wilcogirl Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I agree, so generous of everyone involved!! And wow, what an amazing time for all of you. Thanks so much for sharing the stories and photos! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Edie Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 The generosity of Jeff and Y'all is great. If I am reading it correctly $60,000 was raised! Good job everyone! Great charity! Yes, and this was just from the LR shows. More money was raised at the actual event. While I wasn't there, I wouldn't be suprised if it wasn't another $15K or so. Jeff and Sue give us their time, energy and his musical talent (and the funnies, which is almost the best part) to bring a fabulous show to those fortunate enough to be there. Hopefully there will be a kick-ass audio recording for those not there so they too can enjoy such a great evening. Thanks again to Erin, Morgan (and their families) and of course Wendy for pulling this off -- and to US for donating our money to a great cause. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattZ Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Ok, I have been patient. Where the heck is Neil's post in this thread??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VenusStopsTrain2 Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Johnny's and Bryan's. Johnny's rocks..and now I wish I had waited to pay him for the posters...I would totally buy that one as well! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Kinsley Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Ok, I have been patient. Where the heck is Neil's post in this thread???Seconded. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 sorry, all--I'm back in the 13-14 hour/day mode and will be this whole week. If I get outta the office before 10 tonight I will try and post a real account. Suffice it to say I'm not even remotely touching the earth yet. 5 songs and 15-20 minutes of conversation with Mr. Tweedy... as great as getting to play with Jeff was, getting to meet each of you and enjoy that music in that basement with you is as great as music's ever been for me. Sincerest thanks to everyone who was around. I'll never forget it, Neil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gogo Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 So much of this thread is just pure happiness. Sorry to hear that some folks couldn't make it, though. A couple of years ago, I had to miss a show at the last minute, but I was lucky enough to be kept in the loop. I hope you folks who couldn't be there were bombarded with calls throughout the evening. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 sorry, all--I'm back in the 13-14 hour/day mode and will be this whole week. If I get outta the office before 10 tonight I will try and post a real account. Suffice it to say I'm not even remotely touching the earth yet. 5 songs and 15-20 minutes of conversation with Mr. Tweedy... as great as getting to play with Jeff was, getting to meet each of you and enjoy that music in that basement with you is as great as music's ever been for me. Sincerest thanks to everyone who was around. I'll never forget it, Neil This picture rules. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 You're a fucking rock star, dude. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 You're a fucking rock star, dude. I don't know if I could be more proud of our guy there. Well done Poon-ay-ho. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 "I'm always in love" was definitely better than the first time you discover a trampoline as a kid. Fun and silly, loud and easy (I think I did, but I hope I shouted that one out to my wife, because she loves watching glenn on the IATTBYH dvd). I have to apologize to the recording when I couldn't help belting out "it's for you I swoon." I think my favorite part was when we played the picking parts of pieholden suite together and it felt like we were right on top of each other. I'm guessing it didn't really sound that way, but it sure felt like it for a minute or two. When we were in b/w tunes, and he looked down at me and said " do you know--you know all of 'em don't you?" I just about fell over. (of course I don't know them all, but why be disappinting?) Watching him solo while I played rhythm to "handshake drugs" was surreal. I kept worrying I'd forget where we were in the song. But it just played out perfect. He is so giving and patient that the nervousness just crawls into a hole. "Shot in the arm" was just unabashed joy. I honestly was somewhere else for much of that song, just staring up at jeff and trying to believe it was happening. I think I must have had the puppydog eyes the whole time we were playing, I guess we'll see when the video ever gets out. To close it out with "ELT" was just too much. I had such an adreline high at that point that I was just playing as hard as I could and loving hearing all the voices in the room. "It's gonna, it's gonna"--you guys just hit it. When it was all over and I stood up, trying not to cry my eyes out at the flush of emotions, to get another hug from jeff and to look around the room--i can't think of a happier moment. I know that I flubbed all 5 songs at one point or another, but the way he included me will stay with me forever. I also have to say that Mrs. Tweedy has a silent, mesmerizing beauty and collection of expressions I'll never forget. It is very easy to see why he's with her. I'll believe it really happened when I see the video. For now I'm just enjoying the dreams in my head and being thankful for all the private moments I was able to spend with so many of you. Most of all I have to say thank you to Edie and Wendy, thank you for letting me be there And to Wendy and Molly: could we have had a cooler Sunday?! Cheers to all my new friends and the color of that night. It was something so special Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stooka Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Watching him solo while I played rhythm to "handshake drugs" was surreal. I kept worrying I'd forget where we were in the song. But it just played out perfect. He is so giving and patient that the nervousness just crawls into a hole. That song was great!!! Thanks for providing support for Jeff's solo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamradio Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Watching him solo while I played rhythm to "handshake drugs" was surreal. I kept worrying I'd forget where we were in the song. But it just played out perfect. He is so giving and patient that the nervousness just crawls into a hole. I'm sure Jeff was delighted to have accompaniment for him to solo. I can't wait to hear him play that kind of a solo on acoustic. Sounds like you did great... Nice job. I'd give my left nut to be in your shoes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j4lackey Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 I'd give my left nut to be in your shoes. While I'm sure the charity would appreciate your generosity, I think they would prefer a cash donation. Finally back in KY. I'm gonna go try to run off some of that great Chicago food I've been wallowing in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Finally back in KY. I'm gonna go try to run off some of that great Chicago food I've been wallowing in.Did you make it to any good galleries while still in Chicago? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j4lackey Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 I did indeed! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 I just love going through everyone's photos. For instance, have two cooler people ever been captured in a photo together? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j4lackey Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 We had a real good talk, Kevin and me. I definitely would never ever want to play poker with him, however! And we missed you, BobChris. Your absence left a little hole in the night. Seriously. More vibes for the Clouds family. There'll be another summit and we'll see you at it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 It's a shame Kevin has no knack for sarcasm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j4lackey Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 It's a shame Kevin has no knack for sarcasmAre you being sarcastic? I never know what people really mean anymore.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Are you being sarcastic? are you pulling my leg? (or are you just happy to see me?) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j4lackey Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 For real? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 For real? are you being serial? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gogo Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 :wub Yes, it's not everyday that one sees a Cat Stevens impersonator and a Dr. Smith impersonator together. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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