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This is my favorite album of theirs!

Laura, that's really wonderful. You were so close to Alex you could have leaned over and touched his leg. Were you given instructions not to touch them?

 

I think it's great that you remember so much. When I get excited, my mind goes blank and I have a hard time remembering anything afterward. And I know that if I ever had the chance you had, forget it.

 

Haha, no we weren't told not to, but I figured it would't be a good idea!!

 

What I do forget though, is what the actual answer to my question was, so I hope it's not edited out of the Sirius broadcast!!

this was the other one, it's not my photo so it's kind of small. I'm on the left! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153574130073277&l=19e1a7cdc0

Nice pic! I think I'd have a hard time not hugging Geddy. :)

 

I just shook both their hands when we got there and said hi, we took the picture, I said thank you, and then I shook Alex's hand again.

LOL, they did look comfy! So crazy to be so close to them and see all the details. I just couldn't get over seeing Alex's famous fingers!

Laura, that's wonderful. You are so very fortunate. Imagine being so close to them.

 

As for Geddy being cool, I get the impression that he is usually that way during meet and greets. Very reserved and stand-offish. I think it's his way of protecting himself, even after all these years. The only meet and greet picture I ever saw that he looked really friendly was the one Greyfriar has from his meet and greet.

 

I can see the picture too! Everyone looks happy!!

 

What kind of boots was Geddy wearing? They look suede.

 

yes, they were! They were short boots.

ohh, you should've just done it anyway! I don't know how much was based on the questions and how much was just luck, really. You should ALWAYS enter stuff, cuz you just never know.

 

But yes, it was an awesome experience for sure.

It was a once in a lifetime experience. I hope you can listen to the interview, it was really cool, lots of different topics were covered. They even talked about marriage, that was when Alex said his wife was there.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153573989083277&l=92e1f989bf

 

(I cropped out MIchael Moore)

When I can figure out how to get the picture on here, you can see! I just was, in awe. I could see his magic arthritic fingers, poor guy, and the callouses on his palms. And he was very funny. They both were really. And you can see how close they are. OH!! I FORGOT....Jonathan Dinklage was there!! And also Alex's wife, he pointed her out, that was pretty cool.

I am SO trying to but not having any luck!!

I didn't record it, didn't think to. Duh. But it was awesome. As the winners, we got to sit in the studio with them, I was in the front row, literally two feet from Alex and four feet from Geddy. I got to ask them a question I'd submitted, about if the R40 setlist was influenced at all by the fans. My question was third. There was about 25 of us in the studio and then our guests were on the bleachers right outside the studio. It's very small.

 

Michael Moore talked way too much, that was annoying. But Alex was very funny. Geddy too. You'll hear it all in the interview. We got to do a Meet and Greet photo afterwards, and it was interesting, again, Alex was very nice but Geddy was kinda cool when he shook my hand. Maybe by then he was bored, who knows.

oh my gosh, you're right!! Awesome!

 

No, no idea. Oh,I just looked at the thing, it's in the McGraw-Hill building.

Laura, come back and tell us all about it.

 

I will! I wish Neil was going to be there too....but of course pigs would fly first!

 

Maybe he will make a surprise appearance. You never know.

 

Where is it being held in NYC?

 

One can only hope. Anyway, it's at the Sirius studios, 1221 6th Avenue (48th St). Starts at 1, is over by 2, they said. In case anyone wants to loiter outside the building!!

Laura, come back and tell us all about it.

 

I will! I wish Neil was going to be there too....but of course pigs would fly first!

Anyone get in for the Sirius Town Hall event on Friday in NYC? I did!

 

Couldn't believe it, I never get picked for anything.

I read this a couple of days ago. Pretty much what I expected.

Yup.

 

It is what it is -- and whatever.

 

sigh. I love that song.

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LOL

I looked on there. Some are selling for $80.

I would feel weird buying VIP stuff that I didn't get for being a VIP. It's kinda like people that own Super Bowl rings...come on, man! You didn't earn that!

I paid enough for it though - $453 for 10th row and this stuff!

I'm not seeing any swag. Picture or it doesn't exist. :)

 

yes, I'm selling phantom swag!! :P

 

I have someone interested in it anyway, but will update on this later on today.

Would you be interested in selling your Lanyard, seperate from the rest?

 

Let me get back to you, hopefully today! Thanks.

Hi, anyone want to buy my VIP Swag stuff? I have another set. $75 and free shipping. Tote bag, wooden picks (still in packing box, unopened) lanyard with cool little starman charm, program book.

 

(I would post the picture but for some reason it's not working, but I think everyone by now has seen it all anyway.)

I LOVE Lakeside Park and was totally bummed to not hear the second half, that's my favorite part!

such a gorgeous song