08-10-2007, 05:42 PM
Hope all you folks who went to the show tonight had a wonderful time!! Please tell us all about it and bring photos and videos 
Hope all you folks who went to the show tonight had a wonderful time!! Please tell us all about it and bring photos and videos 08-11-2007, 12:55 AM
08-11-2007, 09:53 AM
Going out for the day and evening.....cannot wait to come back to NESP and read MORE!!! 
MORE details and photos all you LUCKY Torrington gals!!!
MORE details and photos all you LUCKY Torrington gals!!!
08-11-2007, 11:21 AM
08-11-2007, 11:36 AM
Hi guys,
Like Gretchen said, it was so awesome! The only bad part was that we couldn't stand up & dance.
I was proud of myself that I managed to say more than two words to him this time at the M&G! That's because I had a very special job to do, bringing him the NESP gifts.
I had originally wanted Caryn to take my place since she worked her hiney off getting the gifts & putting them together, but she was running late so I bit the bullet & prayed I would do the group proud.
Let's see, where do I start? First, Caryn wanted to make sure that the gifts did get to Taylor on time, so she sent her Sweetie Bob ahead to meet me at Bogey's to get me the gifts. What a remarkable job she did putting everything together! Wow!
Unfortunately, a lot of the gang was running late so all of the gifts didn't make it into the bags before I had to go. Traffic, etc....blech.
I did get to give Taylor the gift bag from Gretchen. She made a beautiful original artwork for him plus bought him the Jimi Hendrix/Otis Redding dvd.
There were only about 9-10 people for the M&G. It took place right in the lobby of the Warner (around the corner near the theater doors). I made sure that I was last in line so I would have a lil more time.
Well, when it came to my turn, I started walking toward him. He was sitting at a table & Bill was standing next to him in the front of the table. The look on their faces when they saw me coming toward them lugging all those gift bags was priceless. They were like, "OMG..what the...?" I wish I could've taken a pic. All I said to them as I was walking was, "Don't ask!".
First I said "Hi Bill!" & handed him my camera, then I introduced myself to Taylor & shook his hand. I then told him that I was the official rep of the NESP this time around. I forgot exactly what he said, something along the lines of there being a lot of us now. But he was happy when he said it. I told him that he had such a great group of fans with the NESP & that they were promoting the heck out of him in New England. He smiled & said "that's great!". I proceeded to present each gift bag one by one. I first gave him the one for Caroline & said that "this was to welcome her into the NESP family". He had a big smile & said,"Thanks". Then I hoisted up the big bag of chocolates & said, " this is for the band & crew". He peeked inside so I told him how they're chocolate musical notes. Both his & Bill's eyes lit up & they were happy! He said, "Great!" (Great idea, Caryn!). Then I showed him the photo of Gretchen & him at her Foxwood M&G. I said that this was my friend Gretchen & she has something for you too, then I gave him her gift bag. He smiled & said "cool" & signed her photo for her. Then came his gift bag from the NESP (by then I think his arms were getting tired lol!) He peeked inside & said "wow, thank you!" It was funny, he had gift bags surrounded all around him! He was very appreciative though. Then I gave him the gift bag from my daughter Taylor. I told him how she wanted to come see him but her Daddy was sick & she wanted to stay home to take care of him. He said, "Awww..staying home to take care of her Daddy, how sweet".
I said, "well, that's all the gifts". I told him that he needs to get his crew here to help him lug all of the stuff back. He chuckled. I thanked him so much & told him to have a great show & I got up & walked away. I was so proud of myself for pulling it off without a hitch....until....I looked down & saw that my purse wasn't on my shoulder! D'oh!! I turned back around & said, "hey taylor! did you steal my purse?" He was so sweet. He started looking right away. He & Bill were looking all around for it & said, "I can't see it, but if my guys find it, We'll get it to ya, ok? " Leave it to me to have Taylor steppin & fetchin. 
I am such a MoMo sometimes!
Luckily, the manager of the theater was there & found it under the table when he lifted up the tablecloth. What a nice man.
Then I went over & introduced myself to Stephen at the merchandise table. Talk about a sweet man! I told him that I will send the rest of the NESP over to say "hi" & told him, "don't forget to have Taylor give you the chocolate that we got for ya". He said, "Oh! I won't"
I have to say that I had such a great time with you all. You are the sweetest bunch of people! And, Ellie, thank you so much for the cd. That really means a lot to me.
I will post pics later. Gotta go celebrate hubby's bday.
I so wish that I could go to RI tonight!!!! All of you that are going, have a blast (& have a drink for me!).
Like Gretchen said, it was so awesome! The only bad part was that we couldn't stand up & dance.
I was proud of myself that I managed to say more than two words to him this time at the M&G! That's because I had a very special job to do, bringing him the NESP gifts.
I had originally wanted Caryn to take my place since she worked her hiney off getting the gifts & putting them together, but she was running late so I bit the bullet & prayed I would do the group proud.Let's see, where do I start? First, Caryn wanted to make sure that the gifts did get to Taylor on time, so she sent her Sweetie Bob ahead to meet me at Bogey's to get me the gifts. What a remarkable job she did putting everything together! Wow!
Unfortunately, a lot of the gang was running late so all of the gifts didn't make it into the bags before I had to go. Traffic, etc....blech.
I did get to give Taylor the gift bag from Gretchen. She made a beautiful original artwork for him plus bought him the Jimi Hendrix/Otis Redding dvd.
There were only about 9-10 people for the M&G. It took place right in the lobby of the Warner (around the corner near the theater doors). I made sure that I was last in line so I would have a lil more time.
Well, when it came to my turn, I started walking toward him. He was sitting at a table & Bill was standing next to him in the front of the table. The look on their faces when they saw me coming toward them lugging all those gift bags was priceless. They were like, "OMG..what the...?" I wish I could've taken a pic. All I said to them as I was walking was, "Don't ask!".
First I said "Hi Bill!" & handed him my camera, then I introduced myself to Taylor & shook his hand. I then told him that I was the official rep of the NESP this time around. I forgot exactly what he said, something along the lines of there being a lot of us now. But he was happy when he said it. I told him that he had such a great group of fans with the NESP & that they were promoting the heck out of him in New England. He smiled & said "that's great!". I proceeded to present each gift bag one by one. I first gave him the one for Caroline & said that "this was to welcome her into the NESP family". He had a big smile & said,"Thanks". Then I hoisted up the big bag of chocolates & said, " this is for the band & crew". He peeked inside so I told him how they're chocolate musical notes. Both his & Bill's eyes lit up & they were happy! He said, "Great!" (Great idea, Caryn!). Then I showed him the photo of Gretchen & him at her Foxwood M&G. I said that this was my friend Gretchen & she has something for you too, then I gave him her gift bag. He smiled & said "cool" & signed her photo for her. Then came his gift bag from the NESP (by then I think his arms were getting tired lol!) He peeked inside & said "wow, thank you!" It was funny, he had gift bags surrounded all around him! He was very appreciative though. Then I gave him the gift bag from my daughter Taylor. I told him how she wanted to come see him but her Daddy was sick & she wanted to stay home to take care of him. He said, "Awww..staying home to take care of her Daddy, how sweet". I said, "well, that's all the gifts". I told him that he needs to get his crew here to help him lug all of the stuff back. He chuckled.
I thanked him so much & told him to have a great show & I got up & walked away. I was so proud of myself for pulling it off without a hitch....until....I looked down & saw that my purse wasn't on my shoulder! D'oh!! I turned back around & said, "hey taylor! did you steal my purse?" He was so sweet. He started looking right away. He & Bill were looking all around for it & said, "I can't see it, but if my guys find it, We'll get it to ya, ok? " Leave it to me to have Taylor steppin & fetchin. I am such a MoMo sometimes! Luckily, the manager of the theater was there & found it under the table when he lifted up the tablecloth. What a nice man.
Then I went over & introduced myself to Stephen at the merchandise table. Talk about a sweet man! I told him that I will send the rest of the NESP over to say "hi" & told him, "don't forget to have Taylor give you the chocolate that we got for ya". He said, "Oh! I won't"
I have to say that I had such a great time with you all. You are the sweetest bunch of people! And, Ellie, thank you so much for the cd. That really means a lot to me.
I will post pics later. Gotta go celebrate hubby's bday.
I so wish that I could go to RI tonight!!!! All of you that are going, have a blast (& have a drink for me!).
08-11-2007, 01:43 PM
08-11-2007, 07:22 PM
08-11-2007, 07:23 PM
Ally, Where was the shy girl from Hampton Beach? You said so much and did a GREAT job!
Congrats! Please post your M&G picture too!!!
JAG.....I'm happy to hear your daughter loved the show! I'm super happy that Taylor got such a rousing welcome in CT and a standing ovation!!!! I am jealous though.....I have yet to hear Take The Long Way Home in person!
Congrats! Please post your M&G picture too!!!
JAG.....I'm happy to hear your daughter loved the show! I'm super happy that Taylor got such a rousing welcome in CT and a standing ovation!!!! I am jealous though.....I have yet to hear Take The Long Way Home in person!
08-11-2007, 07:31 PM
08-11-2007, 07:34 PM
Oh yeah, a couple of funny tidbits from last night...during Lowdown, he said "all skate" and then "skated" during the song. At the end of the song, he said, "Makes me want to be at a skating rink" (or maybe it was, "makes me want to build a skating rink"). During another song, he was snapping and said that snapping is "a lost art." 
I'll probably upload those videos to YouTube.
I'll probably upload those videos to YouTube.