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charlene · 11-27-2017, 11:55 AM

3rd nite - January 2004

Well Jenney and I did some browsing and what not at the Eaton Centre and had  the one hour photo process our pics. We gave some to Jory before the show  and he was thrilled. Jenney's snaps of Gord onstage are awesome! 

The line-up on Sunday was much the same - Rick Fines was back, the stories  were basically the same but the energy and fun was unbelievable. Every song  was performed with a vibe that wasn't there the other two nights. The  performers were having a hell of a good time and the audience was loving it. 

One thing that was funny - Mad Violet - the two young girls that sang Poor Little Alison and The Way I Feel had a story about the night before when they met Lightfoot. Lisa recounted what happened when Brenley (the blonde one) shook Lightfoot's hand. She said "Those are the softest hands I've ever felt on a man" to which Gord replied - "thanks - they're my favourite pair." What Gord actually thought she said was "those are the softest pants!!! " 
How funny on so many different levels! We cracked up! That Gord and his  sense of humour! 

Aengus spoke of being a young lad of 4 when his parents migrated from  Ireland to a farm. His dad picked apples and his mum used to record tapes to  send back to relatives in Ireland for Xmas. A friend left a record at the  farm and young Aengus would put that record on after school and stretch the  headphone cord to the window and look outside at this new country he was  living in. He then performed a song from that album - Pussywillows Cattails. It was quite a poignant and moving moment. 

Rick Fines recounted having a similar feeling towards his boss like the one  in Boss Man when he picked tobacco as a young boy. When he played Bossman  that night, it flowed right into Ribbon of Darkness  .

It was the most magical weekend. Having Jenney share it with me was extra  special and we had some good laughs. We'll never grow up it seems. Static  electricity means so much more to me now. Thank you Sparky! I hope that if  next years shows happen more of you can make it up - depending on Gord's tour schedule of course, because the talent was beyond excellent and the fun  is yours to have. 

Jory will keep me posted about the arrangements and I will pass them on. Meeting Patty and Mike was icing on the cake cuz they're both so sweet and  actually being in Gord's presence again was breathtaking.

I know we all wish  him the best in his next surgery, and a swift and complete recovery so he can get back 100% to what he does best. Singing and playing on stage with  his fans ever thankful for the music he has given us. I know I'll Tag  Along...wanna come???

11-27-2017, 11:55 AM	#8
charlene Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 16,001	Re: THE WAY WE FEEL-Tribute shows-2nd year-Jan.2004-Hugh's Room 3rd nite - January 2004 Well Jenney and I did some browsing and what not at the Eaton Centre and had  the one hour photo process our pics. We gave some to Jory before the show  and he was thrilled. Jenney's snaps of Gord onstage are awesome!  The line-up on Sunday was much the same - Rick Fines was back, the stories  were basically the same but the energy and fun was unbelievable. Every song  was performed with a vibe that wasn't there the other two nights. The  performers were having a hell of a good time and the audience was loving it.  One thing that was funny - Mad Violet - the two young girls that sang Poor Little Alison and The Way I Feel had a story about the night before when they met Lightfoot. Lisa recounted what happened when Brenley (the blonde one) shook Lightfoot's hand. She said "Those are the softest hands I've ever felt on a man" to which Gord replied - "thanks - they're my favourite pair." What Gord actually thought she said was "those are the softest pants!!! "  How funny on so many different levels! We cracked up! That Gord and his  sense of humour!  Aengus spoke of being a young lad of 4 when his parents migrated from  Ireland to a farm. His dad picked apples and his mum used to record tapes to  send back to relatives in Ireland for Xmas. A friend left a record at the  farm and young Aengus would put that record on after school and stretch the  headphone cord to the window and look outside at this new country he was  living in. He then performed a song from that album - Pussywillows Cattails. It was quite a poignant and moving moment.  Rick Fines recounted having a similar feeling towards his boss like the one  in Boss Man when he picked tobacco as a young boy. When he played Bossman  that night, it flowed right into Ribbon of Darkness  . It was the most magical weekend. Having Jenney share it with me was extra  special and we had some good laughs. We'll never grow up it seems. Static  electricity means so much more to me now. Thank you Sparky! I hope that if  next years shows happen more of you can make it up - depending on Gord's tour schedule of course, because the talent was beyond excellent and the fun  is yours to have.  Jory will keep me posted about the arrangements and I will pass them on. Meeting Patty and Mike was icing on the cake cuz they're both so sweet and  actually being in Gord's presence again was breathtaking. I know we all wish  him the best in his next surgery, and a swift and complete recovery so he can get back 100% to what he does best. Singing and playing on stage with  his fans ever thankful for the music he has given us. I know I'll Tag  Along...wanna come???