drbirdsong Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Awesome! Great picture also. I hope all Rush haters read this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tick Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 QUOTE (Kelly D @ Jun 19 2011, 04:47 PM) QUOTE (tick @ Jun 19 2011, 10:30 AM) Insanely cool, Kelly! I met you at Mohegan Sun last year. Your a sweet girl. Happy Birthday! Thank you!!! And we're friends on Facebook too, you goof I know, I just was making sure you knew who I was on TRF. I wasn't sure if you knew I was, tick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyndseyG Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Wow! You lucky, lucky girl! That's one wonderful birthday present! Jealous now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briremo Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 QUOTE (Kelly D @ Jun 18 2011, 09:53 AM) This is lifted mostly from my posts on rushisaband.com but I thought I'd post my story here, too. . . I got a front row ticket, Alex side, to the El Paso show. I made a sign saying it was my 23rd birthday (cos, well, it was) with caricatures of the Gershon's Haus of Sausage guys and me and hung it on the barrier for part of the show. . . Alex saw it during "The Spirit of Radio" and mouthed "Happy Birthday!" to me. I could've gone home ecstatic at that, but it got way, way better. . . Not only did Tony G. give my friend and me picks before the show, I had a conversation with John Arrowsmith (dapper chap that he is) and he took a pic of my sign for the Rush on the Road pics. My friend also got a roadie to give me a red Geddy pick. We had a blast in the front row- it was a truly special time, especially since the guys goofed during "The Spirit of Radio" and "Workin' Them Angels"! Al's roadie Kevin gave me a blue R30 pick saying "HAPPY BIRTHDAY KELLY" on the side of his signature during the beginning of "Tom Sawyer." He told me "He [Alex] did this during the break" and I gazed at it, shocked. No freakin' kidding! HOW DID HE KNOW MY NAME?! Shortly after that, I started crying, and Al started making fun of me from the stage (throwback to Cleveland, where I cried during "Closer to the Heart" and he made the same face at me). I pointed at him and jokingly told him to "shut up! Stop mocking me!" with a huge smile on my face. Michael Mosbach (Praetorian) also came up to me in the beginning of "Red Barchetta" and handed me a pair of Neil's used sticks They have the alchemy symbol for copper on them, they're scuffed up, and they're beautiful. Michael said something to me but I couldn't make out what he said. What happened next though was something I NEVER imagined could be: I accidentally took a picture with flash during "Caravan." I freaked out and then a few minutes later during Neil's solo Al's same roadie Kevin walked up to me and said "Come with me, and take your camera." I thought he was going to confiscate my camera! I asked "Am I in trouble?!" and Kevin said, "You are definitely not in trouble." What I saw, as we walked on the side of the stage, was Alex sitting listening to Neil's solo. He got up and I threw my arms around him and said "THANK YOU." As Kevin fiddled with the camera I said, "Ya know, I've always wanted to ask you something- 'do you like to party?'" - a stupid little aside from the Trailer Park Boys movie Countdown to Liquor Day. He laughed and we finally got the picture to work. I hugged him again (nice and sweaty) and said that I met him last year and that I am so thankful for him and a bunch of other coherent hooey. I also told him "Bubbles shoulda been your guitar tech for the Boston show" - alluding of course to the infamous "Still No Guitar" rant. . . he liked that, too After some more Alex snugs and more wishing of a happy birthday, I left and returned to my spot in front row. Here's the pic. We look so happy! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/dancingdays/random/IMG_0662.jpg And that's not all! During the beginning of "Closer to the Heart" I just rested my head on the barrier and cried a little bit because I was so flippin' happy. I pulled out my sign (with my hand-painted picture of the three Gershon's Haus characters and me) and when I caught Alex's eye, I pointed out that Slobovich and I were right next to each other, mirroring the picture we had taken minutes earlier. He grinned at me. During "2112: Overture" Geddy came over to our side of the stage and I pointed out Gershon on my sign to him and he made a face at me ;D Alex tossed me a Slobovich shirt and I wore it for the encore. It's the one that said "Books are for tourists"! Lots of grooving, lots of gaffes, and a general liveliness was there last night! Alex was goofing around, smelling his pits during "Tom Sawyer," waving at random people in the audience, and joking with the girls who stood with Darin and me in the front row. At the end, when they were waving goodbye to everyone, I blew Alex a kiss and he blew one back to me. Absolutely incredible!!! I am so jealous... one of my lifelong dreams is to spend a couple minutes with Al, he and I are two peas in a pod. My wife says I look and act just like him. Goofy as can be.  Soooo happy for you! That's something you can cherish for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NobodysHeroine Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 You are one incredibly lucky woman, Kelly. Count me among the many who are envious! Â And you are quite beautiful, I might add. Â Oh, my Ged, what I would give to celebrate my birthday at a Rush show. I'm a Geddy girl, so I'd love to have a picture taken with Geddy. That would make my entire teenage life. I adore Alex, too, so I wouldn't mind a picture with him instead. Or even both of them. Â The Rush guys are such amazing gentlemen. (Understatement of the century, I know.) In no doubt, they do know how to treat a lady, and give her a night to remember. Â If I do have a birthday on a Rush show, I must get close to the stage and get noticed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddPratLerxst Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 That is the coolest thing I have ever heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orbourus Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Congrats , truly the best story I've heard and seen ( i was a video guy for 2 tours) ... btw: I think you just wrote I Love You Man part 2 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHian62 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 That is so awesome!! Happy birthday!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3strukt Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Damn it. If only there had been a show in Florida on May 18th. It was my 21st that day. -_-. Congratulations! That is pretty freaking epic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly D Posted June 27, 2011 Author Share Posted June 27, 2011 QUOTE (Orbourus @ Jun 22 2011, 06:26 PM) Congrats , truly the best story I've heard and seen ( i was a video guy for 2 tours) ... btw: I think you just wrote I Love You Man part 2 ! What was hilarious about that was the end vid was pretty much the "male" version of me (except I'm not as dumb as those guys ). It was my birthday and the guys really went out of their way to make it special!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly D Posted June 27, 2011 Author Share Posted June 27, 2011 QUOTE (D3strukt @ Jun 23 2011, 10:14 AM) Damn it. If only there had been a show in Florida on May 18th. It was my 21st that day. -_-. Congratulations! That is pretty freaking epic! Aww, thank you. I hope it was a good'un, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly D Posted June 27, 2011 Author Share Posted June 27, 2011 QUOTE (RUSHian62 @ Jun 23 2011, 08:13 AM) That is so awesome!! Happy birthday!! Thank you so much!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly D Posted June 27, 2011 Author Share Posted June 27, 2011 QUOTE (GeddPratLerxst @ Jun 22 2011, 05:53 PM) That is the coolest thing I have ever heard. Gee, thanks I'm still over the moon about it, two weeks later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly D Posted June 27, 2011 Author Share Posted June 27, 2011 QUOTE (NobodysHeroine @ Jun 22 2011, 05:41 PM) You are one incredibly lucky woman, Kelly. Count me among the many who are envious! And you are quite beautiful, I might add. Oh, my Ged, what I would give to celebrate my birthday at a Rush show. I'm a Geddy girl, so I'd love to have a picture taken with Geddy. That would make my entire teenage life. I adore Alex, too, so I wouldn't mind a picture with him instead. Or even both of them. The Rush guys are such amazing gentlemen. (Understatement of the century, I know.) In no doubt, they do know how to treat a lady, and give her a night to remember. If I do have a birthday on a Rush show, I must get close to the stage and get noticed! Thanks Kahme!!! (Are you on FB as Earthshine Lee?) I am still blown away by the awesomeness of the Holy Triumvirate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly D Posted June 27, 2011 Author Share Posted June 27, 2011 QUOTE (briremo @ Jun 21 2011, 06:14 PM) I am so jealous... one of my lifelong dreams is to spend a couple minutes with Al, he and I are two peas in a pod. My wife says I look and act just like him. Goofy as can be. Soooo happy for you! That's something you can cherish for a lifetime. I'm just glad I was able to make Big Al laugh- the dude widely regarded to have the best sense of humor around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly D Posted June 27, 2011 Author Share Posted June 27, 2011 QUOTE (LyndseyG @ Jun 21 2011, 03:57 PM) Wow! You lucky, lucky girl! That's one wonderful birthday present! Jealous now! Thank you!!! Truly magical! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyfriar Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Kelly, I'm confused about your birthday dates in your signature - 06.14.11 - 06.15.08 ??? Just asking?? Cheers Grey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly D Posted June 27, 2011 Author Share Posted June 27, 2011 QUOTE (greyfriar @ Jun 27 2011, 10:21 AM) Kelly, I'm confused about your birthday dates in your signature - 06.14.11 - 06.15.08 ??? Just asking?? Cheers Grey Celebrations, my friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NobodysHeroine Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 QUOTE (Kelly D @ Jun 27 2011, 09:27 AM) QUOTE (NobodysHeroine @ Jun 22 2011, 05:41 PM) You are one incredibly lucky woman, Kelly. Count me among the many who are envious! And you are quite beautiful, I might add. Oh, my Ged, what I would give to celebrate my birthday at a Rush show. I'm a Geddy girl, so I'd love to have a picture taken with Geddy. That would make my entire teenage life. I adore Alex, too, so I wouldn't mind a picture with him instead. Or even both of them. The Rush guys are such amazing gentlemen. (Understatement of the century, I know.) In no doubt, they do know how to treat a lady, and give her a night to remember. If I do have a birthday on a Rush show, I must get close to the stage and get noticed! Thanks Kahme!!! (Are you on FB as Earthshine Lee?) I am still blown away by the awesomeness of the Holy Triumvirate! Yes, I am Earthshine Lee on Facebook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MULTIPLIED REACTION Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Hey, Kelly. Congrats on your most excellent birthday bash. Nice to see you on TRF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwentyOneTwelve Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Just seen this and wow! Â Glad you had an amazing time, and what an incredible thing to happen!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezy2112 Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Very Cool ! !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shredder2 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 One of the best Rush stories EVER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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