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…..Does not exist. That’s right!!!! I will not do one because I could not say anything that has not already been said. Instead, I will speak my mind on what was on my mind as I drove home from PRR. But before I do that I would like to say that I have never met a more loving and caring group of people in my life. My life has been so enlightened by all of you, and especially for a certain few who I will treasure for your friendship. I can’t wait till we all can get together again. I was truly honored to meet each and every one of you.

As I said all my goodbye’s this weekend I think reality was sinking in, watching the last one drive off I got a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach, it was the same feeling I felt on Saturday morning when I seen Taylor and his dad and step mom heading for the SUV. I thought of how long it would take Taylor want to get out to his fans, his need to entertain and play his music. Of course, he will need to write new stuff, but as Taylor said, “After about 2 or 3 weeks of being off the road he starts getting restless”.

As I sat there and watched her drive off, I packed my car up and pulled out right after. Then remembering when I saw Taylor and his dad and step mom leaving the resort, it was like I was losing my best friend and he was not going to let me know where he is or what he is doing or how I can get in touch and stay in touch. I had that happen to me when I was a little girl and I remember to this day when he left and even his name, and I also remember the feeling I had when I found out they had left. Being 6 years old I really didn’t understand why they left all I know is he was not there anymore. Me and him were real close, we spent all are waking time together, and then all-of-a-sudden, “He’s Gone”.


Heading towards home I have to go through Tuscaloosa AL, the day after the big game. Now as you might have known the on coming traffic were nothing but LSU fans heading home, I guess and as I got on the east side of Tuscaloosa there was the Alabama fans going the same way I was. Finally I make it through Tuscaloosa and on my way to Birmingham AL. Yea!! That’s right Taylor Hicks hometown. Just knowing that Taylor was there at that time I went through I was like I was saying good-by forever.

Driving along that loooooong interstate I remember thinking, this is the same Interstate that Taylor and Limbo have driven thousands of times to their gigs. I can understand why they all felt lonely. If it were not for my mp3 player full of Taylor Hicks songs to listen to, it would have been a long trip.

I am so blessed to have met all of you who I have met. I can’t wait till I can get together with all of you again.


Sorry no pictures of videos since I got all the way to Atlanta GA before I realized I had forgotten it.

Empty, I think you expressed yourself really well It does
feel like Taylor is a friend and I think most of us feel that pang of
separation. Yes, we have lives, but still, he's been such a huge part of our last two years it's normal to feel this way. (right?!? )

You are so right about the loving and caring nature of this fan group So many real life friendships have formed because of
Taylor and his music. I hope that he has been as fortunate
with new friendships as we have on this whirlwind adventure!

Empty - I wish you lived closer to us so you could participate in some of our get-togethers. I think that those of us in this area are lucky that we can stay in touch and see each other every so often. Sure, Taylor may not be there, but sometimes just the chatter and discussion makes things feel a little more comforting and at home.

I've had those same pangs of separation. After a friend came to visit this summer and we went to two shows together, I had to leave her at a hotel due to a flight delay and wasn't able to see her off. There were a few tears shed as I left and headed down the highway for home. I don't know when I might be able to see her again, but am glad for the fact that we're able to stay in touch and communicate during the "in-betweens".

I hope we're able to see each other soon!