I know---they're all acting like they have something more important and exciting to do than post here for the rest of us to live vicariously through them. :hilarious:
:pace:Still being patient! http://bestsmileys.com/thinking/5.gif
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I know---they're all acting like they have something more important and exciting to do than post here for the rest of us to live vicariously through them. :hilarious:
:pace:Still being patient! http://bestsmileys.com/thinking/5.gif
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Originally Posted by TimothyBFan
..maybe they're all visiting the Falls with Mr. Frey....lol
Maybe Glenn was so impressed with their enthusiasm that he immediately flew them all out to Colorado to help him shoot the first video for his upcoming album.
:eyebrow:
What? It could happen!
Or maybe the waiting is making me delusional. ;)
Lol well it's not that they don't want to post.. today is transportation day for everyone.. they were driving GA and FP to Toronto and then driving back to Buffalo to catch their own flights so a VERY busy day! I'm sure they will post as soon as they can!
Wishing everyone a safe trip home! Can't wait to read the reviews of the second night... It sounds like an incredible experience that none of you will forget. :grouphug:
OMG you mean we aren't more important than catching flights home. :faint: ;) :laugh:Quote:
Originally Posted by timfan
No new news yet I see...though a little bird did whisper something in my ear that makes me even more anxious to hear details :rofl:
Safe (and delay-free) travels home everyone!!
safe travle home everyone!
It has to be tough to enjoy two consecutive Glenn shows with fellow fans and friends and then have to wake up and fly back home to regular life.
What a tease, you brat!!! :fingerwag::wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Wildthyme
YOU BET! This has been the best week I have had in a long long time possibly ever!Quote:
Originally Posted by Prettymaid
Thanks for the good wishes for home everybody. Most of us are (sad) in transit. Nancy, Kay and Lissa headed off this morning to Buffalo about 9 am. They DID offer to drive Ann, Harold, Julie and myself to Toronto, but it would have meant a 5am start to get them back for their flights. Considering we left the Casino at 2:30am.............. (just can't get enough of those screwdrivers)
So Harold investigated the idea of getting a cab later in the morning to Toronto, and it was quite reasonable so we left at about 11am. I've checked in
and should board in about 2 hours. I think like last Tuesday night Nancy and co will put up a new review. Then we'll add our own little special moments! That's why it's a bit scarce for now.
Thanks for the update, Lisa.
Oh the anticipation. :brickwall: :hilarious:
:hmm: Now that is just downright mean Wt. :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Wildthyme
Wow, no news yet! I didn't realize everyone was heading home immediately. Safe travels everyone!
We will continue our wait.......:pace:
Hey guys! I just got home! I started writing up a review on the plane but I'm not quite finished with it yet. It will be up this evening!
Oh, and the cell phone I lost? It was in my car. It must've fallen out of my purse when I grabbed it to rush to the terminal (I was running late as usual). Since it was 4:30 in the morning at the time, I didn't see it fall in the dark. I'm just glad it didn't fall into the parking lot!
Nancy, glad to hear that you're home safe & sound & you found your phone!!!!! :yay:
I got home about an hour ago. Had a short delay, about 3/4 hour, but smooth sailing besides that. I'm still flying high! My sister picked us up at the airport & I got even more worked up telling her about it! Still can't believe what a fantastic time we had! Harold's already planning for the next Border party! We've got him hooked!
I'm like an addict now (not that I wasn't before), LOL. I need more Glenn!!! I am anxiously waiting Nancy's review too, even though I was there! Guess I just want to relive the thrill!
Soda and GL, glad you're home safe and sound. GL, sounds like you're already beginning to feel the effects of PGW. Soda, can't wait to read your review. Guess we have to wait until tomorrow or Saturday to hear from FP. Anxious to read her posts.
Yes, I've got it bad!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Prettymaid
Here's another tidbit to tease you. It was the only picture I got of the concert Wednesday. Harold took it with my iPhone. It's not very good, but hey, it's actually a picture of Glenn taken with my camera!
http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/s...raFalls094.jpg
Great pic GL! Glad to see Danny Grenier still using his Black Strat he's had for a long time and Glenn with the Tak.
This is the sign outside the Avalon Ballroom in the Fallsview Casino
http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/s...DSCN0786-1.jpg
and what a sexy sign it was! :nahnah:
You can say that again! It's one of my favorite pics of Glenn!Quote:
Originally Posted by timfan
Can't wait to read everything, but from Nancy's post it sounds like you had a great time. Can't wait to see what GAs story is. Glenn calling you his girlfriends, saying he knew you'd be there. That's so sweet!
The first time I heard this song in '07 was just 2 months after my grandfather passed away. I had just started to come out of the fog of the first part of the grieving process when I found I was able to go to Canada. As I sat there listening to the words of the song tears were raining down my face. The song was like a warm hug. It was so comforting at such a painful time in my life. I can listen to it now without crying (usually) but hearing it live had me in tears once again. But in a good way. lolQuote:
Originally Posted by sodascouts
Awwwww Lissa what a touching comment. I'm sure Glenn :heart: would be so touched to hear how his music has the power to comfort you and so many others. He really is a man in a million.
I really feel too that I should post a BIG
THANK YOU
To Nancy and Kay particularly for organising everything in such a smooth and efficient manner. They organised hotel rooms and transport and entertainment, and their attitude was 'get to your airport and we'll do the rest' and they did. Nothing was too much trouble for them and it was sooo reassuring to have someone on the 'other side' to do this. It wasnt just me that they did it for, they were available for all of us. And they are busy people too.
While obviously, the main reason I went was for the gigs it was SOOOOOO wonderful to be able to spend time with what I would now consider to be the best bunch of friends I have ever had. Cyber friendship is great, but it's
wonderful to meet up and with such a fantastic group of people.
I really hope we get the chance to do this all over again.
Long live the Border
Glenn Frey :iloveyou:
It was a delight GA - I'm just glad it all worked out! And you are a treasure!
So are you, Nancy! :hug:. I was wondering! Did you find your phone ok? I hope you did.
Yes - I found it in my car. It must've fallen out of my purse before I got out of the car to go to the terminal. So, I wasn't stupid enough to forget it entirely - just careless enough to not realize it had fallen out of my purse until I was in the airport. :(
Hello everyone; a brief post to tell you that I'm home safely & will be back later to post my reviews. I read the other thread & thanks to everyone who posted. I have a LOT to write about. :computer:
ETA: I've now done the inevitable av & sig change; I took the av photo & that shirt is similar to his second night shirt; while the photo on the right of my sig loomed large over the 2 days. It may have to become an av. I won't now be posting any reviews until tomorrow because although I have written a lot of notes I need to get it exactly right.
Glad to hear you got back safe, FP! It was so surreal to finally meet you in the flesh after all these years! Pretty cool, huh? :)
Yes. :thumbsup: :partytime:Quote:
Originally Posted by sodascouts
I'm glad to hear that you are home safely as well. Still can't believe what wonderful experiences I had seeing Glenn, meeting you & sharing our experiences!
Love your sig & av!
Good to hear you are safe back home, FP! Can't wait to read your reviews!
Glad you too made it home safely Julie! Looking forward to your posts. I noticed as soon as I saw your av 'OMG that's just like Glenn :heart:s second night shirt! It was great meeting you too! I've been able to put faces to the names of most of my Border pals for years, but now I'm associating them with voices and personalities as well! The full package.Quote:
Originally Posted by Freypower
Oh, I've started saving up for the next one :partytime:
Julie, glad you are back and can't wait to read your thoughts too! Lovin' the av and sig! :thumbsup:
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Originally Posted by Glennsallnighter
I need to find a better paying job. :laugh:
I'm going to srart saving too, as soon as I pay for this one, LOL!Quote:
Originally Posted by Glennsallnighter
I will have to divide both this & the next review into two parts. Now I need to explain something here. These reviews are about Glenn. He is the focus of them. However, a lot of it will be about me & my reactions. I 'ask for your indulgence' & I will try not to let it overshadow the reviews; but it's important that you understand how incredibly significant I felt these nights were as a fan of Glenn. What I will be writing will also no longer have the spontaneity that the others were able to give you; as you know I had to wait until I came home. Anyway let's go.
First, though I was deeply excited & privileged to be there, my expectations were just for a delirious 90 minutes of all Glenn. I thought the most I could hope for was I'll Come Running Back To You, which I hadn't heard him sing at all. I had been more preoccupied with being in Canada & meeting my fellow Borderers (I will write about that in the What's Happening In Your Life thread).
After the band took the stage came the tantalising moment while he was introduced. As soon as he appeared I could see he was wearing a suit. This is the first of a series of apparently endless hopes of mine that he fulfilled. I can't say enough about how delighted I was; but I was also in a daze of gratitude so I didn't absorb much of the first two songs. I also had a very strong sense that these shows were to be 'special'.
I saw him look over to Soda, PLS & Dreamer on the left (I was in the centre). But when he acknowledged them he said something else. He talked about people who had come 'from all over the world'. I therefore felt that somehow, he knew about GA & myself, and that made me happy, but I wasn't really expecting any recognition from him (and I didn't really get it; if I did, I barely noticed).
So at last I heard The One You Love & the 'failed solo career' gag. I thought 'I hope that isn't the theme of the evening' but his face was very close to where I was & I watched him during the entire song. And then of course it was great to hear Silent Spring/Tequila Sunrise again.
Then he started talking about the plans for the Eagles' 40th anniversary and I started to think that perhaps I was going to hear him sing something I had never heard. I wanted that so desperately but didn't dare to think it could happen. He said they were going to do Buffalo Springfield's On The Way Home; ironically not a song I know very well. So I just sat & stared while he sang it. I don't think I've ever been so happy. I thought 'he'll sing that on the new Eagles DVD'! So already, far more from him than I ever thought could happen.
And then we were treated to a magnificent rendition of You Are Not Alone & he did it again - gave me something I just didn't expect.
To be continued immediately.
Part 2
You all know how I've always wanted to see Glenn sing a song without a guitar. When he put the guitar down all I could think was that I was going to be privileged with I Love To Watch A Woman Dance. But of course, that is not what happened. I won't repeat what has already been said about this, except that once again, he was completely exceeding my expectations when he talked about After Hours & the songs they would be playing from it. As he walked to the mic I could have died there & then. I thought I was witnessing a seachange in his career & also in my appreciation of his talents.
So they started Route 66 & on came the charisma; finger clicking, dancing, air guitar. He was also singing brilliantly. When he finished the crowd did not know what to do, but I thought 'he did that for me. Bless him'.
So then he stood there & sang The Shadow Of Your Smile, a song I don't really know well. It was exquisite. He would keep gazing at the ceiling as he prepared for each line. His voice was rich, creamy & expressive. This was Glenn Frey the SINGER, as if I hadn't already had enough to sweep me away completely.
This has to end now, I thought, as he said 'thank you very much'. But it didn't. He said the next two songs would be more familiar, that 'I've always wanted to record this' & sang Caroline No, in a much more anguished rendition than either the original or Tim's cover version. Watching him sing the words 'break my heart' as he leaned back & threw back his head was extraordinary. He started imitating the percussionists (Scott was using brushes) & he didn't seem to mind for once standing there & watching the other musicians play.
So in my delirium I thought he might favour us with After Hours itself, but we got The Look Of Love which was beyond mesmerising perfection. How brave he was being, taking these risks; it was history & I was there to see it. He was fairly relaxed now so that he started putting his hand on the mic stand which he normally only does when he adjusts it; but here he was singing while clasping it delicately. When he sang the chorus 'I can hardly wait to hold you/feel my arms around you/how long I have waited' I thought that summed up the night. Then it got incredibly poignant, as he sang 'don't ever go. I love you so'. Quite.
The audience was now eating out of his hand & I won't say much about the rest of the set. YES, I got the 'bluesy' Smuggler's Blues. YES, I got I'll Come Running Back To You whichh was gorgeous. He got a standing ovation for Heartache Tonight & encouraged us to sing Lyin' Eyes, which was the final song; 'let me hear ya' he said, so I got a command from him as well.
I was shattered at the end of it, overwhelmed & deeply grateful to this man I love so much, & now I think I should write the next review.