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DavidMn
08-22-2005, 11:17 AM
I was curious as to where people here think the line should be drawn as far as following Stevie or Fleetwood Mac goes. For example, when I met Lindsey in 2003, I waited in the lobby of their hotel for like 2 hours. Alot of people thought I was really weird, but I look at it this way; It's really hard to meet them, and I figured this would be the best way. I dont make a habit of waiting in hotels hardly at all, in fact that has been the only time I've ever done it, and I have never cared whwere they live or anything like that. I ' curious as to what others think on this subject. BTW, I was hoping to meet Stevie on the last tour, but it became clear early on that this wasnt going to be easy so I gave up. I guess I just figured the Edge handshake was enough for me :)

BTFLCHLD
08-22-2005, 11:24 AM
I was curious as to where people here think the line should be drawn as far as following Stevie or Fleetwood Mac goes. For example, when I met Lindsey in 2003, I waited in the lobby of their hotel for like 2 hours. Alot of people thought I was really weird, but I look at it this way; It's really hard to meet them, and I figured this would be the best way. I dont make a habit of waiting in hotels hardly at all, in fact that has been the only time I've ever done it, and I have never cared whwere they live or anything like that. I ' curious as to what others think on this subject. BTW, I was hoping to meet Stevie on the last tour, but it became clear early on that this wasnt going to be easy so I gave up. I guess I just figured the Edge handshake was enough for me :) do you have a scanner david? that would be cool if you shared the pictures of you and mick and you and lindsey...

DavidMn
08-22-2005, 11:39 AM
do you have a scanner david? that would be cool if you shared the pictures of you and mick and you and lindsey...
I know. I unfortunately dont have one at the moment. Dont you still have those pictures I sent you?

BTFLCHLD
08-22-2005, 11:41 AM
I know. I unfortunately dont have one at the moment. Dont you still have those pictures I sent you? somewhere! i will look for them :cool:

DavidMn
08-22-2005, 11:43 AM
somewhere! i will look for them :cool:
Once I get a scanner I'll definitely do that. Arent both of those pictures great?

The Tower
08-22-2005, 12:10 PM
I was curious as to where people here think the line should be drawn as far as following Stevie or Fleetwood Mac goes. For example, when I met Lindsey in 2003, I waited in the lobby of their hotel for like 2 hours. Alot of people thought I was really weird, but I look at it this way; It's really hard to meet them, and I figured this would be the best way. I dont make a habit of waiting in hotels hardly at all, in fact that has been the only time I've ever done it, and I have never cared whwere they live or anything like that. I ' curious as to what others think on this subject. BTW, I was hoping to meet Stevie on the last tour, but it became clear early on that this wasnt going to be easy so I gave up. I guess I just figured the Edge handshake was enough for me :)
I think any kind of stalker behavior is too far. No wonder celebrities need security these days. I can't imagine why anyone would want to be in the limelight. I'm pretty sure that Stevie and Lindsey and any other entertainer is out there to do what they do- entertain. I don't think coming into contact with obsessed people is on the top of any of their lists.

DeeGeMe
08-22-2005, 12:13 PM
I think that tracking down their home addresses is crossing the line, for sure. I think that we should always respect their space and privacy. They give up a lot to be in the public eye and give us this wonderful music and the least we can do is respect their privacy in return.

DavidMn
08-22-2005, 12:16 PM
I think any kind of stalker behavior is too far. No wonder celebrities need security these days. I can't imagine why anyone would want to be in the limelight. I'm pretty sure that Stevie and Lindsey and any other entertainer is out there to do what they do- entertain. I don't think coming into contact with obsessed people is on the top of any of their lists.
BUt the interesting thing when I met Lindsey was this; when I first spproached him I could tell he was a little apprehensive, but once he figured out I was a normal guy we had a nice conversation. Even the lady at the front desk of the hotel told me I handled myself very well.

totallycait
08-22-2005, 12:42 PM
I think waiting in a public area is fine. Waiting in the hotel lobby, no big deal. Because a celeb can avoid those kind of places if they want to. There's always another entrance, and they can arrange to use it.

The line comes when it invades their privacy. Their homes are on the other side of that line, I totally agree. Another place their privacy should be respected is someplace like a restaurant. That's just invasive and rude.

DavidMn
08-22-2005, 12:44 PM
I think waiting in a public area is fine. Waiting in the hotel lobby, no big deal. Because a celeb can avoid those kind of places if they want to. There's always another entrance, and they can arrange to use it.

The line comes when it invades their privacy. Their homes are on the other side of that line, I totally agree. Another place their privacy should be respected is someplace like a restaurant. That's just invasive and rude.
Yeah, I remember at the Stevie show on 7-26 at Universal City, I saw Mick sitting with his kids like 4 seats away from me, but there was no was I was going to bother him, especially since the kids were there

totallycait
08-22-2005, 02:16 PM
Yeah, I remember at the Stevie show on 7-26 at Universal City, I saw Mick sitting with his kids like 4 seats away from me, but there was no was I was going to bother him, especially since the kids were there

Good point. When people are with their families, I think that's over the line too.

DavidMn
08-22-2005, 02:17 PM
Good point. When people are with their families, I think that's over the line too.
I think it all comes down to using common sense basically :)

seeker007nmss
08-22-2005, 02:44 PM
Waiting in a public hotel lobby - okay

Waiting inside a cardboard box after mailing yourself to Stevie - Not okay.


I think that sums it up. :D

GarboSpeaks!
08-22-2005, 03:08 PM
I see the term "public place" being used so often. Then I see "resteraunt" and Mick at the Stevie show. I mean, aren't those public places? The crap part is, I agree w/ both sides. Never seems to be a good time to meet a celeb. Even if in a "public" place, will trying to meet them be invading their privacy or the fact that they ARE in a public place be your only shot? It's definately a tough call! :( I mean I don't think that waiting in a Hotel Lobby is a big deal. Tried it many times myself, but if you think about it, that is pre-meditaed motive. "Bumping" into them at a resteraunt or on the street= chance, IMO. So you'd be liklier to meet them at a place you didn't know they were gonna be at, but then you risk that crossing the line of personal privacy. Frankly the whole act of it makes me dizzy w/ specualtions.
I've met people at resteraunts, but I waited until they were leaving before approaching...not bomabarding their table. I have met people leaving a venue, etc. Each time you just never know. You want the opportunity to present itself, but it could always go sour. Sucks for fans.
I don't condone stalking AT ALL, but I've always wondered if the stalkers take that extra leap after so many disappointing tries. :shrug:

pattymarkle
08-22-2005, 03:27 PM
I was curious as to where people here think the line should be drawn as far as following Stevie or Fleetwood Mac goes. For example, when I met Lindsey in 2003, I waited in the lobby of their hotel for like 2 hours. Alot of people thought I was really weird, but I look at it this way; It's really hard to meet them, and I figured this would be the best way. I dont make a habit of waiting in hotels hardly at all, in fact that has been the only time I've ever done it, and I have never cared whwere they live or anything like that. I ' curious as to what others think on this subject. BTW, I was hoping to meet Stevie on the last tour, but it became clear early on that this wasnt going to be easy so I gave up. I guess I just figured the Edge handshake was enough for me :)

I think hoping to find someone in a hotel lobby, or any other public place is fine. I think you cross the line when you hang out by their house or follow them if they are in a car. I know Mel Gibson had a stalker who followed him to church and he filed charges, as he should have. Celebrities get stopped in hotel lobbies all the time. I know because I worked in an upscale hotel for a few years. As long as you aren't causing a scene or bugging the crap out of the staff, they will leave you alone.

James Taylor stayed at my hotel for like two weeks back in the 80's. I was assigned to be his personal concierge. I helped him get from his room and out to a waiting car a hundred times. Only once did he say, "I can't sign any autographs in the lobby today". He was late and I helped him get out quickly. He did yell back, "I'll be back around 11:00 if you guys want to come back", to the crowd of about 20 people who came every single day.

I think most of our favorite people are very kind and understanding about stuff like this. The only person who was a real jerk about autographs was Bruce Jenner. I wanted to yell at him saying, "Oh come on you ego filled prick- you are yesterday's news!". He was very, very nasty when I saw people come up to him in the lobby.

For whatever that was worth!
Patty

dissention
08-22-2005, 03:29 PM
I think most of our favorite people are very kind and understanding about stuff like this. The only person who was a real jerk about autographs was Bruce Jenner. I wanted to yell at him saying, "Oh come on you ego filled prick- you are yesterday's news!". He was very, very nasty when I saw people come up to him in the lobby.


:laugh:

He was probably embarrassed by his nosejob.

amber
08-22-2005, 03:58 PM
Waiting in a public hotel lobby - okay

Waiting inside a cardboard box after mailing yourself to Stevie - Not okay.


I think that sums it up. :D

:laugh: :lol: yeah, that's about right...

mylittledemon
08-22-2005, 04:56 PM
I was curious as to where people here think the line should be drawn as far as following Stevie or Fleetwood Mac goes. For example, when I met Lindsey in 2003, I waited in the lobby of their hotel for like 2 hours. Alot of people thought I was really weird, but I look at it this way; It's really hard to meet them, and I figured this would be the best way. I dont make a habit of waiting in hotels hardly at all, in fact that has been the only time I've ever done it, and I have never cared whwere they live or anything like that. I ' curious as to what others think on this subject. BTW, I was hoping to meet Stevie on the last tour, but it became clear early on that this wasnt going to be easy so I gave up. I guess I just figured the Edge handshake was enough for me :)

I would probably do the same, just to meet them once. If you did that multiple times, I think you have something that could be called an "issue." I shook Lindsey's hand from the stage and when he signed the photo I had, I grabbed his hand again and said Thank you! He said "you're very welcome." I mysteriously bumped into John McVie the day of the show in Atlanta, GA 2003. That was blind luck! I'm satisfied with those experiences.

SapphireSister
08-22-2005, 05:07 PM
I purchased a porta potty and placed it near a house that was under construction on Stevie's street and lived in it for several months back when she was in between tours. Is that going too far? :p

amber
08-22-2005, 05:10 PM
I purchased a porta potty and placed it near a house that was under construction on Stevie's street and lived in it for several months back when she was in between tours. Is that going too far? :p
:lol: :laugh: :lol: :laugh:

naaahhhhhhh......

SapphireSister
08-22-2005, 05:14 PM
:lol: :laugh: :lol: :laugh:

naaahhhhhhh......

I changed my sig for you biyatch. You're welcome in advance ;).

StevieNicksEO17
08-22-2005, 05:15 PM
I purchased a porta potty and placed it near a house that was under construction on Stevie's street and lived in it for several months back when she was in between tours. Is that going too far? :p

That was your port-o-potty? You stole my idea! :mad:

chiliD
08-22-2005, 05:17 PM
I think an RV retrofitted with night-vision binoculars/cameras with VCRs in constant surveillance, with satellite GPS, parked across the street from their house, while reading their mail before they get it out of their curbside mailbox is just a bit obsessive...but only "just a bit". "Stalker"??!?!? Who? ME?!? Nah!

:laugh: :lol: :thumbsup:

LeighB04
08-22-2005, 05:20 PM
I admit I have looked up addresses online to see if any photos exist, but I would NEVER go and look for the place if I was in that city or stalk anybody in any way. I am just not that fanatical - just a little curious.... (I still haven't found Stevie's so I can look it up on earth Google)
In a public place, I'd probably just get close enough to see them "for real" and then walk away. I'm not starstruck, and I was raised to not interrupt people famous or not, if they're in conversation....

amber
08-22-2005, 05:22 PM
I changed my sig for you biyatch. You're welcome in advance ;).
Thank you. Although I didn't ask you to. I merely expressed my opinion that your sig was heinously fugly, and that it scared me... :shrug:
Your new one is pretty!

SapphireSister
08-22-2005, 05:39 PM
Thank you. Although I didn't ask you to. I merely expressed my opinion that your sig was heinously fugly, and that it scared me... :shrug:
Your new one is pretty!

How dare you call my wife heinously fugly. Your fired!! :mad:
For Amber:
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/Lindsayinthis/3c_1_b.jpg" alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com">

ontheEdgeof17
08-22-2005, 05:43 PM
I've done some pretty off-the-wall things in the past to catch a glimpse of the band. My obsession with that is over. In Vegas this past August, my group and I were like "eh...let's go eat and drink", instead of waiting for Stevie's band to come out. I just don't find interest in it anymore...meeting anymore remotely close to Stevie or Stevie, herself. :shrug:

amber
08-22-2005, 05:50 PM
How dare you call my wife heinously fugly. Your fired!! :mad:
For Amber:
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/Lindsayinthis/3c_1_b.jpg" alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com">
Seriously, this picture looks like a stevie impersonator. Doesn't even barely look like her. And I didn't say stevie was ugly, I said the picture was. Pay attention. And if you keep that in your sig, I'll put you on ignore.... :lol:

GypsySorcerer
08-22-2005, 05:55 PM
Seriously, this picture looks like a stevie impersonator. Doesn't even barely look like her. And I didn't say stevie was ugly, I said the picture was. Pay attention. And if you keep that in your sig, I'll put you on ignore.... :lol:

That hair. My goodness. :distress: :lol:

gldstwmn
08-22-2005, 07:27 PM
:laugh:

He was probably embarrassed by his nosejob.

The face lift ain't so great either. :lol:

Kelly
08-23-2005, 07:20 AM
Eh, this is a tough one. I have mixed feelings about it. Hotel lobbies ARE public places and yea, they could use a back entrance but I, personally, am hesitant to rush up to one of the band members in a hotel lobby. After running into Stevie in the Atlanta Four Seasons, I decided not to approach her. It was 1:00 AM in the morning and I knew she had just flown in from a show in Nashville. She was in very casual clothes, hair all askew, makeup every which way and I thought it was inappropriate to bother her when she obviously wanted to get upstairs and relax. Plus she was surrounded by her posse and I doubt they would have allowed it.

Lindsey..I do not think he minds the attention. I think he likes it to some extent but again, I personally, would not bother him more than once in a lobby. If I ran into him, I would definatley walk up, say hello, tell him how hot he is and ask for a picture. That would be enough. There would be no need to go back to another lobby. I would feel like he would think I was nuts if I "ran into" him again.

Restaurants, homes, funerals...completely and totally inappropriate. I think it was Tower who mentioned how spooky and scary it must be to be a celebrity trying to deal with obsessed fans. I agree and many celebrities, Stevie included, are quite scared of what they perceive to be obsessed fans. I would never want to do anything that would cross that line in Stevie's or her securities mind. Remember that story from the Atlantic City show that Marissa and I told? About the guy who Stevie saw during the beginning of the show and went off to Waddy about him? She was waving her arms all around and within 1.3 seconds Waddy had informed Marcus, who was then down in the audience yanking the guy out of the row. So, Stevie was afraid enough of this guy that he was thrown right out of the show, three songs in. (we all could tell Stevie was freaked out by this guy, just by the way she was looking at him and reacted to him) Marcus picked him out in a row full of fans in less then ten seconds so her security was familiar with this guy as well. There is definately a down side to fame and although most fans mean well and only want to say hello, a few bad apples ruin it for the whole bunch.

reebokandlace
08-23-2005, 09:26 AM
Crossing the line of obsession....

I know someone on this board who goes out of their way to meet FM band members. They spend a lot of time and money plotting and planning which hotel the band will be staying at. This one person in particular really scares me. I will not point fingers or name names because then I look bad. Obsessed doesn't even begin to describe this person.

What is going to far as a fan? I think if you run up your credit cards year after year to go see the band all over the country, spend money you do not have to stay at posh hotels just because you know the band is staying there (and their whole focus is to "run into" the band in every city they go to and get their picture taken with them) , and then spend years trying to dig yourself out of debt you are either very immature or you have a serious mental issue.

We joke and comment about how many shows some people go to (which is great if financially they can afford it--kudos to them!!). What concerns me, is when someone can not afford these luxuries yet overextends themselves because they can not control their obsession to spend 5 maybe 10 minutes in a hotel lobby with their obsession. If they are that unstable and that obsessed, THOSE are the people that are capable of doing anything to the band members.

Ghost_Tracker
08-23-2005, 08:41 PM
[QUOTE=DavidMn]I was curious as to where people here think the line should be drawn as far as following Stevie or Fleetwood Mac goes. For example, when I met Lindsey in 2003, I waited in the lobby of their hotel for like 2 hours. I ' curious as to what others think on this subject.


I think Stevie and Lindsey and all the rest are probably very used to

fans waiting for them in Hotels, and even ( if they're in the mood for it )

talking to them for at least a brief period of time.

However - and this is just personal opinion - I personally don't

recommend trying to sell Stevie's underwear on e-bay; setting up

so-called "religious" websites to solicit money for your favorite charity -

yourself, that is - using a picture of Stevie as an "Angel" and her

drawings and paintings, which she has copyrights of and which she

deserves compensation for - while implying that she endorses the website,

which she did not; posting proudly in google discussion groups that

"Stevie's security is well-aquainted with me" ; or coming in to the

Nicksfix website chat room and talking with a well-known permanent

camper there about how to "take down" Stevie's security; all within

a time frame of one summer. Those things, when taken together and

when happening in rapid succession over a short period of months,

are perhaps somewhat "over the top." Of course, jumping out of an

airplane with a Nicks license plate was perhaps a little weird in the

FIRST place, but I guess that all by itself was technically okay.

The rest is behavior that should, perhaps, be re-evaluated.

I also, personally, don't recommend showing up at her house

uninvited. That would officially be Over the Top.

I guess what I'm saying is that Stevie loves her fans, and in my

opinion as a fellow fan, it's "all good" as long as you're courteous of

Stevie's space and feelings and need for privacy.

P.S. on this - I recently heard that someone called Stevie in her

Hotel room on this current tour, lost her nerve, hung up, and called back,

thinking they could "hang out" on the phone. This was at 4 a.m.

She was surprised and shocked that Stevie was "Very Rude" to her.

OH pu-leeese. A little common sense, is all I'm sayin'.

Let the woman sleep at night, no? And don't go callin' her at all,

unless you literally for real know her personally. The poor woman probably

has to change her freaking phone number every other WEEK!

And - obviously, we need to respect Jessie, Chris and Lori's privacy too.

Anyway those are my thoughts, and I know that they're obvious to the

person that posted this question, but what can I say, that's what I

personally came up with.

Ghost_Tracker
08-23-2005, 08:58 PM
I just realized something else -

Stevie herself has addressed this multiple times....

"Enchanted - you THOUGHT you saw something -

IN my EYES, en-chanted; it's a SHAME that you wanted me

( you didn't TRY! )

Enchanted, you THOUGHT you saw something in my eyes..."


And of course, the infamous:

"Stand back...stand back
In the middle of my room
I did not hear from you
It's alright...it's alright
( aahh, but it's NOT all right! )
To be standing in a line
(Standing in a line)
(Standing in a line)
Well . . .
you need to be standin' in it...
( Stand Back! )"

'Ya notice what she did at the end of "Stand Back" in "Live in Boston?"

Where she put out her hand in a "blocking" gesture and acted like

the force of it all was shoving her backwards???

I felt that spoke volumes.

1.) Polite.

2.) Quiet.

3.) Respectful.

Unless you're gonna be sending jet air planes to pick people up,

but actually I think that's probably not such a hot idea these days

anyway......

dissention
08-23-2005, 09:38 PM
I remember when 4buck used to post about what kind of dental floss she'd wedge up her crack and expose with some low riders for Lindsey to see and get "turned on" by. Homegirl even talked about ambushing him in his hotel lobby at various shows. That was some hysterical stuff.

ontheEdgeof17
08-23-2005, 09:42 PM
I remember when 4buck used to post about what kind of dental floss she'd wedge up her crack and expose with some low riders for Lindsey to see and get "turned on" by. Homegirl even talked about ambushing him in his hotel lobby at various shows. That was some hysterical stuff.


I miss her and her ridiculous posts. I hope FM tours so she can come back and talk about her stalking adventures. :shocked: :p

pattymarkle
08-24-2005, 10:00 AM
I've been thinking about this and I know a couple of people are on this board, had encounters and I enjoyed them all were from fans in Australia. They followed them all over the country, finding them in every hotel they stayed at and the band loved it!

I think Mick even gave out backstage passes at some point. I remember them singing in some hotel lounge with Brett and Lindsey and John being great about seeing them everywhere. They really got a kick out of it.

I think Stevie stayed hidden or just quickly moved from the lobby to her room surrounded by her people. The guys in the band really thought it was cool that these fans followed them all over their country.

If you are honest, sincere, not intrusive and not stalking their every move, I think they are cool with running into fans.

Patty

gldstwmn
08-24-2005, 10:13 AM
I remember when 4buck used to post about what kind of dental floss she'd wedge up her crack and expose with some low riders for Lindsey to see and get "turned on" by. Homegirl even talked about ambushing him in his hotel lobby at various shows. That was some hysterical stuff.

I seem to remember some discussion of bikini waxing as well. :lol:

dissention
08-24-2005, 10:39 AM
I seem to remember some discussion of bikini waxing as well. :lol:

Nobody likes sideburns, dear. :lol:

sodascouts
08-24-2005, 11:10 AM
Eh, this is a tough one. I have mixed feelings about it. Hotel lobbies ARE public places and yea, they could use a back entrance but I, personally, am hesitant to rush up to one of the band members in a hotel lobby. After running into Stevie in the Atlanta Four Seasons, I decided not to approach her. It was 1:00 AM in the morning and I knew she had just flown in from a show in Nashville. She was in very casual clothes, hair all askew, makeup every which way and I thought it was inappropriate to bother her when she obviously wanted to get upstairs and relax. Plus she was surrounded by her posse and I doubt they would have allowed it.



Yep - but I'm actually embarrassed by how chicken I was. I waited for her and then, when she came, I pretty much ducked out of sight until her back was turned. :o

I still don't know what I would have done if Lindsey had come through that lobby. He's more approachable but I'm such a big coward, so... who knows.

MirrorInTheSky
08-24-2005, 11:11 AM
We pay for them to stay at the Four Seasons...doesn't seem unreasonable to wait around and receive some gratitude.

sodascouts
08-24-2005, 11:13 AM
I remember when 4buck used to post about what kind of dental floss she'd wedge up her crack and expose with some low riders for Lindsey to see and get "turned on" by. Homegirl even talked about ambushing him in his hotel lobby at various shows. That was some hysterical stuff.

I'm still convinced that was some male troll. No girl brags about being slutty, and no straight girl (as she claimed to be) takes such delight in describing parts of the female anatomy.

dissention
08-24-2005, 11:21 AM
We pay for them to stay at the Four Seasons...doesn't seem unreasonable to wait around and receive some gratitude.

:laugh:

Gotta love that logic.

GypsySorcerer
08-24-2005, 11:30 AM
I remember when 4buck used to post about what kind of dental floss she'd wedge up her crack and expose with some low riders for Lindsey to see and get "turned on" by. Homegirl even talked about ambushing him in his hotel lobby at various shows. That was some hysterical stuff.

:lol: :lol: :lol: She was a trip. "Lindsey loves taut tummies and perky breasts!" :woohoo:

totallycait
08-24-2005, 11:31 AM
We pay for them to stay at the Four Seasons...doesn't seem unreasonable to wait around and receive some gratitude.

I don't know about that. We pay to hear music. We pay to see them perform. If they owe us anything, it would be the best they can give us onstage or on a recording.

GypsySorcerer
08-24-2005, 11:33 AM
I'm still convinced that was some male troll. No girl brags about being slutty, and no straight girl (as she claimed to be) takes such delight in describing parts of the female anatomy.

If she was a woman, I feel incredibly sorry for her. I couldn't believe that such degrading and misogynist remarks were made by a woman.

dissention
08-24-2005, 11:37 AM
:lol: :lol: :lol: She was a trip. "Lindsey loves taut tummies and perky breasts!" :woohoo:

OMG, Krista. :lol: :lol: :lol:

wondergirl9847
08-24-2005, 11:41 AM
:lol: :lol: :lol: She was a trip. "Lindsey loves taut tummies and perky breasts!" :woohoo:

What straight man doesn't?

DavidMn
08-24-2005, 11:41 AM
I would probably do the same, just to meet them once. If you did that multiple times, I think you have something that could be called an "issue." I shook Lindsey's hand from the stage and when he signed the photo I had, I grabbed his hand again and said Thank you! He said "you're very welcome." I mysteriously bumped into John McVie the day of the show in Atlanta, GA 2003. That was blind luck! I'm satisfied with those experiences.
Very good point. I'm very satisfied as well. Yeah, I've never met Stevie, but that sure doesnt change the way I feel about her. I mean I could've whined to whoever would listen that after all the shows I've seem over that last 2 years, that I deserve something. But that's not what I'm in it for. If it happens, great, if not, no biggie. :)

DavidMn
08-24-2005, 11:42 AM
I purchased a porta potty and placed it near a house that was under construction on Stevie's street and lived in it for several months back when she was in between tours. Is that going too far? :p
Hell no!!! :laugh: ;)

DavidMn
08-24-2005, 11:45 AM
I admit I have looked up addresses online to see if any photos exist, but I would NEVER go and look for the place if I was in that city or stalk anybody in any way. I am just not that fanatical - just a little curious.... (I still haven't found Stevie's so I can look it up on earth Google)
In a public place, I'd probably just get close enough to see them "for real" and then walk away. I'm not starstruck, and I was raised to not interrupt people famous or not, if they're in conversation....
You know, I dont think thats a big deal. I mean it is public information. AS long as someone doesnt actually go to the house it doesnt reeally bother me. I personally wouldnt do it, but I can remember all these "Star maps" that were all over hollywood when I was there in July.

DavidMn
08-24-2005, 11:46 AM
I've done some pretty off-the-wall things in the past to catch a glimpse of the band. My obsession with that is over. In Vegas this past August, my group and I were like "eh...let's go eat and drink", instead of waiting for Stevie's band to come out. I just don't find interest in it anymore...meeting anymore remotely close to Stevie or Stevie, herself. :shrug:Curtis you get it. You're happy with where you are as a fan, and thats great. :)

DavidMn
08-24-2005, 11:48 AM
Eh, this is a tough one. I have mixed feelings about it. Hotel lobbies ARE public places and yea, they could use a back entrance but I, personally, am hesitant to rush up to one of the band members in a hotel lobby. After running into Stevie in the Atlanta Four Seasons, I decided not to approach her. It was 1:00 AM in the morning and I knew she had just flown in from a show in Nashville. She was in very casual clothes, hair all askew, makeup every which way and I thought it was inappropriate to bother her when she obviously wanted to get upstairs and relax. Plus she was surrounded by her posse and I doubt they would have allowed it.

Lindsey..I do not think he minds the attention. I think he likes it to some extent but again, I personally, would not bother him more than once in a lobby. If I ran into him, I would definatley walk up, say hello, tell him how hot he is and ask for a picture. That would be enough. There would be no need to go back to another lobby. I would feel like he would think I was nuts if I "ran into" him again.

Restaurants, homes, funerals...completely and totally inappropriate. I think it was Tower who mentioned how spooky and scary it must be to be a celebrity trying to deal with obsessed fans. I agree and many celebrities, Stevie included, are quite scared of what they perceive to be obsessed fans. I would never want to do anything that would cross that line in Stevie's or her securities mind. Remember that story from the Atlantic City show that Marissa and I told? About the guy who Stevie saw during the beginning of the show and went off to Waddy about him? She was waving her arms all around and within 1.3 seconds Waddy had informed Marcus, who was then down in the audience yanking the guy out of the row. So, Stevie was afraid enough of this guy that he was thrown right out of the show, three songs in. (we all could tell Stevie was freaked out by this guy, just by the way she was looking at him and reacted to him) Marcus picked him out in a row full of fans in less then ten seconds so her security was familiar with this guy as well. There is definately a down side to fame and although most fans mean well and only want to say hello, a few bad apples ruin it for the whole bunch.
WOw, thats creepy. good thing they got the jerk outta there quick :nod:

DavidMn
08-24-2005, 11:50 AM
I remember when 4buck used to post about what kind of dental floss she'd wedge up her crack and expose with some low riders for Lindsey to see and get "turned on" by. Homegirl even talked about ambushing him in his hotel lobby at various shows. That was some hysterical stuff.
See, look at what I've missed by not joining here earlier :rolleyes:

GypsySorcerer
08-24-2005, 11:50 AM
What straight man doesn't?

Really?!?! I thought 4buck was giving us some profound information. ;)

DavidMn
08-24-2005, 11:57 AM
Crossing the line of obsession....

I know someone on this board who goes out of their way to meet FM band members. They spend a lot of time and money plotting and planning which hotel the band will be staying at. This one person in particular really scares me. I will not point fingers or name names because then I look bad. Obsessed doesn't even begin to describe this person.

What is going to far as a fan? I think if you run up your credit cards year after year to go see the band all over the country, spend money you do not have to stay at posh hotels just because you know the band is staying there (and their whole focus is to "run into" the band in every city they go to and get their picture taken with them) , and then spend years trying to dig yourself out of debt you are either very immature or you have a serious mental issue.

We joke and comment about how many shows some people go to (which is great if financially they can afford it--kudos to them!!). What concerns me, is when someone can not afford these luxuries yet overextends themselves because they can not control their obsession to spend 5 maybe 10 minutes in a hotel lobby with their obsession. If they are that unstable and that obsessed, THOSE are the people that are capable of doing anything to the band members.
Well, i will admit that I'm guilty of half of that. I must admit I overextended myself the last 3 years for Stevie and Fleetwood Mac, but only that one time did I even approach the hotel. I look at it this way, traveling and seeing the country and the shows made me happy, and now I have to deal with the aftermath, and theres no one else responsible for that than myself. So I guess I'm in a bit of a pickle, but the memories were worth it!! :)

Gypsy-Rhiannon
08-24-2005, 02:12 PM
What straight man doesn't?
Well it's a good job my hubby loves me no matter what... cause I have neither!! :lol: :lol:

Ghost_Tracker
08-24-2005, 05:30 PM
Hey I wonder who STEVIE is a fan of???

Joni Mitchell, perhaps?

Pat Benatar?

Melissa Etheridge?

"JONI I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!"

"Hey aren't you Stevie Nicks???"

"Why, oh, uhm, errr - YES! :woohoo: :cool: "

BTFLCHLD
08-24-2005, 05:32 PM
when you break your ankles thats going to far... :wavey:

LeighB04
08-24-2005, 06:51 PM
Hey I wonder who STEVIE is a fan of???

Joni Mitchell, perhaps?

Pat Benatar?

Melissa Etheridge?

"JONI I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!"

"Hey aren't you Stevie Nicks???"

"Why, oh, uhm, errr - YES! :woohoo: :cool: "


Stevie has said Joni Mitchell's Ladies of the Canyon was a major inspiration to her. She's also been known to hang out with Heart and do a Ladies who Lunch on the Road kinda thing...

dissention
08-24-2005, 07:45 PM
Hey I wonder who STEVIE is a fan of???

Joni Mitchell, perhaps?

Pat Benatar?

Melissa Etheridge?

"JONI I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!"

"Hey aren't you Stevie Nicks???"

"Why, oh, uhm, errr - YES! :woohoo: :cool: "

I seem to remember her being a Talking Heads fan (she's got great taste if she is). I can't remember exactly what it was in, but she said they were "poetry," then she went to their Hall of Fame induction and could be seen nodding her head and being quite into it when they performed. It's quite funny to think of Stevie jamming to "Psycho Killer," actually.

wolfontherun
08-24-2005, 07:50 PM
Please dont take this in a personal way, but it sounds stalkish to me. BTW a hotel lobby is not a "public" place it is a private business and they can throw anyone out for any reason if they want to.

I think if you or anyone else were to do this again it would be acceptable if you brought one or two or more people with you, that would allow the celebrity to feel less paranoid.

But being alone may freak some of them out.