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From the one and only Gina (Chitownloon):
OK, got home a little while
ago, dropped Maureen off at the airport and Deanna's on her way home to West
Chicago so it's time for me to do some typing and tell you guys of are
weekend. = )
Started off Friday afternoon,
got on the train to pick up Maureen at the airport, actually the train
terminal at the airport, i was running late but thankfully so was Maureen,
she had just gotten her suitcase when i called her on the pay phone to see
where she was, she got there a few minutes later dragging her suitcase down
the stairs (if she only knew how many times she was going to do that
*smirk*) me being me i wanted her to get the scenic view so i made the poor
women take 3 trains, dragging her suitcase up and down stairs cause i wanted
her to ride the elevated trains and not the underground, after are lovely
rides we got off and started walking to my place about 6 blocks away, first
thing Maureen did was plant her feet in some snow *snort* she was doing good
until the last few blocks when the cold started to get to her, it actually
wasn't bad, lots of sun and in the 30's, i was very proud of her for not
complaining to much *grin* we thought D was going to be waiting for us cause
we were late but traffic was a bitch and it took her 3 hrs to get to my
place so Maureen and i chilled (actually we sweat like pigs, my place was a
tad overheated) until she showed, we drove off for some good food at Ann
Sathers (love them swedish meatballs baby) then went across the street to a
tattoo place she wanted to go to, after that we drove to Deanna's, Maureen
got to see some sights but unfortunately it was dark so she didn't get to
see a lot. We finally got to D's round midnight.
In the morning we hung a bit,
Maureen got to meet the kids and had the pleasure of having eggs Tegan was
very excited to make for her *snort*, we finally got are asses out of the
house round 11:30, but before we left Maureen had to make her first snow
angel which she did and almost ruined trying to get out of the snow *snort*.
So on the road we went listening to music (we did play other music besides
Cheap Trick, OK only one cd we played wasn't Cheap Trick *grin*.) We're
driving and driving and talking and talking, but when we stopped for gas we
found out we missed are exit many, many, MANY miles ago so we had to back
track big time while Bear is keeping us updated on Maureen's cell on the
goings on at the hotel which 99.9% of the time was nothing *snort*, it
also seems when i told Madonna (Madonna.....Madonna.....Madonna) what names
to ask for to find Bear and Jas i didn't know their room was under Bear's
maiden name so she took a nap in her car after asking the desk if so and so
was there and getting nowhere cause i had also forgotten to tell her
Maureen's last name (good work me) but luckily she did finally find are Bear
hanging in the lobby. (i loved when Bear called us to let us know Ian was
there, all she said was "put makeup on" LOL) We finally made it there, about
two hours late *groan* we hung out in the lobby where i found out Bear and
Jas had been hanging while Bear yelled out "roller fan?" to every women who
walked by *snirt*, while Maureen checked in, we met Lori and her sister,
Becky Mosley (now Hall) a wonderful lady who was one of the women who put
the first rollerfest on in Bay City Michigan in 96 and her hubby, and a
blast from the past, Sal Morris who i had not seen since the fest in New
Orleans in 98. Very kewl indeed! (Becky and i did talk about you Greg and
Diane *evil grin*)
When we were on are way up to
the rooms D had forgotten Jas had her overnight bad so as we were getting
into the elevator there he was bringing up the rear, we started to laugh and
D apologized to Jas for forgetting but being the sweetie he is he just came
with us and and hung for a bit while we cleaned up, after we got presentable
we went back down and hung out some more and ended up at the Bennigans,
thanks to are Maureen who when hearing a party of 8 left, got us their
table, the women rocks i tell yas. We had a few drinks and food, Bear, Jas,
Lori and her sis hung for drinks then left to go to the 7pm show so we just
hung out for a bit then went over early to the theater to hang where we also
met up Penny, Becca, and some new girls, another Lori, me being the dope i
am i forget the other ladies name, Bear did Wen proud telling them all about
Ian's web site, message board, and this list. *snort*
Some of the gang got in line to
see Ian and Tony Defranco and get autographs and pics taken (yes Wen Maureen
got her pic with the both of them) BTW Tony looks damn cute now. The rest of
us hung out and took pics having fun getting caught up.
Finally it was time for the
show, the seats were SMALL!! I have no idea how we got are butts in those
things but we had fun, the other acts were cute, we laughed when Tony
Defranco tried to steal some guys beer when he was trying to find his seat
*snort* i think Mo and i scared Madonna and D when we were singing Tony's
songs *grin* then the lights went down and we hear music, it was the song
the gets played at every graduation (i have no idea what it's called) then
we hear what sounds like an apollo landing, next thing i know there's are
Ian coming down the stairs, i almost didn't recognize him cause the mans
hair is black now (you copy cat you *evil smirk*) and he spiked his hair up
a bit witch gave D and i a giggle cause it reminded us of Deanna's son
Wayne's hair *g*. He started off with rock and roll love letter, after that
i'm afraid i forget the order of the songs, but he did money honey, iowtbwo,
wouldn't you like it (which he said the non list Lori asked him to do)
smoking inn the boys room which his bass player sang and ended with sat
night which everyone who played came out and sang with them.
Afterwards Bear, Deanna, Jas,
and i got in line (OK Bear and Jas got in line again *snort*) i tried to get
Tony Defrancos attention but he kept what i call "pulling a Duncan" if
you've met Duncan you know what i mean *snort* i finally got up to Ian and
when he saw me yelled "what are you doing here" and came round the table so
we could get are hug on *grin* i also told him "Wen told me to behave
tonight, why would she say that" to which Bear said "cause she knows you"
*pouts to hide my smile* after a few words and teasing him a bit for the
infamous bathing suit pic he had out for autographs *tee hee* we went to
hang with the rest of the gang at the SURPRISE bar at bennigans, we were a
bit scattered round but at the table was Sal, Becky and her hubby, Bear,
Jas, Deanna, Lori, and her sis, we just hung out and had some food and
drinks, Bear called Wen and we all yelled hello to her. Ian was working the
bar like a pro so we didn't see much of him but when he did come over to are
table i remembered he gave Jas a big old kiss on the forehead, LMAO.
We hung out until closing time,
it was 1am and we were tired so we said are good-byes, Bear and i got some
more hugs and Ian thanked us for coming i told him "anything for you
sweetheart", see Wen i can be nice! *grin* we joked around a bit and i lmao
when Ian gave Jas a hug and kiss again (look out Wen, your old man is moving
on yours and Tams territory *snort*) calling him one tall f***. (insert
Shirley's tsk here*grin*) Deanna and i went to hang with Bear and Jas in
their room and ended up staying there until 3:30am!
We went back to are rooms and
tried to sleep but damn Madonna can snore! *snort* After are wake up call
from Jas (he says my just woke up voice is sexy LOL) we went to breakfast at
Bob Evans, (but not before we spotted Becky and hubby and said a quick good
bye) and had some good food with Bear, Jas, Madonna, Deanna, and Maureen.
Then came the moment i always hate, the good-byes, i hung on to Jas and
didn't want to let go (yeah big surprise right) but i had to hug my Bear and
Madonna so i managed to pull myself away and hugs went all around, we said
are good-byes and went back on the road making sure we didn't mess up again
and lmao when driving back we found where the exit that we should of gone on
was, it was where we got off for a emergency pee break! LOL
We drove Maureen to airport and
said are good-byes, the women deserves a medal for putting up with us all
weekend i tell you!
It great seeing old friends and
meeting up with you newbies, only wish i could have said hi to Conniedog but
i kept missing you girl but i did see your kids waving those scarves,
hopefully we'll get to chat another time.
I had a great time, hope the
rest of you did as well. = )
Gina = )
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LorieG attended with her twin sister! Here's what she had to say!: hey all, Just got to
sit down and put my 2 cents worth in about last nite's show.OH MY GOD!
Ian is such a great guy!When I first saw him I hollered at him and got a
hug when he came over to where we were all standing cuz Bennigans was
PACKED.Bear I'm so glad we met.You are too KEWL for words.Thanks for
getting my attention as I walked past
you.Gina,MO,Madonna,Becky,Penny,Connie,and whoever else that was there
that I can't remember your names glad I got to meet all of you!You all
rock!!!!!!!! The show was really great!Ienjoyed the rest of the
performers but Ian and Tony had the crowd totally!It was a real treat to
finally meet Ian and get to talk to him.He's such a sweetie!Now I know
why his fans adore him so! All in all we had a GREAT time!Will try to scan my pics tomorrow.This is Lorie G. reporting and goodnite.LOLOL
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And then Bear's review! Woah,
it was kewl! See for yourself!:
First, let me say that Warsaw
is in the middle of NOWHERE! and there is absolutely no direct easy route
from Topeka to there....
We got to the hotel on Friday
night, and ate at Bennigan's. I tired to make a reservation for the group
of us Ian girls who were going to try and meet up before the show. They all
but laughed in my face. So Jason and I decided to hang out in the lobby
Saturday afternoon, and try to find the people we were supposed to meet up
with. Met Ian as we were getting out of the elevator, got the stuffing
hugged outta me. SIGH!!! I tell you, if Ian hugged any tighter, he'd be
wearing your clothes afterward. Found Madonna sitting in the lobby all
alone...didn't occur to me when Gina said that she told her my "real" name
that the credit card I reserved the room under was in my maiden name...
Realizing that I had absolutely
no idea what most of the people I was looking for actually LOOK like, I
started asking every woman who appeared to be our age "Ian fan?" as they
walked by. Most of them looked at me as if I was insane, and just might be
a bit dangerous. Jason looked out into the driveway of the hotel and asked
"are we interested in a car with Illinois plates and three trashy women in
it?" Yup, Gina, Deanna, and Maureen
had arrived. Becky (Mosely)
Hall and her hubby showed up. Her new hubby is a really nice guy. Jason
helped the "trashy women" with their baggage and I sat in the lobby alone,
accosting people with "Ian fan?" when these two women walk by and I hear one
call the other "Lorie" Okay, I know that there are a gagillion people named
Lorie in the world, but I chase these two down and sho 'nuff it was Lorie G
and her sister. Soon Penny comes up to the group and asks if we are from
the Ian Mitchell list. That leaves only Conniedog for us to have the whole
group gathered. Never did meet her until after the show in the bar. Drinks
with the gang, then those of us with tickets for the first show take off.
When Gina said that the seats were small she wasn't lying. I have no idea
how I wedged my ass in that seat, but there was no moving until we alerted
the crane to remove me after the show. The show was great fun, but way too
short. Ian and Tony were signing autographs after the show, and I almost
stood in line to meet Tony then, but the line was way too long, so us evil
smokers went outside to smoke between shows and I met up with some fans who
have computers, but had no idea that there was such an online fan
community. got their email addy's and plan to hook them up with
information. 2nd show was just as much fun. I really enjoyed it when all
the performers came out to sing "Saturday Night" with Ian. This says a lot,
because mostly, I could give a rats ass if i EVER hear Saturday Night
again. Stood in line to meet Tony, and harass Ian a bit. It was so cool to
meet Tony after all these years. Tony DeFranco was "the dreamiest" until
there was Ian...and then, well there was no competition. Tony was a cute
little boy, but Ian was so beautiful, not to mention 'an older man' (gasp)!
Got Tony's autograph...he
seemed a bit amused to sign it "to Bear" and got my picture taken with him,
sorta...Jason was taking the picture and had never used the digital before,
so the pic of me and Tony is a tad bit blurry. Harassed Ian a bit...told
him I didn't need anymore things in my house with his signature on it...that
I had enough I was thinking of selling them. He suggested ebay <g> (you
know I would kill anybody who tried to take my 'Ian-stuff' doncha Ian?)
Then got my picture taken with Ian--Jason again had trouble with the
camera...which, as I was wrapped around Ian, didn't bother me, but I pointed
out to Jason that Ian might be a bit tired.
Met up with everybody back at
Bennigans for food and drinks. Called Wen so that she could be part of the
fun too. Ian was the most popular guy in the bar. He is just so much fun
and so gracious to everybody who approaches him. Let me say it once again,
girls, we picked the right Roller to love. At one point he comes to our
table to deliver T-shirts and as he was walking by planted a kiss on my
husbands head. I was like "HEY! how come you're kissing my husband and not
ME?!" <g>
Last call came all to soon, so
we all go to say good-bye to Ian, and get some more of those fantastic
hugs. He hugs Jason good-bye, then looks up (way up) at him and says
"you're a big f*****, aren't you?!?" Jason just laughs and says "yeah, that
has been commented on before"
Alas, all good adventures must
come to an end, and sadly, morning arrived and it was time to say good-bye
to all these people who are so much more than friends to me. Gina, Deanna,
Madonna, Becky, girls you know I love you. Maureen, it was so great to meet
you, and THANK YOU AGAIN for the boots. (wearin' them now as a matter of
fact and they look tres chic with my sweat pants and pooh sweatshirt) That
was more than generous. I will get the CD burner crankin' in the next few
days.
Penny, Lorie, Louise, Connie it
was indeed a pleasure to meet you girls too. I hope we can get together
again soon--wait did somebody say ANAHEIM 2005????
PS i will post pics as soon as
I can figure out how to get them from the camera to my puter.
Bear
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