Dreaming of the Eagles

[Henley Honey]

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.

Memo? I didn't get one either -- nor do I want one!!!

[Mrs Frey]

Sounds like you hit it exactly, MF. I'm sure Glenn's been there himself and would certainly relate.

Thanks for the input, Windeagle! It's nice to think that Glenn could relate to something in my humble life.

[Mrs Frey]

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.

Thanks for the input, Soda! I think it will hit me hardest when the boys are in Cape Town and I'm on my way to the opening night of our show. I won't regret the decision I took regarding the Johannesburg show, though - it just isn't feasible at this stage of my life, and as I mentioned at the time when I discussed it, Johannesburg is not a place I want to be travelling in alone.

Yes, when I did the London trip I was crazy. LOL. I was in a very different place in my life at the time. I am greatly indebted to the Eagles and to all of you here on The Border for helping to carry me through a dark phase of my life. I'm not sure what I would have done without the influence, and visiting London to see the Eagles will remain a highlight of my life. Four years on, though, my life has changed in oh so many ways (to quote The Beatles' song "Help!" ), and I have to prioritise. I may never really "make it" in the music industry, but I'm not getting any younger, and now is the time to do what I can for myself, while I still have it in me. God has placed people in my life at the right times and has taken me in the directions which has been right for me for the time. I'm still learning every day, but I think I'm beginning to understand what life is all about.

One thing is for sure, the Eagles have certainly played a big part in my life, and I will always love them. I hope that perhaps, through my music career, I may even get to meet them one day.

I know the above sounds rather "deep" and philosophical, but I suppose that's where I'm at in my life right now. Don't misunderstand me, my enthusiasm for the Eagles is undiminished - only my priorities have changed.

I don't think it's crazy at all that you drive 15 hours to see Glenn solo. You are passionate about Glenn and when one is passionate about something or someone, one goes the extra mile (no pun intended, hahaha). I understand passion probably better than most, because I'm an artist, and us artists are very intense and passionate about everything that is important to us.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Well Monique. I wish you could see the band when they are in your home country, but as you said, you gotta do what you gotta do. Sometimes the choices we have to make just suck!

As for me, I'm at the exact other point in my life. It took me more than 30 years of being an Eagles fan before I got to see them live. So now that I am finally in a position to see them on occasion, I am a very happy girl. They don't need to send me that memo either!

[Mrs Frey]

Well, Dreamer, 30 years is a helluva long time to wait to see your favourite band, so you enjoy every minute of every gig you go to! I think it's wonderful.

[Glennhoney]

I don't remember EVER dreaming about Glenn, but I guess with all the talk of the new CD and concert listings, that's what must have brought it on..
I dreamed that Glenn was at my church, sitting on the altar, and then handing out communion.....he was surrounded by people after mass was over, but I managed to touch him and tell him how much I adored him.....after that my sister in law told me she had been in touch with Glenn for years and even showed me letters they had exchanged...and I was VERY jealous and angry she hadn't shared that with me before...
lol..what a strange dream....but he certainly looked quite handsome in a suit and tie....

[Ive always been a dreamer]

That is a strange one, GH. All I can say is don't let any of us Borderers get anywhere near that sister-in-law of yours!

[sodascouts]

GH - I don't actually think it was weird. It makes sense to me! I know I would surely be unhappy if I found out a sister-in-law had not told me such a thing! lol

[GlennLover]

He can serve communion at my church anytime he likes!

[Brooke]

He can serve communion at my church anytime he likes!

Pure thoughts, right GL?!