Tampa FL tour thread from DDB
part one:
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Post by: AmberTX on August 19, 2008, 10:52:30 PM
experiences, stories, pics whathave you
do-it to-it!!
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Post by: missmeliss on August 20, 2008, 10:54:55 PM
YEAHHHHH IT'S TODAYYYYY!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: ♥Jasonisluv♥ on August 21, 2008, 12:54:43 AM
i hope jason comes out and meets the fans!!! will be waiting for your jason experience. goodluck!!!
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Post by: CFJasonfan on August 21, 2008, 03:33:02 AM
I'm not going, but will be checking with my local FOX affiliate. Our reporter from there, Charley Belcher, has a daughter whose orange bracelet David Cook is wearing,
. I hope that they get to meet. I hope, actually, that there is a concert, considering we are still dealing with effects of Tropical Storm Fay.
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Post by: missmeliss on August 21, 2008, 05:55:23 AM
Quote from: CFJasonfan on August 21, 2008, 03:33:02 AM
I'm not going, but will be checking with my local FOX affiliate. Our reporter from there, Charley Belcher, has a daughter whose orange bracelet David Cook is wearing,
. I hope that they get to meet. I hope, actually, that there is a concert, considering we are still dealing with effects of Tropical Storm Fay.
OH I KNOW! I loved the charley belcher story! But i hope all the other idols, won't have to do press! :-\
I'm pretty positive the concert will go on! ;D
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Post by: almostgolden1 on August 21, 2008, 06:34:45 AM
Jason was on the list of those who did press in Miami so fingers crossed he won't be doing press in Tampa 'cuz we want him to come outside so we can meet him!
My station is already "previewing" the concert and our feature reporter is going to interview them before the show. Very jealous of her today!!! LOL!
I'm sure Fox in Tampa will be covering it, too. Wasn't the story DC told about Charley and the bracelet on Larry King great!?
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Post by: dare2dream on August 21, 2008, 06:42:16 AM
How will all the rain with Faye affect the concert and/or the meet and greets? I'm not up on my Florida geography!
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Post by: jcfan3715 on August 21, 2008, 07:04:07 AM
Today is the day!!
We are hoping that it doesn't affect it at all.. At least that is what we have all been praying for all week.. Fay is right now on the East coast and Tampa is on the West Coast. But she is suppose to be travelling back over Florida today, but a little more North than Tampa. So we will see, but really hoping that everything goes on as planned.
Can't wait to meet everyone in a couple of hours!!
Pam
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Post by: CFJasonfan on August 21, 2008, 09:56:21 AM
Quote from: dare2dream on August 21, 2008, 06:42:16 AM
How will all the rain with Faye affect the concert and/or the meet and greets? I'm not up on my Florida geography!
Florida is pretty "narrow" as far as shape, and if you look at the map when they are doing the weather forecast, you see that some of the bands of rain go way out of the center of the storm. Last I looked, one was way down south, and the radars were showing that the Tampa area may still get some rain today. It has often happened that a storm can be on 1 side of the state and affect almost the whole state. But I saw Syesha on our FOX affiliate this morning, so they are in Tampa now, which means the concert will go on! ;D
A heads-up, though: she said that they will not hang around to sign stuff after the concert because they have to head to Texas right away. So hopefully Jason will come out before the concert,
The link to the interview with her from this morning is below. She tells of when they got into town. These poor kids barely get sleep,
www.myfoxtampabay.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=311A17DE4CFEA9E4082EBA8BCFAD18A6?contentId=7256467&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1####################Title: Re: 21 August = Tampa, Florida
Post by: poisnivy on August 21, 2008, 10:48:31 AM
they're gonna meet him before the show i just know it! the idols are already there and i'm sure they'll be coming out soon! keep the positive thoughts going for them
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Post by: CFJasonfan on August 21, 2008, 11:00:30 AM
Quote from: poisnivy on August 21, 2008, 10:48:31 AM
they're gonna meet him before the show i just know it! the idols are already there and i'm sure they'll be coming out soon! keep the positive thoughts going for them
Absolutely! ;D I wasn't able to go but hope to meet him when he starts touring on his own!
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Post by: poisnivy on August 21, 2008, 12:16:16 PM
yay for tampa dreadheads! jason came out a few minutes ago and they got to meet him
i'm sure they'll all share full details this evening. can't wait to hear the stories!
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Post by: CFJasonfan on August 21, 2008, 12:35:36 PM
Quote from: poisnivy on August 21, 2008, 12:16:16 PM
yay for tampa dreadheads! jason came out a few minutes ago and they got to meet him
i'm sure they'll all share full details this evening. can't wait to hear the stories!
Awesome! Yes, I'll check back in, too, to find out how it went!
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Post by: castrovote on August 21, 2008, 02:29:04 PM
A BIG WHOOP FOR THE TAMPA DH'S!!
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Post by: roy_33 on August 21, 2008, 02:43:38 PM
Exciting news for the Tampa DHs!! Can't wait to hear about it and see pics.
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Post by: sierrach on August 21, 2008, 02:51:38 PM
YEAH!! I was hoping this would happen! Can't wait to hear how he liked his MickeyMouse dread doll.
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Post by: almostgolden1 on August 21, 2008, 03:11:06 PM
Everyone went to dinner but I desperately needed a shower before meeting friends for the concert tonight soooo gonna post fast before heading back to the Forum...
JASON CAME OUT AND HE WAS AWESOME!
He was the first one to come out and stayed out forever...until every last person had gotten their photo, autograph, etc. At one point (and for a good long while) he was the only Idol outside because the ones who had come out with him had already gone back in!
His fans were out in full force...we made up about 1/3 to 1/2 of the barricade. Funny thing was the door they came out was on the other side so he started with the Archies and the Cookies and finally made his way over to all of us (waiting patiently as you can imagine...LOL!). But he definately stayed in the area with his fans the longest...going up and down the complete line of us twice.
Melissa gave him her adorable Dreadhead Mickey...I'll let her share that interaction with ya'll when she's able to post. It was priceless!
I got the duty of hoisting the large (and heavy!) beach tote filled with goodies from the Florida Dreadheads at him. So he starts trying to sign it (bless his heart, he signs everything put in front of him!) and I tell him "No, it's a gift for you" and his eyes get big, he looks suprised (honestly, his face softens & he genuinely beams when he's given gifts...like he still can't believe people are doing all this for him), smiles and says "Really? Thank you". Got a picture and autograph, too. He's every accomodating and gracious.
Jason is incredibly calm and patient. That's what strikes you is he keeps everyone calm...we're all freaking out juggling our cameras, posters, bags, etc. & he's just very mellow and sweet. And he doesn't rush through it at all. Tries to take as much time as he can even though it's chaotic with so many people.
He's also really funny. A fan had one of the Jason dolls and asked him if he'd seen it. "Ohhhhhh yes." Then she asked him if he'd sign it. He says "I've never signed one of these before" and he starts turning the doll every which way, trying to figure out where to sign it. As he's inspecting it he says "Wow!! I have really big biceps!!!!" and started laughing.
Once again, it looked like he got the most gifts (it was another "he can barely carry all of them " moment as he walked off). As he went to leave, we all started cheering and screaming for him and he turned around, smiled really big & nodded his head then went inside. He looked like he wanted to wave but couldn't because his arms were loaded down with gifts!.
As for the others, David Cook came out and was also extremely gracious & friendly to everyone. He was accompanied by a child struggling with illness who inspired him during his run on the show. Watching him interact with her as they worked the fan line together was very sweet. He also stays very calm and when we were getting a little antsy that he might not make it around the entire line he made sure to mouth to us "Don't worry. I'll get there. I promise". He and Jason stayed out with fans the longest by far & honestly they seemed to be the most well-received.
David A. came out early but left very quickly and told everyone he didn't have time to take any pictures but he did sign autographs and was sweet when we handed him a gift bag from the Florida Dreadheads.
Ramielle, Kristy and Syesha also came out but left very fast.
Brooke came out towards the end and had to rush which she kept apologizing for (very sweet girl).
Michael, Carly and Chikezie didn't come out.
We got small gift bags for all of them so the Florida Dreadheads definately represented!
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Post by: CFJasonfan on August 21, 2008, 06:21:42 PM
Thanks for sharing! ;D Do you mind if I shared your recap at other fan sites where we also talk about Jason? My friends who love him will absolutely love reading your recap. If I may say so, Jason sounds like Ace Young of season 5, and Phil Stacey of season 6. They are both my favorites from their seasons, and people loved them, too, because they would take time with the fans, taking pictures and signing everything given to them. Ace had to be practically dragged away because he did not like leaving anyone without them getting a picture, autograph, and a hug. As far as David C. and the child with him, I am very sure that was Lindsey Rose Belcher, daughter of our local FOX affiliate, Charley Belcher. Below is the link to the story, which is a touching one and makes David my next favorite after Jason,
<3.
Idol finalist sports orange wristband for Lindsey Rose
www.myfoxtampabay.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=CE5335D2A5E61260573157CBFA2DCA07?contentId=6147458&version=8&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1 ####################Title: Re: 21 August = Tampa, Florida
Post by: keahgirl8 on August 21, 2008, 06:27:09 PM
Quote from: CFJasonfan on August 21, 2008, 06:21:42 PM
Thanks for sharing! ;D If I may say so, Jason sounds like Ace Young of season 5, and Phil Stacey of season 6. They are both my favorites from their seasons, and people loved them, too, because they would take time with the fans, taking pictures and signing everything given to them. Ace had to be practically dragged away because he did not like leaving anyone without them getting a picture, autograph, and a hug. As far as David C. and the child with him, I am very sure that was Lindsey Rose Belcher, daughter of our local FOX affiliate, Charley Belcher. Below is the link to the story, which is a touching one and makes David my next favorite after Jason,
<3.
I have to say, even though it's a little OT that I met Ace on Sunday and he hasn't changed a bit since season 5!
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Post by: CFJasonfan on August 21, 2008, 06:31:42 PM
Quote from: keahgirl8 on August 21, 2008, 06:27:09 PM
Quote from: CFJasonfan on August 21, 2008, 06:21:42 PM
Thanks for sharing! ;D If I may say so, Jason sounds like Ace Young of season 5, and Phil Stacey of season 6. They are both my favorites from their seasons, and people loved them, too, because they would take time with the fans, taking pictures and signing everything given to them. Ace had to be practically dragged away because he did not like leaving anyone without them getting a picture, autograph, and a hug. As far as David C. and the child with him, I am very sure that was Lindsey Rose Belcher, daughter of our local FOX affiliate, Charley Belcher. Below is the link to the story, which is a touching one and makes David my next favorite after Jason,
<3.
I have to say, even though it's a little OT that I met Ace on Sunday and he hasn't changed a bit since season 5!
No, he hasn't. He did say that if he were to change, his 4 older brothers will beat him into shape,
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Post by: HannaB2 on August 21, 2008, 07:41:49 PM
Quote from: CFJasonfan on August 21, 2008, 06:21:42 PM
Thanks for sharing! ;D Do you mind if I shared your recap at other fan sites where we also talk about Jason? My friends who love him will absolutely love reading your recap. If I may say so, Jason sounds like Ace Young of season 5, and Phil Stacey of season 6. They are both my favorites from their seasons, and people loved them, too, because they would take time with the fans, taking pictures and signing everything given to them. Ace had to be practically dragged away because he did not like leaving anyone without them getting a picture, autograph, and a hug. As far as David C. and the child with him, I am very sure that was Lindsey Rose Belcher, daughter of our local FOX affiliate, Charley Belcher. Below is the link to the story, which is a touching one and makes David my next favorite after Jason,
<3.
Idol finalist sports orange wristband for Lindsey Rose
www.myfoxtampabay.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=CE5335D2A5E61260573157CBFA2DCA07?contentId=6147458&version=8&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1 I think it's great that we share these accounts with other fan sites. I always enjoy reading what anyone has to say, and once it's posted here , it's public domain.
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Post by: mariana on August 21, 2008, 10:17:37 PM
Whoop for Tampa Dreadheads! I'm so glad Jason came out and they all got to meet sweet Jason!
(Missmeliss, please tell us your story at the Latinas thread! ;D )
Almostgolden, I love your note. I agree on all the things you say about Jason. He is definately THE BEST!
And he is by far the one who receives the bigger amount of presents!
Tell us more! Please!!!
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Post by: missmeliss on August 21, 2008, 10:31:50 PM
so so so fun! but i'm beat!
i will be back tomorrow morning to post story and video and pics!
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Post by: ♥Jasonisluv♥ on August 22, 2008, 02:15:04 AM
can't wait to read all your stories and see your pics and vids!!! you girls knows how to represent!!! woohooo!!!
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Post by: almostgolden1 on August 22, 2008, 02:17:26 AM
Oh yes, CFJasonFan anything that's posted is public domain and can be "spread" elsewhere. Also, yes it was Charley's daughter with David. He gave her a shout out during the concert, as well, told the audience a little bit of the story and dedicated "My Hero" to her. Charley's a really nice guy so it's great his family is able to experience all this.
Soooo the concert: It exceeded my expectations! I went with two Cook fans and we found ourselves surrounded by Archie's. But I found everyone around us pretty much got excited about the same performers: Michael, Carly, Jason & the two David's. I think Tampa was a very loud crowd. I don't know if the host says that at every venue but he told us the performers were coming off the stage saying how loud we were & that they were loving it. There was screaming/clapping anytime Jason's face showed up on the jumbo screen (during the taped concert intro, during the Guitar Hero commerical, etc.) As intermission wrapped up, people started clapping like crazy I'm assuming knowing Jason was up next. Very loud applause when his picture came up and he was introduced. My friends and I stood up for most of "OTR" and many people around us did, too. (People were on their feet on and off for all 3 of his songs!) His voice sounded very loud and very clear...much louder than it did when he was on the show. Some of the others were drowned out by the background instrumentals/vocalists....Jason was not at all. You could easily hear every word he was singing (even over the applause!). He did the same banter he's been doing at most of the shows. It was a little hard to understand what he was saying between songs but I heard most of it and of course I was screaming my head off so that may have had something to do with my inability to hear (LOL...one of my friends said my screaming was enough to break glass!). He comes off very laid back and talks to the audience like he's talking to a friend rather than talking "at" people or being really "showy" about it. He acts natural and very humble. I loved "Crazy"...it was my favorite song of his set. His set definately has a different vibe/tone than all the others and as many of the music critics are saying he comes off as the most "unique" and "original". He doesn't try to imitate any other artist-it's authentic "one-of-a-kind" Jason. Very loud applause and alot of us in the audience gave him a standing ovation at the end of his set. There was also loud applause when he came out for his solo in the finale. Michael tried to engage him in some crazy dancing during "PDSTM" but Jason shook his head "No" so no dork dancing tonight. He looked great on stage and on the jumbo screen. Lots of tight shots of his face and honestly, the camera just loves him. I was also excited that they got some tight shots of his hands really working the guitar on the jumbo screen (again, something they didn't do when he was on the show).
During intermission, I was in line for the bathroom and a bunch of girls were talking in front of me. A couple of them had gone to the formal "Meet & Greet" and they were talking about how disappointed they were with several of the Idols who had been their favorites on the show. Said they were "very rude" then I hear "but Jason was sooooo nice. He was really friendly. He was the nicest one." And they all start gushing about Jason. Just had to smile.
During Cook's routine he gave a shout-out to Jason. After he got done filming the audience he said, "As I was filming that someone held up a "Marry Me Jason" sign. I wasn't aware we looked that much alike." Cute.
There were also some little girls sitting behind us who kept yelling "We love you David Cook" during David's set then they'd yell "We love you, too, Jason" right after. Cute again.
It was a great show and honestly, I felt all of the Idols did really well. I left the concert literally hoarse from yelling so much!
Don't know if they came out afterwards 'cuz we left (my friends were having none of the "bus stalking" ha,ha).
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Post by: jcfan3715 on August 22, 2008, 04:04:09 AM
Hi everyone! I was at the concert yesterday too! (sitting at a hotel computer this morning :} I am not as eloquent with words as Almostgolden is, so my recap will be short :} It was great meeting everyone yesterday. We got to the forum around 3:10 (no thanks to TS Fay) and Jason was still signing autographs and taking pictures. Awesome Melissa was able to get his signature for me and I was able to get a couple of pictures of him (I will post Sunday when I get back home). Everyone was very excited and got some really great pictures of him. So I can't wait to see them all when I get home!! I really didn't get to talk to him, but he came across as a great guy who loved meeting his fans. I was also able to get David Cook and Brooke's signatures which are my 2nd and 3rd favorite, so I was very happy.
We went to an early dinner after meeting Jason and it was nice to talk/meet everyone. We had about 30 people there. After dinner, my niece and I ran to the hotel and got ready in 5 minutes (Samecage... we were very excited about this accomplishment..LOL). The concert was awesome. I really enjoyed most of the acts. I even enjoyed David A.'s and can see where he has such a huge fanbase (I wasn't a fan of his during the show). I was in a section that was pretty laid back (eventhough we did cheer alot), so we had a great view sitting down the whole time and it was awesome. My favorites during the show were Jason of course, Chickezie, David Cook, Carly, and Brooke.. The crowd did love Jason and my favorite song of his was Crazy too! He just has a way of making it feel like he is singing to you.. Kind of crazy when you are in such a huge stadium.The group performance was alot of fun to watch too. The whole evening was a blast! Again, it was great meeting everyone and putting a face to a name.
I will try to check in later.. Sparkalicious.. If you see this, give me a call on my cell phone. I think we are going to the aquarium and then the Spaghettie Factory today and wanted to see if you wanted to hang out for a little bit.
Talk to everyone soon!
Pam
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Post by: ♥Jasonisluv♥ on August 22, 2008, 04:04:56 AM
great recap, almostgolden and pam! i really love all those awesome stories, i can almost feel like i'm there in the concert!
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Post by: elel on August 22, 2008, 04:05:42 AM
Quote from: almostgolden1 on August 22, 2008, 02:17:26 AM
Soooo the concert: It exceeded my expectations! I went with two Cook fans and we found ourselves surrounded by Archie's. But I found everyone around us pretty much got excited about the same performers: Michael, Carly, Jason & the two David's. I think Tampa was a very loud crowd. I don't know if the host says that at every venue but he told us the performers were coming off the stage saying how loud we were & that they were loving it. There was screaming/clapping anytime Jason's face showed up on the jumbo screen (during the taped concert intro, during the Guitar Hero commerical, etc.) As intermission wrapped up, people started clapping like crazy I'm assuming knowing Jason was up next. Very loud applause when his picture came up and he was introduced. My friends and I stood up for most of "OTR" and many people around us did, too. (People were on their feet on and off for all 3 of his songs!) His voice sounded very loud and very clear...much louder than it did when he was on the show. Some of the others were drowned out by the background instrumentals/vocalists....Jason was not at all. You could easily hear every word he was singing (even over the applause!). He did the same banter he's been doing at most of the shows. It was a little hard to understand what he was saying between songs but I heard most of it and of course I was screaming my head off so that may have had something to do with my inability to hear (LOL...one of my friends said my screaming was enough to break glass!). He comes off very laid back and talks to the audience like he's talking to a friend rather than talking "at" people or being really "showy" about it. He acts natural and very humble. I loved "Crazy"...it was my favorite song of his set. His set definately has a different vibe/tone than all the others and as many of the music critics are saying he comes off as the most "unique" and "original". He doesn't try to imitate any other artist-it's authentic "one-of-a-kind" Jason. Very loud applause and alot of us in the audience gave him a standing ovation at the end of his set. There was also loud applause when he came out for his solo in the finale. Michael tried to engage him in some crazy dancing during "PDSTM" but Jason shook his head "No" so no dork dancing tonight. He looked great on stage and on the jumbo screen. Lots of tight shots of his face and honestly, the camera just loves him. I was also excited that they got some tight shots of his hands really working the guitar on the jumbo screen (again, something they didn't do when he was on the show).
During intermission, I was in line for the bathroom and a bunch of girls were talking in front of me. A couple of them had gone to the formal "Meet & Greet" and they were talking about how disappointed they were with several of the Idols who had been their favorites on the show. Said they were "very rude" then I hear "but Jason was sooooo nice. He was really friendly. He was the nicest one." And they all start gushing about Jason. Just had to smile.
During Cook's routine he gave a shout-out to Jason. After he got done filming the audience he said, "As I was filming that someone held up a "Marry Me Jason" sign. I wasn't aware we looked that much alike." Cute.
There were also some little girls sitting behind us who kept yelling "We love you David Cook" during David's set then they'd yell "We love you, too, Jason" right after. Cute again.
It was a great show and honestly, I felt all of the Idols did really well. I left the concert literally hoarse from yelling so much!
Don't know if they came out afterwards 'cuz we left (my friends were having none of the "bus stalking" ha,ha).
great recap! i feel like i watch jason's set myself. and cute story too.
thank you!
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Post by: jcfan3715 on August 22, 2008, 04:55:22 AM
Squee.... I just found out from the Valet attendant that Jason and everyone stayed at the hotel I am staying in on Wednesday night... I didn't get to see them or anything, but I just found that very exciting.. LOL.. Ok, I am really going to logoff and get my niece up to come down for breakfast. It looks like we will be hanging out in the aquarium today. The weather is yucky again today.
Have an awesome day everyone!
Pam
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Post by: same cage on August 22, 2008, 05:29:18 AM
Just a really quick comment. I will come back with more later. (After coffee . . . I am soooo groogy!)
I was at the Tampa concert also and . . . I MET JASON!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D SQUEEEEeeeeeeee!!
Okay, now that that is out of the way . . . as AlmostGolden and jcfan pointed out Jason spent quite a bit of time with us, so each of us got time to talk with him. It is amazing and gratifying how he pays close attention to what each person is saying to him. Anyway, I said to him "Jason, the ladies at DDB wanted to wish you a happy independence day." And he paused for just a split second and said, "Oh, yeah! That is today, isn't it." And he smiled and said, "Thank you!". His smile was the kind that told me that he was VERY aware what day it was.
He is a true class act!
To all the Dreadheads and Castrocopians I met yesterday, it was great fun! I'm proud to be part of this group. (Good job jcfan, getting back to the venue so quickly!)
Now off to find some coffee. I drove back to Orlando after the concert and then was too keyed up to get to sleep, so I'm running on fumes right now.
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Post by: oh_pook on August 22, 2008, 05:43:27 AM
great stories, Ladies!!!!!!!!!!!!!! excited to see some pics!!!
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Post by: luvJason1 on August 22, 2008, 06:27:03 AM
Thanks for the great recap almostgolden1.
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Post by: purrlycat1 on August 22, 2008, 07:07:18 AM
Love reliving the "Jason experience" through all your recaps. The fact that there was a great Dreadhead and Castrocopian presence is very exciting. Thank you all!
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Post by: CFJasonfan on August 22, 2008, 07:18:14 AM
Thanks for the okay on the recaps,
I always ask because on other fan sites I and my fellow Idol fans have had issues with others who were upset that no permission was asked of them before using their stuff.
And since I am a moderator and assistant manager on 2 boards, I try to always follow our own rules of first asking permission, then posting stuff, crediting the original source.
Anyway, sorry for the mouthful,
. Thanks so much for the recaps! ;D It has been a rough year for our family finance-wise and health-wise, so I couldn't go to the concert and see Jason. But I enjoy reading about others' experiences with him. Now this will not concern Jason, but Lindsey Rose and David Cook. I thought it would be nice to share how touching an encounter between a young fan and her Idol can be. And I know all of you who met Jason can relate,
. For me, as an Ace Young Highroller, it was deja vu, as Ace got to meet a little girl battling leukemia as well. Her name is Mackenzie. So I told the other Ace fans that this is another "Ace and Mackenzie" moment. I had a hard time getting my husband ready for work this morning,
. I'm a mom, so of course this hits me.<3 Her daddy said that all the top 10 were great with her, so I know that Jason, who himself has a sister, was nice with her as well.
Lindsey Rose meets her Idol
www.myfoxtampabay.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=901253A11182FE6D4099CECF978B48D8?contentId=7263836&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1####################Title: Re: 21 August = Tampa, Florida
Post by: ♫♥singingstar324♥♫ on August 22, 2008, 07:24:01 AM
Great stories everyoneee!
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Post by: SoAddicted2DDB on August 22, 2008, 08:18:43 AM
I always enjoy reading these
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Post by: retiredteacher on August 22, 2008, 08:29:24 AM
Thanks for sharing your adventures at the concerts. It makes me feel like I'm there with you. I am going to the Tulsa concert so I still have a while to wait!! This helps making the wait less painful!!!!lol
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Post by: keyeser on August 22, 2008, 09:06:02 AM
Hey, I was at the concert too and LOVED IT!!!!! Jason was wonderful as has been noted. Jason and Brooke were my favorites. They seem to know how to bring the audience into their song. The others performed well and I enjoyed their songs for the most part, but it was a performance for me, not a sharing of their song with me. Does that make sense? I stood for Jason's whole set and - WOW - live and in person. He was great. Was it just me, or did his set go by wayyyyyyy too fast. I wanted more Jason!!!!! I thought David Cook was quite the showman, he really knows how to work the crowd and you have to admire that. He does seem to be a very nice kid.
Loved your recap almostgolden1 and jcfan. I worked with the Florida Dreadheads to help give Jason a warm welcome to Florida in regards to gifts, etc. but I couldn't get to Tampa in time for the bus greet. (Can I have a collective AWWWWWW) It totally stank. But I'm proud to count myself among the FL dreads. I did get to the dinner and it was so fun to meet and chat with everyone. I loved hearing them talk about meeting Jason and seeing pictures and autographs. I kept asking questions trying to get a full picture of their experience. We had a huge table. Our waiter was very sweet. Someone asked him if he knew Jason Castro and he said, "Who?" We said we were all Jason's fans and replied, "OH, yea, I love that guy. I have his poster in my room. He's awesome." Cute. It was a constant joke for the rest of dinner. He told us to tell Jason hi for him as we were leaving. The kid knows how to up his tips.
On our way home, we stopped at a McDonald's and ran into some idol fans heading home to Orlando. It was a mom and her two girls, age 12 and 13. One had a Cook T-shirt and the other had a Archie T-shirt. I, of course, had on my Jason T-shirt. So it was me and the two preteens with T-shirts. Mmmmmmm. Does that say something about me?
Young at heart - hey? LOL
Looking forward to hearing from everyone else.
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Post by: rosequeen49 on August 22, 2008, 09:14:04 AM
Quote from: oh_pook on August 22, 2008, 05:43:27 AM
great stories, Ladies!!!!!!!!!!!!!! excited to see some pics!!!
What she said. ;D
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Post by: keyeser on August 22, 2008, 09:21:44 AM
Ooops I forgot to say - There was no after the concert greet! I knew I couldn't go to the afternoon bus greet, so I was counting on meeting Jason after the concert. But at the afternoon bus greet, several idols, including Jason, said they had to fly out right after the show and could not possibly come out to meet the fans. We didn't think Jason would say it if it wasn't true. So although I had hoped to meet the idols (especially Jason) after the show, my hopes were dashed and I just went straight home after the concert. (another collective AWWWWWW, please).
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Post by: almostgolden1 on August 22, 2008, 09:33:12 AM
I didn't go to the buses after the show but I read a post on MJ's that Jason and Archie were the only two who went out to greet fans outside post-show.
The poster said "The only one outside was Jason Castro. He was really nice and letting people hug him if they felt so inclined. He had to go but mentioned David A. would be coming out later but everyone else had to go catch a plane to Houston".
The poster went on to say that David did come out with his dad and signed autographs/took pics and that was it.
If that's true it's just more Jason awesomeness!! He really is going above and beyond and knocking himself out to meet as many fans as he possibly can.
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Post by: keyeser on August 22, 2008, 09:39:07 AM
Oh, I am sick. Jason came out after the show and I didn't try to meet him.
As I was leaving, I kept looking around, but I didn't know what to do. I didn't think they would come out. Well, I think I need a collective AWWWW and Hug from my other Dreadheads.
I have tried before to meet idols after their concerts and I am never successful. Apparently, I just don't try hard enough. O well, lesson learned.
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Post by: same cage on August 22, 2008, 09:43:37 AM
Quote from: keyeser on August 22, 2008, 09:39:07 AM
Oh, I am sick. Jason came out after the show and I didn't try to meet him.
As I was leaving, I kept looking around, but I didn't know what to do. I didn't think they would come out. Well, I think I need a collective AWWWW and Hug from my other Dreadheads.
I have tried before to meet idols after their concerts and I am never successful. Apparently, I just don't try hard enough. O well, lesson learned.
AWWWW Keyeser! I feel so bad knowing how much you wanted to meet him!!
It was great meeting you and all the rest of the Florida Dreadheads yesterday. I hope your drive back was as smooth and non-eventful as mine.
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Post by: almostgolden1 on August 22, 2008, 09:48:13 AM
It probably was a last minute thing. They had been telling people all day they weren't going to be able to go outside post-show...maybe he cut out of the after-party early to go out (if there was one) or had his stuff packed and ready to go and was able to sneak out for afew minutes to meet fans.
I'm so sorry you didn't get to meet him...he is a sweetheart. It's frustrating not knowing when/if they will come out. Seems to be hit and miss with a little luck mixed in.
In the afternoon, someone did ask him if he was going to be in Orlando in January for the opening of the AI Attraction and he perked up and said "Oh,Yes!" so maybe there will be other chances for you to meet him.
Hope springs eternal! LOL!
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Post by: keyeser on August 22, 2008, 09:49:38 AM
Thanks Same Cage - my drive was fine. Dreary as we got closer to home and back into the rain. Here's the Dreadheads at dinner.
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Post by: keyeser on August 22, 2008, 09:52:34 AM
Quote from: almostgolden1 on August 22, 2008, 09:48:13 AM
It probably was a last minute thing. They had been telling people all day they weren't going to be able to go outside post-show...maybe he cut out of the after-party early to go out (if there was one) or had his stuff packed and ready to go and was able to sneak out for afew minutes to meet fans.
I'm so sorry you didn't get to meet him...he is a sweetheart.
In the afternoon, someone did ask him if he was going to be in Orlando in January for the opening of the AI Attraction and he perked up and said "Oh,Yes!" so maybe there will be other chances for you to meet him.
My birthday is in January. A meeting with Jason would be an awesome gift. ;D Must put this on my calendar.
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Post by: keyeser on August 22, 2008, 10:04:31 AM
Quote from: almostgolden1 on August 22, 2008, 09:48:13 AM
It probably was a last minute thing. They had been telling people all day they weren't going to be able to go outside post-show...maybe he cut out of the after-party early to go out (if there was one) or had his stuff packed and ready to go and was able to sneak out for afew minutes to meet fans.
I'm so sorry you didn't get to meet him...he is a sweetheart. It's frustrating not knowing when/if they will come out. Seems to be hit and miss with a little luck mixed in.
In the afternoon, someone did ask him if he was going to be in Orlando in January for the opening of the AI Attraction and he perked up and said "Oh,Yes!" so maybe there will be other chances for you to meet him.
Hope springs eternal! LOL!
OK, dumb question - what is the AI Attraction in Orlando?
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Post by: almostgolden1 on August 22, 2008, 11:11:06 AM
LOL...no not a dumb question. They haven't been promoting it alot yet.
They are opening a big new AI attraction at Disney where I believe people will actually get a chance to "audition" for the show or something like that. They taped stuff with some of this year's finalists (including Jason) for parts of the attraction.
There's an ad in the Tour Program that says it's supposed to open sometime in January (doesn't give an exact date) at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida so he said he would be coming to Orlando for that.
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Post by: keyeser on August 22, 2008, 11:36:48 AM
Quote from: almostgolden1 on August 22, 2008, 11:11:06 AM
LOL...no not a dumb question. They haven't been promoting it alot yet.
They are opening a big new AI attraction at Disney where I believe people will actually get a chance to "audition" for the show or something like that. They taped stuff with some of this year's finalists (including Jason) for parts of the attraction.
There's an ad in the Tour Program that says it's supposed to open sometime in January (doesn't give an exact date) at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida so he said he would be coming to Orlando for that.
Very interesting. Thanks for the info.
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Post by: brie200 on August 22, 2008, 11:44:07 AM
From what I remember reading back during Idol it is the Top 5 who are involved with the Disney ride. That is unless they changed it to include more, but those five for sure.
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Post by: missmeliss on August 22, 2008, 12:07:28 PM
Alright,
where do I begin?
Hmm I guess I'll start from the time that Kellie and I arrived at the venue. The sun was out and we knew it'd be a perfect day. We parked about a 1/2 mile away from the venue, but we didn't care, we just wanted to get there! So we arrived around 11:30AM and we see a couple people on the side of the venue holding up archie posters and some in the process of making a poster for David Cook. So me and Kellie walk up to them and ask them if this was the correct spot to stand at for when the idols came out, and they told us, "Yeah, we think. They busses are already here." and sure enough when they turned around we saw 3 busses parked in the back. Little did we know, those weren't the boys/girls busses.
We told all the other dreadheads that were meeting up with us to meet us there. We meet both Bon and Jennifer (castroscougar). After standing there for a bit, a fellow cook fan came up to us and told us that one of the guys told her that the idols were going to be meeting and signing autographs in the front of the arena. We thought the guy only told her that, as a ploy for us to leave that area. But we had plenty of time, so we thought we'd check out the front.
Sure enough, there were about 20 people standing in front of the arena with signs and posters and wearing homemade archie and cook t-shirts. I will say this right now, that we were all in blue and baby blue and we were the only ones! We right away picked a spot close to the middle of the barricades, standing next to archie fans (who hated jason btw) on our right and cook fans on our left. It was now 12pm.
As I was holding my dreadhead mickey, non-jason fans were coming up to me asking to take pictures of it and they all thought it was so cute. (except for the archie fans next to us) haha. Later on, more dreadheads from Tampa were starting to arrive and they all recognized me from mickey! So now we had, about 10 dreadheads standing with us all in baby blue! KK7888 arrived with her mom and sister. She had already been to 5 shows already! Lucky girl! So as we're all chatting it up, we see some rain clouds coming in, not to worry; we were all equipped with umbrellas (glad I convinced Kellie to bring it) and Bon brought a poncho! Smart thinking! Suddenly, drops of rain start hitting us, and it's definately raining. I didn't wanna mess up my "straightened" hair, so I walked to hide under the roof of the venue and as I'm standing there waiting for the rain to pass, I see FLAT JASON! A woman was holding it and I walked up to her and told her I had just saw pictures of him the day before on Castrocopia! She told me she's a member there and she's the one who planned the whole thing! She started showing me pictures of the Flat Jason she took but hasn't posted on the flat jason forum yet. They were sooooooo funny! She also made a poster that she was going to have jason hold up that said, "Jason ♥'s Flat Jason" it was so cute! I started taking pictures with the FJ and placing him in random spots and showing all of the other dreadheads.
After about 10 minutes later, the rain stopped at the sun came back out. It was about 2pm by now. More and more fans of david cook and david archuleta were walking up, trying to find a spot on the barricade. As some of us started to become doubtful that they weren't going to come out, we hear some screaming and people pointing and we turn and sure enough we see 2 busses driving to park behind the arena! So now, we start getting situated, some of the dh's are re-applying make up and getting ready for Jason.
A couple of men step out with walkies and start chatting outside. They worked at the arena, and they were both in suits. Another couple men came out shortly after, and I think these were the guys who worked for Idol. Impatiently waiting (haha) we are watching the men chat it up, and it's getting close to 2:30pm already, so everyone is starting to get antsy and anxious to see their favorite Idol come outside.
Then all of a sudden, we see 3 of the men talking to their walkies and nod at each other and step back into the venue. The archie fans next to me say, "Oh they are going to go get the Idols now!" and I say, "Are you sure?" and then she explains, "Yes, we were there last night, at the sunrise show and that's what they did." So now I'm REALLY getting butterflies and thinking of all the things I want to say to Jason. Then one of the archie fans next to us says, "I hope you girls don't scream when Jason comes out!" and I said, "OH YES WE WILL!
" and she kinda smirked and turned away as if she was annoyed. LOL
Suddenly, me and kellie look up and we see the fans who are standing near the window of the arena getting their cameras ready. The door comes out and the screaming begins! IT'S JASON!
;D ;D ;D
Part 2 coming up...
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Post by: SoAddicted2DDB on August 22, 2008, 12:14:17 PM
Melissa I can't wait for part 2!!
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Post by: HannaB2 on August 22, 2008, 12:35:13 PM
meliss....type faster!!! ;D
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Post by: overstrung on August 22, 2008, 12:35:57 PM
Quote from: SoAddicted2DDB on August 22, 2008, 12:14:17 PM
Melissa I can't wait for part 2!!
Awww what a cliffhanger Liss
And then??
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Post by: lovinjc on August 22, 2008, 12:49:20 PM
Oh, the suspense is killing me!!!!!
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Post by: fanforever on August 22, 2008, 01:05:01 PM
AGHHHHH! Where is part 2. You are driving us crazy
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Post by: missmeliss on August 22, 2008, 01:08:43 PM
PART 2!
So i'm screaming throwing up my mickey, all the other dreadheads are going crazy! He started at the door and was signing everything and anything people put in front of him! He was taking pictures and giving hugs and was just having fun! Archie came out right after and started at the other end, which was closer by us and he was extremely nice he loved my mickey and said (as he's giggling), "Haha! That is so cute!" and I said, "thank you! I love your eyes btw!" and he looks at me and laughs once more and says, "THANK YOU!" Kristy and Syesha both come out and make there way around and literally stayed outside for about 5 minutes.
They came around signed everyone's autographs and we gave both of them their giftbag (we got all the idols a giftbag as well, not as big as jason's of course). Kristy thanked us in a "fake" kind of way and Syesha said, "Thank you." with a straight face and walked away. You would think being in her hometown, she'd be a little more grateful. But is just my opinion. I was looking around to see who else was outside when all of a sudden I hear a girl talking below me, and it was RAMI! I'm not joking, I hadn't even noticed her, she was so tiny! But so cute! She as well loved my mickey and took a picture with him! She was really nice! So rami went back inside meanwhile Jason was still taking pictures and taking his time and we were all standing there just waiting till he came around to us, and finally he is coming! During this time, it started drizzling again and we didn't not care anymore! Jason was outside already! We noticed that he started taking pictures with people under their umbrellas,
. So little did I know, my camera was recording the whole time this happened, but it was on my wrist so I had no idea.
You can hear him seeing my mickey and saying, "omg that is sooo cool!" and then me, "I made it for you! DO you like it? Your mom does!" and he was like, "haha really? I love it! Thank you, omg that is so awesome!" and at the same time, I was trying to get a video shoutout of him saying HEY JMS for the rest of the girls, and in my mind I kept thinking that I wanted him to do something for Kate (stuffedwithfluff) since she never met him in LA, and he was with us dh's for awhile so I thought i'd be the perfect time to ask! So he makes the video and is sooo cute, he messes up and then tells us to start over, but yeahh right it's ALLL on film haha. (I'll post video link below) afterwards, kellie and I told him since we couldn't do the dreadstache if he could hold up mickey while we did it with mickey's dreads! haha and then I got a solo picture of him and I and he had his hand on my back and I had my hand on his and felt his dreads and couldn't help but to pet them!
Afterwards he signed all of our things we gave him and then Laurie (almostgolden1) gave him the gi-normous tote bag that we all filled up with goodies and handed it to him, his face lit up and he smiled ear to ear and said, "This is for me? Really? Thank you so much!" He loved it all! He started moving further down the line and Kellie, Jennifer (castroscougar) and I were NOT finished. Haha we had to get more pictures of him and talk to him more and I swear he caught eyes with me sooo many times, that it got to the point that he would smile at my camera instead of other fans who were trying to take pictures with them! Jennifer was all over getting so many pictures with him and so was Kellie. Kristy (kk7888) had made a poster that said, "Wisconsin girls love Jason!" he saw it after I told him that she had flew all the way down to see him and he was like, "whoa!" haha. then at the end of the line, we all started going crazy. I was staring at him, and without hesitation I said, "You are so hot." and he looked at me, laughed and blushed and said, "thanks!" (in bashful kind of way). Haha. He started taking all of our cameras and telling us to make "funny faces" then Kellie is taking one with him and she's sticking her tongue out and someone yells, "your tongue is shaking!" and jason tells her, "relax, that's not a bad thing!" hahahahaha. so they take a couple, and so does jennifer and then right before he leaves he comes back to crowd of baby blue and starts talking to us again! he told us that they were leaving right after the concert to take a plane back to Texas and they weren't going to be able to sign after the show! (I later found out, he did! :-\ but I don't think he would lie to us, I'm thinking he was ready to go and had a little time to see some other dreadheads whom he hadn't met earlier) He was just a real genuwine guy! He left with all the stuff he was carrying, smiling at everyone.
Then David Cook came out, he was taking a lot longer than Jason to come around and I noticed he was with a little girl wearing a pink shirt that said, "I ♥ David Cook" people were asking him who she was and everytime he'd say, "This is lindsay rose!
" (lindsay rose belcher is charley belcher's daughter whom is a reporter for FOX Tampa Bay, she was suffering from an illness and made sure her daddy gave david that orange bracelet that says, "do what you gotta do" while he was in LA to meet him back when Idol was on) she was so sweet and people were even asking her for her autograph! Brooke came out last and was taking her time as well! The guys in suits came up to both Brooke and Cook and told them they only had 10 minutes left before Meet and Greet, so Cook wasn't able to take pics with anyone else, so I just took a picture of him and got an autograph. Brooke ignored the men and still took pictures with everyone and stopped to talk to people.
A few other dreadheads and I walked up closer to where she was so we could get a picture and autograph and I handed her the gift bag from us and I said, "It's from the Florida Dreadheads!" and she said, "Oh! Thank you so much! the dreadheads are always so nice to me!
" and I she gave me a hug and I got a picture and autograph from her. She was the nicest person there after Jason. Carly and Michael and Chikeze didn't come out. :-\
Our fellow dreadhead Pam saw jason 5 minutes before he left and I got up to him and got an autograph for her. I'm sorry Diane, I know you really wanted to meet him! We have plenty of pictures between all of us, that we will be glad to give you Diane!
After the brooke went inside, we all had met up to eat at Bennigans'. There were 30 of us!
THE CONCERT WAS AMAZING OF COURSE! Jason WAS SOOOOOOOOO GOOD! Crazy was my favorite song that he sung. It was awesome! People were coming up to me asking if I was the girl who gave Jason the Dreadhead Mickey! Haha, David Cook dedicated "hero" to lindsay rose that was in the audience with her dad. The finale was great! Jason would not budge haha, mj tried to get him to dance and jason just shook his head and laughed!
Very good concert.
ALL IN ALL, probably one of the best days ever. I had so much fun, and it was a pleasure to meet all of you wonderful dreadheads!
I hope that we could all do something like this again when jason goes on a solo tour! ;D
PICTURES UP NEXT! ;D
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Post by: hhidreadhead on August 22, 2008, 01:18:05 PM
Yay,can't wait for pictures!! I would LOVE to meet more dreadheads when Jason does his solo tour!!!
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Post by: SoAddicted2DDB on August 22, 2008, 01:20:58 PM
Great story I can't wait to see all of your pictures!