Popular Post annablue Posted July 18, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted July 18, 2016 So it was Friday afternoon and we had only been in the city for a couple hours and didn't know what we were doing, kind of aimless meandering (trying to get out of the fashion district) so we walked some sidestreets and come to Avenue Rd. So just before the Structube (Furniture Store) I see in all his tallness Mr Duff McKagan and he's walking with some shorter (than him) bearded fellow. I just start telling my boyfriend excitedly, "that's Duff!!" and him not being the fan that I am, wasn't really following who the fuck Duff was...*eyeroll* and so I didn't plan anything because all this happened within seconds, I just ran up to him and only said "Hi Duff!!" with a stupid-assed smile on my face probably. He looked a bit taken aback but then quicky recovered his composure and smiled and said hello back. THAT'S IT!! I didn't pursue the interaction further as I'm both an idiot and who really expects to run into their favourite bands bassist on the street out of millions of people that could be walking around. So yeah no pictures or anything, just my boyfriend as my witness. I am not what you would call outgoing, so these things are hard for me (talking to famous/non-famous alike). I wouldn't ever ask for a photo unless it was offered either, I find the whole fangirl thing a bit icky to be honest. I am kicking myself that I didn't at least thank the guy for very likely being the reason for getting "most" of my favourite band back together. But there you have it, a brief encounter that I can either enjoy or kick myself with for the rest of my days (haven't decided yet). So just goes to show you folks with upcoming shows in your city that if you're walking around, they could very well be too...and don't squander your opportunity. I am a Nightrain member and so in the back of my head I was daydreaming of all the what if's with the possibility of a backstage upgrade or something (didn't happen mind you but of course you imagine the maybes) but the reoccuring thought was "I don't think I'd want to meet Axl" and not because I don't, of course I would, but under those circumstances I feel like we *the fans* are kind of a pain in their ass, an annoyance after putting on a really long, energetic show (Holy crap boys being mostly all in the fifties...) So yeah, the thought of meeting people that I've admired since 1990 or so kind of makes me cringe a little bit. I'd hate to be disappointed or get a photo with an unsmiling Axl, you know what I mean? So in my mind I thought, if it ever happened I'd want it to be Duff. The universe heard my thoughts and gave me Duff but I wasn't quick enough on my toes. In the end though they don't remember us like we do. *Also Toronto show at the Rogers Centre 07-16 was freaking amazing!! It's my 3rd time seeing Axl in the last 10 years and I'm beyond thrilled at the quality of his voice and the effort put in by everyone, they played flawlessly to my ears (which are still ringing). The energy they all have was so inspiring, they tired us out by playing so long! I think they went from around 10 pm to 12:38...and with hardly a break in between, constant big hit song after another. I don't know how they do this every other night but I'm glad they do and are! God do I love these guys! I'm going to binge on past/future concert performances from this tour now. They also impressed my boyfriend being less than a fan...to maybe a fan? I'll work on him. Anna 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracii Guns Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Great story- and lucky you, at least you said hello. I would have just blushed and looked really awkward until the situation was over. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Cnut Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Bottlejobs, i managed to get a bollocking out of Johnny Rotten last time i was a couple of yards from him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracii Guns Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 22 minutes ago, Len B'stard said: Bottlejobs, i managed to get a bollocking out of Johnny Rotten last time i was a couple of yards from him Of course you did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Cnut Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 2 minutes ago, Gracii Guns said: Of course you did. You've seen the video if i recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalsh327 Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Most high profile people worry about what someone is going to do when someone approaches them, usually if you know the venue and the loading/unloading area well, you know which venues are more likely to have the performers come out and sign stuff. It might be 2PM, it might be 4-5AM. It might be not at all. The tour manager or assistant or security from the band will come out and see what's going on. Ignore what venue security says about them not coming out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italian girl Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 wowwwwww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slosh13 Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Why didn't you ask about Izzy? New album? Why Adler isn't in the band full time? How did Axl and Slash overcome their differences? WHAT KIND OF FAN ARE YOU???????? YOU SUCK!!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killuridols Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 I can relate to all of what you say! Its a cool story and I've found myself in the same place more than once. You are always thinking of meeting your heroes but then when reality strikes you just can't do it (if you're shy or too conscious of yourself). I've ran into celebrities mostly at airports and not once did I have the balls to say anything to them, but I stayed looking at them like a creep and two seconds later I became aware that I was acting like a creep Sucks too much but it is cool that at least you had the balls to say hello and he replied back! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracii Guns Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 5 hours ago, Len B'stard said: You've seen the video if i recall. Ah yes, I have. I want to be told off by Tom Hardy for being a bad girl. Can you sort that out for me, Len? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Cnut Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 1 hour ago, Gracii Guns said: Ah yes, I have. I want to be told off by Tom Hardy for being a bad girl. Can you sort that out for me, Len? No but i might could probably sort out a visit to Pentonville to see Charlie Bronson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfan Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracii Guns Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 17 minutes ago, Len B'stard said: No but i might could probably sort out a visit to Pentonville to see Charlie Bronson I'll take what I can get. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Cnut Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 7 minutes ago, Gracii Guns said: I'll take what I can get. Write him a few times, shouldnt be difficult Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annablue Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 8 hours ago, Gracii Guns said: Great story- and lucky you, at least you said hello. I would have just blushed and looked really awkward until the situation was over. It could have turned out a lot worse and a lot better depending on how you look at it I suppose. It would have been stalkerish for me to start taking photos of him walking away. I respect him too much for that. If it were another celebrity I probably wouldn't care and would be taking pics. I wonder where he was going though...the street eventually turns residential but I did notice a church with monk types. Not sure if he's into that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annablue Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 3 hours ago, killuridols said: I can relate to all of what you say! Its a cool story and I've found myself in the same place more than once. You are always thinking of meeting your heroes but then when reality strikes you just can't do it (if you're shy or too conscious of yourself). I've ran into celebrities mostly at airports and not once did I have the balls to say anything to them, but I stayed looking at them like a creep and two seconds later I became aware that I was acting like a creep Sucks too much but it is cool that at least you had the balls to say hello and he replied back! Thanks! I occasionally have some balls. Had I said anymore words than I did, I'd probably be a stuttering fool and say something really generic that he's heard a bunch. Also if I'd asked for a pic and he said no I'd be crushed...so I didn't want the opportunity for bad feelings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annablue Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 5 hours ago, Slosh13 said: Why didn't you ask about Izzy? New album? Why Adler isn't in the band full time? How did Axl and Slash overcome their differences? WHAT KIND OF FAN ARE YOU???????? YOU SUCK!!!! Oh I know all those points! I'm a terrible fan! I should have asked him to come to a chat session here! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracii Guns Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 13 minutes ago, annablue said: It could have turned out a lot worse and a lot better depending on how you look at it I suppose. It would have been stalkerish for me to start taking photos of him walking away. I respect him too much for that. If it were another celebrity I probably wouldn't care and would be taking pics. I wonder where he was going though...the street eventually turns residential but I did notice a church with monk types. Not sure if he's into that. Duff no longer drinks enough to qualify for monastic life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killuridols Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 4 hours ago, annablue said: It could have turned out a lot worse and a lot better depending on how you look at it I suppose. It would have been stalkerish for me to start taking photos of him walking away. I respect him too much for that. If it were another celebrity I probably wouldn't care and would be taking pics. I wonder where he was going though...the street eventually turns residential but I did notice a church with monk types. Not sure if he's into that. I feel ya sis' that's my biggest fear if I ever meet any of them, but more with Axl, I will probably say really stupid things or stutter and if he's in a bad mood and gives me shit I will cry forever and either quit being a fan or committ suicide. I'm a ball of suffereing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squaleca2 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 yea and i saw santa clause yesterday and he asked me to ride on his sleigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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