jagger getting out of a taxi there. #easily impressedsmile

lemongrove Wed 06-Jun-18 19:15:09

You’re as lovely as ever Nanasam ....it’s Keef who has let himself go grin

lemongrove Wed 06-Jun-18 19:17:04

Never saw The Stones, but saw The Beatles in the 1960’s,
Didn't hear them though, the screaming all round saw to that,I was very annoyed.

Lyndylou Wed 06-Jun-18 20:46:14

Thanks to all the good wishes last night. The concert was amazing, Jagger has more energy than is logical at his age and Charlie Watts looks younger than ever. Even Keith and Ronnie broke into a bit of a run at one point! All ages were there watching and joining in from teenagers to pensioners.

And I always iron jeans, I find they look better and they are actually one of the easiest thing to iron with a good steam iron. I do have a couple of M&S ones that aren't proper denim, they have elasticated waists and they go in the tumble dryer and then folded up ready to wear, but they are my gardening ones.

Olympia Thu 07-Jun-18 07:35:44

I would have loved to see The Stones One Last Time too but the cost was prohibitive sadly. We did see them at the Cardiff venue 12 years ago like another GN and they were fantastic.

I first saw the Stones in 1965 at the Liverpool Empire (with my best friend Brenda). Mike Yarwood was the “warm up man” before they came on !! I was never a great fan of The Beatles but have always loved The Stones.

I had to save up and paid out of my Saturday Girl job in Woolworths. I remember my dear dad expressing astonishment at the cost of the concert - 10s 6d = 52p !!

I loved the expression on my 15 yr old grandson’s face when I told him this!

PamelaJ1 Thu 07-Jun-18 08:20:30

Went to see them at Wembley for what we thought would be their final concert!
Walking back to the tube in a quiet and genteel way the concert goers were chatting to the police and stroking the horses.
We were sitting, even in those days I was conscious that I may need the loo, but at least we didn’t wear anoraks and take a picnic.
Have a totally fabulous time.

nanasam Thu 07-Jun-18 11:02:30

lemongrove blush flowers

Billybob4491 Thu 07-Jun-18 11:57:35

I also iron jeans, in fact I iron everything even flannels.

FlorenceN Thu 07-Jun-18 15:15:38

Going to see them on Saturday!