Meet And Greet in Franklin

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by elle

Lindsey said to me, "I like your shirt" once from the stage, but he was responding to the picture on it. I don't think he could read what it said. The picture was of him from the back. I usually only want my t-shirts to show him from the back.

I have a third one too, but I don't remember what it says. It may be GOS related.

Michele

[elle]

Originally Posted by michelej1

Lindsey said to me, "I like your shirt" once from the stage, but he was responding to the picture on it. I don't think he could read what it said. The picture was of him from the back. I usually only want my t-shirts to show him from the back.

I have a third one too, but I don't remember what it says. It may be GOS related.

the same shirt that said "show us how"?

i like just letters, no pics of people. love the official brown GOS t-shirt from 2008 and it always elicits [confused] reactions . i have few more of official LB t-shirts but don't like them that much - so had to resort to making my own. (just emailed you some samples)

[sodascouts]

So, turns out that despite my best efforts and the fact that I'd already met Lindsey briefly a couple times several years ago... I did indeed geek out, gush, and basically look like an idiot. Oh well. I tried to ask the "twist of fate" question but it came out rather incoherently and got no response except a "uh... I don't think I'm going to say anything about that right now." I won't go into detail regarding all the gushing I did because it was your typical "thank you so much for coming out here... you're just brilliant" blahblahblah. I kept rambling on until he finally said "OK, we need to pick up the pace here..." Oh gosh, when he said that, I was mortified! I cringe thinking about it! I am so uncool.

The thing was actually very poorly set up. The venue staff seemed pretty clueless about how to handle a meet'n'greet. We all lined up in a hallway and Lindsey basically came down the hall and talked to people in line, a couple at a time. He didn't even have a pen to sign things at first (we were the first in line) and you had to grab the guy with Lindsey and ask him to take a photo of you and LB together - he didn't volunteer, although he kindly agreed to take a photo if asked. I actually was so flustered I forgot to ask and if my friends hadn't reminded me, I would be without a photo right now and kicking myself VERY HARD and VERY OFTEN.

Lindsey, meanwhile, seemed to be impatient to get it over with and go hang out with Walter Egan. There were 20 of us so perhaps he was thinking "Ugh, this will probably take at least a half hour." I don't mean to imply he doesn't appreciate his fans - he did make small talk with everyone individually in addition to autographs and photos, so it wasn't as if fans were shortchanged.

No matter what, I just love the fact that he is willing to do these at all and give fans a chance to talk to him (most don't embarrass themselves like I did). I also am very excited to now have a personalized BN album and Under the Skin CD - he even drew a little heart on the latter. Last but not least, I got a hug! No kiss, but hey, I can't complain. If I had just been able to stop rambling and move on without having to be told to do so... ah well.

BTW, about "Rock Away Blind" - I heard him saying to Jessica, the girl who used to run his official website, that he won't do the song unless he's specifically asked to do so during the concert. Take note, future concertgoers!

[elle]

Originally Posted by sodascouts

No matter what, I just love the fact that he is willing to do these at all and give fans a chance to talk to him (most don't embarrass themselves like I did). I also am very excited to now have a personalized BN album and Under the Skin CD - he even drew a little heart on the latter. Last but not least, I got a hug! No kiss, but hey, I can't complain. If I had just been able to stop rambling and move on without having being told to do so... ah well.

BTW, about "Rock Away Blind" - I heard him saying to Jessica, the girl who used to run his official website, that he won't do the song unless he's specifically asked to do so during the concert. Take note, future concertgoers!

thanks so much for sharing!! sounds like the first m&g of the leg is always a bit unorganized - or maybe it just really depends on the venue staff. plus Nashville is a place where so many other musicians or people he actually knows want to see him too, as you said. and hey, i've rambled on and have been told that my few mins were up several times... and i'm sure he's very used to people being starstruck and flustered around him!

[GoldDustGypsy]

I pretty much just gushed and stuttered the whole time. Told him useless things I'm sure he didnt care about. I look back at it with embarrassment. He was polite and perfect as always though- I was so much more nervous this time around than I was in Columbus. I was freaking out. Ugh. I hope I get to meet him at least once more to redeem myself

[Lindsfan]

Originally Posted by sodascouts

So, turns out that despite my best efforts and the fact that I'd already met Lindsey briefly a couple times several years ago... I did indeed geek out, gush, and basically look like an idiot. Oh well. I tried to ask the "twist of fate" question but it came out rather incoherently and got no response except a "uh... I don't think I'm going to say anything about that right now." I won't go into detail regarding all the gushing I did because it was your typical "thank you so much for coming out here... you're just brilliant" blahblahblah. I kept rambling on until he finally said "OK, we need to pick up the pace here..." Oh gosh, when he said that, I was mortified! I cringe thinking about it! I am so uncool.The thing was actually very poorly set up. The venue staff seemed pretty clueless about how to handle a meet'n'greet. We all lined up in a hallway and Lindsey basically came down the hall and talked to people in line, a couple at a time. He didn't even have a pen to sign things at first (we were the first in line) and you had to grab the guy with Lindsey and ask him to take a photo of you and LB together - he didn't volunteer, although he kindly agreed to take a photo if asked. I actually was so flustered I forgot to ask and if my friends hadn't reminded me, I would be without a photo right now and kicking myself VERY HARD and VERY OFTEN.

Lindsey, meanwhile, seemed to be impatient to get it over with and go hang out with Walter Egan. There were 20 of us so perhaps he was thinking "Ugh, this will probably take at least a half hour." I don't mean to imply he doesn't appreciate his fans - he did make small talk with everyone individually in addition to autographs and photos, so it wasn't as if fans were shortchanged.

No matter what, I just love the fact that he is willing to do these at all and give fans a chance to talk to him (most don't embarrass themselves like I did). I also am very excited to now have a personalized BN album and Under the Skin CD - he even drew a little heart on the latter. Last but not least, I got a hug! No kiss, but hey, I can't complain. If I had just been able to stop rambling and move on without having to be told to do so... ah well. BTW, about "Rock Away Blind" - I heard him saying to Jessica, the girl who used to run his official website, that he won't do the song unless he's specifically asked to do so during the concert. Take note, future concertgoers!

I'm so sorry to be laughing at your situation, but this whole thing made me smile and I just couldn't stop laughing. Only because I totally get how you feel, and like Elle said, he probably gets that a lot

The heart on the CD sounds cool and I'm glad it was a good experience for the most part, at least

Interesting about RAB...good detective work!! And I hope someone follows up on your question now that you've uh, laid the ground work

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by sodascouts

So, turns out that despite my best efforts and the fact that I'd already met Lindsey briefly a couple times several years ago... I did indeed geek out, gush, and basically look like an idiot. Oh well. I tried to ask the "twist of fate" question but it came out rather incoherently and got no response except a "uh... I don't think I'm going to say anything about that right now."

Oh, that response would have made me want to move him right along.

Originally Posted by sodascouts

I am so uncool.

I am too. You'll still think about it years from now, but take comfort in the fact that no one else will . What leaves an indelible impression on us, doesn't even get noticed by others.

Glad your friends helped you remember to get a pic. Great story.

Michele

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by elle

the same shirt that said "show us how"?

No, that one just had his hands on a guitar.

I have 3 t-shirts with his back. One is him sitting at a console. The other is him in his rain room and the other one is the one attached.

I remember once there was some contest for FM t-shirts or posters or something and some of the creations that fans came up with were 100x better than the ones the band actually uses.

Michele

[MrStevie]

Originally Posted by sodascouts

So, turns out that despite my best efforts and the fact that I'd already met Lindsey briefly a couple times several years ago... I did indeed geek out, gush, and basically look like an idiot. Oh well. I tried to ask the "twist of fate" question but it came out rather incoherently and got no response except a "uh... I don't think I'm going to say anything about that right now." I won't go into detail regarding all the gushing I did because it was your typical "thank you so much for coming out here... you're just brilliant" blahblahblah. I kept rambling on until he finally said "OK, we need to pick up the pace here..." Oh gosh, when he said that, I was mortified! I cringe thinking about it! I am so uncool.

Don't feel bad, Nancy. For someone who comes off pretty socially awkward himself, it would have been nice to show you some compassion, but oh well.

His insensitive comment makes him look like a jerk not you.

[sodascouts]

No, he wasn't a jerk! It was an awkward interaction, ahem, but he was nice - remember I got my stuff signed and a hug.

[vivfox]

Originally Posted by sodascouts

No, he wasn't a jerk! It was an awkward interaction, ahem, but he was nice - remember I got my stuff signed and a hug.

Most people wouldn't want to share with such candid honesty. But the fact that you did makes me admire you more than I already do. I don't even know you but in print you appear to be a very sweet and kind person.

[elle]

Originally Posted by sodascouts

I won't go into detail regarding all the gushing I did because it was your typical "thank you so much for coming out here... you're just brilliant" blahblahblah. I kept rambling on until he finally said "OK, we need to pick up the pace here..."

Originally Posted by MrStevie

His insensitive comment makes him look like a jerk not you.

Originally Posted by sodascouts

No, he wasn't a jerk! It was an awkward interaction, ahem, but he was nice - remember I got my stuff signed and a hug.

maybe he was trying to cut off all the praise that Nancy was showering him with and that was the way he phrased it - after all there's only so much of the thank-you-clasped-hands / hand-on-the-heart thingy he can do!

Originally Posted by vivfox

Most people wouldn't want to share with such candid honesty. But the fact that you did makes me admire you more than I already do.

[shackin'up]

Originally Posted by MrStevie

For someone who comes off pretty socially awkward himself.

If you ever meet him, you will never write this again.

[MrStevie]

Originally Posted by elle

maybe he was trying to cut off all the praise that Nancy was showering him with and that was the way he phrased it - after all there's only so much of the thank-you-clasped-hands / hand-on-the-heart thingy he can do!

What's wrong with a simple, "thank you," followed by quickly initiating the hug every fan hopes for?

Wouldn't that stop most uneding conversations on a positive note without embarrassing someone for gushing too much?

Originally Posted by shackin'up

If you ever meet him, you will never write this again.

I have. I'll stand by my statement.

[sodascouts]

Originally Posted by vivfox

Most people wouldn't want to share with such candid honesty. But the fact that you did makes me admire you more than I already do. I don't even know you but in print you appear to be a very sweet and kind person.

How sweet of you to say! Not every Ledgie thinks as highly of me, lol. You come off pretty well yourself!

Actually, I benefit from sharing about it here because other fans can tell me that they relate and make me feel better about it. Thanks, fellow Ledgies!