That's My Story And I'm Stickin' To It

The Wino · Post by **The Wino** » October 20, 2007 1:07 am

The names and places of this story will remain nameless since I don't want to bite the hand that feeds me. Out of the dozen Jimmy shows I have been to over the last 10 years (Vegas, Crickett, Irvine, Shoreline), last nights show far and away blew away them all. The set list, the acoustics, the hula girls and their lamp shades, Jimmy talking about playing with Jerry, it truly was a magical night. Here is where the story really gets good...After that amazing show I was invited to join Jimmy and the band for a night cap. That's right I had a drink with Jimmy, Mac, Mike and the gang. UNBELIEVABLE!!! The most down to earth, genuine people you will ever meet. I felt a tad out of place since their body guards were a good foot and a half taller than me but none the less it was a night I won't soon forget.

That's My Story And I'm Stickin' To It

itsmyjob · Post by **itsmyjob** » October 20, 2007 5:26 am

Should the tale be true, you were one lucky Wino my friend.

I would have loved to have chatted with the folks, especially Big Mac. Shows like that are to be cherished.

Congrats -

Shaka - MJ

mason · Post by **mason** » October 20, 2007 10:43 am

what is unique about you, that jimmy would pick you out to have a drink with after the show? where did you do you go for drinks?

"he went to paris looking for answersto questions that bothered him so"

member of the parrothead nation

SchoolGirlHeart · Post by **SchoolGirlHeart** » October 20, 2007 11:06 am

mason wrote:what is unique about you, that jimmy would pick you out to have a drink with after the show? where did you do you go for drinks?

"he went to paris looking for answersto questions that bothered him so"

member of the parrothead nation

I think he already answered that... (or rather, said up front he wasn't going to....

)

The Wino wrote:The names and places of this story will remain nameless...

Cool story, Wino. Great memories and a great story for the grandkids.

TropicalTroubador · Post by **TropicalTroubador** » October 20, 2007 1:45 pm

Y'know...that's about the only way I could see making an excellent evening even more so. I do sorta know a couple of the Reefers, but not *that* bloody well.

You, sir, are a very lucky man.

docandjeanie · Post by **docandjeanie** » October 20, 2007 5:20 pm

, cool, good for you. You are one lucky sob

The Wino · Post by **The Wino** » October 21, 2007 4:33 am

I know that what I said earlier might be interpreted as a fable but I wanted to protect those who allowed me to be in their innercircle. I was able to meet Jimmy (albeit for 5 minutes) in a setting only I could dream of. Jimmy and the CRB relaxing and enyoing dinner and a drink. Trust me I wanted to ask a lot questions but I realized this was not the setting. I was just happy to be the 5th wheel.

Grams · Post by **Grams** » October 21, 2007 6:26 pm

WOW!!!! Talk about lucky....

SchoolGirlHeart · Post by **SchoolGirlHeart** » October 21, 2007 6:57 pm

The Wino wrote:I know that what I said earlier might be interpreted as a fable but I wanted to protect those who allowed me to be in their innercircle. I was able to meet Jimmy (albeit for 5 minutes) in a setting only I could dream of. Jimmy and the CRB relaxing and enyoing dinner and a drink. Trust me I wanted to ask a lot questions but I realized this was not the setting. I was just happy to be the 5th wheel.

Well said and well done!

Congrats!!

Elrod · Post by **Elrod** » October 21, 2007 8:02 pm

The Wino wrote:... I wanted to protect those who allowed me to be in their innercircle.

Good for you.

Doing anything else would guarantee that you are left out next time.

(Sounds like you had a good time!)

trojan_sixtyone · Post by **trojan_sixtyone** » October 21, 2007 9:58 pm

As much as I love Jimmy and the Reefers, I don't think I could ever meet them. I'd have a starstruck moment and make an ass of myself.

I've met lots of other famous folks and been cool about it, but Jimmy's one person I'd blow it with. I know myself well enough to know that much.

Tiki Bar · Post by **Tiki Bar** » October 21, 2007 11:48 pm

Dang!! How cool would that be? Kudos to you!

wanderingtoes · Post by **wanderingtoes** » October 22, 2007 7:55 pm

A great story and a happy ending, good for you.

Post by **SMLCHNG** » October 22, 2007 7:56 pm

Elrod wrote:
The Wino wrote:... I wanted to protect those who allowed me to be in their innercircle.
Good for you.
Doing anything else would guarantee that you are left out next time.
(Sounds like you had a good time!)

I just happen to agree with this guy.

TropicalTroubador · Post by **TropicalTroubador** » October 22, 2007 8:53 pm

SMLCHNG wrote:
Elrod wrote:
The Wino wrote:... I wanted to protect those who allowed me to be in their innercircle.
Good for you.
Doing anything else would guarantee that you are left out next time.
(Sounds like you had a good time!)
I just happen to agree with this guy.

Yup...when in a situation like that, the best thing to do is treat the nice celebs just like normal people.

pbans · Post by **pbans** » October 22, 2007 8:59 pm

TropicalTroubador wrote:
SMLCHNG wrote:
Elrod wrote:
The Wino wrote:... I wanted to protect those who allowed me to be in their innercircle.
Good for you.
Doing anything else would guarantee that you are left out next time.
(Sounds like you had a good time!)
I just happen to agree with this guy.
Yup...when in a situation like that, the best thing to do is treat the nice celebs just like normal people.

but then can you go home and dance around your house singing "I MET JIMMY BUFFETT, I MET JIMMY BUFFETT"?