B&N Roll Call - Page 32

SandyMac · #**466** 04-01-2009, 08:40 PM

Pattie, your screen caps are FANTASTIC !!!!

amoscascott · #**467** 04-01-2009, 08:47 PM

Ok, I think this might be a rather long post, but I have so much to say about these past 2 days. I normally don't post much anymore, but a few people did ask me to write my story, so I will try my hardest . I am still on cloud nine. I was the original person who posted the thread about this signing. I knew that I had to be there. I originally wanted to be there monday, because since this was Stevie's first time doing a signing, I figured that it would be too crowded and I didn't want to pass up this once in a lifetime moment. When I first found out about this, I asked my boss for both monday and tuesday off. I was prepared to wait 2 days if I had to. The only thing I had to worry about was finding someone to take care of my mother. Those that know me, know that since last June, I have basicly given up my life to take care of my mom. She had a major stroke last June, on top of having triple by pass a few months before that. She can no longer walk, or do anything for herself. I also get up at 3 in the morning to get her showered and dressed because her kidneys are basicly gone, and she has dialysis 3 times a week. I now have to work shows around her schedule, but she wanted me to do this. I couldn't get anyone to take care of her tuesday morning and get her to dialysis, so I couldn't leave for the city until 5:30 that morning. I was nervous, because I was told the night before that people had already started lining up. I finally made it into the city a little after 6. Once I made it to the store, I started to feel a little bit better. There was only a dozen or so people in front of me, so I knew that I would get my chance to meet Stevie. I was ok with the fact that we were told that no pictures would be allowed. I was also expecting just a half a second with Stevie. I would find out later, how wrong I was about that. I planned on meeting a few friends that morning, and since I got there first, I started calling asking how much longer it would be before they got there. About an hour later my friend Linda showed up. I wanted to wait with her, so I let the few people behind me, go in front of me. That really was the only fair thing to do. A few hours had passed and we were allowed into the store, 10 at a time to buy our cd/dvd's and then told to go up to the fourth floor where we were given our seats. I was seated in the second row, center and had a perfect view of the stage where Stevie would be signing in a few hours. I was surprised at how orgainized the whole event turned out to be. We were allowed to leave our seats and roam the store. Everyone was so nice and we all watched out for each other. I smoke, so I did go out several times during the day to smoke and to make a few calls back home. It was like a big Stevie party and it gave me the chance to get caught up with so many freinds that I haven't seen in several years. I really felt so much love that day. It amazes me how many people knew who I was, by seeing me over the years at so many shows accross the country. While I was waiting outside, a lovely man from from Austraila said that he remembered me from a show at Jones Beach several years ago. It was also great to be able to spend some more time with whom I call my partner in crime, Pattie.

Several hours had passed by this time, and it was great that they played Stevie while we were waiting. The time was getting closer. I decided to take out my Stevie shawl that I was lucky enough to have gotten several years ago when I was living on the west coast. Something in the back of my mind told me to bring my shawl with me that morning. I have worn it a few times over the years to some shows, so I decided to break it out of my bag and put it on. I was getting excited, so I put it on and several people came up to me wanting to take pictures with me. It was all just in the fun of the day. One of my friends whom I was with, I hadn't seen for awhile and after looking around for her, I saw her talking to Liz Rosenberg. I decided to go up to my friend and also say hello to Liz. Liz was very sweet and we both had similar rings on. She liked mine and of course I loved her ring. It's basicly a knuckle ring, and I was given mine several years ago, when someone walked up to me and said you are my knight in shining armour and put it on my finger. I thought that was such a romantic thing, and I have always treasured it since. By this time it's a little after 6 and I decide to take my seat once again. One of my other long lost friends came up from behind me and told me to come with her and that we would be meeting Stevie and would be having our picture taken with her. For a second, I didn't believe her. I started crying right then and there, and didn't stop for 20 minutes. I was again introduced to Liz and I couldnt stop shaking. I had to run back to my seat and tell my friends what was about to happen. We had a few minutes before we would have our picture taken, so I called home and cried to my mom, who was so happy for me. She was the one who bought me my first set of Stevie tickets back in June of 83 for The Wild Heart tour. It was a pair of front row tickets for the Meadowlands show, and it was my graduation gift. Anyway, I know I am getting off track here, but I still cry thinking about all that happened that night. Stevie finally came up, early I might add and we were brought to the side, where we waited for the press to take Stevie's picture. I was one of the 3 lucky few whom were chosen to have our picture taken. I really thought that we would pose for 1 picture and be taken away, but one by one, the three of us were introduced to Stevie. I was last. I can not say enough great things about Liz. She really made me feel comforatble and helped calm me down before I was brought before Stevie. The three of us were introduced and away the photographers went, taking our picture. It really is scary up there, all you hear is look this way, look that way, but meanwhile, you really are blinded by all the lights going off in your face. I told Ashley that I would give Stevie a message for her, which I did, while our picture was being taken. It seemed like time stood still while we were up there. I can now see why Stevie doesn't like the flashes at concerts. You really can't see a thing while they are going off, and for someone with bad eyesight, it makes it that much harder. Everything that I have wanted to say to Stevie over the years, at that moment, I couldn't remember. As nervous as Iwas, Stevie calmed me down until they whisked her off to start the signing. I was then asked to say a few words for Entertainment Tonight. All I remember was shaking and crying uncontralably at that point. The three of us were asked to also write our names and addresses down so that we would be able to get copies of our photos. It took me a few minutes to realize that I still had to go up and get my cd/dvd's signed and that I would again have another moment with her. When it was my time to get go up, they stopped the line so that Entertainment Tonight could interview her. All this was happening while I was on the stage waiting for her to sign my stuff. I didn't mind waiting at all. When they finished, I went up and once again, Stevie took my hands, and somehow she knew, actually I think everyone in the store knew by that point how shocked and emotional I was, and she calmed me down again. I did say a few things, and I also told her which other shows I was planning on attending. I also brought along a beautiful painting that someone very dear to me, gave me, that I will always treasure. I knew that she wouldn't sign anything other than the cd, but I had to try anyway. She loved the painting and it will be signed at another date. I really thought that my legs would give out right then and there, but somehow, some guardian angel was watching me and somehow got my feet to move so I could slowly get off the stage. Everything was moving in slow motion at that point and so many people were so happy that I had that moment with Stevie. Once I was barely able to contain myself, I wanted to get out of that store. I do need to thank everyone who was there in the store that night for making me feel so loved, and just to have so many people happy for me, really overwhelms me. I still cry when I tell what happened this night. With everything that is personally going on in my life, this moment will help me thru it. I also want to thank Pattie for coming with me that night and today as well. Again, for everyone that really knows me, knows that besides Stevie, my other favorite is Olivia Newton-John. If I could trade places with anyone in this world, it would be to trade with Steve Real, Stevie's vocal coach of many years, and he also works as Olivia's back-up singer. Steve has been so sweet to me over the years at the many Stevie/Fleetwood Mac/ Olivia shows I have seen. Again, I am all over the place with this review. I also need to say that once I did manage to make it out of the store, some press people were outside and asked me to show my painting and stand in front of the line so that they could get some pictures. While doing that, I also was able to see a few more long lost freinds, and I was able to exchange emails, ect. It was weird also walking away from the store, having people thru-out the city recognize me on the street from this night. I was both flying high and ready to drop. I hadn't slept the night before, so I had basicly been up close to 40 hours by that point, and I knew that I had to try and get some sleep if I wanted to get up in time this morning to meet Olivia Newton-John. I found out last week that she was going to be on Good Morning America this morning. And as luck would have it, my brother happens to be good friends with the VP of ABC here in the city. So I was given VIP tickets to the taping this morning. It was neat being able to see the studio and get a tour while the show was on air. Anyway, they knew I was there for Olivia, so during her segment, they had her stand in front of me so that I would be behind her during her short interview. For some reason, she doesn't make me nervous at all. She really does have a heart of gold, and I haven't seen her in a few months, so it was nice to say hello again and finally meet her husband. I did manage to film her while she met Cloris Leachman. I thought I would start laughing when Cloris came out. It was a private little joke between me and Pattie, but she really amazed me. Of course I loved her on the Mary Tyler Moore show, but my all time favorite of hers was High Anxiety. I loved her as Nurse Diesel. Anyway, after the show was finished being filmed, the audience is given the chance to have photos taken with the hosts of the show. I really didn't want a picture with Diane Sawyer, so I asked Pattie if she wanted one, and she didn't, so we went out the front door. I should have stayed, because I didn't know that Olivia was still in the studio backsatge and that was the way me and Pattie should have left the show. I decided that since Olivia left right after her segment, that she was gone, but I decided to still have my smoke around the side entrance where the stage door is. I did ask if Olivia left yet, and they said no. I should also say that I did say hello to Olivia from Steve and she knew that he was on tour right now with Stevie. I forgot to ask her if she was going to any shows this tour. Oh well. Anyway, she finally comes out, and the only people waiting for her are the usual ebay scum who only come with several pictures that they only sell on ebay. One was rather rude to her, but she handles herself well. I did have a picture of us that is the only one I havent gotten signed of the two of us and asked her to sign it. I didn't have a sharpie, and I politely asked if she could borrow the sharpie so that I could have my picture signed, and they refused. That is why I think they are scum. They got their multipe signitures and left. She did manage to get a sharpie and she always signs my pictures different than she does others. She really has been very sweet to me over the years, even asking how my mom was. I had a rare cd with me as well and gave it to Pattie so that she could have something signed. Pattie means alot to me, so of course I wanted her to have it, and since I asked Olivia to sign it for Pattie, she did. After she finished signing, she didn't get into a car but walked to her hotel and grabbed something to eat at the front window. I really couldn't have asked for a better 2 days. I have been put thru so much over the years, and especially these past few months. I normally see several shows every tour, but this time, I really have to choose because I have to be at home 24/7. I also want to say how much I love my mom, because I also want to say, that she knows that I have given up my life to take care of her. I really haven't been out much since this all happened. I might have gone out a total of 10 nights, so I needed this more than anyone can realize. Once I got home this afternoon, I found out that nobody once got my my up for the bathroom, nor feed her or gave her her meds. I feel so guilty now about leaving to do this for myself, but everytime I called her to check in on her, she just wanted to make sure that I was having a great time. I realize how lucky I have been these past 2 days, and feel really blessed that I was given this time and was chosen to have my time with both Stevie and Olivia. I honestly wish that everyone here will have the same chance that I was given with Stevie. This really helps me more than anyone here will ever know. And finally, thank you Ashley for making me feel that when things get bad, and I feel like giving up because it is sometimes too much for me to handle, that I really have nothing to complain about and that I can and will get thru this and that I have really nothing to complain about. You really are an angel. I love you for that. And lastly, Kathy, I wish you were right besides me, and I know you were in spirit. I will try to post what few pictures I did manage to take later this week.

Enchanted_Stevi · #**468** 04-01-2009, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by WelshWitchPMD

I took videos and they actually don't look that great on my laptop. It will take me a long time to convert them and upload them to Youtube so I am going to post a few screen shots.

AWESOME pics Pattie!! Like ALWAYS!!

Gld_Dst_Ash · #**469** 04-01-2009, 09:08 PM

Awesome Alex my dear!!! And I'm so glad we are friends. Also, I'm glad YOU got to do this you deff diserve it for all that you do. And believe me, it wont be the last time you see our Ms. Nicks

And thank you for giving her a messege!

Mwah daahhhhling

WelshWitchPMD · #**470** 04-01-2009, 09:09 PM

Youtube made my file look even worse

Here it is anyway and it does go blurry for a bit too.

Gld_Dst_Ash · #**471** 04-01-2009, 09:15 PM

sooooo frickin cuuuuute!!!

GODDESS6 · #**472** 04-01-2009, 09:25 PM

thanx again guys for being so generous & sharing your stories, pix & video w/ us all!!!

~

Steviefan49 · #**473** 04-01-2009, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amoscascott

Ok, I think this might be a rather long post, but I have so much to say about these past 2 days. I normally don't post much anymore, but a few people did ask me to write my story, so I will try my hardest . I am still on cloud nine. I was the original person who posted the thread about this signing. I knew that I had to be there. I originally wanted to be there monday, because since this was Stevie's first time doing a signing, I figured that it would be too crowded and I didn't want to pass up this once in a lifetime moment. When I first found out about this, I asked my boss for both monday and tuesday off. I was prepared to wait 2 days if I had to. The only thing I had to worry about was finding someone to take care of my mother. Those that know me, know that since last June, I have basicly given up my life to take care of my mom. She had a major stroke last June, on top of having triple by pass a few months before that. She can no longer walk, or do anything for herself. I also get up at 3 in the morning to get her showered and dressed because her kidneys are basicly gone, and she has dialysis 3 times a week. I now have to work shows around her schedule, but she wanted me to do this. I couldn't get anyone to take care of her tuesday morning and get her to dialysis, so I couldn't leave for the city until 5:30 that morning. I was nervous, because I was told the night before that people had already started lining up. I finally made it into the city a little after 6. Once I made it to the store, I started to feel a little bit better. There was only a dozen or so people in front of me, so I knew that I would get my chance to meet Stevie. I was ok with the fact that we were told that no pictures would be allowed. I was also expecting just a half a second with Stevie. I would find out later, how wrong I was about that. I planned on meeting a few friends that morning, and since I got there first, I started calling asking how much longer it would be before they got there. About an hour later my friend Linda showed up. I wanted to wait with her, so I let the few people behind me, go in front of me. That really was the only fair thing to do. A few hours had passed and we were allowed into the store, 10 at a time to buy our cd/dvd's and then told to go up to the fourth floor where we were given our seats. I was seated in the second row, center and had a perfect view of the stage where Stevie would be signing in a few hours. I was surprised at how orgainized the whole event turned out to be. We were allowed to leave our seats and roam the store. Everyone was so nice and we all watched out for each other. I smoke, so I did go out several times during the day to smoke and to make a few calls back home. It was like a big Stevie party and it gave me the chance to get caught up with so many freinds that I haven't seen in several years. I really felt so much love that day. It amazes me how many people knew who I was, by seeing me over the years at so many shows accross the country. While I was waiting outside, a lovely man from from Austraila said that he remembered me from a show at Jones Beach several years ago. It was also great to be able to spend some more time with whom I call my partner in crime, Pattie.

Several hours had passed by this time, and it was great that they played Stevie while we were waiting. The time was getting closer. I decided to take out my Stevie shawl that I was lucky enough to have gotten several years ago when I was living on the west coast. Something in the back of my mind told me to bring my shawl with me that morning. I have worn it a few times over the years to some shows, so I decided to break it out of my bag and put it on. I was getting excited, so I put it on and several people came up to me wanting to take pictures with me. It was all just in the fun of the day. One of my friends whom I was with, I hadn't seen for awhile and after looking around for her, I saw her talking to Liz Rosenberg. I decided to go up to my friend and also say hello to Liz. Liz was very sweet and we both had similar rings on. She liked mine and of course I loved her ring. It's basicly a knuckle ring, and I was given mine several years ago, when someone walked up to me and said you are my knight in shining armour and put it on my finger. I thought that was such a romantic thing, and I have always treasured it since. By this time it's a little after 6 and I decide to take my seat once again. One of my other long lost friends came up from behind me and told me to come with her and that we would be meeting Stevie and would be having our picture taken with her. For a second, I didn't believe her. I started crying right then and there, and didn't stop for 20 minutes. I was again introduced to Liz and I couldnt stop shaking. I had to run back to my seat and tell my friends what was about to happen. We had a few minutes before we would have our picture taken, so I called home and cried to my mom, who was so happy for me. She was the one who bought me my first set of Stevie tickets back in June of 83 for The Wild Heart tour. It was a pair of front row tickets for the Meadowlands show, and it was my graduation gift. Anyway, I know I am getting off track here, but I still cry thinking about all that happened that night. Stevie finally came up, early I might add and we were brought to the side, where we waited for the press to take Stevie's picture. I was one of the 3 lucky few whom were chosen to have our picture taken. I really thought that we would pose for 1 picture and be taken away, but one by one, the three of us were introduced to Stevie. I was last. I can not say enough great things about Liz. She really made me feel comforatble and helped calm me down before I was brought before Stevie. The three of us were introduced and away the photographers went, taking our picture. It really is scary up there, all you hear is look this way, look that way, but meanwhile, you really are blinded by all the lights going off in your face. I told Ashley that I would give Stevie a message for her, which I did, while our picture was being taken. It seemed like time stood still while we were up there. I can now see why Stevie doesn't like the flashes at concerts. You really can't see a thing while they are going off, and for someone with bad eyesight, it makes it that much harder. Everything that I have wanted to say to Stevie over the years, at that moment, I couldn't remember. As nervous as Iwas, Stevie calmed me down until they whisked her off to start the signing. I was then asked to say a few words for Entertainment Tonight. All I remember was shaking and crying uncontralably at that point. The three of us were asked to also write our names and addresses down so that we would be able to get copies of our photos. It took me a few minutes to realize that I still had to go up and get my cd/dvd's signed and that I would again have another moment with her. When it was my time to get go up, they stopped the line so that Entertainment Tonight could interview her. All this was happening while I was on the stage waiting for her to sign my stuff. I didn't mind waiting at all. When they finished, I went up and once again, Stevie took my hands, and somehow she knew, actually I think everyone in the store knew by that point how shocked and emotional I was, and she calmed me down again. I did say a few things, and I also told her which other shows I was planning on attending. I also brought along a beautiful painting that someone very dear to me, gave me, that I will always treasure. I knew that she wouldn't sign anything other than the cd, but I had to try anyway. She loved the painting and it will be signed at another date. I really thought that my legs would give out right then and there, but somehow, some guardian angel was watching me and somehow got my feet to move so I could slowly get off the stage. Everything was moving in slow motion at that point and so many people were so happy that I had that moment with Stevie. Once I was barely able to contain myself, I wanted to get out of that store. I do need to thank everyone who was there in the store that night for making me feel so loved, and just to have so many people happy for me, really overwhelms me. I still cry when I tell what happened this night. With everything that is personally going on in my life, this moment will help me thru it. I also want to thank Pattie for coming with me that night and today as well. Again, for everyone that really knows me, knows that besides Stevie, my other favorite is Olivia Newton-John. If I could trade places with anyone in this world, it would be to trade with Steve Real, Stevie's vocal coach of many years, and he also works as Olivia's back-up singer. Steve has been so sweet to me over the years at the many Stevie/Fleetwood Mac/ Olivia shows I have seen. Again, I am all over the place with this review. I also need to say that once I did manage to make it out of the store, some press people were outside and asked me to show my painting and stand in front of the line so that they could get some pictures. While doing that, I also was able to see a few more long lost freinds, and I was able to exchange emails, ect. It was weird also walking away from the store, having people thru-out the city recognize me on the street from this night. I was both flying high and ready to drop. I hadn't slept the night before, so I had basicly been up close to 40 hours by that point, and I knew that I had to try and get some sleep if I wanted to get up in time this morning to meet Olivia Newton-John. I found out last week that she was going to be on Good Morning America this morning. And as luck would have it, my brother happens to be good friends with the VP of ABC here in the city. So I was given VIP tickets to the taping this morning. It was neat being able to see the studio and get a tour while the show was on air. Anyway, they knew I was there for Olivia, so during her segment, they had her stand in front of me so that I would be behind her during her short interview. For some reason, she doesn't make me nervous at all. She really does have a heart of gold, and I haven't seen her in a few months, so it was nice to say hello again and finally meet her husband. I did manage to film her while she met Cloris Leachman. I thought I would start laughing when Cloris came out. It was a private little joke between me and Pattie, but she really amazed me. Of course I loved her on the Mary Tyler Moore show, but my all time favorite of hers was High Anxiety. I loved her as Nurse Diesel. Anyway, after the show was finished being filmed, the audience is given the chance to have photos taken with the hosts of the show. I really didn't want a picture with Diane Sawyer, so I asked Pattie if she wanted one, and she didn't, so we went out the front door. I should have stayed, because I didn't know that Olivia was still in the studio backsatge and that was the way me and Pattie should have left the show. I decided that since Olivia left right after her segment, that she was gone, but I decided to still have my smoke around the side entrance where the stage door is. I did ask if Olivia left yet, and they said no. I should also say that I did say hello to Olivia from Steve and she knew that he was on tour right now with Stevie. I forgot to ask her if she was going to any shows this tour. Oh well. Anyway, she finally comes out, and the only people waiting for her are the usual ebay scum who only come with several pictures that they only sell on ebay. One was rather rude to her, but she handles herself well. I did have a picture of us that is the only one I havent gotten signed of the two of us and asked her to sign it. I didn't have a sharpie, and I politely asked if she could borrow the sharpie so that I could have my picture signed, and they refused. That is why I think they are scum. They got their multipe signitures and left. She did manage to get a sharpie and she always signs my pictures different than she does others. She really has been very sweet to me over the years, even asking how my mom was. I had a rare cd with me as well and gave it to Pattie so that she could have something signed. Pattie means alot to me, so of course I wanted her to have it, and since I asked Olivia to sign it for Pattie, she did. After she finished signing, she didn't get into a car but walked to her hotel and grabbed something to eat at the front window. I really couldn't have asked for a better 2 days. I have been put thru so much over the years, and especially these past few months. I normally see several shows every tour, but this time, I really have to choose because I have to be at home 24/7. I also want to say how much I love my mom, because I also want to say, that she knows that I have given up my life to take care of her. I really haven't been out much since this all happened. I might have gone out a total of 10 nights, so I needed this more than anyone can realize. Once I got home this afternoon, I found out that nobody once got my my up for the bathroom, nor feed her or gave her her meds. I feel so guilty now about leaving to do this for myself, but everytime I called her to check in on her, she just wanted to make sure that I was having a great time. I realize how lucky I have been these past 2 days, and feel really blessed that I was given this time and was chosen to have my time with both Stevie and Olivia. I honestly wish that everyone here will have the same chance that I was given with Stevie. This really helps me more than anyone here will ever know. And finally, thank you Ashley for making me feel that when things get bad, and I feel like giving up because it is sometimes too much for me to handle, that I really have nothing to complain about and that I can and will get thru this and that I have really nothing to complain about. You really are an angel. I love you for that. And lastly, Kathy, I wish you were right besides me, and I know you were in spirit. I will try to post what few pictures I did manage to take later this week.

Hey Alex!
WOW.. I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes reading your incredible review, and time you had meeting 2 incredible women! OMG.. Stevie AND Olivia! I'm SOO happy for you, and glad you had this wonderful opportunity! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Mom too.. Thanks SOO much for sharing your wonderful time with us!!

Hugs,

Arlene

amoscascott · #**474** 04-01-2009, 09:28 PM

I just finally read this entire thread. I again need to thank everyone single person on this board and everyone at the store who made this a night to remember. I will always treasure this moment. And much love and light to those who were so kind in these posts about me. It truly touched my heart and yes, I did cry reading a few of them. I really felt the love and pure happiness for me. I am so blessed.

WildHeart69 · #**475** 04-01-2009, 09:29 PM

I waited to post these b/c I wanted Alex to come post his story first!

Meeting Stevie:

Getting Interviewed by ET:

Congrats again, Alex!!!

-Mike

strandinthewind · #**476** 04-01-2009, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amoscascott

I just finally read this entire thread. I again need to thank everyone single person on this board and everyone at the store who made this a night to remember. I will always treasure this moment. And much love and light to those who were so kind in these posts about me. It truly touched my heart and yes, I did cry reading a few of them. I really felt the love and pure happiness for me. I am so blessed.

I watched you talking to your mom. Your hands shook and it looked like you were crying. It was cool to see someone so elated.

Also, I believe La Nicks' first words to you were "Hey Babe!" - at least that is what it looked like she said