I had an Eagles dream last Friday night/Saturday morning... I tried to hang on to the memory over the weekend so that I could post it today, so I hope this comes out okay:
I was trying to figure out how I was going to get a message to the Eagles that I couldn't make their Cape Town show, because I had to perform myself that night. I then found myself at Cape Town Stadium, in a corridor somewhere. There was no one around me, and ahead of me was an open double door, leading into the next section of the corridor. There were no signs up, but somehow going beyond that door was a no-no. I became more and more edgy, because I needed to get my message to the Eagles, but I was running on a tight schedule, as I needed to get to the casino for my show. I looked on my watch and it was 1pm. I'm still trying to figure out why I thought I was late for my show, because I was only going to be performing in the evening, and soundcheck is at 7.30pm!
I heard sounds emanating from beyond the double door, and I was dying to walk beyond it. If I can just talk to Glenn and explain, I thought. Then suddenly, Glenn appeared. He walked up the corridor towards the double door, and I was standing just on the other side of it.
I then ventured just beyond the double door. I rushed towards Glenn , greeted him hastily and very respectfully and then proceeded to explain to him why I couldn't make the concert. Things get vague at this point, but I seem to recall that he listened to me, and then replied, "That's fine, no problem". He seemed to be in a hurry and listened to me out of politeness, responded and went on his way. I then realised I was late to get to the casino and rushed to get there. I was never going to get ready in time to start my show!
And all this at 1pm in the afternoon!
And then I woke up!
I've got a peaceful, easy feeling
And I know Glenn won't let me down
Pretty crazy, Mrs. F. I guess Glenn was a little confused too.
"People don't run out of dreams: People just run out of time ..."
Glenn Frey 11/06/1948 - 01/18/2016
That's pretty funny, Mrs. Frey. I wonder where we can find out dream interpretations? They do mean something!!
Maybe it just means you need to get to your gig really early for some reason??
Haha, Dreamer and TK, crazy and funny indeed.
I think it's because I've been thinking about the Eagles performing in Cape Town on 4 April, and since it's clashing with my opening night at the casino, it's been bothering me, and I've been feeling bad about not being able to go. I've also had the idea of contacting them and telling them about it, but not knowing how. Perhaps this is my subconscious mind throwing all my thoughts together in a crazy way.
I have a thing about arriving early enough for my shows so that there is no stress. My friend James and I had to be really early for a show a couple of weeks ago, in order to beat traffic as it was a distance to drive, and to be set up and ready before the guests arrived. It's possible that that sense of urgency popped up as part of the dream too. What do you girls think?
I've got a peaceful, easy feeling
And I know Glenn won't let me down
I bet this is true. I can't imagine waiting and waiting for the Eagles to come to South Africa, knowing that it was unlikely because it would be so much trouble for them to haul everything over there for such a small market... and then when they do come, deciding not to go. I don't envy how you're going to feel that night when they're in Johannesburg and you're sitting around trying to rest (good luck with that). I have to admit I'm worried you will regret your choice, but that's probably a silly carryover from the old days when we talked about this so much!
But then again look who's talking - Nancy, the crazy girl who drives 15 hours to see Glenn solo, lol. I have no sense of perspective about such things. You used to be just as crazy, but I think I heard somewhere that normal people tend to make more practical choices as they grow older! I just haven't gotten the memo yet. It's your decision and I respect that.