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#1046 by AlanA
28 Apr 2004, 10:44
Just a question.
Have any of you met anyone "famous" in the Virgin Clubhouses?

The closest I ever got was Brenda dean leader of SOGAT at the time, in BA clubhouse at Brussels :-(
#30450 by mcuth
28 Apr 2004, 11:07
Alan

Nope, not met anyone famous while flying VS, in the clubhouse or not - closest I've been was that apparently Nigel Mansell was the same VS27 as me in March :D

Cheers

Michael
#30452 by AlanA
28 Apr 2004, 11:09
quote:Originally posted by mcuth
Alan

Nope, not met anyone famous while flying VS, in the clubhouse or not - closest I've been was that apparently Nigel Mansell was the same VS27 as me in March :D

Cheers

Michael


What? a a special constable sky marshall???:D:D:D:D
#30454 by buns
28 Apr 2004, 11:22
Would not say "met" but on one occasion Mrs Buns & I witnessed a member of SRBs family in the LGW Clubhouse at the same time as us.

I have to say we did not feel left out / any difference on the level of service front - but then you wouldn't expect anything less of a Clubhouse would you?

Buns
#30456 by RichD
28 Apr 2004, 11:59
Bill Oddie was on my plane back from SFO (VS20?) last October. Noticed him at the baggage claim, bird-watcher's hat and all!

Rich
#30457 by csparker
28 Apr 2004, 12:06
Saw Tom Stoppard on a flight to NYC about three years ago. I think he had a play opening.

Oh, and Nicholas Witchell on Air Lingus back from Dublin yesterday.
#30458 by jaguarpig
28 Apr 2004, 12:11
Matt or Luke Goss(the one whos in films now) was in LHR clubhouse when we travelled to JFK earlier this month.Not a bad trip for celeb spotting Peter Schmeichel was in the Raddisson Edwardian the night before and we also passed Elaine Stritch walking down Park Avenue.
#30461 by mcuth
28 Apr 2004, 12:23
quote:What? a a special constable sky marshall???:D:D:D:D


I never realised he was a "special" [?]

Michael
#30464 by Decker
28 Apr 2004, 12:46
Goldie a couple of times at LHR Clubhouse, Stelios at SFO (I think it was SFO clubhouse) random others but Mrs D is a bit more aware of these things than I am...
#30465 by anteo
28 Apr 2004, 12:52
Nearest I have come is sharing a 343 with Sean Bean (of course there were about 40 rows of seats between us!)

quote:
I never realised he was a "special"

Isle of Man Constabulary [8D]
#30472 by RichardMannion
28 Apr 2004, 13:40
Well where do we start, the one's that I can remember off the top of my head :)

Tim Spall - LAX Flight
Antony Head - LAX Flight
Judi Dench - BOS Clubhouse
Mike Tyson - BOS Clubhouse
Rachel Hunter - LHR Clubhouse
Blu Cantrell - LHR Clubhouse and LAX flight
Lil' Kim - LHR Clubhouse and LAX flight
Dwayne Chambers - SFO Clubhouse and flight
Mel C - LGW Clubhouse
Robbie Williams - LGW Clubhouse
Chris Rock - Waiting for LAS Flight

Thanks,
Richard
#30473 by RichardMannion
28 Apr 2004, 13:44
One of the V50's - a certain well known UK DJ

I'm sure I'll remember some more - some of the Z-listers are always enteratining to watch. The stories from LAX abotu little-know UK TV soap stars or completely never was pop 'stars'.....

Thanks,
Richard
#30475 by Pete
28 Apr 2004, 14:09
I met Richard Mannion once. It was quite a thrill. ;)
#30476 by mcuth
28 Apr 2004, 14:09
quote:Isle of Man Constabulary [8D]


Oh, extra special then ;):D

Michael
#30478 by Vslf
28 Apr 2004, 14:19
Morrissey in the LHR clubhouse, quiff looked immaculate, but for some reason he couldn't decide between bacon or sausage for breakfast. Just had toast in the end I seem to remember.

Oh, and David Putnam just after September 11th, on a (very empty) LHR - JFK.

VSlf
#30510 by RichardMannion
28 Apr 2004, 18:15
quote:Originally posted by pixuk
I met Richard Mannion once. It was quite a thrill. ;)


Once?
#30512 by Pete
28 Apr 2004, 18:19
The second time was less thrilling.

:D
only kidding... honest!
#30513 by mitchja
28 Apr 2004, 18:31
It would be quite interesting if someone bumped into, say, Rod Eddington from BA. Surely the top boffins at other airlines must be keen to see what all the fuss is about when it comes to UCS!!!

I surpose they will send their spies to report back to them though as they could not be seen to be flying on the competition - maybe they might like it too much!!!!:D

Regards
#30516 by Goldenoldie
28 Apr 2004, 19:03
I used to fly up to Newcastle every week and this is my excuse for being in the BA 'lounge' there. Once, I was in there on my own and Frank Bruno and Henry Cooper walked in and it was a riot. Frank is very funny.

Sat behind Lulu on the way back from Newcastle as well.

When I flew back from Istanbul in Oct, I sat next to Alan Brazil and the guy he works with on Talk radio?

But alas I have not seen anybody famous in the Clubhouses....yet

cheers
GO
#30521 by Buffers
28 Apr 2004, 19:33
Hayden Christensen (aka Anakin Skywalker) was opposite me on my flight to LAX last week.

Sat in front of Rachel Hunter last Oct. You should have seen the smug look on the guy sat next to her [:p]

And then there was Jacko from Brush Strokes last Feb on the VS 45... Poor chap was cornered by some other pax at the bar!
#30525 by buns
28 Apr 2004, 20:14
quote:Mrs D is a bit more aware of these things than I am...


Mrs Buns has reminded me of other "meets" in the LGW Clubhouse:

Mel C (just after being at the Brixton Academy until the early hours)
Adam Woodyatt (Ian Beale - Eastenders)
Craig Doyle (on way to to a piece for Holiday in Las Vegas)

Finally, (whilst not in a Clubhouse) Gabby Roslyn on way to LAX

Buns
#30527 by AlanA
28 Apr 2004, 20:18
quote:Originally posted by buns4vs
Mrs Buns has reminded me of other "meets" in the LGW Clubhouse:


Adam Woodyatt (Ian Beale - Eastenders)
Buns

Oh, he lives across the road from me, see him all the time :D
#30529 by buns
28 Apr 2004, 20:22
Alan

If memory serves me well I think he was doing a trip with the family to MCO.

Perhaps you could interest him in your timeshare!!

Buns
#30530 by Richard28
28 Apr 2004, 20:35
RichD!

Bill Oddie was on my flight back from SFO in October as well. Must have been the same plane!

small world!
#30531 by AlanA
28 Apr 2004, 20:42
quote:Originally posted by buns4vs
Alan

If memory serves me well I think he was doing a trip with the family to MCO.

Perhaps you could interest him in your timeshare!!

Buns

AFAIR he was doing a programme for the BBC on one of the travel shows.
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