A Special Night...

This from the man himself, at the end of the evening. I believe he said : "Well, this really was quite a special evening I think." To which the crowd agreed by cheering enthusiastically. It made up for my missing Friday night's gathering. I was glad I'd
made it this time. :)
I'm trying to articulate my thoughts, to capture the moments, describe the evening for
you so that you can feel it as if you were there. I'm failing. But let me post this for now just to let all know that I made it! There were some funny moments, such as the fact that I stood right next to Glen Ballard for quite a bit, and pretended not to know who he was so that he could relax and enjoy the music. In fact, I behaved very enthusiastically for Simon , Mikey, and Rachel so that he could see the reaction they get from the audience. Just in case.:)

Ok, this is the add-on:
I also met Gary, Stephanie, Metalchick, Alecia, Molly, Sue, I Am One ( I think), Justin, Dan L, his friend Allen(?), and others that I didn't recognize in person but may have known online. Would like to have met any others. :)
Let's see...
I appreciate that there are people that enjoy the posts about the concerts. I am the same way! :D
So I'm trying to remember little details...
Heheh, Gary and I were outside when a living, brightly flashing juggernaut slowly passed by. A mass of people, a swarming mob. In the center is a tall man, a gentle smile on his face, patient and kind. Taking up the pens offered and signing what is put in front of him. It is Pete.
He was literally only about 3 or 4 feet away, something like that. The image amused me, and I couldn't help but call out in a fake but pretty passable English accent :
" Why, what an accomidating man he is!"
And Pete looked at me, and laughed/chuckled. :)

If I remember any more little things I'll post them. I thought that was pretty funny, cute.
OT: Rose Hill Drive needs to change their name. In my opinion. i and others have been unable to remember the name. Even though it was in context of discussing how damned good they are. When people are discussing how great a band is and yet no one can remember what their name,makes me think it's a good idea.
They got the most enthusiastic response I have ever heard for an unknown opening band. And this was at the Hollywood Bowl.
*Yet another update* Remembering something Pete said that was beautiful, I thought.
Pete did Blue, Red, and Gray with the ukelele, and it was gorgeous. Truth be known,
it made me cry a little. I was just so happy. I never thought I'd hear him do that song. And I was so close! The ukele sounded so sweet...
Anyway,when the song was over he said:
" You know, when I first wrote that song it was a rough place in my life, and I wasn't loving every minute
of the day - it was really a sarcastic song. ( Sings I love every minute of the day in a sarcastic sounding way, the audience chuckles)
But recently, I've come to feel differently. It's like for the first time in my life I'm allowing myself to be happy, finally, and to feel that every moment
IS precious and beautiful. ( audience whoops and cheers when he says this) ...So I no longer hate doing this song. It's actually a rather sweet little song."

Anyway, I am trying to be as accurate as possible, and I hope I am succeeding. :)