NEVER been to a show?!?!

[skcin]

I got this from The Stevie Nicks Chain. I got to the bottom & my jaw dropped - such an avid collector & he's never gone to a show? WTH?


Local man's Stevie Nicks memorabilia on display

by Dusty Vassey
2005-07-29

William Dean stands next to a display of Fleetwood Mac superstar
Stevie Nicks memorabilia at the Tifton-Tift County Public Library in
Tifton on Thursday.

Dusty Vassey/The Tifton Gazette

TIFTON — Chokers, leg warmers and a chiffon dress are not what you
would expect a man to collect. But for William Dean, those items are
worth collecting because they belonged to the "Queen of Rock."

For nearly three decades, Dean has been collecting memorabilia of
Stevie Nicks, the rock n' roll singer who became famous as a solo act
and with the band Fleetwood Mac in the 1970s and 1980s. Along with
his wife Tammy and daughter Amanda, Dean has compiled an extensive
collection of photographs, albums, clothing and jewelry, much of it
signed by the artist. The memorabilia has been on display at the
Tifton-Tift County Public Library throughout July and will be on
display until Sunday.

"My wife liked Fleetwood Mac, but I always liked Stevie Nicks," said
Dean. "There'll be a lot more singers that sell a lot more records
and this and that but sort of like Elvis was the King of Rock, she
was the Queen of Rock. Ain't nobody gonna beat that."

As for selling records, Nicks had little trouble selling her songs to
the public. Dean said she sold more than 100 million albums as a solo
artist and with Fleetwood Mac. He said the Fleetwood Mac
album "Rumours" was the highest-selling album of all time until
Michael Jackson's "Thriller."

"She's got a pretty good track record," the fan said.

Dean's passion for collecting memorabilia associated with Nicks stems
from his appreciation for her.

"I liked her as a singer and the more I read about her and stuff like
that the more I liked her as a person," Dean said.

He said that the artist has performed in a multitude of charity
events and rose from modest beginnings to international stardom.

The most valuable items he owns are clothing, including a jacket worn
by Nicks during her "Enchanted" tour, which he said was a one of a
kind. His collection also includes leg warmers, chokers, a chiffon
dress and a blue crystal ring worn by the singer. He also owns a
tambourine signed by the artist. In some of the pictures he owns, she
is wearing some of the items such as the ring.

Dean assembled his collection through a variety of means, including
auctions and using the e-Bay Web site. He warned other collectors to
be careful using online auctions because of fraudulent memorabilia.
He suggested ensuring that each item has a certificate of
authenticity and a money-back guarantee.

Some of his items were found through chance encounters.

"It's like anything else collecting stuff," Dean said. "You can run
into people who don't know what they've got."

Overall, it's the art of collecting that makes the hobby worthwhile
to Dean.

"The biggest thing I get out of it is the research," he said.

He said he has learned many things through his search for more
memorabilia. However, the collection also allows him to get a little
closer to the artist he idolizes.

"It's one thing to see her on a concert on TV and it's another thing
to reach over and pick her necklace up," he said.

Despite collecting Nicks memorabilia since the late 1970s, Dean has
never seen the singer live in concert. However, his daughter has an
incurable disease and they have been in contact with the Make A Wish
Foundation. Amanda Dean told them that she would like to meet Nicks.

"I may meet her yet," said William Dean.

An avid collector since his youth, Dean has collected bugs, rocks and
all sorts of other things. He and his family also have an extensive
collection of Elvis memorabilia and Star Wars items. The Elvis
collection will be on display in the library in September.

In August, the library will display an exhibit commemorating Tift
County's centennial.

[dissention]

"I may meet her yet," said William Dean.


That struck me as a bit of an odd statement to make. :shrug:

[GateandGarden]

Well, I'm not an avid collector like that guy, but I do love her dearly, and I've never been to a show.

[DeeGeMe]

Wow. Just wow. Here's hoping that his family does get to see Stevie.

[EveryHour]

That struck me as a bit of an odd statement to make. :shrug:

As in, his daughter has to get an incurable disease for him to meet Stevie?!

I agree.

[Serendipity]

It does strike me as odd. But then I have never been able to see Steve because of where I live. Maybe its just about timing, location and money to him and his family? Still.....an odd thing to say.

~Nicki

[dissention]

As in, his daughter has to get an incurable disease for him to meet Stevie?!

I agree.

Yup. It came across as quite selfish and classless.

[Serendipity]

Oh my. I just noticed that....he thinks that HE might get to meet Stevie because his child has an incurable disease? Priorites, people, priorites. Eww.

[MoonChilde]

Yup. It came across as quite selfish and classless.
Shelfish?? I'm a bit confused on that...
Not to cause a stir here ..but perhaps thats not how the man meant to come across..Perhaps he never had the oppurtinity to see Stevie due to ohh I dont know..Money..Location etc...sometimes life (Reality)gets in the way of us following our passions and dreams.Could it be due to perhaps having medical bills and doctors to visit for his daughter that he could not afford to attend concerts... Just a thought...
I do hope he does get to take his daughter to see her one day soon.
Blessings

[dissention]

Shelfish?? I'm a bit confused on that...
Not to cause a stir here ..but perhaps thats not how the man meant to come across..Perhaps he never had the oppurtinity to see Stevie due to ohh I dont know..Money..Location etc...sometimes life (Reality)gets in the way of us following our passions and dreams.Could it be due to perhaps having medical bills and doctors to visit for his daughter that he could not afford to attend concerts... Just a thought...
I do hope he does get to take his daughter to see her one day soon.
Blessings

Well, the guy laments never seeing her live, then talks about being in contact with the Make A Wish foundation for his sick daughter to meet Stevie, and then says "I may meet her yet." Just struck me as odd and a tad selfish on his part. It's being done for his daughter, not him, he shouldn't be talking about how he is going to meet her. It's tacky.

[Josh2003]

It's kind of like that episode of <i>Family Guy</i> in which Peter tells the Grant a Dream Foundation that Chris is dying, just so that the show <i>Gumbel to Gumbel</i> is brought back on the air.

[GateandGarden]

Well, the guy laments never seeing her live, then talks about being in contact with the Make A Wish foundation for his sick daughter to meet Stevie, and then says "I may meet her yet." Just struck me as odd and a tad selfish on his part. It's being done for his daughter, not him, he shouldn't be talking about how he is going to meet her. It's tacky.I think so, too. I think I would've added something to make sure it didn't come across that way. "I may meet her yet, but what I really would love to see is my daughter getting to meet her. That would warm my heart." I mean, it doesn't have to be as cheesy as that, but if he had said something along those lines, we would've got the impression that he has his priorities straight.

[MoonChilde]

Well, the guy laments never seeing her live, then talks about being in contact with the Make A Wish foundation for his sick daughter to meet Stevie, and then says "I may meet her yet." Just struck me as odd and a tad selfish on his part. It's being done for his daughter, not him, he shouldn't be talking about how he is going to meet her. It's tacky.
My apolgies...you are right ,,after reading it a second time he does come off like that a bit..yes i have to agree.Make a Wish is for his daughter's wishes and perhaps she requested that to make her daddy happy..kinda sad really..You would think he would've said something about his Daughter's wish coming true not his.. :nod: I jumped the gun..I'm sorry

[Dreammms]

Shelfish?? I'm a bit confused on that...
Not to cause a stir here ..but perhaps thats not how the man meant to come across..Perhaps he never had the oppurtinity to see Stevie due to ohh I dont know..Money..Location etc...sometimes life (Reality)gets in the way of us following our passions and dreams.Could it be due to perhaps having medical bills and doctors to visit for his daughter that he could not afford to attend concerts... Just a thought...
I do hope he does get to take his daughter to see her one day soon.
Blessings

The way he worded it was very messed up imo. actually it's pretty sad.

[SteveMacD]

Yeah, this guy's a real a-hole. The nerve of him being excited about meeting Stevie through the Make A Wish Foundation because of his sick daughter's request to meet Stevie. I mean, it's not like he didn't sacrifice every opportunity to see Stevie because he made his daughter a higher priority. The butthole.

[BombaySapphire3]

I think the Make a Wish Foundation is fairly selective and would balk at a little girl wanting to meet a 57 year old rock star and suspect it was more the parent's wish.Maybe if her wish was to go to Disneyworld or meet Jessica Simpson they'd be inclined to help her out but this is too dubious and yes very tacky on the dad's part.

[littlecricket2]

Well, it is possible that because of her parents' love of Stevie and Fleetwood Mac, she grew up loving her music too and genuinely wants to meet Stevie; you never know. How many parents on here have talked about their kids who adore Fleetwood Mac?! And I'm sure it's no accident--but that doesn't make it tacky or sleazy! Sorry, just playing Devil's Advocate--maybe he really is a jerk, but maybe he's not.

[DeeGeMe]

Here was my thought: If he had the $$$ to collect all that Stevie stuff? He no doubt had the money to go and see her live. I know the tickets are pricey, but damn, I know how much the memorabilla goes for too!

[littlecricket2]

Here was my thought: If he had the $$$ to collect all that Stevie stuff? He no doubt had the money to go and see her live. I know the tickets are pricey, but damn, I know how much the memorabilla goes for too!

Well that's neither here nor there, because what reason would he have to not go see her live? None of us know the answer to that one. But that doesn't answer the question of whether it's truly his daughter's wish to meet Stevie, or only his. If he really wanted to meet Stevie and if your theory is true that he has plenty of money, why wouldn't he have gone to tons of shows to try to at least shake her hand? It doesn't make sense either way--jerk or super-nice guy.

[sodascouts]

Calm down, people. This man's daughter is dying. Perhaps you should ease up on the harsh judgments and have a little compassion.

He was probably asked, "Do you think you'll ever meet Stevie?" and answered honestly. I suppose he could have pretended not to care if he met Stevie, or added a bunch of disclaimers to ensure random people don't think he's a selfish jerk. I for one assume he cares for his daughter even if he doesn't say it after every statement. But I'm sure the hasty judgmental condemnations of people who don't even know him isn't going to be foremost on this poor man's mind as he watches his child die. How dare any of you imply that he's HAPPY that his child is dying because it enables him to meet Stevie. I'm appalled.

[littlecricket2]

Calm down, people. This man's daughter is dying. Perhaps you should ease up on the harsh judgments and have a little compassion.

He was probably asked, "Do you think you'll ever meet Stevie?" and answered honestly. I suppose he could have pretended not to care if he met Stevie, or added a bunch of disclaimers to ensure random people don't think he's a selfish jerk. I for one assume he cares for his daughter even if he doesn't say it after every statement. But I'm sure the hasty judgmental condemnations of people who don't even know him isn't going to be foremost on this poor man's mind as he watches his child die. How dare any of you imply that he's HAPPY that his child is dying because it enables him to meet Stevie. I'm appalled.

I agree, Nancy. I think he should at least be given the benefit of the doubt. I'm sure he doesn't carefully choose all of his words wondering if everyone's gonna think he's a selfish cad. The whole article sounds like it had the angle of "will this guy ever meet Stevie?" so maybe that's how it came off, but I don't think it's the most important thing in this guy's life.

[GateandGarden]

Calm down, people. This man's daughter is dying. Perhaps you should ease up on the harsh judgments and have a little compassion.

He was probably asked, "Do you think you'll ever meet Stevie?" and answered honestly. I suppose he could have pretended not to care if he met Stevie, or added a bunch of disclaimers to ensure random people don't think he's a selfish jerk. I for one assume he cares for his daughter even if he doesn't say it after every statement. But I'm sure the hasty judgmental condemnations of people who don't even know him isn't going to be foremost on this poor man's mind as he watches his child die. How dare any of you imply that he's HAPPY that his child is dying because it enables him to meet Stevie. I'm appalled.I think you're lumping us all together and perhaps what you're describing is not what we all meant. I'm speaking for myself only here (since it's probably not a good thing for me to speak for the others) but I don't think that I was judging him and I certainly was not condemning him.

You told us to calm down but you seem to be more worked up about it than the other posters. :shrug:

[Johnny Stew]

It's kind of like that episode of <i>Family Guy</i> in which Peter tells the Grant a Dream Foundation that Chris is dying, just so that the show <i>Gumbel to Gumbel</i> is brought back on the air.I need to put down my 'Family Guy' DVDs and back away from the TV, because that's the first thing I thought of, too! :o :laugh:

Seriously though, I didn't get the impression that he was being opportunistic, or even that he came across as happy about how he was going to meet her.
He simply said, "I may meet her yet." He might have said it with a solemn tone in his voice or a tear rolling down his face, for all we know.

I guess it's all in perception.

[sodascouts]

You told us to calm down but you seem to be more worked up about it than the other posters. :shrug:


You're right. I found the condemnation of this guy by many people highly upsetting. I can't imagine losing a child, and I can't believe so many people are so quick to judge him.

[GateandGarden]

You're right. I found the condemnation of this guy by many people highly upsetting. I can't imagine losing a child, and I can't believe so many people are so quick to judge him.Well, of course I think you're right to find that upsetting. I don't blame you at all for that, as I shouldn't. It's just that sometimes you come in a thread and you say something to the effect of "why are you all saying this and this because it's unfair, etc." and it's unclear to whom you're referring so I usually assume you're referring to everyones' statements and behavior.

On a related note, I think that it's very possible that the article is coming off the way it is to many of us because of the writer, not the guy about whom the article's written. Like you said, he could've just been asked that question and he answered honestly, and then that part made its way into the article right next to the Make a Wish part. That may very well have been the decision of the writer and not his. Plus, the writer could've omitted parts of the interview that would've told us more about the whole thing, right? I just felt like throwing that out there for no one in particular.

[dissention]

How dare any of you imply that he's HAPPY that his child is dying because it enables him to meet Stevie.

Who implied that?

[sodascouts]

Well, of course I think you're right to find that upsetting. I don't blame you at all for that, as I shouldn't. It's just that sometimes you come in a thread and you say something to the effect of "why are you all saying this and this because it's unfair, etc." and it's unclear to whom you're referring so I usually assume you're referring to everyones' statements and behavior.

I don't like to point fingers and name names. I leave it to each person to decide whether or not what I said applies to them.

On a related note, I think that it's very possible that the article is coming off the way it is to many of us because of the writer, not the guy about whom the article's written. Like you said, he could've just been asked that question and he answered honestly, and then that part made its way into the article right next to the Make a Wish part. That may very well have been the decision of the writer and not his. Plus, the writer could've omitted parts of the interview that would've told us more about the whole thing, right? I just felt like throwing that out there for no one in particular.

That's very possible.

[GateandGarden]

I don't like to point fingers and name names. I leave it to each person to decide whether or not what I said applies to them.Okay, well then I'm going to assume that you're never referring to me. :lol:

[TwistedGypsy]

Do you know what state this is from. Cause there is a Tifton, Georgia in Tift County. Just curious? :shrug:
Brit

[Kelly]

Brit, the display was in Georgia....about twenty minutes from Steph.

I think the point of the article was more about his memorabilia collection. Some of the sentiments posted were a bit harsh, IMHO..for all we know it could be the daughter's wish to meet Stevie. There are children who are fans of Stevie after being exposed to her through their parents. He simply made a statement that maybe at some point in his life he would meet Stevie. I heard nothing strange about that. I do think it is highly strange that the guy has never been to a show. Or taken his daughter to a show. (if that is possible) If he has the money to collect memorabilia, he has money for a concert ticket. I am sure he spends some time away from his daughter and a two hour concert would be no big deal. That is the odd part to me.

Hillary, I agree with what you said too. I have noticed the same thing.

[skcin]

Wow - I didn't mean to cause such a stir by posting the article. I just found it odd that he has been such an avid collector (his stuff is on display to the public, for God's sake) but has never gone to a show. :shrug:

Stevie's played Georgia plenty, and as someone else mentioned he has the cash to buy stuff so I doubt he's too broke. Just seems weird to me, that's all. And I'm sad for him that he's never seen her live. (You too, Hil - whatcha waitin' for? ;) )

[mcboo]

i wonder how old this guy is. i have a picture in my head of an older man in bib overalls with a straw hat on, browsing at flea markets. And when he smiles.....very few teeth. :cool:

how could you fault a man like that? :p

[LeighB04]

He may just have spoken very naturally, without thinking how it would appear in print - a mistake many people make. It's rather harsh to criticise the man for probably not being an experienced speaker with a gift of the gab and a knowledge of how words appear to a reader.... makes me think of things Stevie has said that sound cute at the time, but when read back afterwards leaves one thinking WTF???? :confused:

[DrummerDeanna]

Wow - I didn't mean to cause such a stir by posting the article. I just found it odd that he has been such an avid collector (his stuff is on display to the public, for God's sake) but has never gone to a show. :shrug:

Stevie's played Georgia plenty, and as someone else mentioned he has the cash to buy stuff so I doubt he's too broke. Just seems weird to me, that's all. And I'm sad for him that he's never seen her live. (You too, Hil - whatcha waitin' for? ;) )


I know :laugh: I read nothing into it - I thought it was a nice article - and I hope that he and his daughter get to meet Stevie some day.

Also - no one knows what he ACTUALLY said - or in what context - looks like the "I may get to meet her yet" or whatever - was put where the writer put it - whatever - I don't think this dude sounds selfish or anything - the article is ABOUT HIM!

[Mokona]

It's easy to believe the daughter wants to meet Stevie. From about ages 4 through 6, I listened all the time to my mom's Rita Coolidge album and was in love with her music. Kids are pretty easily influenced at a young age by their surroundings.

The father's comment was probably not conveyed properly. He really didn't sound like he was using his daughter's illness to get a chance to meet Stevie. JMO.

[jannieC]

Maybe, "I may get to meet Stevie yet" was said in a wistful or sad way. Just b/c you say something doesn't mean the reporter makes it sound just like you said it.

I do think it's odd that he collects all this stuff and has never seen her live, though. He may just be one of those people who likes to collect stuff...just to have it. Who knows.

[trackaghost]

Maybe, "I may get to meet Stevie yet" was said in a wistful or sad way. Just b/c you say something doesn't mean the reporter makes it sound just like you said it.


Maybe I'm cynical. I fully sympathise with him - it must be awful to watch your daughter suffer like that, but I can't imagine any way to make the words "I may get to meet Stevie yet" sound any less odd. I just can't imagine the context that would make that statement sound better in light of his daughter's illness. Even said in a wistful or sad voice...

It could of course be the writer's fault... to an extent, although if I was writing that piece I would have added something about the daughter also being a big fan through her dad. It's weird he/she didn't.

As for the live thing, I just don't understand that at all. He must have spent some money on those clothes and jewelry he bought. Having memorabilia is nice n' all but it doesn't compare to seeing a Stevie show. Sounds like he collects a lot of things though.

[David]

Shelfish?? I'm a bit confused on that...Well, you've got your bi-valves . . . your horse-neck clams, your cherry clams, your northern quahogs, your razor clams, your mactra clams, your venus clams, your giant clams, etc., plus your scallops, like your Atlantic bay scallops -- & don't forget your oysters, like your eastern oysters, your hammer oysters, your thorny oysters, etc.

And that's not even counting your sea mussels, your piddocks, your ark shells & your cockles -- or your large crustaceans, such as your lobsters, your crabs & your shrimp.

[LeighB04]

Well, you've got your bi-valves . . . your horse-neck clams, your cherry clams, your northern quahogs, your razor clams, your mactra clams, your venus clams, your giant clams, etc., plus your scallops, like your Atlantic bay scallops -- & don't forget your oysters, like your eastern oysters, your hammer oysters, your thorny oysters, etc.

And that's not even counting your sea mussels, your piddocks, your ark shells & your cockles -- or your large crustaceans, such as your lobsters, your crabs & your shrimp.


Crabs??? Who has crabs????

[GateandGarden]

Well, you've got your bi-valves . . . your horse-neck clams, your cherry clams, your northern quahogs, your razor clams, your mactra clams, your venus clams, your giant clams, etc., plus your scallops, like your Atlantic bay scallops -- & don't forget your oysters, like your eastern oysters, your hammer oysters, your thorny oysters, etc.

And that's not even counting your sea mussels, your piddocks, your ark shells & your cockles -- or your large crustaceans, such as your lobsters, your crabs & your shrimp.:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[GateandGarden]

Maybe, "I may get to meet Stevie yet" was said in a wistful or sad way. Just b/c you say something doesn't mean the reporter makes it sound just like you said it.That's something else that I thought of later. I don't know why it took me so long. But yeah, the tone in someone's voice can convey quite a bit and we don't get that in an article so some of us might have responded differently had it been a TV interview or something like that.

[LEATHER&LACE64]

i wonder how old this guy is. i have a picture in my head of an older man in bib overalls with a straw hat on, browsing at flea markets. And when he smiles.....very few teeth. :cool:

how could you fault a man like that? :p

I posted the article on Nancy's site and it has the guys pic with it:
http://www.tiftongazette.com/content/1/7902/Local+man%E2%80%99s+Stevie+Nicks+memorabilia+on+displayhtm

[Rickypt]

The statement made by the father is a bit odd, but I just don't get why it is getting so much attention. When my partner was dying, I said a lot of weird stuff. People who are dealing with tragedies and in grief (which can start before a person dies) say and do things that they might not ordinarily say and do.

I personally don't think the context matters. Perhaps for one brief moment the guy felt a little excited that he might meet Stevie and that's what came out of his mouth. People dealing with that much sadness deserve to have something to be positive about. I'm sure that he is devastated by the situation that could lead to this possible meeting.

As for not going to any shows, there are so many reasons. He could be afraid of crowds, he might not live anywhere near a big city where Stevie would play, he might be in recovery and concerts are a trigger. The list really could go on and on.

I think his Stevie collecting hobby is cool.

[Sahara]

The Mac came to Dublin [hug me, I'm Irish!] in February '03 but I only became a big fan in around April. My friend and her dad had front row seats, I'm so jealous! Please God they'll come back if/when they do a new album.

I actually have met four people who were at that concert. Not one of 'em as big a fan as me ... *sigh*

One day ... till then, my DVDs must suffice!

[Rickypt]

Well, the guy laments never seeing her live, then talks about being in contact with the Make A Wish foundation for his sick daughter to meet Stevie, and then says "I may meet her yet." Just struck me as odd and a tad selfish on his part. It's being done for his daughter, not him, he shouldn't be talking about how he is going to meet her. It's tacky.

He never laments not seeing her live. The article simply states that he hasn't.

[sarafield]

Well, the story says "Along with his wife Tammy and daughter Amanda, Dean has compiled an extensive collection of photographs, albums, clothing and jewelry, much of it signed by the artist."

So it sounds as if the daughter is a part of their collecting obsession. Honestly, I can see a young girl enjoying her music and finding her style mesmerizing, especially if both parents idolize her. Some people just don't like going to big concerts. The only reason I've seen Stevie live is because I got free tickets to a Fleetwood Mac concert last year.

The reporter also didn't mention how old the daughter was (a blunder IMO). Considering The Tifton Gazette uses Paypal to accept payment for home delivery, I'm guessing it's fairly rinky dink and probably is staffed with green reporters.

[GateandGarden]

The statement made by the father is a bit odd, but I just don't get why it is getting so much attention. When my partner was dying, I said a lot of weird stuff. People who are dealing with tragedies and in grief (which can start before a person dies) say and do things that they might not ordinarily say and do.

I personally don't think the context matters. Perhaps for one brief moment the guy felt a little excited that he might meet Stevie and that's what came out of his mouth. People dealing with that much sadness deserve to have something to be positive about. I'm sure that he is devastated by the situation that could lead to this possible meeting.

As for not going to any shows, there are so many reasons. He could be afraid of crowds, he might not live anywhere near a big city where Stevie would play, he might be in recovery and concerts are a trigger. The list really could go on and on.

I think his Stevie collecting hobby is cool.
I think you're right and have many good points. Really good post. :)

[mcboo]

I posted the article on Nancy's site and it has the guys pic with it:
http://www.tiftongazette.com/content/1/7902/Local+man%E2%80%99s+Stevie+Nicks+memorabilia+on+displayhtm

thanks a bunch....he's not exactly what i had pictured, but close ;)

[seeker007nmss]

Here was my thought: If he had the $$$ to collect all that Stevie stuff? He no doubt had the money to go and see her live. I know the tickets are pricey, but damn, I know how much the memorabilla goes for too!

As they say in the British Parliment - "Here Here!" (Means I agree whole heartidly) :nod:

[seeker007nmss]

Crabs??? Who has crabs????



:lol: :laugh: :laugh:

[MoonChilde]

Well, you've got your bi-valves . . . your horse-neck clams, your cherry clams, your northern quahogs, your razor clams, your mactra clams, your venus clams, your giant clams, etc., plus your scallops, like your Atlantic bay scallops -- & don't forget your oysters, like your eastern oysters, your hammer oysters, your thorny oysters, etc.

And that's not even counting your sea mussels, your piddocks, your ark shells & your cockles -- or your large crustaceans, such as your lobsters, your crabs & your shrimp.
:eek: LOL come on up I;ll pinch you with a Lobster claw... :D

[SteveMacD]

I don't think his not going to a show has anything to do with money. I think there are other factors that we don't know about, and that are none of our business. For all we know, the daughter might not physically be able to go to a show, and he doesn't want to be away from his family for fear of the unknown. In any event, this seems very far from odd to me. My step-father is a stroke survivor, and my mother fears leaving him alone for more than three hours to go to a concert. The venue in our area is less than 20 minutes from their house. So, until you've walked a mile in this guy's shoes, you are really in no position to judge him.

[LeighB04]

I don't think his not going to a show has anything to do with money. I think there are other factors that we don't know about, and that are none of our business. For all we know, the daughter might not physically be able to go to a show, and he doesn't want to be away from his family for fear of the unknown. In any event, this seems very far from odd to me. My step-father is a stroke survivor, and my mother fears leaving him alone for more than three hours to go to a concert. The venue in our area is less than 20 minutes from their house. So, until you've walked a mile in this guy's shoes, you are really in no position to judge him.


Agreed! Plus I love the Simpson's Rumours icon you have - sheer genius, whoever came up with it...

[SteveMacD]

Agreed! Plus I love the Simpson's Rumours icon you have - sheer genius, whoever came up with it...

It was posted a while back on the Chit Chat forum. It was actually drawn by Matt Groening himself! I used to have one of the Rumours penguins, but I couldn't resist.

http://tinypic.com/6gybfs.jpg

[LeighB04]

It was posted a while back on the Chit Chat forum. It was actually drawn by Matt Groening himself! I used to have one of the Rumours penguins, but I couldn't resist.

http://tinypic.com/6gybfs.jpg


Just fabulous! :laugh:

[skcin]

I don't think his not going to a show has anything to do with money. I think there are other factors that we don't know about, and that are none of our business. For all we know, the daughter might not physically be able to go to a show, and he doesn't want to be away from his family for fear of the unknown. In any event, this seems very far from odd to me. My step-father is a stroke survivor, and my mother fears leaving him alone for more than three hours to go to a concert. The venue in our area is less than 20 minutes from their house. So, until you've walked a mile in this guy's shoes, you are really in no position to judge him.


You're right about it not being our business. I am not judging him for never seeing her. I just think it's weird, that's all.

[SteveMacD]

Just fabulous! :laugh:
I just edited this to look even more like the real deal.