The first day is history. In the books. And what a day. A lot of Beatles fans. A lot of good music.

One of the coolest things today was seeing a whole lot of people in the shirts that I designed. It is nice to see the great response that people are having to them, and so great that people want to buy them.

I also got to meet in person for the first time some very cool friends. Joe and I met online October 20 of this year. I know that because it was my birthday and he wished me a happy one. You see I am on myspace, and am one of Abbey Road on the River's friends and he, the true Beatlehead that he is, wanted to spread some Beatle-love. Over the months we have shared our love for the Beatles, and become friends but only today have we actually met each other. And it was great to finally meet him after all this time, and of course we shared a Beatle-hug!

Helen was shopping at the store my mother works in and somehow started talking about the Beatles. My mom, being the proud mother that she is, told her all about me and my love for them not to mention that I was working on AROTR. Helen gave my mom her email and we have exchanged several emails. She had just returned from seeing Sean Lennon and shared some GREAT pics with me. And we also met today for the first time. Helen also embodies the true Beatle-spirit.

And Lisa. Well Lisa works at AROTR hq with Gary and we have worked closely on several of the design projects this year. However it has only been through email that we have communicated as well. Another true Beatle-lover. She and I met and she immediately said I should join her and her friend dancing by the stage. (I promise I will tomorrow!!)

It is truly amazing how the Beatles can bring everyone together. I love it. How many other rock bands can say that.

Much more tomorrow. Beatle-hugs ~ kelley