CD signing at Amoeba Hollywood - August 3rd, 2011

[jcfree]

Thanks to everyone who posted their personal experience meeting Stevie yesterday!
I could feel your emotions through what you've written and it brought tears to my eyes. It sounds, Stevie had a profound emotional connection with every one of the people who were lucky to get the chance to meet her!

[MacMan]

Originally Posted by jkmaletic

Can one of you Ledgies who got the lithograph measure it and post the measurements here? I meant to do it before i left work and forgot. I want to get a frame for it on the way home.

Thanks!

Jamie

The litho's are 16x20

[jkmaletic]

Originally Posted by MacMan

The litho's are 16x20

Right on!! Thanks!

Oh, i have some video kinda documenting our experience, although short. Soon as i upload it i'll put the link here.

Jamie

[UndoingTheLaces]

I am so happy for all of you. This is so cool. Thank you for sharing your stories with us.

[SapphireSister]

Ok so here it goes...for me it was totally about the whole experience - the waking up at 4 a.m. and waiting in line till 10 a.m. (although I did manage to nap in the car for 45 min.), seeing and meeting Ledgies and other fans (Hi Gina, Becca, Rick, Anita, Danni, Brad, Ally, Marisa, I love you all and anyone else I forgot to mention!!), the anticipation, and the emotion of the entire day. I'm still on my Stevie cloud so please forgive me. I was number 23 by the way...

When I walked up to the table, Stevie was not paying attention to me so I was "Stevie, hi!" trying to get her attention and finally she looked me in the eye and said "Hi, how are you?" as if she totally recognized me!! OMG you guys I know this literally sounds impossible but we did have quite a lengthy 1 on 1 interaction in San Diego and if she has seen any of the fan footage from the documentary I was on there. So I know this is a long shot and I can't believe it myself but she totally knew who I was!! I also met her in 2003 but I'm sure she did not remember that. So my overall feeling from the whole experience before I go into detail was that it felt as though we were all old friends, like totally just chatting away. It did not feel like "OMG you are Stevie Nicks and I am Lindsay, big fan". It felt so natural. This could also be attributed to the fact that I've met her before so I wasn't totally gushing. Before the show I was interviewed and they asked me what I would ask Stevie if I had one question and I had thought about it all day and decided it was going to be about happiness since this is something I've been contemplating a lot on lately with myself lately and we all know how Stevie has been going on and on about how happy she is recently so that was basically the heart of the conversation. I told her that me seeing her happier than she's ever been made me so happy and that she gave me hope that I too can someday experience joy in life as she has. She grabbed my hands when I first went up but then let go and later in the conversation I asked her for them back and she obliged! Then I asked her "What is it about the last year or so that brought you to this happy place?" and she basically started telling me the whole story with the recording of IYD and working with Dave at her house, the dinners, and how it brought her back to experiencing true joy, like a child. and I actually stopped her and said "Yeah, i know the whole story Stevie". The most important thing I wanted to impress upon her was how much it meant to me that she was happy and how she gave me hope and I think my point came through loud and clear.
When it came to signing my litho Karen pipped in and said "Stevie, make sure you spell Lindsay with an a and not an e" and I looked at Stevie and said "Yes, please spell it with an a or I will be devastated!" and she said "I know, I know but I'm so used to spelling it with an e" and we both giggled.
Overall it was an absolutely amazing day, one of the best of my life and one I will never forget it. Hanging with the other chiffonheads all day long was equally as powerful as meeting Stevie if I do say so myself. The bond is one I will forever cherish and I feel so fortunate to have so many people around me who feel the same about Stevie.

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by SapphireSister

When it came to signing my litho Karen pipped in and said "Stevie, make sure you spell Lindsay with an a and not an e" and I looked at Stevie and said "Yes, please spell it with an a or I will be devastated!" and she said "I know, I know but I'm so used to spelling it with an e" and we both giggled.

I like this.

Michele

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by jellyman10

Like our old Brit joke that the Queen thinks the whole world smells like fresh paint, because everywhere she goes has just been spruced up for her visit. Must be like that for Stevie, to Karen: 'What? What's happened? How come everyone's bawling their frickin eyes out????''

Yes and Stevie can see that from the stage when she's performing too. When she looks down at the crowd and sees several people in tears. Must happen every concert night.

Michele

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by daniellaaarisen

Then Karen realized that Stevie spelled my name wrong -- I was "Daniella" instead of "Danielle" even though she had a post-it right in front of her face with my name correctly spelled :

Oh my goodness. I never think of your name this way. I'm just as confused as Stevie. Your experience was so moving, especially when she reached over and grabbed your hand. Thank you for sharing that with us.

Michele

[SaraThePoet]

These stories are awesome thanks for sharing!

[-Lillith-]

OMG These storys are so cool, and i am so jelaous.

What to hell am i doing in germany .... !

Thanks for sharing the storys

[tabruns]

SapphireSister: But, didn't you just ask Stevie what brought her to such a happy place? So why then cut her off by telling her you know the whole story?

[fringed n fab]

Originally Posted by tabruns

SapphireSister: But, didn't you just ask Stevie what brought her to such a happy place? So why then cut her off by telling her you know the whole story?

I'm glad fans had a fun experience, but I have to agree with you. If there's one little thing that bugs me, it's fans who think they know everything. In reality there are probably a million little things we may never know because Stevie and her friends may never share with us and we'll never be in her circle to really know. This is said not to step on anyones toes. Just being real.

[THINKABOUTIT]

Originally Posted by fringed n fab

I'm glad fans had a fun experience, but I have to agree with you. If there's one little thing that bugs me, it's fans who think they know everything. In reality there are probably a million little things we may never know because Stevie and her friends may never share with us and we'll never be in her circle to really know. This is said not to step on anyones toes. Just being real.

I agree We only know what we hear & see. Some things should kept private for her

[Allycattt]

Originally Posted by daniellaaarisen

What an amazing experience. I just got home after driving to and from LA in the last 24 hours... I am so damn tired. It was so great to make new friends and see old ones. Loved seeing Lindsay, Jamie, Becca, Ally, Marisa, Anna, Rick and many other fans! Speaking of new friends, everyone here needs to know that Ally is the most beautiful girl on this entire planet. You think I'm joking but I'm not.

Omg. Lol. Thank you Dani(: you're too sweet! And uh.... Can we trade hair? Lmao. It's sooo gorgeous! Like you! You were so cool yesterday and I hope to meet up with you again soon!

[GoldDustWoman22]

Wow this is so cool everyone! Thanks for sharing your stories!! I can't imagine how it must've felt to meet her...so special . It warms me to know that she was so kind and personable to each of your fans. It sounds like she made it feel as if you two were the only people in the room which is awesome. Thanks again for the stories!