Christine in Amsterdam?

[macfan 57]

Has anyone seen this video?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6x_CxLdwZ0

[Sanne2]

How strange she's in Amsterdam with them, is she's just tagging along?
She really loves that hair clip...

[jbrownsjr]

I'm beside myself. What the hell is going on??

[michelej1]

Has anyone seen this video?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6x_CxLdwZ0

I had not seen that. My goodness.

It used to be that those who thought they were up to something were delusional. Now, if you DON'T think they are up to something, you're really ignoring the evidence.

Cute to watch her say she can't sign them all and try to politely bypass them.

Michele

[jenniferuk]

Here is a thread fr Rumours forum with the above clip, another CM clip and clips of each band member exiting hotel.


http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showthread.php?t=52849

[michelej1]

Oh, I hadn't been in the Rumours thread before I came here. Her presence now makes me feel worried rather than happy. But we will have to get some official news soon. So, I guess there's nothing to do but assume the best.

Michele

[jenniferuk]

Oh, I hadn't been in the Rumours thread before I came here. Her presence now makes me feel worried rather than happy. But we will have to get some official news soon. So, I guess there's nothing to do but assume the best.

Michele

Who knew there would be so much happening tonight-crazy. Such a shock to see her and, as you wrote, that turned so quickly to worry. For now I am trying to focus on positivity...I love that they are all together.

[michelej1]

Who knew there would be so much happening tonight-crazy. Such a shock to see her and, as you wrote, that turned so quickly to worry. For now I am trying to focus on positivity...I love that they are all together.

I love it too. I always want them together. And they did do their scheduled show and... I'm going to assume everything is ok.

Michele

[jbrownsjr]

I hope Ken is right now more than ever.. and they're just rehearsing new tunes for 2014.

Praying they were hacked..

[applebucked]

I'm getting antsy.

[aleuzzi]

I didn't get the sense something was wrong or amiss. At the very least, she is joining them on the European leg because she misses them and wants to spend time with them. I suspect, however, there is more to the story. We may be seeing her on stage with them.

[applebucked]

I didn't get the sense something was wrong or amiss. At the very least, she is joining them on the European leg because she misses them and wants to spend time with them. I suspect, however, there is more to the story. We may be seeing her on stage with them.
Had I not known the thing with John, I wouldn't get the sense either.

[michelej1]

All the more wonderful for Christine to be there now. Very happy to have those Youtubes of all 5.

Michele

[applebucked]

All the more wonderful for Christine to be there now. Very happy to have those Youtubes of all 5.
indeed it was. :nod:

[aleuzzi]

Had I not known the thing with John, I wouldn't get the sense either.

I didn't know of John's cancer until just a few minutes ago. I hadn't been following the Rumours board. Wow. I am very sad to hear this. Very sad.

[jbrownsjr]

I didn't know of John's cancer until just a few minutes ago. I hadn't been following the Rumours board. Wow. I am very sad to hear this. Very sad.

I was about to answer you, but I knew you'd see it above. I'm so sad right now. :(
I pray it's early stages and he can recover fully.

[aleuzzi]

I was about to answer you, but I knew you'd see it above. I'm so sad right now. :(
I pray it's early stages and he can recover fully.

I really hope for this, too. John means so much to the individual members of the band, as well as to his fans. An incredible bassist, too. I really hope he recovers, even if he doesn't ever play a single note again on stage.

[jbrownsjr]

I really hope for this, too. John means so much to the individual members of the band, as well as to his fans. An incredible bassist, too. I really hope he recovers, even if he doesn't ever play a single note again on stage.

Same here, I hope he plays again because he is so much to FMac. But who cares right now, I'll give up my want of his musicianship for him to live to be 100 and healthy.

[HomerMcvie]

Same here, I hope he plays again because he is so much to FMac. But who cares right now, I'll give up my want of his musicianship for him to live to be 100 and healthy.
I know. Have we concluded that it's colon cancer now? I mean, maybe even if they have to remove stuff to get it, hopefully they caught it in time.:angel:

[applebucked]

I know. Have we concluded that it's colon cancer now? I mean, maybe even if they have to remove stuff to get it, hopefully they caught it in time.:angel:
If reports were to be believed, he has early stage colon cancer, which is treatable.

[HomerMcvie]

If reports were to be believed, he has early stage colon cancer, which is treatable.

Let's hope so!

(and I love your sig pic!)

[jbrownsjr]

If reports were to be believed, he has early stage colon cancer, which is treatable.

Still wishing this was a hoax... uhhh...

Love your sig as well...

[applebucked]

Let's hope so!

(and I love your sig pic!)
My fingers and toes are crossed.

(thanks! Chris + drink is always a hit)

[Ulpian]

I didn't know of John's cancer until just a few minutes ago. I hadn't been following the Rumours board. Wow. I am very sad to hear this. Very sad.

Me too, but so lovely that she (and all of them) are there for him, with his family.

[jbrownsjr]

Me too, but so lovely that she (and all of them) are there for him, with his family.

I love that all 5 of them are together. That can only help..

[applebucked]

I love that all 5 of them are together. That can only help..
I still get tears in my eyes when I think about that.

Hey Chris, use whatever healing powers your mother gave you on him, alright? Drag your brother along too.

[michelej1]

I still get tears in my eyes when I think about that.

Hey Chris, use whatever healing powers your mother gave you on him, alright? Drag your brother along too.

She probably does have her brother John with her. He is better at it than she is, she said.

Michele

[jbrownsjr]

She probably does have her brother John with her. He is better at it than she is, she said.

Michele

Didn't Christine used to rub Mick's shoulders for him. And ... Christine's mother took a wart from her nose..

It's been so long, I can't remember the details..

[michelej1]

Didn't Christine used to rub Mick's shoulders for him. And ... Christine's mother took a wart from her nose..

It's been so long, I can't remember the details..

And Mick said when they had a cold or flu or something, Christine could help them.

Yes, Christine said that her mother took a wart off of her nose and also did something for a neighbor I think, but I don't remember what. But she said her brother had healing powers too, much stronger than her own, inherited from her mother. The thing is, if it's real or not doesn't matter. If you believe in it, it can't hurt.

NMichele

[Wendy Welch]

Where is a thread for John McVie. Please send all your prayers for him and his family and friends. Bob and I always had a sweet spot in our hearts for John. I wish him all the best. He is a very special person and so talented. Bob and I loved you John.

[applebucked]

And Mick said when they had a cold or flu or something, Christine could help them.

Yes, Christine said that her mother took a wart off of her nose and also did something for a neighbor I think, but I don't remember what. But she said her brother had healing powers too, much stronger than her own, inherited from her mother. The thing is, if it's real or not doesn't matter. If you believe in it, it can't hurt.
Maybe just having her around him would help a lot. :nod:

Where is a thread for John McVie. Please send all your prayers for him and his family and friends. Bob and I always had a sweet spot in our hearts for John. I wish him all the best. He is a very special person and so talented. Bob and I loved you John.
Wendy, there is a thread for him in the Rumours forum:
http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showthread.php?t=52856

[jbrownsjr]

And Mick said when they had a cold or flu or something, Christine could help them.

Yes, Christine said that her mother took a wart off of her nose and also did something for a neighbor I think, but I don't remember what. But she said her brother had healing powers too, much stronger than her own, inherited from her mother. The thing is, if it's real or not doesn't matter. If you believe in it, it can't hurt.

NMichele

Thanks, I do remember that somewhat. Is this the same brother that studied bugs?

[applebucked]

Thanks, I do remember that somewhat. Is this the same brother that studied bugs?
Yep, that's the same brother.

[michelej1]

Yep, that's the same brother.

She only has the one.

Michele

[applebucked]

She only has the one.
Doesn't she have a much younger half-brother named Cyril or something like that?

[michelej1]

Doesn't she have a much younger half-brother named Cyril or something like that?

Yeah, you might be right. After her father remarried. Her father's name was Cyril.

Michele

[michelej1]

I wouldn't be surprised if there's soon a Christine sighting in the states. I bet she comes over here.

Of course, we don't know where John will go. He may have treatment in Los Angeles rather than Hawaii. But I can imagine her flying somewhere over here, not necessarily in the state where he is, but somewhere around just to be close temporarily.

Michele

[applebucked]

I wouldn't be surprised if there's soon a Christine sighting in the states. I bet she comes over here.

Of course, we don't know where John will go. He may have treatment in Los Angeles rather than Hawaii. But I can imagine her flying somewhere over here, not necessarily in the state where he is, but somewhere around just to be close temporarily.
I can also imagine her coming over to his place occasionally just to help around and stuff.

[ironman_01701]

Not sure what kind of cancer john has, but the band canceled the Australian and New Zealand scheduled after almost completing the European tour (minus one center). I believe Christine being in Amsterdam is rehearsing with the band (without John now), after Amsterdam she may rehearse in a more remote place, maybe in Maui in Hawaii Islands. John's treatment for cancer will be done during this November and December 2013. Then after his treatment in early 2014 he will join them all and will play the new 2014 schedule for Australian and New Zealand to finish the last leg of the 2013 tour. If john has a thyroid cancer type (not sure just speculating) then after his treatment, John might be OK to go on and join his band based on his doctors OK.

What better way to spend a winter of cold than in a warm climate down under during January and Feb. of 2014 with the all of them for the final ending tour.

That's my speculation (comments?).

[vivfox]

Of course, we don't know where John will go. He may have treatment in Los Angeles rather than Hawaii.
Michele


My theory is he will receive treatment at The City of Hope in the LA area.

[jbrownsjr]

Not sure what kind of cancer john has, but the band canceled the Australian and New Zealand scheduled after almost completing the European tour (minus one center). I believe Christine being in Amsterdam is rehearsing with the band (without John now), after Amsterdam she may rehearse in a more remote place, maybe in Maui in Hawaii Islands. John's treatment for cancer will be done during this November and December 2013. Then after his treatment in early 2014 he will join them all and will play the new 2014 schedule for Australian and New Zealand to finish the last leg of the 2013 tour. If john has a thyroid cancer type (not sure just speculating) then after his treatment, John might be OK to go on and join his band based on his doctors OK.

What better way to spend a winter of cold than in a warm climate down under during January and Feb. of 2014 with the all of them for the final ending tour.

That's my speculation (comments?).

My guess was that she was rehearsing with them as well. But with cancer, who knows what kind it is? How far along it is? I just hope he is ok.

[applebucked]

My guess was that she was rehearsing with them as well. But with cancer, who knows what kind it is? How far along it is? I just hope he is ok.
There are reports from god knows where that she was tagging along for the entire European leg. Maybe they were trying to make her get used to the traveling and living out of the suitcase thing again apart from rehearsing if that was indeed the case.

Yeah. I just hope he's doing well and that he'll kick cancer's sorry arse.

[michelej1]

My theory is he will receive treatment at The City of Hope in the LA area.

Not to upset Hawaiians, but between places like The City of Hope and UCLA medical center, I think John will be better off here than there. Well, if he is getting surgery or radiation do it here. He can do his chemo in Hawaii. But actually I'd do the chemo here too, in case there's a problem side effect, which is rare enough, but if there is, he should be hospitalized here.

See that's why they never should have announced it, because I will be giving him my prescriptions and advice until I see him back on stage again. Step aside Molly and Julie.

Michele

[michelej1]

I can also imagine her coming over to his place occasionally just to help around and stuff.

Like cook pasta?

Michele

[jbrownsjr]

There are reports from god knows where that she was tagging along for the entire European leg. Maybe they were trying to make her get used to the traveling and living out of the suitcase thing again apart from rehearsing if that was indeed the case.

Yeah. I just hope he's doing well and that he'll kick cancer's sorry arse.

Which reports.. would love to see them.. :)

[michelej1]

Which reports.. would love to see them.. :)

From fans, probably on Facebook threads.

Michele

[jbrownsjr]

From fans, probably on Facebook threads.

Michele

Ahhh, got it. My motto is usually this: If Michele says it, there's an article or interview somewhere. Same for you applebucked.. I know you usually have some support for your comments.

The FB and Twitter is irritating and fun at the same time. It could be true, and then again, it could be wishful thinking... but unofficial nonetheless...

[michelej1]

Ahhh, got it. My motto is usually this: If Michele says it, there's an article or interview somewhere. Same for you applebucked.. I know you usually have some support for your comments.

The FB and Twitter is irritating and fun at the same time. It could be true, and then again, it could be wishful thinking... but unofficial nonetheless...

Yes, I don't do Facebook or Twitter for Fleetwood Mac either. It's not that I dislike gossip. I love it, but I hate not knowing what's true and what's fantasy.

I had no idea about Christine being in Amsterdam until I saw the video clip and I saw that first and then I went into the Rumours section and read about John later, so quite the rollercoaster.

Michele

[Kena]

There are reports from god knows where that she was tagging along for the entire European leg. Maybe they were trying to make her get used to the traveling and living out of the suitcase thing again apart from rehearsing if that was indeed the case.

Yeah. I just hope he's doing well and that he'll kick cancer's sorry arse.


I could see this being true (though I have no way to prove it). If they are all getting along and she's enjoying her time with the band, why wouldn't she want to tag along? During the course of tagging along rejoining the band has most likely been on her mind but during the course of her tagging along came Johns diagnosis. Cancer is bigger than the band at this point. Christine has known John and Mick forever and Stevie and Lindsey for almost forever...they have so much history and surely so much love. The members of FM are basically family and most families come together in tough times.

[jbrownsjr]

Yes, I don't do Facebook or Twitter for Fleetwood Mac either. It's not that I dislike gossip. I love it, but I hate not knowing what's true and what's fantasy.

I had no idea about Christine being in Amsterdam until I saw the video clip and I saw that first and then I went into the Rumours section and read about John later, so quite the rollercoaster.

Michele

Same for me. I was so excited and I thought, "Ken!! You might be right!!"

Then.. I saw the John McVie. Then I saw it might be a hoax. Then.. .it was true...


rough day...........

[applebucked]

I found out about John before the Christine videos so I got more worried than happy.

[jbrownsjr]

I found out about John before the Christine videos so I got more worried than happy.

Either way it really sucks.. All we can do is wish them well... and remain positive..

[applebucked]

Either way it really sucks.. All we can do is wish them well... and remain positive..
Yeah.

My thought kept coming back to not just John and his family, but also to Mick and Christine, especially. Because those two are among those who have known him the longest and thinking how they're probably taking the news is painful to imagine.

[applebucked]

Like cook pasta?
I wonder if her pasta has healing properties... :cool:

[jbrownsjr]

I wonder if her pasta has healing properties... :cool:

She can cook cookies and drive John in her Range Rover with her horsey scarf.

[vivfox]

She can cook cookies and drive John in her Range Rover with her horsey scarf.

She could make him laugh by telling him, "that's a efffing stupid shirt you are wearing."

[applebucked]

She could make him laugh by telling him, "that's a efffing stupid shirt you are wearing."
Maybe he will intentionally wear a stupid shirt.

[jbrownsjr]

She could make him laugh by telling him, "that's a efffing stupid shirt you are wearing."

She could chuck drinks at him from across the room for old times' sake! :lol:

[applebucked]

She could chuck drinks at him from across the room for old times' sake! :lol:
Do they still have penguins in the London Zoo? How about one more trip so he can take pictures of breeding penguins? :lol:

[jenniferuk]

Do they still have penguins in the London Zoo? How about one more trip so he can take pictures of breeding penguins? :lol:

Yes they do (still have the penguins)!

So far I like this care plan....Michele is case manager with input from a team of Ledgies. She will oversee all care decisions.

Christine has got humour covered and will keep the kettle on (in times of crisis we drink even more tea as it gives us something to do). Mick covers general 'Mickness' and and keeps everyone happy (and supplied with wine). All Julie and Molly need to cover are general wife and daughter tasks and worrying.

John will be fine in no time!

[applebucked]

Yes they do (still have the penguins)!

So far I like this care plan....Michele is case manager with input from a team of Ledgies. She will oversee all care decisions.

Christine has got humour covered and will keep the kettle on (in times of crisis we drink even more tea as it gives us something to do). Mick covers general 'Mickness' and and keeps everyone happy (and supplied with wine). All Julie and Molly need to cover are general wife and daughter tasks and worrying.

John will be fine in no time!
Christine also has the food situation covered. Endless supply of pasta and cookies.

[jenniferuk]

Christine also has the food situation covered. Endless supply of pasta and cookies.

Oh yes-she is def head chef. They'll need her infamous English roast dinners--I am sure she whips up a mean Yorkshire pud.

[applebucked]

Oh yes-she is def head chef. They'll need her infamous English roast dinners--I am sure she whips up a mean Yorkshire pud.
Oh I wanna taste her English pot roast. *drool*

And what would Stevie and Lindsey do when they come over?

[jenniferuk]

Oh I wanna taste her English pot roast. *drool*

And what would Stevie and Lindsey do when they come over?

Lindsey can say a brief hello then drive Chris to his studio to record! They can do this when John needs family time or quiet time (like weekend mornings when Arsenal matches are on telly).

Stevie, well, John said she had he dirtiest laugh ever for a woman so hopefully she will lighten the mood and then she can get her emotions out via her journal. I wonder if she will bring him her Game of thrones dvds. Hmm, I clearly do not know enough about how she handles a crisis...

[jbrownsjr]

Stevie would make pot brownies. :)

[WildHearted]

Hmm, I clearly do not know enough about how she handles a crisis...

I think Stevie probably just cries, watches TV, and pets her dog.

[nicole21290]

Stevie can give out good hugs too if people need them when very emotional and vulnerable. I submit evidence, m'lud. :D

http://buckinghamnicks-ff.tumblr.com/image/65500799978

[michelej1]

I think Stevie probably just cries, watches TV, and pets her dog.

Well, apparently when her uncle was dying and she was there without any older adults around to offer her guidance, she went searching for an answer up the stairs and down the hall.

Michele

[michelej1]

Stevie would make pot brownies. :)

Stevie makes the coffee. She's still the only one who knows how.

Stevie's got mad skillz on the Keurig.

Michele

[applebucked]

Stevie would make pot brownies. :)
Hey, it has medicinal properties. :laugh:

Yeah, Stevie has to make the coffee.

[jbrownsjr]

That brings back memories.. Which docu is that from, where Stevie makes the coffee... ?

[applebucked]

That brings back memories.. Which docu is that from, where Stevie makes the coffee... ?
It was the Tusk documentary.

[jbrownsjr]

It was the Tusk documentary.

I remember now.. :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

[jenniferuk]

Yes! The coffee-how could I forget!

The care plan is all coming together-

[jbrownsjr]

Yes! The coffee-how could I forget!

The care plan is all coming together-

It's funny, I kept thinking Destiny Rules.. But yes, it's been so long since I watched the, "Tusk docu". I'm old.. :)

[jenniferuk]

It's funny, I kept thinking Destiny Rules.. But yes, it's been so long since I watched the, "Tusk docu". I'm old.. :)

Haha--me too, with Destiny Rules. I am old and can no longer keep track of all the little tidbits...they've given us so many! I need to rewatch some docs and refresh my memory.

[HomerMcvie]

That brings back memories.. Which docu is that from, where Stevie makes the coffee... ?
She talked them into getting a Bunn coffeemaker!:lol:

[I'msoAfraid95]

She could make him laugh by telling him, "that's a efffing stupid shirt you are wearing."

Isn't he fond of those lovely Hawaiian themed shirts?

[jbrownsjr]

Isn't he fond of those lovely Hawaiian themed shirts?

He sure is..

[jbrownsjr]

She talked them into getting a Bunn coffeemaker!:lol:

Told you she was useful David. :)

[HomerMcvie]

Told you she was useful David. :)

Opinions vary!:lol:

We should stop tainting this lovely forum with her name!:mad:

[applebucked]

As long as I get my coffee... :lol:

[jbrownsjr]

Opinions vary!:lol:

We should stop tainting this lovely forum with her name!:mad:

Say what you want about Stephanie, but the girl was happy as can be when Christine walked on stage last month. She's a White Winged Dove in my book.

[I'msoAfraid95]

He sure is..

Oh God, I could just picture the conversation on the way to get the chemo treatments if Chris or Stevie drove him. :lol::lol::lol:

[applebucked]

Oh God, I could just picture the conversation on the way to get the chemo treatments if Chris or Stevie drove him. :lol::lol::lol:
When was the last time Stevie drove again? :lol: Chris would be the one driving, and Stevie's the tag-along kid at the back.

And imagine the sarcasm dripping off Christine's mouth.

[I'msoAfraid95]

When was the last time Stevie drove again? :lol: Chris would be the one driving, and Stevie's the tag-along kid at the back.

And imagine the sarcasm dripping off Christine's mouth.

Umm probably 1975/ 76 right before Rhiannon was released. Man, to be a fly on the window of that car! :laugh: Could you imagine the buzz on this board?

Stevie:" Chris, you're too tall. Move your head so I can see"
"John remove your hat. I want to see that beautiful long gray/white hair of yours"
John, please let me pick out your clothes from now on

John and Chris: "Please Stevie, hush!"

a few minutes later


Stevie:" Are we there yet? You can't trust these GPS thingies
Chris please rejoin the band. I hate being in this boys club.
John I'll hold your hand if you're scared."

John: "Stevie, please shut up"

And on and on and on......

[MikeInNV]

Say what you want about Stephanie, but the girl was happy as can be when Christine walked on stage last month. She's a White Winged Dove in my book.

This. And she had such nice things to say about Chris in the recent Rip It Up interview.

[jbrownsjr]

This. And she had such nice things to say about Chris in the recent Rip It Up interview.

Is this posted somewhere?

[applebucked]

Is this posted somewhere?
http://www.ripitup.co.nz/music/stevie-nicks/

Nicks moved to LA with Buckingham to join Fleetwood Mac in 1974 - establishing a new line-up that remains the line-up of today - apart from Christine McVie who quit in 1988 [1998] but recently rejoined the band on stage at London’s O2.

"Chris was a tough girl but she never really told us just how afraid she was of flying,” says Nicks.

"She'd started having panic attacks about it. We did the Grammys and then she turned to me and said, 'I can't do this any more, I'm quitting.' I said, 'You're leaving me? Abandoning me?' "She goes, 'I'm sorry, honey, I just can't do it.' So she went home, sold her beautiful house in Los Angeles, her piano, her truck, and she was gone in three weeks.

"We never saw her again until we played Earls Court in London in 2004. You just have to respect her wishes but we’ll always be close. We’ll always be friends though it's been very hard to try Christine's songs in rehearsals. Lindsey and I have tried singing some in harmony but we were just disappointed with it.

"Christine just can't be replaced."

[HomerMcvie]

Say what you want about Stephanie, but the girl was happy as can be when Christine walked on stage last month. She's a White Winged Dove in my book.
On this, we agree 100%. Whoever said they thought Stevie was trying to upstage her(or whatever it was), was completely wrong. I love to run Stevie's name through the mud more than anyone,:lol:, but she was truly happy that Chris was up there.

John will beat this thing....

And Chris will come back for one more final album and tour.....

A fella can hope and dream....:angel:

[applebucked]

Umm probably 1975/ 76 right before Rhiannon was released. Man, to be a fly on the window of that car! :laugh: Could you imagine the buzz on this board?

Stevie:" Chris, you're too tall. Move your head so I can see"
"John remove your hat. I want to see that beautiful long gray/white hair of yours"
John, please let me pick out your clothes from now on

John and Chris: "Please Stevie, hush!"

a few minutes later


Stevie:" Are we there yet? You can't trust these GPS thingies
Chris please rejoin the band. I hate being in this boys club.
John I'll hold your hand if you're scared."

John: "Stevie, please shut up"

And on and on and on......
Stevie: "You know there's episode of Game of Thrones where-- oh, look at those penguins on that billboard, John!"
John: (to Chris) "told you bringing her is a bad idea"
Stevie: Hey, John, penguins.
Christine: *to herself, out loud* "God, if only I could have just one drink right now..."
John: You would never stop at one drink.

[applebucked]

On this, we agree 100%. Whoever said they thought Stevie was trying to upstage her(or whatever it was), was completely wrong. I love to run Stevie's name through the mud more than anyone,:lol:, but she was truly happy that Chris was up there.

John will beat this thing....

And Chris will come back for one more final album and tour.....

A fella can hope and dream....:angel:
Trust me, once John's health is on par, Chris would come sprinting back to FM for a final hurrah.

[vivfox]

Trust me, once John's health is on par, Chris would come sprinting back to FM for a final hurrah.


I love this quote.:thumbsup:

[elle]

On this, we agree 100%. Whoever said they thought Stevie was trying to upstage her(or whatever it was), was completely wrong. I love to run Stevie's name through the mud more than anyone,:lol:, but she was truly happy that Chris was up there.

people who were right at the stage at that show said something like that.

i do believe she was truly happy. but i also think, judging from what people who were there said, and also from the videos, that she was trying to take on herself some of Christine's thunder, whether it was conscious or not.

but like you, i am biased against the woman... on the other hand i've seen a lot of spitting on LB for that same event from all the chiffs so it goes both ways. the way i've seen it, LB was annoyed that SN was putting Christine in the corner, and both him and Mick were waving them to come over to the middle of the stage to share the joy with all band members. the way Lindsey-haters saw it was that he was annoyed, period, because it's a known fact that he's just a jerk. ;) :lol:

the fact that the second day events unfolded very differently and everybody in the band got to share the joy of Christine rejoining them, is telling too - that something was not completely right the first day.

[jbrownsjr]

people who were right at the stage at that show said something like that.

i do believe she was truly happy. but i also think, judging from what people who were there said, and also from the videos, that she was trying to take on herself some of Christine's thunder, whether it was conscious or not.

but like you, i am biased against the woman... on the other hand i've seen a lot of spitting on LB for that same event from all the chiffs so it goes both ways. the way i've seen it, LB was annoyed that SN was putting Christine in the corner, and both him and Mick were waving them to come over to the middle of the stage to share the joy with all band members. the way Lindsey-haters saw it was that he was annoyed, period, because it's a known fact that he's just a jerk. ;) :lol:

the fact that the second day events unfolded very differently and everybody in the band got to share the joy of Christine rejoining them, is telling too - that something was not completely right the first day.

What's really fascinating, Elle, after watching this band since 1973 ish.. Is that Stevie and/or LB would be worried about Christine stealing the thunder. And she sort of did in that moment. Those fans went absolutely wild... and I did too for about a week. :]

[applebucked]

IMO, if the Steves was indeed stealing some of Christine's thunder, it probably wasn't intentional.

Regardless, it was still a very magical moment. I still tear up thinking about it.

[jbrownsjr]

IMO, if the Steves was indeed stealing some of Christine's thunder, it probably wasn't intentional.

Regardless, it was still a very magical moment. I still tear up thinking about it.

I truly believe Stevie was beside herself with joy. She wanted to show the fans, "Look what I found!!" I could feel her joy thru the youtubevideo. I wonder what Michele's opinion is... or anyone else that was there..

[applebucked]

I truly believe Stevie was beside herself with joy. She wanted to show the fans, "Look what I found!!" I could feel her joy thru the youtubevideo. I wonder what Michele's opinion is... or anyone else that was there..
Same. It's very obvious how much she loves her.

[elle]

I truly believe Stevie was beside herself with joy. She wanted to show the fans, "Look what I found!!" I could feel her joy thru the youtubevideo. I wonder what Michele's opinion is... or anyone else that was there..

yes, i agree. but who was it that worked hard for months to bring Christine back? the impression if you look at that stage that day was exactly what you said above.

does Mick not love Christine and was he not probably even more overjoyed? or Lindsey? or John??

[jbrownsjr]

yes, i agree. but who was it that worked hard for months to bring Christine back? the impression if you look at that stage that day was exactly what you said above.

does Mick not love Christine and was he not probably even more overjoyed? or Lindsey? or John??

I think Mick was happy.. he kept shouting.. "boom boom boom!!" "boom boom boom!!" lololol!!!

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I think Mick was happy.. he kept shouting.. "boom boom boom!!" "boom boom boom!!" lololol!!!
And don't forget Johnny Mac as well. You gotta love how he interacts with Chris there.

[jbrownsjr]

And don't forget Johnny Mac as well. You gotta love how he interacts with Chris there.

I didn't get as much of a read on him. He is very unemotional as it is. But Mick and Stevie seemed to be ecstatic to me. Lindsey looked happy, but I expected him to jam with her a bit harder like in the past.

[michelej1]

I truly believe Stevie was beside herself with joy. She wanted to show the fans, "Look what I found!!" I could feel her joy thru the youtubevideo. I wonder what Michele's opinion is... or anyone else that was there..

My opinion is not that she was trying to steal Christine's thunder, but that she was hogging Christine and trying to steal her from everyone else, so that it was more about the 2 of them than the 5 of them. I find that a little annoying because as far as Stevie and Christine go, I don't really think of them as one of the couples in FM of any significance and certainly not one that I was looking to see reunited. I'd put Stevie and Lindsey, Christine and John, Christine and Lindsey, John and Mick and even Lindsey and Mick above Stevie and Christine as far as duo strength goes. Stevie acted that night as if it was, "Here we are, Christine and Stevie, together again." Really?

Anyway, the second night was a much more "a little Christine for everyone" event. Stevie stood back a little and shared and Christine very quickly got with John and Lindsey too, right out of the gate, they bolted over too, so it wasn't so much an isolated thing as the night before.

Michele

[michelej1]

I didn't get as much of a read on him. He is very unemotional as it is. But Mick and Stevie seemed to be ecstatic to me. Lindsey looked happy, but I expected him to jam with her a bit harder like in the past.

To me he looked almost choked with emotion before she even took the stage. While the other 3 were joking about the mystery keyboards in the corner, he looked like his heart was too nervous to take part in the teasing. I felt that I could feel his stomach in his throat.

Michele

[michelej1]

And don't forget Johnny Mac as well. You gotta love how he interacts with Chris there.

I like when Christine walks off the stage and John goes with her. I'm not sure why she entered the stage from the rear and then exited it by going down steps at the side of the stage, but John went down those steps with her and his arms around her were protective.

Michele

[Mr Scarrott]

I was there both nights. What I remember most about it was the monumental audience roar when Chris sang her verse and when she did her piano solo. It was just a great cathartic moment, and she did, unwittingly steal the show- everyone thought "we've got her back, even it is just for these precious few moments". There was even an awkward moment or two on the 27th when part of the crowd chanted "we want Christine!" right before World Turning. I don't know if that happened anywhere else on the tour.

Having said all that, I'm optimistic about her recording, and even touring with them again. But all thoughts right now are really for Mr Mac. Nothing else really matters.

[Ulpian]

I was there both nights. What I remember most about it was the monumental audience roar when Chris sang her verse and when she did her piano solo. It was just a great cathartic moment, and she did, unwittingly steal the show- everyone thought "we've got her back, even it is just for these precious few moments". There was even an awkward moment or two on the 27th when part of the crowd chanted "we want Christine!" right before World Turning. I don't know if that happened anywhere else on the tour.

Having said all that, I'm optimistic about her recording, and even touring with them again. But all thoughts right now are really for Mr Mac. Nothing else really matters.

I remember the chants on the 27th!

You're right, it was hugely cathartic.

[michelej1]

I was there both nights. What I remember most about it was the monumental audience roar when Chris sang her verse and when she did her piano solo. It was just a great cathartic moment, and she did, unwittingly steal the show- everyone thought "we've got her back, even it is just for these precious few moments". There was even an awkward moment or two on the 27th when part of the crowd chanted "we want Christine!" right before World Turning. I don't know if that happened anywhere else on the tour.



Being uncertain the first night of when she would appear, I was on pins and needles for the whole second half of the show, but realizing how things would work the second night, my expectations were more focused. I found World Turning the most interminable, stultifying song in the world. I just wanted to Fast Forward to the good stuff.

Michele

[fairydust75]

And Mick said when they had a cold or flu or something, Christine could help them.

Yes, Christine said that her mother took a wart off of her nose and also did something for a neighbor I think, but I don't remember what. But she said her brother had healing powers too, much stronger than her own, inherited from her mother. The thing is, if it's real or not doesn't matter. If you believe in it, it can't hurt.
NMichele

Thanks for reminding me about Christine's description of her Mum. I've always thought that in some ways, Stevie reminded Chris of her Mum.

[applebucked]

I remember the chants on the 27th!

You're right, it was hugely cathartic.
If I was there, I would've joined the chanting. :laugh:

[jbrownsjr]

If I was there, I would've joined the chanting. :laugh:

It would be involuntary... :lol:

[applebucked]

It would be involuntary... :lol:
obviously :lol: