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So last year I went with my bestest friend Casey to Jimmy at the Pond in Anaheim and sat second row! Our original seats where almost behind the stage and at the last minute before going into the show a friend gave us these amazing seats. We had the best time, drinking, dancing and singing like crazy, all about 10 feet from Jimmy himself. Casey and I never thought our "Jimmy dreams" could ever get any better........... until last Thursday night in Irvine, CA.

WE MEET JIMMY BUFFETT...... Casey and I got a chance to go see the movie premiere of "HOOT"...the screening was for a VERY limited number of people and we ended up in the 5th row. Well before the movie started Casey's friend Heather pointed out Jimmy off to Casey's right side by the exit and she barely peeped out a "Hi" and waved and he totally smiled and waved back! Then at the end of the movie when the director introduced Jimmy he made the "Fins" symbol and we did it back and he pointed at us and totally laughed. After that Buffett performed three songs. We thought the night was over after his mini-performance but NO! We then busted ass up to the front and my friends all got autographs but stupid me, I had nothing for him to sign, but Jimmy found $20.00 on the seat in front of us and signed that for me.... kinda neat I thought. Then we asked for a hug and GOT ONE!! And then he said "You three girls are crazy fans and having the most fun!" And we told him we would see him Saturday and he replied with "See ya Saturday" (which I hope we do!) I'm still shaking. I am in utter amazement, and complete shock. Oh. My. God!

(Thanks Casey... I got the good tickets last year and then you did this this year, but we will see what tickets I get us for this show on Thursday and Saturday, you might owe me again!!)

That's awesome! Glad you got to meet him. And welcome to BN!! Now be honest, were you just looking for a good place to post your amazing story? If so, you found a good place!

congrats on the meet (not meat) and greet! Im sure he is every bit as nice as i would expect.

Thats a great story... I would love to get a chance to talk with Jimmy someday, as of now the closest I have been is 13 rows back at GW

Calikrin wrote:I had nothing for him to sign, but Jimmy found $20.00 on the seat in front of us and signed that for me...

How bizarre!!! Well, there's $20 that won't be circulating in US currency!! Very cool!

I watched the screening from IL, and the camera did keep showing a group of very enthusiastic girls... wonder if that was you??

Congrats, and thanks for sharing!!

Thanks for sharing Cali - I think I recall seeing you on the Denver screen as well

BTW - welcome to BN - hang around some and enjoy the madness

I am so jealous!!!
would have loved to have been there too!!

Great story. And a big welcome to BN!!!

*sigh* Makes me want to squeal like I was 13 again!

I'll have to make do with seeing him from 19 rows back (which believe me I"m NOT complaining about!)

Was it everything you thought it would be???

(Wow I REALLY need to find a new BF!)

Great story, the closest I ever came was when he happened to show up at Margaritaville Orlando when I was in there.

jbfinscj wrote:Great story, the closest I ever came was when he happened to show up at Margaritaville Orlando when I was in there.

Many moons ago I was having lunch at the one in KW, and he strolled in, sat down, played for about 10 minutes with an acoustic (no singing), then wandered up the back steps...

tjtryon wrote:

jbfinscj wrote:Great story, the closest I ever came was when he happened to show up at Margaritaville Orlando when I was in there.

Many moons ago I was having lunch at the one in KW, and he strolled in, sat down, played for about 10 minutes with an acoustic (no singing), then wandered up the back steps...

NOW THAT WOULD BE COOL TO SEE!!

Welcome to BuffettNews!

and Thanx for sharing your story

Welcome to BN.... and yes we are all jealous of your luck!! Kudo to you!!!!

Hey everyone....I'm the Casey CaliKrin was talking about. It was an amazing night and I can offically die a happy woman. We knew the screening was going to be alot of fun but to actually get the attention of "THE ONE" was mind-blowing. Just asked CaliKrin....i had the shakes for about 3 hours and it brought me to tears.

Someone mentioned they were showing three spazzing girls on the feed to the other theaters.....that was us. They pretty much kept a camera on us for the majority of the show. (If it was two blondes and a brunette....one was wearing a green and pink hawaiian shirt that was me. Im curious if we could buy a copy of it) It was soooo HARD not to get up and dance.

I want to say HI to everyone. I use to post here under a different screenname (so did CaliKrin) but with school/work I had to say goodbye to this addiction. I can feel the itch coming back though.

BTW Whos going to Irvine on Thursday and/or Saturday?

CaseyPhins wrote:Hey everyone....I'm the Casey CaliKrin was talking about. It was an amazing night and I can offically die a happy woman. We knew the screening was going to be alot of fun but to actually get the attention of "THE ONE" was mind-blowing. Just asked CaliKrin....i had the shakes for about 3 hours and it brought me to tears.

Someone mentioned they were showing three spazzing girls on the feed to the other theaters.....that was us. They pretty much kept a camera on us for the majority of the show. (If it was two blondes and a brunette....one was wearing a green and pink hawaiian shirt that was me. Im curious if we could buy a copy of it) It was soooo HARD not to get up and dance.

I want to say HI to everyone. I use to post here under a different screenname (so did CaliKrin) but with school/work I had to say goodbye to this addiction. I can feel the itch coming back though.

BTW Whos going to Irvine on Thursday and/or Saturday?

WELCOME BACK!!!! No need to use the school / work excuse...

No, my Jimmy's stayed zipped up all day.


Sorry, I couldn't resist....

Great story, nice to hear.

Glad everyone liked my story... I used to be on here and post things every once in a while but meeting Jimmy and with the concerts getting closer I started missing my daily Jimmy fix... I am happy to be back!!

And as Casey said, does anyone know where we might be able to get a copy of that night??? The camera guy was on us for a while and if they showed that I would love to have video of it to remember the night, not that I could EVER forget it.. Let me know if anyone knows anything on that... THANKS!!!

. . many, many congrats and kudos to you phun, young ladies. . ! !

. .yes, it is ParrotHeads like you three that Jimmy enjoys watching as they have a good time . . .! !

. .very neat story . . I always enjoy hearing others experiences . . and how much fun they had making that memory . . . ! !

. .you girls will share that night . . .and re-live it, a thousand times . . ! !

. .keep up the good work . . ! !

The closest I ever got was when my HUSBAND met Jimmy!

...he did get his autograph for me.