First she took my hand....
 

Since Livia pointed out that this seems to the "Ledgies Touching Stevie" tour, I thought it would be fun for everyone to recount their Edge stage rush experiences. This would include hand shaking as well encouters with the Birds of Rhiannon.

Somehow I was fortunate enough to rush the stage both in Houston and in Dallas. Houston was magical because it was the first time I had ever gotten so close to her. I was mesmerized by her, and after shaking her hand, I made a point to touch her Frakenbocks. I could feel their power!!! And in a word, the birds are GLORIOUS. The second night, in Dallas, I remember much more vividly. She grasped both of my hands with her hands and just smiled down at me as gibberish poured out of my mouth like "Stevie, you're so gorgeous!", etc. She was truly angelic and one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen, and her hands are silky smooth like satin. *sigh* I'll never be able to hear another Stevie song without remembering her gentle smile radiating down on me. :angel:

In Vegas fri and sat she shook my hands and it was just sureal to be so close to the icon she is, very genuine and warm and I am going to vegas and red rocks and hope for the same!

AWESOME! :blob1:

My hands touching hands are as follows:

-SYW LIB. After Goodbye Baby, I got a hand grasp. I had to climb on top of a speaker so she could reach me.

-SYW Cleveland: Bless those little girls for standing beside me. I got a high five that night.

-Edge of 17/Pittsburgh/Don&Stevie: Ry and I were the last two on the left of the stage. It was a magical experience. That's the night of my "I love Street Angel" mumble and Paula's infamous LEGWARMERS comment. :) A BLAST!

-Edge of 17/Cleveland/Stevie: The stage was so low I got her groin area in my face. :o I touched her from the back of her neck, down her arm, to her hand. That was also an awesome night with Lori and Amy. :woohoo:

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Chicago: She was grabbing someone elses hand and since she wasn't going to grab mine I just kinda touched hers. Cheap. I practically got butt raped at that show from so many people behind me pushing.

Grand Rapids: I was front row (Thanks to Miss G. and the dude sitting next to me!!) and she grabbed my one hand but never looked at me. I was too speechless to really try and even get her attention.

Milwaukee: I was standing behind someone and she grabbed her hands and said something to her. I was spazzing so much I was like "STEEEEVEEE" and she looked at me and smiled but never grabbed my hands. My brain didn't react fast enough and neither did my mouth for me to say "I love you!" or something like that. I can just imagine the look on my face when I was saying her name. Ahhh, it's even embarrassing to think about.

I always have to wonder what it's like to be her in that situation. Put yourself in her place - all those grinning faces staring at you, outstretched arms waving - probably kind of a blur to her.... must be a little surreal.... and possibly scary at times, too

Alrighty...
 

first night in atlantic city, she held both of my hands for a decent amount of time, but very little eye contact.

Second night, she held both hands with excellent eye contact; so I mouthed thank you so much, you are awesome. And she mouthed back "you are too"

IT WAS SOOOO GREAT!!

Assuming I get to shake her hand Saturday night, anybody have any suggestions of what to say other than "I love you" or "Thank you" (both of which I've said before). I have a few I've thought of but I'd like to hear what other people would say if they had the time to think about it. It must be something very short but poignant!

Christy's lame suggestions of what to say to Stevie...
 

Please sing Storms! ;)

Romy

Best I've come is House of Blues, Millennium show, she smiled and waved as I tried to jump over this humongous guy to grab her hand.

Then SYW tour, she took a stuffed bear from me, but didn't touch my hand. Or even smile, but that's the SYW tour for you.

I'm determined this go around. I'd like to think of something clever to say to her, but I'm sure I'll just yell "I love you" like everyone else. :]

Thanks for your suggestions Christy and Romy! I'm liking the "Can I come backstage Stevie?" a lot.

Bravo!
 

I wonder if anyone's used it already? :)

How about "Take me home Stevie, no seriously take me hooooooome".