{"id":15,"date":"2009-04-04T23:25:35","date_gmt":"2009-04-04T22:25:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.prisonercellblockhworld.co.uk\/blog\/?p=15"},"modified":"2009-04-05T15:05:49","modified_gmt":"2009-04-05T14:05:49","slug":"prisoner-30th-anniversary-reunion-party-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.prisonercellblockhworld.co.uk\/blog\/prisoner-30th-anniversary-reunion-party-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Prisoner 30th Anniversary Reunion Party Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Stewie&#8217;s Review<\/h2>\n<p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"leftborder\" title=\"Stewie\" src=\"http:\/\/www.prisonercellblockhworld.co.uk\/forum\/images\/stewie.jpg\" alt=\"Stewie\" width=\"100\" height=\"112\" align=\"left\" \/>&#8220;Hey Everyone in PCBH  land.. What an amazing out of this world day!! The whole thing started  with me at first thinking that i had SLEPT IN !! <img title=\"huh\" src=\"http:\/\/www.prisonercellblockhworld.co.uk\/forum\/style_emoticons\/default\/huh.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"huh\" \/> Couldnt believe it as it was a long night before. I had met up with Rob  and he had come to the Crown Promenade Hotel to meet up. We watched a few eps i had taken the last Volume with me on my flight to melbourne.  haha ( don&#8217;t say anything <img title=\"tongue\" src=\"http:\/\/www.prisonercellblockhworld.co.uk\/forum\/style_emoticons\/default\/tongue.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue\" \/> haha ) as i was nearly finished the total boxset i had bought over a  year or so ago. I guess you dont think that 692 episodes is a sh*tload  to watch when you start.. But i was so glad i enjoyed it from start to  end. ( which i might add that i have approx 16 episodes in which to  watch before that happens)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> Anyway to the juicy bits of info your probably hanging out for.<\/em><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><em> As  i was saying i thought i had slept in as i didnt get to bed until after  3AM .. after Rob and i had watched a few eps we headed off to the Crown  Casino .. What a bloody huge complex .. i think its aproximately 4-5  times bigger than our Burswood casino back in perth. We got lost trying  to find the entrance as we came in from the crown promenade hotel walk  over bridge. I was just trying to find it as i heard it had massive  marble entrance with massive waterfall inside.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> We did find it  and i just looked so in amazed by the mass of it. After we left there  we headed to southbank i think LOL it was a big walk area where there  was people doing all sorts of balancing tricks .. a guy on a little  bicycle doing tricks and a lady in chains wrapped around her body  trying to get out. Which she did !! There were restaurants applenty and  we were hell starved. Anyway we got our meal which was nice if you like  wraps.. Which we both enjoyed.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> Back to sleeping .. ( Rob had left way before i did this ) <img title=\"tongue\" src=\"http:\/\/www.prisonercellblockhworld.co.uk\/forum\/style_emoticons\/default\/tongue.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue\" \/> As i hadnt set my alarm after watching a few more episodes before going  to bed. I woke up and was spewing as the time was 4:30 PM and i hadnt  even felt like it was more than a few hours since i put my head down.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> I  could only swear the worst words consecutive as you do .. when things  like this are very important or the same magnitude as this 30th  anniversary was to me.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> But &#8230; Lucky for this it was only a  dream &#8230; a bloody nightmare !!! as when that had happened i Jumped out  of bed as if i had seen a ghost !! .. i looked at my clock next to my  bed and realised it was only 10:20 AM &#8230; I think my heart was racing  at about 50 miles per hour at that time.. f**k !! thank f**k for that !!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>( sorry guys about swearing) but thats exactly what i said LOL hope you dont mind.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> At  11:30 Rob had picked me up to go shopping for a few items ( autograph  Book , Pen , Food .. etc.. ) Along the way we detoured to the famous  studio&#8217;s and passed the front gate of our beloved WENTWORTH DETENTION  CENTRE !!! it was just so surreal to see it LIVE lol I think rob  thought i was mad.. haha <img title=\"Chortle\" src=\"forum\/style_emoticons\/default\/Chortle.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Chortle\" \/> <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> Off  to the shops we got our items and then went to the event. We arrrived  at 1:35 PM and already there was a number of fans waiting anxiously  near the gates for the time of when we all could go in.. ( for the last  time ) <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> Rob and i walked down to the gates and also waited  where a few passionate fans took pics against the gate and some even  went to the lengths of climbing up the fence as if to get in ( mimic  Getting out of the prison !! ) it was great to see the enthusiasm. <img title=\"clap\" src=\"http:\/\/www.prisonercellblockhworld.co.uk\/forum\/style_emoticons\/default\/clap.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"clap\" \/> <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> After  was seemed along time as the crowds of fans and the line got bigger ,  it was time to go in. Val&#8217;s Daughter was at the gate ready to hand out  Passes and Lanyards and also check off people from the list. The  excitment was there instantly. After i got through rob and i waited for  Gav and Bianca to turn up to sort their ticket and then it was GAME ON  !!! lmao .. we all headed up to the marque&#8217;s in 3 groups and inside  there was tables and chairs all layed out. As we walked in beingthe  LAST group .. the seats seamed to be scarce , in which we thought maybe  we were unable to sit together as a group. But we decided to sit down  at the round table which had a sign on it stating RESERVED. We had  nothing to lose except to be moved onto somewhere else.. this did not  happen.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> Soon after it was time for all the cast that were  invited to come throu the door, and i have to tell you the noise was  furiously loud applause.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(and why wouldnt it be) I was stunned , i  think my hands were red raw by time they all came though. I was really  umm Overwhelmed !! all those famous names .. Margo as MC .. she called  it like a roll call.. 1 by one they entered.. im just trying to think  of all of them now as i sit here in my hotel .. The applause was so  enthusiastic quiet a few of the cast were or seemed overwhelmed at the  amount of fans there,just for them. Just some of the names i will try  and remember (Not in order Sorry )<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>FRANKY , DOREEN , VINEGAR TITS ,  ERICA DAVIDSON , MARILYN , KAREN TRAVERS, MOUSE , CHRISSIE , MYRA ,  WILLIE , FLETCH THE LETCH, BEA , COLLEEN PO-FACE POWELL , DR GREG  MILLER , LIONEL FELLOWS , FAYE QUINN <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> .. if i&#8217;ve missed any im  sorry .. just really so much excitement to keep track of. Unfortunately  some were unable to attend. JUDY BRYANT , ROZ , LYN WARNER.. but we  still love them no matter what.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> As we were then told the rules of the day.. autographs , photo&#8217;s , auctions , gourmet bbq .. etc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> I  think just sitting in the room with all the excited fans , and the cast  .. just looking at them all was unbeleivable , really hard to  comprehend we were all there together.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> Auction Items .. Rare  these are from what i can remember .. lol excuse me but im having a few  JD&#8217;s to celebrate my fantastic day!! <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> There were 2 x Original Uniforms in which one was worn recently by the lovely Collette Mann (Doreen) <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> There were also numerous (framed and signed) TV WEEK cover pages of through the years .. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> 1x  Bea ( smoking ) LOL 1 x Jim &amp; Lizzie .. and alot of others that  hopefully someone else can tell you what they were as i was still  looking at wonder of the cast.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> 1 x Tshirt type windcheater that belonged to Erica Davidson ( it has her DNA ) lol was said .. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> 1 x SET of original Fan Cards which were auctioned 1 at a time and signed by who was there..<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> ( The BOXSET door prize was won .. ) not sure by who as the cheer was through the roof.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> (  $2500.00 Travel voucher was won .. i did speak with this guy but  unfortunately i&#8217;m not sure of his name it could be Bernard , don&#8217;t hold  me to it <img title=\"tongue\" src=\"http:\/\/www.prisonercellblockhworld.co.uk\/forum\/style_emoticons\/default\/tongue.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue\" \/> lol)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> There  was also a presentation from the group from ALCATRAZ presented to Bea  and the rest of the cast&#8230; A letter of sorts was read out from a  special person.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> I was however looking for a few other regular  people on the forum but was unsure if they were the right people ..  those people i think are going to maggie K&#8217;s dinner.. now guy&#8217;s if you  read my post .. come see me PLZ &#8230; &#8220;CraigJohn, Phil , Brian &#8221; would be  nice to say hello and spend a bit of time having a gossip and a drink.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> MEAL  was tasty .. Typical b.b.q food .. but i thought was cooked rather well. ( Loved the Cooked mushrooms ) <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> Speech  was done by Myra (Anne Phelan) thanking everyone and Bea ( Val )  particularly for her acheivement in organising this event.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> More  photo&#8217;s and Autograph&#8217;s were taken by fan&#8217;s and i would have to say the  cast did a magnificent job from what i could see of signing .. smiling  cheerfully .. greeting .. chatting .. which was totally appreciated by  us all.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> There were also a few perimmeter breaches , because of some dedicated fan&#8217;s ( Gav &amp; Bianca ) a big WELL DONE !!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>pics were taken at high risk with security chasing them LOL.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>I&#8217;m still quiet amazed and bewildered at the same time of the magnitude of what i and many others experienced today.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Personally  i would love to thank VAL again for a tremendous effort .. hat&#8217;s off to  you !!! Love and Hugs for doing all this for us the fans.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Well guy&#8217;s i hope i have brought this to you in a way to make you feel as thou you were also a part of it.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>I have some pics to show you and some autographs if you don&#8217;t mind.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Cheers,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Brett&#8221;<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Posted with permission, thanks Stewie!.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.prisonercellblockhworld.co.uk\/blog\/prisoner-30th-anniversary-reunion-party-photos\/\">View Stewie&#8217;s photos from the event here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stewie&#8217;s Review &#8220;Hey Everyone in PCBH land.. What an amazing out of this world day!! The whole thing started with me at first thinking that i had SLEPT IN !! Couldnt believe it as it was a long night before. 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