What to write in her note..

[Kelly]

Your note sounds fine. I would not make it any longer. I also would not wait for a response....the sad fact is, Stevie may never read the note. A bunch of Ledgies sent her like a five hundred dollar flower arrangement for her first Vegas gig...I doubt she even realized it.

(as has been suggested, I would not pressure her for reissues, new albums, push for what the FANS want....that just adds more pressure on a woman who has sounded rather down lately)

[Janis_no1]

I haven' read oyur posts since yesterday, BUT

STEVIE DID GET MY GIFTS AND FLOWERS!!!!

I shall tell more tonight, busy making white ribbons!

The florist got to take them INTO HER DRESSING ROOM!!

Apparently it was over the top with candles, fabrics drapped everywhere etc.. (the florist said that). The stage mamanger met the deliverer and said that stevie was about to arrive and that she would love them so take them straight in!!

FRIKEN COOL HUH!!!

[BlackWidow]

Originally Posted by Janis_no1

I haven' read oyur posts since yesterday, BUT

STEVIE DID GET MY GIFTS AND FLOWERS!!!!

I shall tell more tonight, busy making white ribbons!

The florist got to take them INTO HER DRESSING ROOM!!

Apparently it was over the top with candles, fabrics drapped everywhere etc.. (the florist said that). The stage mamanger met the deliverer and said that stevie was about to arrive and that she would love them so take them straight in!!

FRIKEN COOL HUH!!!

YOU GO JAYNE!!! WE WANT DETAILS!!! PROUD OF YOU!!!

[David]

Originally Posted by Janis_no1

Firstly, Im sorry to start a thread about this,. im just having a bit of a brain block .Its 11.40pm, im absolutely buggered and i have to have this note written to give to the florist at 10am tomorrow. Im planning on writing it tomorrow while at work, but im stuck anyway

My recommendation:

Follow Don Henley's lead & say: "The best of my love. Tonight?"

[catinthedark]

Originally Posted by melly

How about:

Dear Stevie,

We met very briefly at the Melbourne Cup, and I didn't get a chance to tell you how much your music still matters, to me, and to a great many other people.

All the best for your upcoming concerts,

Love always

[your name]


I would leave out the coincidental date of your birth-- she will have met a million Rhiannons in her life and this coincidence will not be as impressive as you might think. Keep the note very very short & simple. I'm not sure why you have sent calligraphied notes to the band and Jana and Sharon etc. Why have you done this?? I think the calligraphy thing sends the message "I have spent 40 minutes writing this note... I am a bit obsessive." Maybe that's just the impression i would get? Nice handwriting would be better, imo.

With all due respect, i think you have lost perspective a little. You are sending Stevie some flowers and a note- keep the note simple- 1 or 2 lines- to make it more likely she'll read it. DO NOT air your grievances re. last meeting or mention that it was less than perfect... you will sound unhinged. I think others reading this thread will agree with that, at least. Do not quote her songs, do not tell her she is just like the white-winged dove etc no matter how tempting it might be. Keep it calm, brief, supportive.

mel

excellent advice. to any of us who have ever been tempted to try to connect to her through a letter or note.

[catinthedark]

Originally Posted by David

My recommendation:

Follow Don Henley's lead & say: "The best of my love. Tonight?"

wasn't that a practical joke someone else played on her? it wasn't really from don... wasn't it either mick and lindsey or the crew who did it? pretty cruel... but just a little funny, too, all these years later. i bet it even makes her laugh to think about it today..

[WelshWitchPMD]

Originally Posted by Janis_no1

I haven' read oyur posts since yesterday, BUT

STEVIE DID GET MY GIFTS AND FLOWERS!!!!

I shall tell more tonight, busy making white ribbons!

The florist got to take them INTO HER DRESSING ROOM!!

Apparently it was over the top with candles, fabrics drapped everywhere etc.. (the florist said that). The stage mamanger met the deliverer and said that stevie was about to arrive and that she would love them so take them straight in!!

FRIKEN COOL HUH!!!

I am so happy for you that she got the flowers! Good luck and have fun at the shows regardless if you hear from Stevie or not.
Stevie comes to Australia once in a blue moon so I can totally understand your excitement and enthusiasm. Keep us posted on your Stevie travels. Good luck!

[Sahara]

Originally Posted by catinthedark

wasn't that a practical joke someone else played on her? it wasn't really from don... wasn't it either mick and lindsey or the crew who did it? pretty cruel... but just a little funny, too, all these years later. i bet it even makes her laugh to think about it today..

The first time I heard about that I fell off my chair laughing. Cruel, yes, but hysterically funny.

Well done Jayne! I'm so inspired now. I'm definitely doing something like that when she comes back around.