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Post by maggiethecat on Jul 4, 2006 10:51:24 GMT -5
If it was Brad and Angelina I might!!  Her lips are too big - I'm afraid I might not fit in the room.  LOL! I don't care if she's Jon Voigt's daughter -- I've always wondered if maybe Mom went on tour with Mick Jagger? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2006 11:17:49 GMT -5
Her lips are too big - I'm afraid I might not fit in the room. LOL! I don't care if she's Jon Voigt's daughter -- I've always wondered if maybe Mom went on tour with Mick Jagger? Hehe! Could you imagine that?  Oy!!!! |
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Post by housemouse on Jul 4, 2006 11:49:12 GMT -5
It was simply, at that point, two people from the same neighborhood - one just happens to be an actor. Yes, and The Golden Gate just happens to be a bridge. |
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Post by dogma on Jul 4, 2006 12:20:08 GMT -5
If it was Brad and Angelina I might!! Her lips are too big - I'm afraid I might not fit in the room. alittle off track here,, but i do not like her looks,, her eyes look evil,, and her lips are so fake,,, as much as i don't like her looks,, i am starting to admire what she does,, too bad she can't focus on the sick and underprivileged here in our country,, but there are people benefiting from her concerns, and that 's what counts now,, to bebe's enchanting evening,, i can't speak for the others,, but so many emotions ran thru my mind as i was reading of your magic night i, too, would've kept it secret,, in case something came up and it did not happen,, for whatever reason,, i am the president of the skeptical and pessimist club  i would've been tempted to take a camera with me,, but would not have,, just out of respect that it was not a photo op,, i am jealous, envious, in denial,, saddened ( my selfishness on not being able to see the play once,, much less several times,, and of course, meeting this terrific guy )  you handled it right,, in every way,, good luck with future encounters,, we 'll be there the first weekend in august,, maybe we can have a brief encounter with you? i have to work too,, so i am getting ready,, i work every other fri, sat, sun,, and every other holiday for as long as i'm at the hospital,, that's life everyone have a safe holiday,, dont' eat or drink too much, and watch out for the other drivers  |
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Post by Duchess of Lashes on Jul 4, 2006 15:13:13 GMT -5
Weren't you with Kathy and Mary by the stage door? Were you able to wrangle a backstage invitiation for them? I am going to jump on and respond to this. Barbara was NOT with Mary and I by the stage door. She was already backstage when we got to the area outside the stage door. Mr Eldard invited Barbara to be backstage as his guest after the final performance a month ago. The invitation was extended to her as his friend. If a friend invited you to a wedding or to their home for a dinner, would you ask if you could bring two friends along? Mary and I would never have expected Barbara to "wrangle" an invitation to get us backstage. We are happy that we have been able to see this talented actor on stage and meet him outside the stage door several times. That is all we wanted. While Mr. Eldard was finishing his rounds with those fans who braved the pouring rain on that Friday night in June, I snapped the photo that was previously posted. He did not look up from the autograph he was signing, but said, "If you would like a picture, I'd be happy to do that. You can even be in it if you want." At which point Barbara said, "And I'll even take it." He looked up from what he was doing, a smile crossed his face, his eyes lit up, and he said, "Barbara, I didn't even see you there." He came toward her, hugged her and gave her a very welcoming kiss on the cheek. "So, did you see the show?" She took his hands and waved them back and forth, and said, "I saw the show. I saw the show." He asked why she hadn't let him know she was coming and she shot him one of those looks that said, Yeah, right, and just how was I supposed to do that!" He said, "No, you should let me know if you're coming again because you don't have to stand out here and wait. Just knock at the stage door and they'll let you in." When she mentioned that she actually would be attending the final performance, he extended the invitation to her to visit him backstage. He told her that he would tell "John" to expect her, that she was to enter and ask for him. And that's it - that offer was not extended during a conversation about the "website" or the "fan club"'; it wasn't extended to Barbara and friend/friends. It was extended to her, I believe solely based on the commarderie that was so evident between the two of them, what had been established on their previous meetings and the comfort he obviously felt with her because of the common bond of "da hood." I was standing right there, watching all of this, so incredibly thrilled that she was really going to do this, finally going to have the chance to do it, for her admiration of Mr. Eldard began some 16 years ago and because he is a "boy" from "da hood" she has applauded all of his triumphs and probably knows his body of work better than he does! As Mother Nature was not kind that Friday, there were only 5 or 6 other people waiting for him. By the time we reached that point in the conversation, there were only two others. He graciously took care of them and then we had him all to ourselves. The rain quit, the clouds cleared and the three of us stood on the sidewalk in front of the threatre and talked. The conversation was wonderful and as I posted earlier, it touched on such a wide gammit of subjects, including things that obviously meant something to him, memories that made him smile and laugh. Through much of it, Barbara pushed me forward and generously stepped back to the role of spectator so I could have my moments to cherish too. That I most definitely do and I will always cherish her generosity of spirit in letting me take the floor. When we finally said our good-byes more than 20 minutes later, he turned at the car door to smile and wave, and we walked away from the theatre, both of us stunned at what had just transpired. That invitation was extended graciously from a friend to a friend, not out of obligation to anything or to anyone, but because he wanted her there. |
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Post by bump on Jul 4, 2006 17:03:49 GMT -5
If a friend invited you to a wedding or to their home for a dinner, would you ask if you could bring two friends along? Finally getting a chance to sit down & post though I've been following the thread most of the day. This is a bit off-topic (and I can move it to elsewhere if the admins prefer), but the etiquette issue got me thinking. I might be in the minority here, but I've been in both situations -- where I've been invited to go somewhere and I have invited others to my home, but there have been people visiting from out of town. In both cases, it was a no-brainer and it was, "Well, bring them, too!" To the other hostess and to me (when I did the inviting), having the friend there (with guests in tow) was more important than having them bring extra people. The wedding issue is a bit different because it's planned so far in advance and in such detail. However, if I was invited to a wedding, was comfortable/familiar with the host/hostess, and I had to choose between going solo or coming with someone, I would ask if it's ok (or you put down "2" on the card). Basically, I've never had a problem with it either way. Now if I preferred to go alone...well, that's a whole other story. |
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Post by bump on Jul 4, 2006 17:29:00 GMT -5
And that's it - that offer was not extended during a conversation about the "website" or the "fan club"'; it wasn't extended to Barbara and friend/friends. It was extended to her, I believe solely based on the commarderie that was so evident between the two of them, what had been established on their previous meetings and the comfort he obviously felt with her because of the common bond of "da hood." Still catching up....(thanks to spending hours on the phone with tech support today).... I had the pleasure of sharing in Bebe's excitement the morning after that encounter in June. She had longlashes tell me the story because she was still speechless (and longlashes is great with detail), then Bebe came back on the line to express her shock over all that had happened. As I recall, there was a brief conversation about the fan club/web site when Ron said that it all freaked him out. When she mentioned that she'd been invited backstage on July 2nd, I mentioned that perhaps I should fly up. I thought it would be a good time for him to meet those of us who had been working on the web site/fan club endeavor for the past year and, if the topic came up, perhaps we could set his mind at ease. Bebe explained that she didn't think it was a "good idea", then gave the phone to longlashes to help her explain it to me. The invitation was for Barbara. Hopefully now that the play is done, Ron can give some thought to the web site. Whatever he decides, I won't like him any less. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2006 17:34:44 GMT -5
Her lips are too big - I'm afraid I might not fit in the room. alittle off track here,, but i do not like her looks,, her eyes look evil,, and her lips are so fake,,, as much as i don't like her looks,, i am starting to admire what she does,, too bad she can't focus on the sick and underprivileged here in our country,, but there are people benefiting from her concerns, and that 's what counts now,, to bebe's enchanting evening,, i can't speak for the others,, but so many emotions ran thru my mind as i was reading of your magic night i, too, would've kept it secret,, in case something came up and it did not happen,, for whatever reason,, i am the president of the skeptical and pessimist club i would've been tempted to take a camera with me,, but would not have,, just out of respect that it was not a photo op,, i am jealous, envious, in denial,, saddened ( my selfishness on not being able to see the play once,, much less several times,, and of course, meeting this terrific guy ) you handled it right,, in every way,, good luck with future encounters,, we 'll be there the first weekend in august,, maybe we can have a brief encounter with you? i have to work too,, so i am getting ready,, i work every other fri, sat, sun,, and every other holiday for as long as i'm at the hospital,, that's life everyone have a safe holiday,, dont' eat or drink too much, and watch out for the other drivers Dogma, thank you for your kind words and, in fact, to all of you. As for meeting me in August, I would love to do that. |
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Post by Duchess of Lashes on Jul 4, 2006 17:39:37 GMT -5
If a friend invited you to a wedding or to their home for a dinner, would you ask if you could bring two friends along? Finally getting a chance to sit down & post though I've been following the thread most of the day. This is a bit off-topic (and I can move it to elsewhere if the admins prefer), but the etiquette issue got me thinking. I might be in the minority here, but I've been in both situations -- where I've been invited to go somewhere and I have invited others to my home, but there have been people visiting from out of town. In both cases, it was a no-brainer and it was, "Well, bring them, too!" To the other hostess and to me (when I did the inviting), having the friend there (with guests in tow) was more important than having them bring extra people. The wedding issue is a bit different because it's planned so far in advance and in such detail. However, if I was invited to a wedding, was comfortable/familiar with the host/hostess, and I had to choose between going solo or coming with someone, I would ask if it's ok (or you put down "2" on the card). Basically, I've never had a problem with it either way. Now if I preferred to go alone...well, that's a whole other story. I know that I am probably opening myself up for attack with this post but I feel it is necessary given the underlying message in the post above. Preference aside, there is a time and place where etiquette can and is often overlooked in favor of extenuating circumstances - this, however, was not one of those times. If your post alludes to this particular invitation and the fact that Barbara didn't take it upon herself to extend it to anyone else, may I remind you that I was standing right beside her, in conversation with this man, and at no time did he say, Barbara, why don't you and your friend come or at no time was a similar offer made to me. No, the invitation was extended to her and her alone. And I will say it again, it was not openly offered in conjunction with the website , a topic he is extremely uncomfortable discussing anyway, it was not offered in conjunction with an obligation to anyone, it was offered in the context of two friends discussing life and growing up in Ridgewood And that's it. Arguing that point any further is without merit. Preference never played a role in what happened this past Sunday - gratitude for support, being as lovely as she has been, handling herself with dignity and grace in his presence and having that bond of growing up in the same City, with the comfortability of common roots was! |
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Post by Duchess of Lashes on Jul 4, 2006 17:48:52 GMT -5
And as if to prove my point I have just been smited twice !! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2006 17:49:55 GMT -5
And as if to prove my point I have just been smited twice !! Well, Lori, it appears that I have been as well, which goes to show ...  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2006 17:52:54 GMT -5
Lori, you got a karma back - see? In the end, only kindness matters.........
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Post by Duchess of Lashes on Jul 4, 2006 17:53:23 GMT -5
And as if to prove my point I have just been smited twice !! Well, Lori, it appears that I have been as well, which goes to show ... Yeah, and hows that working out for you? ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2006 17:54:29 GMT -5
Well, Lori, it appears that I have been as well, which goes to show ... Yeah, and hows that working out for you? ;D You have to do this NOW? You have to do this TODAY??? That's it, no homemade mayo for YOU! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2006 18:06:25 GMT -5
Karma, karma everywhere!!
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Oy!!!!
