Worcester MA tour thread from DDB:
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Post by: AmberTX on August 08, 2008, 10:52:41 PM
Please post your experiences, and stories here!!
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Post by: Altrock4u on August 09, 2008, 10:02:49 PM
Back from a very very long day and Boo Hoo NO JASON. Waiting before the show. Met Lisa Roo from Castrocopia, Jasonfan from DDB, Irene and many others.Buses really late. Jason was well represented but alas Jason was held up in press. Impressions of of other Idols.
Cook came out first. It looked like a chore to him. NOT PLEASANT. I was standing near a group of really nice Cook fans. One had a silver necklace made with AC engraved on the front and lyrics from a song on analog heart. Beautiful and EXPENSIVE. Cook never even looked at it nor thanked her. Grreee. Brooke great with fans sweet, Carly playful and nice, Kristy never made it to our end nore did Rami. Archie, holy eardrums the crowd went bat shrimp when he came out. DEAFENING. Girls crying and shaking and hyperventilating. Nuts.
Went to get my Meet and Greet passes and was told they were after party SQUEE. So left and had dinner. Concert. As I am entering my seats these two ugly arse MJ fans look me dead in the face and say Jason never should have lasted until 4th. I said excuse me. They said Simon says it is a singing competition. I said and Ken Barnes said Hallelujah was the best performance of the season. SO DREAM ON. Anthem rock is out Folk is in. Being on pitch also helps. Grrrr
Chickize ok not my thing, Rami better than I expected she sounded good. MJ barf. Off pitch, posing and pimping. NEXT. Kristy, ok, Carly was GREAT. She had a large amount of fans as many Irish people live in and around Boston. Brooke really good. I especially liked her 2nd song.
Intermission. I am really getting all kinds of twitterpated and those MJ fans as talking saying lets wait to go to get something to eat during Jason. Grrrrrr
They did leave, and Jason came on. I was too far away to get decent pictures with the camera I was allowed to bring in so I just stood and enjoyed. I think I held my breath the entire time. Beautiful is not a strong enough descriptive word to describe Jason. His beauty is bar none. His voice sounds so much better live than on TV or in the youtubes. It has so much depth and color. His expressions change per second. His smile lights up the arena. The screams deafening. OTR so incredible. Lots of new vocal stretching. No bragado with Jason. Just sweet and natural. Crazy I want this song on his CD.
The MJ fans came back in time to hear Day Dream and hear the crowd go nuts. I found pleasure in this. Bwaaaa
Syesha last song good. But not into her.
As soon as one hair on Archies head appears from underneath the stage BEDLAM. Deafening screams. All ages not just kids. I have to admit Archies voice is Amazing. But you can hardly hear him because the crowd has gone wild. Loved Apologized.
Cook, not half the screams of Archies, probably in line with Jason's. Large sections of the crowd sat? (They did for Jason too.) After two songs Cooks songs blended together into one for me. Also way to much pimping and postering. YAWN.
Jason was adorable in the group number. So the crowd thins and I go to security and am told that the after party was CANCELED. CRY CRY CRY... By now the crowd is 1000+ at the barricade no way to get anywhere near Jason so I drove home with 3 very sad 12 year olds.
My daughter and I will go back again tomorrow. But torrential rain is predicted.
Even with the disappointment of not getting a hug ,hearing Jason sing for those 10 minutes was so worth it.
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Post by: overstrung on August 09, 2008, 11:10:45 PM
Awww sorry you didn't meet Jason, guys, the afterparty cancelled? what was up with that?... And those MJ fans, wow! I can't believe them.... MJ would be seriously disappointed in them for dissing our boy. But the Jason concert was amazing wasn't it?? Jason will be back and singing for more than 10 minutes... Jason Castro Solo Tour 2009 coming to your town soon!
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Post by: HannaB2 on August 10, 2008, 07:14:59 AM
LOL I don't think MJ would be disappointed in his fans dissing Jason. MJ himself did it on video just a week or so ago when he said he should have been in the Top 4 and the Davids belonged there too! I"m glad you didn't say anything to them, Altrock...good example for Jason!!
We listened to the cell feed last night and from where the cell caster was sitting the screams for Cook were deafening!! He actually had to stop toward the end of Hero and wait out the screams, athough they never quieted so he just tried to sing through them! I thought the crowd was outstanding when it came to Jason and the 2 Davids. Although I would have had to wear ear plugs!!
That's too bad the after party was cancelled. Wonder why they did that? Sorry the kids were disappointed. I hope you get to see them today! When they were in Columbus, Cook and Jason stayed out for 1 1/2 hours in the afternoon relating to the crowd, and Cook was really awesome. Maybe he was just really tired yesterday!
Thanks for the reports!!
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Post by: rosequeen49 on August 10, 2008, 07:30:19 AM
Sending some prayers and well wishes your way Altrock! WOW that was almost funny about MJ's fans. You can read in my BLOG prior to seeing Jason, MJ was one of my early lead favorites, now concidering Jason is far much too young for me and both are "good looking" then how was it from the moment JASON stepped on stage I was a Dreadhead? Hummmmmmmmmm, interesting!
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Post by: lovinlifeinma on August 10, 2008, 07:32:30 AM
Ok...where to begin. I wasn't able to go to the buses in the afternoon because the friends I was attending the concert with had no interest in meeting the Idols (they were really just tagging along). I guess it was just as well, since I heard that Jason wasn't able to get outside due to press obligations.
We got to the venue a little late, since it took us almost 2 hours to get there from where we live, and we got lost too! We got to our seats during Rami's set. The place was definitely full to capacity and the crowd was enthusiastic for every performer, which was nice to see. I have to say that I have a new appreciation for ALL of the Idols. They are all talented in their own way, and considering they were all virtual unknowns a year ago, I was very impressed with all of them. The standouts for me (other than Jason, of course) were MJ, Carly, Brooke and David Cook. I will say that Cook was a bit over the top with the whole rockstar act, however, I have to say that the audience ate it up. His Billie Jean was fantastic. Oh, and I have to comment that I have never ever witnessed in my life the volume of screaming that David A received during his set. It was deafening. WOW.
Ok, going back to intermission. During this time, I was getting nervous and anxious to see Jason...I could hardly contain myself. My friends thought I was a nut, but I didn't care. When they did the whole guitar hero thing, which seemed to drag on for HOURS, I was getting so impatient! I wanted Jason darnit! Then when they started setting up the stage for Jason's set with his stool, etc., I was really starting to freak out! Heart pounding...hands sweating...I started fidgeting for my camera, and then there he was! In all his glory...singing SOTR. OMG I never screamed so loud in my life. It was such a weird feeling....like I was building up to this moment in my mind for so long, and it was finally here. I felt like I was 15 again, and I know I probably looked ridiculous standing there screaming, snapping pictures, pumping my fists in the air...but I didn't care! I was so happy....he sounded so perfect...his voice is pure beauty, that's all I can say. His set went by so fast...it was over in a flash, and then he was gone. I wanted MORE JASON!!!
Jason was so cute during the finale. God, I love that black outfit on him!
I took some pics and vid clips, which I will upload later. They are not that good, since I didn't have the best seats, but oh well.
After the show, I thought maybe I could convince my friends to wait outside for the Idols, but then it became apparent that we were not going to get ANYWHERE near any of them. The crowd that had assembled outside at the barricades was HUGE...I coundn't get over it. So, I was a little bummed, but hey, what can you do.
So, now I wait until Sept 7th when the Idols come to Providence. I will be bringing my hubby and daughters to that show, and hopefully, with a little luck, we'll have the opporunity to meet Jason
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Post by: mbbluets on August 10, 2008, 08:07:31 AM
Quote from: lovinlifeinma on August 10, 2008, 07:32:30 AM
My friends thought I was a nut, but I didn't care. When they did the whole guitar hero thing, which seemed to drag on for HOURS, I was getting so impatient! I wanted Jason darnit! Then when they started setting up the stage for Jason's set with his stool, etc., I was really starting to freak out! Heart pounding...hands sweating...I started fidgeting for my camera, and then there he was! In all his glory...singing SOTR. OMG I never screamed so loud in my life. It was such a weird feeling....like I was building up to this moment in my mind for so long, and it was finally here. I felt like I was 15 again, and I know I probably looked ridiculous standing there screaming, snapping pictures, pumping my fists in the air...but I didn't care! I was so happy....he sounded so perfect...his voice is pure beauty, that's all I can say.
ha ha why would you care? was it even a question that you cared? i don't think so! ;D oh, when we see jason in 2009, i bet he leaves the guitar hero behind! weird feeling...yeah, i know what you mean!
great post! thanks to everyone and i hope you all better luck mtg jason soon! altrock, i can't imagine getting m&gs, and then to have it cancelled? omg, wth? i feel so bad for you when, if things had gone properly, i should be feeling jealous
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Post by: lovinlifeinma on August 10, 2008, 09:06:34 AM
Quote from: mbbluets on August 10, 2008, 08:07:31 AM
Quote from: lovinlifeinma on August 10, 2008, 07:32:30 AM
My friends thought I was a nut, but I didn't care. When they did the whole guitar hero thing, which seemed to drag on for HOURS, I was getting so impatient! I wanted Jason darnit! Then when they started setting up the stage for Jason's set with his stool, etc., I was really starting to freak out! Heart pounding...hands sweating...I started fidgeting for my camera, and then there he was! In all his glory...singing SOTR. OMG I never screamed so loud in my life. It was such a weird feeling....like I was building up to this moment in my mind for so long, and it was finally here. I felt like I was 15 again, and I know I probably looked ridiculous standing there screaming, snapping pictures, pumping my fists in the air...but I didn't care! I was so happy....he sounded so perfect...his voice is pure beauty, that's all I can say.
ha ha why would you care? was it even a question that you cared? i don't think so! ;D oh, when we see jason in 2009, i bet he leaves the guitar hero behind! weird feeling...yeah, i know what you mean!
great post! thanks to everyone and i hope you all better luck mtg jason soon! altrock, i can't imagine getting m&gs, and then to have it cancelled? omg, wth? i feel so bad for you when, if things had gone properly, i should be feeling jealous
Haha...yeah, you're 100% right. It was NEVER a question of caring what other people thought of my fangirly antics! I was exhibiting my love for Jason and was darn proud to do it! ;D
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Post by: keahgirl8 on August 10, 2008, 10:19:43 AM
I met some really nasty fans at my concert, who said some really rude things to me about Jason. I wonder if they were MJ fans too. I doubt any of them would be proud of their fans treating other people that way.
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Post by: tararebeccah on August 10, 2008, 12:07:45 PM
oh I hope I don't get stuck sitting next to some rude fans
I don't know what I'd say if anyone treats me like that for being a fan of Jason! People need to grow up I would never say ugly things to them about whoever they're a fan of! I have been so excited about the concert and hopefully getting to meet some other Jason fans that I haven't given much thought to possibly encountering mean people! Oh well, I'll try not to let it damper my excitement!!!
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Post by: CaitlinValerie on August 10, 2008, 01:07:57 PM
Quote from: keahgirl8 on August 10, 2008, 10:19:43 AM
I met some really nasty fans at my concert, who said some really rude things to me about Jason. I wonder if they were MJ fans too. I doubt any of them would be proud of their fans treating other people that way.
some people are just plain rude. It is sad!
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Post by: keahgirl8 on August 10, 2008, 01:40:13 PM
Quote from: tararebeccah on August 10, 2008, 12:07:45 PM
oh I hope I don't get stuck sitting next to some rude fans
I don't know what I'd say if anyone treats me like that for being a fan of Jason! People need to grow up I would never say ugly things to them about whoever they're a fan of! I have been so excited about the concert and hopefully getting to meet some other Jason fans that I haven't given much thought to possibly encountering mean people! Oh well, I'll try not to let it damper my excitement!!!
At first I tried to talk to them, but they just kept being nasty. I just turned around, because I wasn't going to let them ruin my Jason giddiness! Also, they were at LEAST in their 40's so they were not going to change.
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Post by: CJ on August 10, 2008, 01:49:35 PM
So did Jason not come out before OR after the concert? I am so afraid that is going to happen to me.
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Post by: mauz13 on August 10, 2008, 02:15:34 PM
No worries. I'm going to post my experience here because.....I met Jason!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have to sit here and type for a bit b/c my brain is exploding with excitement and I want to include my pics. Give me a few minutes and I'll rejuvenate your hopes!!
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Post by: CJ on August 10, 2008, 02:43:16 PM
Oh Thank you!! I can't wait to see!! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: rosequeen49 on August 10, 2008, 04:27:12 PM
lol loved it mauz! wasn't it an awesome experience! it still hasn't left me thanks to wonderful storytellers like yourself! :-)
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Post by: overstrung on August 10, 2008, 04:39:52 PM
Great story Mauz!!! We can't wait to see your pics. You're family is awesome too!
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Post by: mauz13 on August 10, 2008, 04:41:05 PM
Truly amazing!! I want to post my pics but not sure of the easiest way for all to view. Any thoughts? Tried photobucket, failed. I tried to attach on a post but my computer didn't allow me. MMMMM....I'll work on it. I have some good ones!
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Post by: overstrung on August 10, 2008, 04:44:33 PM
For photobucket, just point to the 4th address below the pic, copy and paste in the post. It is super easy.
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Post by: CJ on August 10, 2008, 05:19:50 PM
Mauz any pics yet?
;D ;D
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Post by: heartjason on August 10, 2008, 05:30:48 PM
AWWW...great story! so glad you got your moment with Jason! Loved how he signed your book too!
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Post by: Mrs. S. on August 10, 2008, 05:55:02 PM
Mauz,
Enjoyed your moments with you and am looking forward to seeing all the close-ups!! What a successful meet!
Mrs. S.
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Post by: hipchick3 on August 10, 2008, 06:19:11 PM
Just wanted to say my husband and I went to the show last night. We waited by the buses in the afternoon and met Kristy Lee, Ramielle, Cook, Archuleta & Carly. Saw Brooke from afar. Saw Jason wave from the window. Unfortunately, we only waited a few minutes by the buses after the show because we had to get home so the babysitter could leave.
We originally had 18th row on the floor but I checked ticketmaster yesterday and they were selling 3rd row! I sold our others right before the concert and we headed in. We were VERY HAPPY to see that because of the way the stage was set up, our 3rd row were actually front row!!!! I was very disappointed in the audience as it felt like NO ONE in our entire section stood up until Archuleta came out. I stood for the people I wanted to see anyway and luckily no one said anything to me! I thought MJ was great (and was thrilled he waved to me during the final group number), as well as Carly, David Cook & Archie. When Jason came out, I really could not believe how close he was to me and I really don't think I blinked the entire time. He is just incredible!!!!!!!! He sounded so beautiful and looked amazing. He was dressed so cute (oh those jeans did him right) and his shoes were funky! The highlight of the whole night was that he raised his eyebrows and nodded to me when I waved to him in the middle of singing the final group number. I was done after that...I'm surprised I didn't need to be carried out ;D Unfortunately, I didn't take a camera (didn't think they were allowed). I was so bull, but there was a great group of women sitting next to me who are going to email them to me.
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Post by: mauz13 on August 10, 2008, 06:20:33 PM
So I'm a wee bit frustrated at my incompetence with photos. Photobucket won't allow me to upload my pics. I'm sure it's my doing, but never-the-less I've spent alot of time trying to figure it out. I'm not a quitter and will get it but maybe not tonight. I've posted them the kodak easy share, so feel free to PM me with emails and I am happy to send you the link. I'm excited to share my pics so feel free! Otherwise, I'll give it a go tomorrow. Night!
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Post by: lovinlifeinma on August 10, 2008, 07:20:14 PM
Here are some of my pics...as I mentioned before, the quality is not good due to where my seats were, but I thought I'd share them anyway....
s531.photobucket.com/albums/dd356/healeyfamily4/I hope the link works....I have vid clips coming later...they take so long to upload!
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Post by: lovinlifeinma on August 10, 2008, 07:30:27 PM
Quote from: mauz13 on August 10, 2008, 06:20:33 PM
So I'm a wee bit frustrated at my incompetence with photos. Photobucket won't allow me to upload my pics. I'm sure it's my doing, but never-the-less I've spent alot of time trying to figure it out. I'm not a quitter and will get it but maybe not tonight. I've posted them the kodak easy share, so feel free to PM me with emails and I am happy to send you the link. I'm excited to share my pics so feel free! Otherwise, I'll give it a go tomorrow. Night!
Don't worry...I know your pictures will be worth the wait! I so enjoyed reading your experience, by the way....how awesome that you got to have your moment with Jason. Yes, I'm a wee bit jealous, but so happy for you! I tried to wait outside after the show, but by the time my friends and I got out there, the crowd was just too large...we couldn't get anywhere near the barricades. That's ok, though...it was wonderful just to see him in concert, so I am a happy camper regardless.
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Post by: glotrovato on August 10, 2008, 07:56:46 PM
Wow Mauz what a great experience you had! Can't wait to see your pics.
Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful recap with us. Made me smile
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Post by: mbbluets on August 10, 2008, 08:03:02 PM
Quote from: mauz13 on August 10, 2008, 03:53:28 PM
Best night! I love my husband for letting me gush over my weekend, and he was excited for me when I called him right after my encounter! Life is good! It's the little moments that create the best memories!
oh mauz, isn't it the best when your loved ones are happy for you? both my sister and my 16 yr old daughter were all smiles for me all the way when i went to the concert and got a chance to meet jason! i have lots of sisters and brothers, but only one was truly happy for me. the other day i showed a brother my pics and he said jason needs a haircut and then i played crazy on you tube, both a show one and the profit bar one, and the darnedest thing happened...my bro didn't have anything to say, sarcastic or otherwise, he just shut right up. that was really a moment! glad you had such a great time, mauz!
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Post by: stuffedwithfluff☮ on August 10, 2008, 08:06:52 PM
mauz my email is ksoneal@sbcglobal.net
if you want ill upload your pictures for you!
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Post by: rosequeen49 on August 10, 2008, 09:08:01 PM
Quote from: hipchick3 on August 10, 2008, 06:19:11 PM
Just wanted to say my husband and I went to the show last night. We waited by the buses in the afternoon and met Kristy Lee, Ramielle, Cook, Archuleta & Carly. Saw Brooke from afar. Saw Jason wave from the window. Unfortunately, we only waited a few minutes by the buses after the show because we had to get home so the babysitter could leave.
We originally had 18th row on the floor but I checked ticketmaster yesterday and they were selling 3rd row! I sold our others right before the concert and we headed in. We were VERY HAPPY to see that because of the way the stage was set up, our 3rd row were actually front row!!!! I was very disappointed in the audience as it felt like NO ONE in our entire section stood up until Archuleta came out. I stood for the people I wanted to see anyway and luckily no one said anything to me! I thought MJ was great (and was thrilled he waved to me during the final group number), as well as Carly, David Cook & Archie. When Jason came out, I really could not believe how close he was to me and I really don't think I blinked the entire time. He is just incredible!!!!!!!! He sounded so beautiful and looked amazing. He was dressed so cute (oh those jeans did him right) and his shoes were funky! The highlight of the whole night was that he raised his eyebrows and nodded to me when I waved to him in the middle of singing the final group number. I was done after that...I'm surprised I didn't need to be carried out ;D Unfortunately, I didn't take a camera (didn't think they were allowed). I was so bull, but there was a great group of women sitting next to me who are going to email them to me.
That is soooooooooooooo cool you got those great seats at the very last minute and were able to get rid of your original too! Thank you for sharing your story and WELCOME TO DDB!
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Post by: HannaB2 on August 10, 2008, 09:31:00 PM
Thank you so much for the great reports.
I love details. The crowd sounded SO loud on the cell feed!
mauz, you can post the link to your photobucket and we can go look. Or you can post the [ IMG ] code for each picture. Just include that code in the body of your post.
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Post by: mauz13 on August 11, 2008, 04:21:42 AM
Quote from: stuffedwithfluff☮ on August 10, 2008, 08:06:52 PM
mauz my email is ksoneal@sbcglobal.net
if you want ill upload your pictures for you!
Thanks so much for the offer. I emailed you a bunch of pics and would love your help! Arrrrr photobucket! Going to work, but can't wait to see how it all turns out!
o< Peace!
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Post by: mauz13 on August 11, 2008, 05:11:52 AM
Quote from: HannaB2 on August 10, 2008, 09:31:00 PM
Thank you so much for the great reports.
I love details. The crowd sounded SO loud on the cell feed!
mauz, you can post the link to your photobucket and we can go look. Or you can post the [ IMG ] code for each picture. Just include that code in the body of your post.
Thanks for trying to help!! Not sure why, but I'm not even able to upload pics to photobucket, it keeps saying upload failed. Kate(?) is gonna try to help me. Thanks!
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Post by: Castrofun on August 11, 2008, 11:40:05 AM
I went to the Worcester Show with my sisters, sister in law and my high school friend and her daughter. Everyone with me thinks I'm nuts! When Jason was on, I was on cloud 9. My sister in law (a Cook fan) was watching Jason with my binoculars and she had a view of the pantzz. She said Oh my god, did you see the pantzz? I almost died, she knew nothing about the pantzz thing. (She does now) So after the show we left the DCU and there were people hanging around so we decided to wait for the idols. We found out we were in the wrong place but we found our way home. We waited and Jason was the first one out!! Woohoo, I was acting 17 again (well maybe 12)! There were too many people and Jason had already moved down, so I just figured that I wouldn't see him.
I still couldn't believe that my sisters were agreeing to hang out. So my sister in law looks at me and says "Nicole, go after him like he is the last man on earth!" So of course I did. It took a while but I got what I wanted. I was about 2 or 3 people deep when Jason came by and there was no way I wasn't going to get my autograph with him being that close to me. So I held out my ticket and said to Jason "Yours is the only one I want" He said "Well I guess I better make it a good one." By now I am right in front of him. The girls in front of me (probably 25 years younger than me) moved aside so I could get in. I told him " I don't have a camera so I need a hug" and I got it!!!! I then found my way back to my sisters and I was so excited I was shaking!! Later on when Michael Johns was out we were trying to get his attention so my sister could take a picture, so we were being a little obnoxious. A woman looks at me and says, "You're worse than the kids" I said "Its fun to act 17 again sometimes" She just shrugged and walked off. I got my hug and autograph, My night was complete!!!
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Post by: mbbluets on August 11, 2008, 12:05:33 PM
Quote from: Castrofun on August 11, 2008, 11:40:05 AM
I went to the Worcester Show with my sisters, sister in law and my high school friend and her daughter. Everyone with me thinks I'm nuts! When Jason was on, I was on cloud 9. My sister in law (a Cook fan) was watching Jason with my binoculars and she had a view of the pantzz. She said Oh my god, did you see the pantzz? I almost died, she knew nothing about the pantzz thing. (She does now) So after the show we left the DCU and there were people hanging around so we decided to wait for the idols. We found out we were in the wrong place but we found our way home. We waited and Jason was the first one out!! Woohoo, I was acting 17 again (well maybe 12)! There were too many people and Jason had already moved down, so I just figured that I wouldn't see him.
I still couldn't believe that my sisters were agreeing to hang out. So my sister in law looks at me and says "Nicole, go after him like he is the last man on earth!" So of course I did. It took a while but I got what I wanted. I was about 2 or 3 people deep when Jason came by and there was no way I wasn't going to get my autograph with him being that close to me. So I held out my ticket and said to Jason "Yours is the only one I want" He said "Well I guess I better make it a good one." By now I am right in front of him. The girls in front of me (probably 25 years younger than me) moved aside so I could get in. I told him " I don't have a camera so I need a hug" and I got it!!!! I then found my way back to my sisters and I was so excited I was shaking!! Later on when Michael Johns was out we were trying to get his attention so my sister could take a picture, so we were being a little obnoxious. A woman looks at me and says, "You're worse than the kids" I said "Its fun to act 17 again sometimes" She just shrugged and walked off. I got my hug and autograph, My night was complete!!!
castrofun, that is hillarious that your sisinlaw commented on the pantz! sooo funny! i'm glad you got your hug and autograph and didn't worry about the silly woman...some people! glad we are all free-to-be-as-we-wish dreadheads!
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Post by: karlasu on August 11, 2008, 12:09:39 PM
Quote from: Castrofun on August 11, 2008, 11:40:05 AM
I went to the Worcester Show with my sisters, sister in law and my high school friend and her daughter. Everyone with me thinks I'm nuts! When Jason was on, I was on cloud 9. My sister in law (a Cook fan) was watching Jason with my binoculars and she had a view of the pantzz. She said Oh my god, did you see the pantzz? I almost died, she knew nothing about the pantzz thing. (She does now) So after the show we left the DCU and there were people hanging around so we decided to wait for the idols. We found out we were in the wrong place but we found our way home. We waited and Jason was the first one out!! Woohoo, I was acting 17 again (well maybe 12)! There were too many people and Jason had already moved down, so I just figured that I wouldn't see him.
I still couldn't believe that my sisters were agreeing to hang out. So my sister in law looks at me and says "Nicole, go after him like he is the last man on earth!" So of course I did. It took a while but I got what I wanted. I was about 2 or 3 people deep when Jason came by and there was no way I wasn't going to get my autograph with him being that close to me. So I held out my ticket and said to Jason "Yours is the only one I want" He said "Well I guess I better make it a good one." By now I am right in front of him. The girls in front of me (probably 25 years younger than me) moved aside so I could get in. I told him " I don't have a camera so I need a hug" and I got it!!!! I then found my way back to my sisters and I was so excited I was shaking!! Later on when Michael Johns was out we were trying to get his attention so my sister could take a picture, so we were being a little obnoxious. A woman looks at me and says, "You're worse than the kids" I said "Its fun to act 17 again sometimes" She just shrugged and walked off. I got my hug and autograph, My night was complete!!!
I just love your story! You did it! It does feel wonderful, doesn't it? Makes you rethink the whole age thing. If it feels this good, it can't be wrong. Haha!
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Post by: mauz13 on August 11, 2008, 02:35:32 PM
I think I've got the hang of this!
My picture of the Dreadhead, courtesy of Texas Dreadheads...thought it might be the closet I get...
Getting closer...
Nice lashes angle!!!
And finally my Super Duper close up....Yikes. I love my sister for attempting a back bend...but 5 rows deep behind us made it a challenge fo sho! Feel free to crop at any time!
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Post by: mauz13 on August 11, 2008, 02:40:06 PM
And since I was dying to add pics yesterday and my computer firewall was the biggest bummer ever...here are some more...tell me when to stop!! Just a tad blurry from ultra zoom, but purdy just the same!
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Post by: lovinlifeinma on August 11, 2008, 03:06:39 PM
Here are a couple of vid clips I took of the concert. I have a couple more that were too large for photobucket, so I'll upload those on youtube later.
s531.photobucket.com/albums/dd356/healeyfamily4/Jason%20Concert%20Vids/These are just snipets of the songs...I was enjoying the show too much to record them in their entirety. The visual quality is poor, I know, but the audio sounded way better than I had hoped.
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Post by: lovinlifeinma on August 11, 2008, 03:11:57 PM
Quote from: mauz13 on August 11, 2008, 02:40:06 PM
And since I was dying to add pics yesterday and my computer firewall was the biggest bummer ever...here are some more...tell me when to stop!! Just a tad blurry from ultra zoom, but purdy just the same!
Wow! These pics are fantastic! My pics came out so crappy in comparison...LOL. I should have taken a lesson in digital photography before heading to the concert!
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Post by: OTRainbow on August 11, 2008, 03:20:37 PM
Quote from: Castrofun on August 11, 2008, 11:40:05 AM
I went to the Worcester Show with my sisters, sister in law and my high school friend and her daughter. Everyone with me thinks I'm nuts! When Jason was on, I was on cloud 9. My sister in law (a Cook fan) was watching Jason with my binoculars and she had a view of the pantzz. She said Oh my god, did you see the pantzz? I almost died, she knew nothing about the pantzz thing. (She does now) So after the show we left the DCU and there were people hanging around so we decided to wait for the idols. We found out we were in the wrong place but we found our way home. We waited and Jason was the first one out!! Woohoo, I was acting 17 again (well maybe 12)! There were too many people and Jason had already moved down, so I just figured that I wouldn't see him.
I still couldn't believe that my sisters were agreeing to hang out. So my sister in law looks at me and says "Nicole, go after him like he is the last man on earth!" So of course I did. It took a while but I got what I wanted. I was about 2 or 3 people deep when Jason came by and there was no way I wasn't going to get my autograph with him being that close to me. So I held out my ticket and said to Jason "Yours is the only one I want" He said "Well I guess I better make it a good one." By now I am right in front of him. The girls in front of me (probably 25 years younger than me) moved aside so I could get in. I told him " I don't have a camera so I need a hug" and I got it!!!! I then found my way back to my sisters and I was so excited I was shaking!! Later on when Michael Johns was out we were trying to get his attention so my sister could take a picture, so we were being a little obnoxious. A woman looks at me and says, "You're worse than the kids" I said "Its fun to act 17 again sometimes" She just shrugged and walked off. I got my hug and autograph, My night was complete!!!
I loved your story Castrofun,
We must be nearly the same age because all my friends think I'm nuts for being so crazy for Jason. .....Hey cute is cute
at any age. and we all know he is CUTE!
I'm so glad you got to give him a hug or get one either way its all good.
I'm thinking of getting a last minute ticket to Phili and get me a hug after the show. I didn't get to see him in Newark.
Thanks for sharing your fun night!
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Post by: HannaB2 on August 11, 2008, 04:42:23 PM
Fun reading all your stories. Thanks for posting them and the pics!! And you know, I didn't care what anyone else said or did around me. I was making my own memories and no one was going to spoil that for me!
So you go, girls!!
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Post by: mauz13 on August 11, 2008, 06:06:36 PM
Quote from: HannaB2 on August 11, 2008, 04:42:23 PM
Fun reading all your stories. Thanks for posting them and the pics!! And you know, I didn't care what anyone else said or did around me. I was making my own memories and no one was going to spoil that for me!
So you go, girls!!
Right on Hanna!
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Post by: lovinlifeinma on August 11, 2008, 06:18:19 PM
Ok, here are the last of my vid clips that I uploaded on youtube. The first is Jason singing Crazy and the second is from the final group number Please Don't Stop the Music. On the second one, you can hear some crazy woman screaming like a lunatic when Jason enters the stage (yup, guilty as charged).
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Post by: samantha829x on August 11, 2008, 07:01:26 PM
Great pics and stories! Love em
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Post by: mbbluets on August 11, 2008, 07:04:29 PM
holy sh*t mauz 13, nice pics!!! loved em all esp one! (guess which!)
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Post by: Kiersten67 on August 11, 2008, 08:26:20 PM
Love hearing your stories and LOVE that he's wearing the same shirt he had on the day before in Hartford...he is too funny!
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Post by: mauz13 on August 12, 2008, 04:04:28 AM
Quote from: mbbluets on August 11, 2008, 07:04:29 PM
holy sh*t mauz 13, nice pics!!! loved em all esp one! (guess which!)
Hmmmm....the lashes angle? or the super duper close up...I enjoy both (excluding my melon)...cue the daydreaming HA!
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Post by: Castrofun on August 12, 2008, 07:26:08 AM
Mauz, I saw you at the concert, I was waiting in line at the rest room and you walked by with the ball. I thought that was great, I was going to stop you and comment about it but I didn't want to lose my space in the mile long line.
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Post by: elel on August 12, 2008, 09:10:22 AM
Quote from: mauz13 on August 10, 2008, 03:53:28 PM
Those who didn't make it out in the afternoon made it out...in addition to KLC and Carly again, not sure about Archie. Jason appeared...thank you!!!! My dreams of a picture were looking promising!! He took his time as I would expect. A nice girl and her mother behind me were waiting for MJ and I reassured her I would give up my spot for her as soon as I got my pic as Jason! MJ was to our left 15 ft, Jason 15ft to the right. OMG...Who would make it first, I promised her a spot but didn't want to loose mine?! Jason beat MJ (thank god) and he was right in front of me!!! My sister took charge of the camera...get in position!! Said "Hi Jason, I loved your set!" "thanks alot!" he said. I held out the book the Alcheimist for him to sign. (Thanks to Canadian Dreadheads for suggesting the read.) "I love this book!" he said. "Me too!" Then he said, " Yeah I love it and now I got Archie reading it!" "Yeah, it has a great message (I squeeked)....you made my day Jason!" He said, "Oh, Thanks!" As I held out the book, I forgot to ask for him to sign it. I wanted to use it as an ice breaker but I fogot to speak! He said "do you want me to sign this?" I'm like "oh right, of course yes anywhere you want!" I'll try to get a picture posted, he wrote "Love it!!! and signed with his dreadhead pic included...AHHHHH!! Then I asked for a picture and he said "sure!" We smiled big and got a very close up. The crowd was crushing at this point at my sister's attempt at a backbend to get the pic was her best attempt!! Jason was so kind, and humble!! He is beautiful obviously, but his presence his truly astounding. He couldn't be nicer and more genuine.
thank you mauz, i love details! its nice the way jason 'educate' archie, in a subtle way.. . he sure has great influence on him. oh and thanks for the great pictures!
everyone i enjoy reading your experience, and altrock so sorry you had a terrible MJ fans next to you but you handled it well. great jason representing
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Post by: rosequeen49 on August 12, 2008, 12:30:55 PM
Mauz did you make this? This is incredible! I bet Jason loved it? Sorry if you answered everything, my lunch is over..... back on the chain gang!
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Post by: SoAddicted2DDB on August 12, 2008, 12:51:33 PM
Great pictures! I see he added something to his hair in those
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Post by: mauz13 on August 12, 2008, 02:36:56 PM
Quote from: rosequeen49 on August 12, 2008, 12:30:55 PM
Mauz did you make this? This is incredible! I bet Jason loved it? Sorry if you answered everything, my lunch is over..... back on the chain gang!
Hi Rosequeen!! I mentioned it in my extra long concert recap...but you reminded me I should tag the pic to give better credit. The "head" was the creative genious of some really nice Texan dreadheads who made it. THey were from Dallas and met Jason at his homecoming...THey were nice enough to let me pose with it b/c I thought it would be the closest I got to Jason. GLadly I was wrong...yeah! Apparently Jason saw it from an upstairs window and mentioned in a Fox interview...not sure if that aired.
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Post by: mauz13 on August 12, 2008, 02:43:35 PM
Quote from: Castrofun on August 12, 2008, 07:26:08 AM
Mauz, I saw you at the concert, I was waiting in line at the rest room and you walked by with the ball. I thought that was great, I was going to stop you and comment about it but I didn't want to lose my space in the mile long line.
Castrofun, I was definately waiting a long time in the BR line, but it must have been the Texan Dreadheads with the "Head." They made the "head," it's their creative idea! I was actually in line for the BR freaking out b/c I had to go so bad, but Jason was about to be announced. The lines were redonkulous weren't they?
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Post by: Castrofun on August 12, 2008, 05:29:37 PM
Quote from: mauz13 on August 12, 2008, 02:43:35 PM
Quote from: Castrofun on August 12, 2008, 07:26:08 AM
Mauz, I saw you at the concert, I was waiting in line at the rest room and you walked by with the ball. I thought that was great, I was going to stop you and comment about it but I didn't want to lose my space in the mile long line.
Castrofun, I was definately waiting a long time in the BR line, but it must have been the Texan Dreadheads with the "Head." They made the "head," it's their creative idea! I was actually in line for the BR freaking out b/c I had to go so bad, but Jason was about to be announced. The lines were redonkulous weren't they?
I went to the rest room during Kristy. The lines were not too bad then. We found a restroom that had many more bathrooms. Half an hour in line was a bummer. I then thought I could make it through the rest of the show. I did, but a couple of drinks and I was very ready by the time it was over. I should have gone during Syesha, but I thought I might actually like her. Not so much. Not my cup of tea.