Hello There Guys!
Hi Dimi & Enrique,
Thank you for posting a reply to my inquiry. I felt a little weird writing here yesterday, but I was relieved when your reponses were pleasant and welcoming. Thanks!
To answer your question Dimi, I am in the States, in the heart of obscurity. Translated that means I live in Wyoming near the border of Montana. It's definitely a place predominantly inhabited by Cowboys! YeeHaw!
I am grateful for the insight about these guys in the Band. I would certainly prefer to not irritate anybody by wanting a photograph and asking for it. Being tolerated or outright dismissed never makes anyone feel very comfortable.
I had a serious relationship with a musician and when he was on tour he said the most awful things about the 'fans' that wanted to meet him. I felt terrible for them as they only wanted to express their admiration and appreciation of him. I'm pleased that this group sounds more amicable.
Enrique, I am also planning on attending the show in California. Not in San Diego, but either the House of Blues in Anaheim or the other in Hollywood. Who knows, maybe I'll feel inspired and attend both!
I telephoned my mother to inform her that I was finally going to see the one band I always wanted to but hadn't had the opportunity to ever see. She immediately asked if it was "Joe Doe's" band. He was referred to as such because when I initially saw a poster of him it was simply signed "Joey".
I had never seen a human being who looked as he did. I was a repressed 13 year old Mormon girl and he was the epitome of everything my parents hoped I'd never want anything to do with. But I was overwhelmingly intrigued by that man.
So, he became Joe Doe around my family's home and the band was utilized extensively as leverage. No listening to your tapes until homework is done. No watching Nickelodeon until you've finished your chores. You argue with your brother's or sister's I'm going to take down some of your posters. That kind of thing. It is amusing now, but heavily effective back then!
My mom laughed and said she was always entertained by my over zealous preoccupation with the comings and goings of the band Europe. But she hoped I had a fantastic time, and I was to mail her a picture.
And on that note I am delighted to have it suggested that they are pleasant and accessible. Thank you for letting me know.
Incidentally, what region of Australia do you reside in Dimi?
Again, I thank you for the kind salutations and I shall check for your posts soon. Be well and have a lovely day!
Samaria