The John James & Josie Appreciation Thread (Part 182)

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bblover

31-05-2011

Originally Posted by tallulah gosh:
“Yes I know everything John James. I think the ex who his mate was dating it was more a recent thing.”

Where is he?

Night miljio.xxx

nanray

31-05-2011

Originally Posted by miljo:
“i think you have a point here. josie always said in the house, they were stripped down to their bare personalities, but how often does that happen in real life?

but, saying that, what they came out to wasn't real life either.
do you remember on ok!tv when josie was talking about channelle & rav's split? she said something very telling imo. it was just after the qwerty blue & no i think, so we all knew it was over.
she said "your relationship needs to be fully formed" or wtte in order to work in the celeb world. they just didn't know each other well enough, & their popularity as it was, didn't help them either, it heeded them imo
i still think they could have been so right for each other

just saved that before the thread ended...phew!!”

It was exciting in the house all the ducking and diving away from cameras, it was being secretive and not letting on to the others.and only wanting to be just them and not mixing with the others only when they had to, laying around chatting and fighting is all they did, when they first come out the house they were still shut away ,Josie said they don't move out the flat except to get food etc,they were still happy then we saw them on the webcam, but as Muggins said real life took over, Josie is a grafter and enjoys going out meeting people and working at want she wants to do, John said he doesn't need to work so didn't bother him to stay in the flat laying around watching films all day.
I've always said to make a friendship work you have to compromise both of you ,not just one doing the giving in and the other one having their own way, give and take as my Gran would say. worked with us.

tallulah gosh

31-05-2011

Originally Posted by bblover:
“Where is he?

Night miljio.xxx”

Subway.

bblover

31-05-2011

Originally Posted by tallulah gosh:
“Subway. ”

What's he's eating?

bblover

31-05-2011

Originally Posted by nanray:
“It was exciting in the house all the ducking and diving away from cameras, it was being secretive and not letting on to the others.and only wanting to be just them and not mixing with the others only when they had to, laying around chatting and fighting is all they did, when they first come out the house they were still shut away ,Josie said they don't move out the flat except to get food etc,they were still happy then we saw them on the webcam, but as Muggins said real life took over, Josie is a grafter and enjoys going out meeting people and working at want she wants to do, John said he doesn't need to work so didn't bother him to stay in the flat laying around watching films all day.
I've always said to make a friendship work you have to compromise both of you ,not just one doing the giving in and the other one having their own way, give and take as my Gran would say. worked with us.”

Agree nanray.

muggins14

31-05-2011

Originally Posted by TX_Babs:
“I've always thought that it was unrealistic for them to think that things could be the same as they were in the house. They were setting themselves up for failure by trying to re-capture the feelings that came with that intense, its-all-about-us environment.

Most couples have a time when the falling-in-love feelings lessen and they have to deal with the feelings of everyday love; they probably had something similar but magnified. If they didn't feel that BB intensity anymore, they might have felt like they were falling out of love, and they might have paniced a bit. Then as the doubt creeps in, the insecurities increase; then all the negatives, fights, differences, digs, etc. increase.

I don't think they had the maturity, experience or role models to recognize this or know how to deal with it at all.”

Very true Babs, sad but true

TX_Babs

31-05-2011

Originally Posted by muggins14:
“Very true Babs, sad but true ”

Hi Ali, it is very sad.

I always thought it could be a problem, but I thought they would work through it because I believed in their connection.

TX_Babs

31-05-2011

TX_Babs

31-05-2011

Originally Posted by cathy08:
“As requested by Wendy, Lord Litchfield (kala's nickname for me) posting my photos

Our trip into Dublin

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Impressive statue
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Guess who this was for

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Shot of the bottom of Dublin's 'Needle'

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View of the Liffey

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Another river view

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The famous Dublin Post Office

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The staircase of our beautiful hotel..........oops wrong hotel!!!!!

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The right one

Photos below are at our evening meal on Friday night
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Peggiesue

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Joyce(sbyres) and Debbie

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Kala and Majella

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Nicola(blond hair) my roomie

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The lovely Phil

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RaeRae and Robswifejan

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Smirnoff and Steph

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Joyce enjoying her nachos

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Pudding...yummy

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And Phil managed to wolf down this one

The Main Event

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TripleJJJ, Loopy and Cait

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The two M's

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Kala and Peggiesue

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Chezzflirt and Phil

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Harry and Debbie

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Josie and Phil

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Another of Josie & Phil

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Josie and me

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RaeRae enjoying a bit of boogying

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Irish dancers

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The band”

Barbara ♥

TX_Babs

31-05-2011

Originally Posted by shaca:
“Afternoon all.

Just to let you know that I had the best weekend at the PA. Edel and her family are such wonderful people and there hospitality was heart warming.

Josie was stunning. I have seen it written so many times but she really is even more stunning in real life and so slim. So friendly and her smile would brighten up any room. She did really well with the irish dancing. Kicked off her shoes and got stuck in. Harry was another star of the show. He is just as friendly as his sister and talked to everyone with a smile on his face. He gave us a auld dance too

I had a photo taken with Josie and asked her how the new house was coming on. She said "really good yeah, but I'm actually starting to like London now so I don't know what I'm going to do" We chit chatted for a few minutes about ireland, she said that she loves it here and had a great night the night before too. She had txt Catherine Lynch to meet up but she was at her holiday home in france... I said oh you'll have to get one of them next.....she just laughed. I would normally be a shy enough person and really don't like talking to people I haven't met before but Josie was just so warm and friendly that I felt at ease.

I am so glad that I went and it was lovely to meet up with people I have come to love as friends..... xx”

Originally Posted by triplejfan79:
“Hi guys here is my report of the weekend.Arrived at lunchtime and soon met Ali ,Shazza,Smirnoff,Steph,Phil,Cathy,Frizzy Kitten,PeggySue,RaeRae,and Jan i know i am forgetting people so sorry about that.Some of us than went for a couple of drinks and when we came back Lou and Katie(Cait) arrived.I shared a room with Lou and i can honestly say i don't think we stopped talking all weekend except to sleep and was a really great roommate.We got ready in super quick time as we were been collected at 6.15.It was all members of the JJJAT that we sat with.Josie arrived just after eight with Jamie.Harry was on the bus with us.
We had a great night and the girls that i have got to known from here are fab wonderful people.
Josie was lovely looked fab and lovely to talk to but i did feel from what i have heard about other PA'S her spark is not back and she did look uncomfortable a few times.It was always going to be a hard PA i think as it was supposed to be a JJJ.
We had a great night and Josie even got involved in dancing.You could see how close her and harry re and how much he loves his sister.
We got back to the hotel for about 2.15 and headed to bed about 4.It was another hour i say before Lou and myself eventually dropped of to sleep.It really was a great weekend and i now have faces for names that i have known for nine months and they are all lovely girls who i loved meeting.xxx

Lou is feeling much better today and is hoping to be left home and says hi and thank you to all for all the best wishes.xxx”

Originally Posted by PhiloP:
“
The Ireland PA Weekend

After a very early start on Friday morning and a short pleasant flight from Bristol, arrived in Dublin about 9ish to join forces with all the lovely birds from Scotland - Peggy Sue, Cathlyn, Joyce and Debbie. Lots of hugs, happy smiling faces and excitement in the air. Greeted a few more familiar faces and said hello to others who I had only known previously as names from our wonderful JJJAT thread.

Not too long a wait before Des arrived - our designated driver to take us to our destination. All piled in and headed for a look around Dublin. A very busy, vibrant city and we fit in very well with all the other tourists taking in the sites. Des pointed us in the right direction and off we set. After a wander around and a bit of window shopping - the only thing I bought was a box of the most delicious chocolates I have had for many a while, yummy - we found ourselves a very nice pub and tucked in to a full English - Oh, I mean full Irish, but the same grub nevertheless.

Back to pick up our transport and set off on our journey again. We had almost reached what we thought was our destination when a peculiar noise came from the engine of Des's trusty vehicle. After a bit of nail biting and a quick nosey under the bonnet we arrived at the beautiful Heritage Hotel set in glorious picturesque gardens, paid our dues and said cheerio to Des, only to find out that we were in the wrong hotel and that there was a sister hotel about half an hour away. Another taxi was hailed and after about half an hour we were on our way again.

At last, we were there. Checked in and off to our rooms we went. Sorted ourselves out there and back down to the lobby to see what was happening. Then we met the two notorious M's of Belfast fame - Majella and Michala - and what a delight they are - so bubbly and cheerful and lots of chatter and laughter ensued.

Soon the lady we were all there to meet arrived and, yes, I gave her a big hug from all you lovelies who were not fortunate enough to be there. She was looking as beautiful as ever and had a radiant smile on her face and said "Hi Phil, you alright love". Melts. On for a tentative hug from that ever so handsome brother of hers and was given that cheeky smile of his and a big hello. This was going to be a fantastic weekend.

7.30 we went across the street to the steakhouse for dinner and what a meal that was. The food was truly scrumptious and we spent a jolly, leisurely time wading through the four courses with more laughter and a few glasses of vino. We were meant to go on from there to Gahans where Edel had organised an Irish band to entertain us but as it was nearly 11 by the time we had finished we decided we were far too tired so, instead, we gathered in the hotel lobby and just caught up with lots of the other girls. Of course, we had lots of entertainment there with the arrival of our one and only Steph with her Freddy Kruger mask and Ghosty and her blow up doll. Once I manage to download my pictures I'm sure you will all join in the laughter. Haven't a clue what time we all got to bed.

Next morning down for a hearty breakfast then Peggy Sue, Cathlyn, Joyce, Debbie and the two Ms and me went for a tour of the town, stopped off for coffee then back to the hotel. At 6.30 the coach came for us and off to Gahans we went. Found ourselves a nice table, chucked some money in a kitty and got the drinks in. The evening had begun. Everyone was in their finery and ready for a good time. The band arrived, set up their gear and pretty soon the place was swinging. I think the first to take to the floor was none other than Steph who shook her batty like the best of them. Edel was having a lovely time joining in all the Irish songs and Gahans Pub came alive with dancing, singing and lots and lots of laughter.

Then our Josie Jo arrived looking as spectacular as ever dressed all in black with the most beautiful flowery shoes and bag. Wow, what a stunner. She sat down amongst the girls and was soon her chatty self. Shortly after we were treated to a group of wonderful Irish dancers who shook the floor with their renditions of Riverdance. In a corner of the room I watched as Harry intently studied what they were doing and delighted us all with his own version of the dance. Pretty good he was too. He was having a rare old time.

The dancers soon had Josie by the hand and led her to the dance floor to join in. Like her brother, she gave a damn good reckoning.of herself and everyone else joined in and it was great. Then it was photo opportunity time and time for everyone to have a word with Josie and have their picture taken with her. Eventually it was my turn and we put our arms around each other and hugged. Had a wee chat and time to move on. Special. No more need be said.

The festivities continued and everyone was having a fantastic time. At one point, I was out in the smoking area and their was Josie sitting with the guy, Jamie. She called me over and introduced him to me and she asked him how old did he think I was !! He obviously didn't know how to answer so I just told him I was almost 90 and left it at that. Think he was quite relieved. I asked him if he was a boxer (as had been suggested) and he said ex-boxer. He did seem to be a bit like a fish out of water and Josie was just trying to ease his discomfort for him. She and I talked about Dubai and I related my insane trip to the airport to try and see John and we had a laugh about that. Not knowing if this guy was tour manager, Harry's pal or body guard I just added he had better take good care of our girl, he smiled and I left it at that.

Food was then served and Josie and I were there together. I asked her if she was still dieting and she said no. I asked if she was still exercising and again, the answer was no. Gorra love the girl. And so the evening continued, more drinking, more dancing and more singing till it was time to leave at about 1.30 - I think. A bus load of happy tired individuals on their way back to the hotel. We then went back to Cathlyn and Nicola's room and a crowd of us sat and chatted until the early hours.

Sunday morning Nicola came to say goodbye as she needed to be away early and I was sorry to see her go. I had spoken to her many times before the PA and we have become good friends (hope she endorses that fact) and will always remain so - I hope. Last visit to the dining room for brekky, followed by packing and checking out. People were leaving at various times so it was a continuous round of goodbyes and kisses and hugs.

It was a wonderful weekend and so lovely to meet everyone who shares our love for the summer of 2010, the JJJAT and, of course, Josie and John James. Personally, I did not hear Josie say one nasty thing about John James so will not comment in that regard. To me she was the glorious girl we all fell in love with and no one will ever change my feelings for her.

Finally, I extend my heartfelt thanks to Edel and her parents for making us so very welcome and for all the efforts they had put in to making the event what it was. Spectacular.

Some time soon I hope I can figure out how to put my pictures up so you will just have to be a little more patient.

Love to you all,
Phil xxx”

Originally Posted by sbyres25:
“Evening everyone.

No need to report much more on the P/A Phil has pretty much said how it all went. Had a great week-end and meeting friends old and new was brilliant.

I was in Josie's company twice. I was sitting next to her in the smoking area. I told her my daughter was a shoeaholic and would love the shoes she was wearing. and asked if I could take a photo of them, Josie duly obliged by taking one of the shoes off and holding it up with the matching bag.
They were from Dune and as comfy as slippers she said. She also came and sat at our table for quite a while. I didn't hear her say anything bad about John. She did elaborate on the JJ and the bailliffs tweet.

Lou......glad to hear you're feeling better, take care of yourself.

Got to say Michala and Majella are funnier than any comedy double act. The banter between them is hilarious. Great to see you again girls.

Thanks again to everyone I met for making it a special week-end. ”

Barbara ♥

TX_Babs

31-05-2011

Originally Posted by Nelliep:
“Irish PA

Sorry if this is a little long.I'm a stickler for detail so I warn you it could get boring ......
Reason for going

Almost a year ago now I like everyone on this thread settled down to watch the last BB. From Day 5 I loved John James and Josie - not necessarily them as individuals but them as a couple. For 10 glorious months I followed their every move .I loved the love story.I believed in their love for each other and never had any doubt about their relationship. Naturally like everyone I was gutted when they split .I couldn't understand how it made me feel.Felt like I had broken up with the love of my life .I could feel both their hurt like it was my own .Sounds silly doesn't it .

After the reports of the Flower Show I decided to go to the Irish PA and witness them together .I know what I'd seen on Live feed and read all the reports but wanted to see it for myself.I'm not one for going to see my heros.In fact I've supported an Irish band for 20 years ,love the main singer , been in a room with him and just 10 people and never spoke to him .i just like to observe .When they split I reconsidered and pulled out .I didn't want to see Josie alone just like I didnt want to see John alone .For me it was about them as a couple.

Like Phil mentioned in her report she and I have become good friends ( I'm Nicola by the way )The Irish PA was going to be the only chance I had to meet her and indeed the others from the thread I have been in touch with so I changed my mind and decided to go .

On Friday I was between two minds .I have never done anything like this ever - meet people I 've only spoken to on a computer .I have a small circle of friends for the last 30 years and am not very good with acquaintances .In fact I only told one friend what I was doing on Friday .So I finally decided I would go primarily to meet Phil and co. and also get a chance to see Josie and witness what everyone had said about her .

The experience

Have to say when I arrived I got a bit of a fright.I thought I'd recognise loads of people and them me .Stupid seeing as I have puppets as my profile pic on twitter .Groups of women were gathered in the lobby and the bar all knowing each other .Instead I checked in and ran to the safety of my room.I was resued shortly by the wonderful Phil and my roomie Cathy ( Cath0803 )
and all my nervousness went out the window .Felt like I've known them for years and years .
Chatted briefly and got ready for dinner .
Dinner as Phil said was amazing.Got to meet sybres , debee22 ,peggy sue ,sarah and of course the wonderful 2 ms Michala and Majella.We discussed many things .Some of us mentioned that we were nervous about the PA given that some had fallen out with others because sides had been chosen and were hoping no one would start on each other but everyone was really friendly .There were obvious little groups but they didn't effect us in any way.
We went back to the hotel and had a couple of drinks but I was shattered and was away to bed at 1 30 .
Saturday after breakfast Cathlyn,Peggy Sue,Phil,Sarah,Michala ,Majella and I spent the day together .After a coffee we reminisced about JJJ .We spoke about favourite photos , clips etc and was wonderful looking back. After all thats what we had in common JJJ .My afternoon dipped a bit when I read a post on the thread from ferfer saying I had started trouble on twitter the night before and had deleted tweets .It was untrue and changed my mood .I think because John has tweeted me on an number of occasions I was seen as a John only supporter and a Josie hater ,This was evident when I told people my twitter name .Amazing how people judge .
Anyways we got ready and met up in the lobby for the bus .

The PA
We were welcomed with open arms at Edels parents pub- Gahans.She put so much work into the weekend and did her absolute best to please everyone .We got the drinks in and sat back for the entertainment .I think there was about 70 people there altogether .The majority of people there were JJJ fans who decide to go ahead with the Pa to meet up with friends .I met noone that was a John only fan nor anyone that went to spy and to suggest such a thing is madness.
The band were setting up when Josie and Jamie arrived.This I'm afraid is where my upbeat mood changed and I'll do my best to explain . When I saw Josie walk in it hit me that she and JJ were no more.We were supposed to be at a joint PA . I was supposed to be seeing them as a couple,witness first hand all the squee moments .Instead I was faced with Josie alone and the possiblity that she had brought someone new to the PA.Believe me I got the same feeling when I read John may have a new girlfriend.It was the realisation that JJJ were no more .I didnt want to have to look at them.Like I would have no interest in seeing John in a mag with someone new .
The Jamie thing was like the elephant in the room at the weekend .From Friday rumours were ago go.This I believe was because there were too many stories out there,He was a tour manager on twitter -cleary said on a video.He was a family friend /harrys friend when introduced.Everything was confusing and conflicting.Many thoughts were racing through our heads .If he was Harrys friends why have dinner with Josie and not Harry ?Why travel with Josie to PA and not with Harry on the bus ?All perfectly understandable if hes the tour manager but all very confusing .If she was seeing him how long for>etc etc.All these thoughts went through my head.I'm not saying for one moment any were true but am trying to explain how I felt .Rumours rumours rumours.And today on fb Josie confirmed he isn't a boy friend.
For me this made the evening a little uncomfortable .Combined with the realisation that they were no more and both could be moving on hit me like a ton of bricks .I shouldn't have left it effect my mood but it did.I felt like a right saddo . I think if everyone was totally honest they too would say it had an effect on them .There was a lot of comparisons to the atmosphere at the FS and the excitement of seeing them together etc .
The band and dancers were great and many were bobbing until the bus arrived and took us all home.Like Phil said 7 of us went back to our room for a cuppa ( mad aren't we )and we discussed and debated the night and of course JJJ and the madness of it all .

Josie
Despite common opinion I do not dislike Josie . If I'm perfectly honest I prefer John I just get him more than I do Josie .Josie was available from Friday at the hotel .
I have to say that if you wanted to talk to her at any time over the weekend there was no problem .I was surprised she had travelled on Friday and was staying at the same hotel as her fans.Not many would do that but she was friendly to everyone she met and had a word if you wanted one .Her PA went on all weekend in fairness to her .She really does treat her fans like her muckers .At Gahans you could go and speak to her and get photos etc.I didn't because like I said earlier it's just not me .Wouldn't have done it if John was there either .
She is stunningly beautiful.I could not get over that .She looked amazing and tried her hand at everything.I think she thought that it was a muckers forever PA nad not one originally intended for JJJ .
I personally did not hear her slag John off . I only heard from one person that she said something negative about him .Natural I guess .

So thats it . I had an early start on Sunday and said my goodbyes to the lovely ladies,Phil, Cathlyn and Peggy Sue ( Michala and Majella were still zonked at that stage )
After dreading it for so long it turned out to be great except for my little minor dip on Saturday night .There are great people on this thread and great friendships have been made.It makes me really sad to come on this morning and see every post torn to shreds .People doubting othere real motives etc. People that weren't at the weekend doubting what reallly happened and throughing in assumptions .This place was founded to appreciate John James and Josie not to have digs at each other .

Apologies again for the length of this .

Thanks to the wonderful Phil ,Cathlyn ,Peggy Sue ,Michala,Majella and Sarah who made what I thought would be a very hard weekend a very easy one .

Love ,

Nelliep ( Nicola )”

Originally Posted by cathy08:
“Thanks for the compliments about the photos. Now for the hard part

I had a great time over the weekend and had a truely great time with NelliePru, Phil, Peggiesue,Majella,Kala,Joyce, Debbie and Smirnoff to name but a few.

However I have been upset reading some of the earlier posts. I am a John and Josie supporter and went to the event even though John would no longer be attending. I was given the opportunity to back out once the news broke that he would not be there, but had no hesitation to say I would attend so that I could meet Josie and the threadmates that I have struck up friendships with as well as meet others that I have spoken to but have not had the pleasyer to meet.

To do this I spent over 400 euros in total and, if that is not proof enough for some that a person can like both of them, as well as imply that said supporters were Josie haters I am flabergasted.
Topped with some nasty tweets about some people attending the PA having faces liked slapped *rses and as some classing it as a "muckers" PA has done little to lift my mood.

I am neither a " mucker " nor a "loy". I am a John and Josie supporter and if this is a crime then I plead guilty”

Barbara ♥

TX_Babs

31-05-2011

Originally Posted by xxLoopy_louxx:
“Hey everyone!

Well I guess youve heard some of the news from the weekend. Im not gonna type up my report just yet because Im not that long back from the hospital. I dont remember what happened to me but Ive been told (and my mam was told aswell) that I fainted and had a fit. Im guessin I was also sick or something because theres some substance on my jacket that wasnt there the night before. ”

Quote:
“Yeah Im grand now, bit sore though. Thanks.

I dont have a bump, just had a bit of a headache, its nearly gona now though. Did I hit the ground hard because the rest of my body is startin to hurt now?

They were actually goin to do a pregnancy test on me, I had a bit of a job tryin to convince them that there was no way I was pregnant.

Originally Posted by triplejfan79 :
“Fairly hard you hit the ground with a bit of a bang.You just dropped.You had a mark on your head and looked like it was going to be a bump.Take it easy and hope your family are all waiting on you hand and footxx”
”

Originally Posted by triplejfan79:
“Thats good to hear.Lou they were asking me how well i knew you and had this happened before so i had to explain that we all talk everyday online but it was over 1st time meeting”

Originally Posted by triplejfan79:
“No need to be.Its when they asked for your Surname i went totally blank i could see it on your twitter page but that is it so the hotel staff asked my name as i shared with you and would be able to check the records but i think it was Katie who remembered.And none of us could work out your phone”

Originally Posted by blackhollywood:
“There must be something so awful about feeling so 'watched' all the time.

Originally Posted by xxLoopy_louxx:
“Im just goin to give my opinion on this. I met Josie and she was lovely, really nice person but I do agree with Maxine that there was times when she did seem uncomfortable. I dont think she behaved horribly at all. I did hear that Jamie was more than just her brothers friend and I think this was the reason some people (myself included) were a little bit upset/ annoyed. It was after all supposed to be a joint PA, also, if there is somethin goin on between Josie and Jamie (which there could be and she has every right to to have something goin on, after all shes single) than is it ok for her relationship to be kept private while there were plenty of people who couldnt wait to out John for his?

Btw, I just wanna say I didnt hear Josie say one bad word bout John, it was on the bus back that I heard it and it wasnt from her brother either.

Originally Posted by triplejfan79:
“Can i agree with you again if you don't mind”
”

Originally Posted by xxLoopy_louxx:
“I think ya can guess the people it might have come from. But it wasnt Josie or Harry, Harry was too busy givin the peeps who fell asleep on the bus wet willies (including Cait)”

Originally Posted by xxLoopy_louxx:
“Well I didnt hear her say anything bad bout John but obviously I cant speak for everyone else. Yes there was people there who were John James fans but I dont think they made her feel uncomfortable, the ones I was sittin with didnt even go and meet her.”
”

Barbara ♥

TX_Babs

31-05-2011

Originally Posted by TX_Babs:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
Yee ha! X
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Josie's up early for a holiday; it is a holiday, right?”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
@Salliestweets I think I've been quoted as saying a few things Sal. Unless you hear it from me don't believe the rumour mill.
1 minute ago”

Originally Posted by k182:
“TorrieTara Torrie Tara
by Josiestweet
@Josiestweet I'll give u a quote u said on sat nite "I have the best supporters & i love em so much, & i am so grateful for all they do"
6 minutes ago

Josiestweet Josie Gibson
@TorrieTara yeah! A quote I actually did say x x x
5 minutes ago”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
@GahansPub I can't stop singing Irish songs lol x”

Originally Posted by k182:
“mufcgibbo Harry Gibson
@partonrocks no not seein josie... He my mate n wanted male company so he came over for me. Not true at all
40 seconds ago Favorite Retweet Reply”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
@mufcgibbo Har Do not answer questions about me and my private life on here. Its just people trying to be sneaky by asking you. Love u lots
1 minute ago Favorite Retweet Reply”

Quote:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
I've got some lovely dresses ready to be auctioned off at the Edinburgh P.A. You will recognise a lot of them. X
42 seconds ago Favorite Retweet Reply”

Originally Posted by k182:
“Josiestweet Josie Gibson
They don't call me a Randy Mare for Nuffin! X
38 seconds ago”

Originally Posted by k182:
“TorrieTara Torrie Tara
two lovely ladies @Josiestweet and @JO_ROCKS1 http://twitpic.com/54kjo4
7 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply”

Barbara ♥

TX_Babs

31-05-2011

Johnny Tweeted today after no tweets since last Tuesday. Six days of silence. There were only 2 tweets, 1 smilie and 1 word.....Oh Johnny, are you having a laugh?

Quote:
“TheReal_Kimbo Kimberley Sotheron
@ @uk_JohnJames_oz C***
5 hours ago Favorite Retweet Reply

uk_JohnJames_oz John James
@TheReal_Kimbo
2 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply”

Quote:
“NannaSue1 Susan Rowlinson
@ @uk_JohnJames_oz Adidas or Nike ? can,t decide!
11 hours ago Favorite Retweet Reply
uk_JohnJames_oz John James
@NannaSue1 adidas x
1 minute ago Favorite Retweet Reply”

Wondering where in the world is Johnny James Parton....Hmmmm?

Barbara ♥

TX_Babs

31-05-2011

A SAMPLING OF TODAY'S POSTS

Originally Posted by jjjfinny:
“Josie tells lies

John tells lies

Muckers lie

Loyettes lie

Urbers lie

Josie's friends lie

John's friends lie

Jjjat are critical of other threads

Jjat are critical of other threads

Everyone thinks they are behaving so maturely

John's fans are desperate middle aged women who like him for his looks

Josie's fans relate to her self esteem and weight issues.

Jjj were the loves of eachothers lives

Jjj were fake

I'm sure your all getting the picture now everyone is as bad as eachother. Your just as bad as other fans and threads. No one fan or thread is better than the other.

We dont know the truth and never will only john and josie do and if i'm honest i'm not sure they do know as i think the story has changed over time.

Why post this well i get a bit sick of reading the comments slating other groups of fans or threads when no one is behaving any better.

No thread or fan or view or opinion is absolutely right, because we dont know the truth. No thread or fan is better than the other. John isnt better than josie and josie isnt better than john because we dont know the full truth. It doesnt mean you cant support or like one more than the other but no one can say really who has been the better person in all this because we dont know the full picture.

Originally Posted by JJJ lover:
“Well done Finny - that's the most balanced post of the day!!

That's all we were after!!!”

Originally Posted by Fudgeslice:
“Well said JJJfinny!! Absolutely!”

Originally Posted by britbrit:
“
BIB 1 I wouldn't say what people are doing this morning is slating other fans without reason. They are questioning why people feel the need to write these twitlongers that appear to have no substance and serve no purpose other than stir the pot. A pot which certainly does not need anymore stirring.

You say no thread is behaving better than others - I would disagree. Unlike others, this thread is not relentlessly critical of anyone. I find critiquing a person's every move, action, family members, presenting skills, choice of clothing, etc, etc, etc extremely unnecessary and unpleasant.

But hey, different strokes for different folks. And the whole JJJ thing shows there are some funny old folks in the world.

”

Originally Posted by nathalie1978:
“Agree with a lot off it specialy with the bib 2!”

Originally Posted by ceeb:
“That's one of the first truly balanced posts I've seen from you. I agree but considering Josie's friends/fans got such a roasting for their twitlongers now is the time for us to dissect this one.”

Originally Posted by kfb:
“Good post, finny. I don't know if anyone remembers but when all this kicked off when John went to Oz and there was a lot of speculation around about whether it was for the TV series - thankfully it wasn't - I said something about respect and courtesy. At the time it related to John and Josie having respect and courtesy for their fans and that I felt if it all had truly been a stunt for the TV series that they had taken us all for fools. They didn't owe us anything as fans but they did owe us respect and courtesy as fellow human beings.

Finny's post kind of sums the whole thing up for me. Respect and courtesy has gone completely out the window between all the various groups she mentions above. John and Josie do not appear to have any for each other, nor for their fans, but for different reasons now. Yeah, Josie turns up at events - well, she gets paid for doing that. Yeah, John replies politely to his fans when he can be bothered but it's just words. Everyone goes on about needing to appreciate them both if you post on this thread just because of its title. I've said it in the past and someone else said it the other day: it's very hard to appreciate two people who don't appreciate each other any more, at least on the surface. And they certainly have not treated each other with respect and courtesy since their relationship ended in spite of all the grand words said previously. Again, words are easy. It's actions that count. And an awful lot of words have passed in the last few weeks between groups of fans, between John and Josie, between the different ATs that are just plain disrespectful and discourteous.

I expect I'm rambling as always but it was just something I needed to get off my chest. I'm going to stay lurking on this thread because even if I don't appreciate John and Josie now, I certainly did when they were in BB and even for a brief time beyond. You all know that I support one more than the other - I have never made a secret of that. I have always been open about it. I think there are some people on this thread who are perhaps not quite so open about who they support. But it doesn't bother me. I like reading the posts. I enjoy the discussions sometimes. I get bored by a lot of it. Wendy said something last night about things being chewed to the bone - I couldn't agree more. I know why it's happening - because we don't hear very much any more. But I just skip all the boring posts. In the same way as I expect a lot of you skip the ones where some of us are talking about Queen or Jedward or other off topic stuff. That's fair enough. That is what keeps the thread going - the variety on here.

And at the end of the day, for me, it's about the friendship between fellow JJJaters - those who are still here, those who have gone to other threads - that counts more than anything else. What I don't understand is friendships broken just because of disagreements. That is not treating people with respect and courtesy and I find it totally incomprehensible. The people I am talking about don't post on here any more but if they lurk, they'll know who they are. Rudeness I call it.

What a boring life we would lead if all our friends agreed with everything we said all the time.

Sorry, guys, but just had to have my say. You don't have to put up with my posts very often these days. Thank goodness.”

Originally Posted by muggins14:
“Good morning

Well said
”
”

Originally Posted by JJJ lover:
“I know

Obviously!

Leicester!

No Girl

Riiiight

Ok people lets take a step back

First the 5th May Photo - apparently posted on the loys facebook group.

Someone then copied it and used it as their profile pick to PROVE that he was in the uk

This is the photo

http://twitpic.com/54nd70

Now remember on the 19th May John changed his twitter photo

This is it

http://twitpic.com/54ngyu

Now I'm all about evidence

If you look at both photos - it's clear to me that they weren't taken 14 days within each other - look at the tan!

When did John get that then in 1 week - come on think about it this photo is obviously taken before Christmas.

Now I'm not saying that I'm right - just that this is NO evidence for me!

Also John has never stated that he was in the Uk - not in that article and not on twitter.

Right now for the girl - this was another elaborate plan by John and his mates similar to the sunshine one but it obviously went much further!

I do believe the Sunshine one was aimed at fans however did any of them actually think about Josie's feelings when doing this.

Now this next one STC - again a more elaborate joke - but it backfired dramatically because a lot more people believed it - including Josie.

John also did a mag - You know what I think about that article - however he must have mentioned something - again not a very nice thing to do in my opinion.

He comes on twitter to try to explain - No girl friend.

Fine - but he doesn't explain how all the rumours started.

Now John's in limbo - he doesn't know how to get himself out of it.

If he tells it all like it is - he's admitting the elaborate joke (lies in effect). If he doesn't clear it up then people will continue to think he had a girlfriend a few days after leaving Josie (telling her he was coming back and that he loved her).

What to do???? That's probably been going through his mind all week - probably why he's not been tweeting because he doesn't know which way to turn.

So I'll now go back to my motto

NO GIRL
HE WAS IN AAAAUSTRALIA
NO BIKE RIDE

and I'll add a new one to my list

NO BOYFRIEND!

READ THE RULES PEOPLE!

Originally Posted by k182:
“JJJ lover can we have the rules again please:-o”

Originally Posted by wishit:
“Glad your back to put some positive vibes back on the thread.”

Originally Posted by Wendilums:
“Carole, I bl**dy love you girl ”

Originally Posted by xImo20x:
“Loving your enthusiasm, nice to see it's back. Audrey x”

Originally Posted by kbabes2:
“Hi all,
interesting stuff going on in this thread this afternoon! :-p
Thank you to JJJLover once again for saying it like it is and the positivity!
I'm gonna be lurking for the remainder of the day...Things to do, people to see.... *whistles*”
”

Barbara ♥

TX_Babs

31-05-2011

MEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Quote:
“Magical May's

LivingABubble...........................3rd
Claire10...................................10th
Jade =)....................................11th
andcb...Andrea........................20th
mi40..Majella...........................20th
sad old lady 1..........................26th
purple_84................................31st”

Quote:
“Jolly June's
June
SEZQ....................................1st
clazza 1.................................8th
Wendilums..........................10th
Jodon...................................10th
bbfan09................................16th
triplejfan79...........................19th
Steph29................................20th
loving jjj................................21st
hellzappopin .......................24th
”

PLEASE HELP
If you have a Birthday in JUNE, please let us know so that you can be included on the list; your threadmates want to remember you on your special day.

If you have a June Birthday to be included on the list, please send me a PM with the date.....THANKS!

Barbara ♥

augusta92

31-05-2011

[quote=muggins14;50449417]Yeah, if they'd had normality for a couple of years together, then become celebs in some other way, they could maybe have coped together - look at celeb life in general - and I mean even A listers, it's not an easy life to keep a relationship going in. Let alone for these two who didn't really know what each other were like in the real world, for all that they told each other about themselves.

They had no chance really. They weren't given a chance.[/quote]

Hi mugs how are you?

I said I was only going to come on and lurk, but agree completely with the above quote...they werent given a chance...by anyone, and the pressure of being under a spotlight must have ruined things.

k182

31-05-2011

Morning everyone

I want to go back to bed:yawn:

angel07

31-05-2011

morning

Just thinking do we think John or Josie will ever watch bb back in the future- as it must bring back alot of memories

k182

31-05-2011

Have a good day everyone

k182

31-05-2011

JosieGibsonClub Fanclub
Good Morning, Josie's OK! magazine column will be posted shortly.
3 minutes ago

Marylouise

31-05-2011

Originally Posted by angel07:
“morning

Just thinking do we think John or Josie will ever watch bb back in the future- as it must bring back alot of memories”

I think they will watch it together one day, snuggled up in bed.

k182

31-05-2011

JosieGibsonClub Fanclub
Here is Josie's first OK! magazine article, congratulations josie. http://twitpic.com/54xvde
22 seconds ago

Rach92

31-05-2011

Morning All!

The sun is shining here, looks like it's gonna be a lovely day which I'm glad about because i'm in out in out all day! Hope someone puts a scan up of Josie's column, really cba to buy the whole mag just to read the column.

Purple HAPPY BIRTHDAYY!!

Marylouise

31-05-2011

Originally Posted by k182:
“JosieGibsonClub Fanclub
Here is Josie's first OK! magazine article, congratulations josie. http://twitpic.com/54xvde
22 seconds ago”

Love it! I think this is going to be great for Josie.

Ten Man Dating plan

Can't wait to hear how she gets on with this.

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