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Post by Horacewimp on Aug 17, 2019 8:39:24 GMT
I assume that completes you write ups of the great day out you had girls, if so thanks so much for sharing it with us in such an interesting and detailed way it is appreciated by all. Could I ask one question, Camelia is always seen by Jeff’s side supporting him in what he is doing, did you manage to have a word with her?
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Post by elophile on Aug 17, 2019 14:15:53 GMT
Could I ask one question, Camelia is always seen by Jeff’s side supporting him in what he is doing, did you manage to have a word with her? Grroosss nobodyschild Yes! Question time now... Jeff. Impressions? When I met Jeff (very briefly and nothing even close to your experience., of course) I came away with a feeling or two about him... but not much and weirdly don't have a really solid memory of the actual part where he was close to me and we shook hands... I think it was just so wild that my brain couldn't quite compute. Do you feel similarly? I'd love to hear any impressions you came away with about the man himself. Did he seem shy? Fatherly or no? Taller or shorter than you thought? Did he have anything about him that made an impression on you that you didn't expect?
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Post by elophile on Aug 17, 2019 14:30:13 GMT
The thing I do remember best about Jeff was that he was chuckling, laughing really - with that great Jeff Lynne smile, as his people hurried him off to the waiting limo. He seemed really happy!
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Post by nobodyschild on Aug 17, 2019 16:27:14 GMT
Horacewimp yes we did get a chance to talk with Camelia a little bit—that’s coming up soon I think Grroosss was working on writing up a bit more of the story, because there was more fun to be had and surprises in store that night!
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Post by Horacewimp on Aug 17, 2019 16:30:39 GMT
Horacewimp yes we did get a chance to talk with Camelia a little bit—that’s coming up soon I think Grroosss was working on writing up a bit more of the story, because there was more fun to be had and surprises in store that night! There is more to come, great I can’t wait
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Post by BSJ on Aug 17, 2019 17:22:17 GMT
nobodyschild - beautiful signature! Grroosss, no sig? Oh well, but you all got more then expected! Yup, and nothing like the smell of a new album cover, too. Heaven! Same as a new book.
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Post by nobodyschild on Aug 17, 2019 18:57:44 GMT
elophile Yes, Jeff impressions! He was definitely taller than I expected (though not as tall as Craig!) His accent also really stuck out to me—I don’t remember exactly what he said, but something like “me guitar”, using “me” where us ‘Muricans would’ve said “my”. I was a bit surprised at how he seemed to open up, I was expecting him to be very shy; I don’t think he was shy so much as much as in awe of us, in a way...not like the way we were in awe of him, but I think because of our age—even if he’d been told we were teenagers, I don’t think it really sunk in that he’s still got young fans (and crazy enthusiastic ones at that) until he saw us.
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Post by Helmut83 on Aug 17, 2019 20:06:41 GMT
It must have been a good feeling for him to see live and a few feet away from him a couple of teenage fans of his because it makes it way more vivid and real than a few small silhouettes lost in the crowd, whom besides could always be sons/daughters who have taken their parents to the concert or grandchildren who have taken their grandparents. I'm sure it must have boosted his self-confidence.
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Post by elophile on Aug 17, 2019 20:28:43 GMT
I don’t think he was shy so much as much as in awe of us, in a way...not like the way we were in awe of him, but I think because of our age—even if he’d been told we were teenagers, I don’t think it really sunk in that he’s still got young fans (and crazy enthusiastic ones at that) until he saw us. That's so cool! I don't think Jeff knows how awesome he is... I mean, I'm sure he's got a healthy ego. In order to do what he's done in life he would have needed a healthy ego and a lot of determination! I guess what I mean is I don't think he wrote the music to satisfy his ego. Anyway, I lost my train of thought there for a minute. I think Jeff is probably understanding the longevity of his musical legacy now. You say there's more coming?!!! Have at it then, gals! We're all ears!
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Post by unomusette on Aug 17, 2019 20:56:25 GMT
Yes indeedy, what a treat to have even more awesomeness to come Plus of course we need to know what it's like to be in the presence of greatness. In every. Little. Detail. *twitches*
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Post by orioles70 on Aug 17, 2019 21:13:43 GMT
unomusette - not every little detail, Every Little Thing
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Post by unomusette on Aug 17, 2019 21:31:19 GMT
But of course! Silly me
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Post by Grroosss on Aug 18, 2019 1:20:32 GMT
Of course! For me at least, even though I was awestruck the whole time, I remember the meeting and my impressions of him very vividly. I agree with everything nobodyschild said, and even with only 5 minutes in the room with him, I could certainly see how he’s a perfectionist. And fatherly, yes (though that could very well have been just because we’re so young and he was treating us like cute little grandkids ). Overall, every bit the mild-mannered, soft-spoken Brummie he always appears to be.
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Post by elophile on Aug 18, 2019 12:54:10 GMT
Of course! For me at least, even though I was awestruck the whole time, I remember the meeting and my impressions of him very vividly. I agree with everything nobodyschild said, and even with only 5 minutes in the room with him, I could certainly see how he’s a perfectionist. And fatherly, yes (though that could very well have been just because we’re so young and he was treating us like cute little grandkids ). Overall, every bit the mild-mannered, soft-spoken Brummie he always appears to be. omg, love it! I can't wait for the next installment...!
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Post by dillwyn on Aug 18, 2019 13:25:45 GMT
Just got back from a holiday and only had browse access previously ... fantastic account of your experience. Thank you for sharing it was lovely ... All through my trip I wondered how you could protect that signature on the guitar. ...my immediate thought was lacquer but apparently not as it causes it to bleed ...so found this but not sure though, you may need to research more.
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