[Tim]

Okay, I posted a couple nights ago about the conclusion of the Wolf Trap experience but it got lost in the “point & clickology” of the webpage. I’m sure it was operator error.

Anyway, here we go again. After the Wolf Trap concert, my son & I were fortunate enough to get backstage and wait with about 20 other people for Gord and the guys to come out. During that time, I had the unexpected pleasure of meeting Darrin (sp?) again. He was part of the groups that attended the Massey 1999 and Massey 2001 concerts. I recognized him right away. This time, 8 years later, he had a beautiful wife & son with him. It was really an unexpected benefit making his acquaintance again.

After about 15 minutes, Gord and the guys came out. My son and I got to speak with Barry and Terry first. We met them a couple times over the last couple years and they remembered us, especially my son Tim who is very enthusiastic about everything having to do with Gord and his band. I thanked both Barry and Terry for continuing to come out and provide us fans with such beautiful music with Gordon. As in occasions before, they replied that the pleasure was theirs and that they really appreciated the opportunity to make their living this way and meet the fans.

One thing I noticed that Barry did this night is that when he came on stage with the rest of the guys at the beginning of each set is that he applauds the audience back in appreciation as he makes his way to his seat behind the drums. I found that to be very thoughtful. I found my son Tim, who just got his drivers license this year, exchanging stories with Terry of people they’ve seen driving distracted by cell phone conversations or texting. That was pretty neat, that an accomplished professional like Terry is so down-to-earth and easy to talk to.

After a quick hello to Mike and Rick, we were able to chat with Gordon for a minute. We didn’t ask for autographs, we just wanted to thank him once again for what he does. He brings a lot to this world and I told him so. Gordon modestly said “thank you” and gladly obliged to pose for a cell phone photo with my son and I.

We made our way to the stairs. I turned to say a last “good bye” to Gord and the guys. The guys were engaged in conversation with other folks, but it was Gord that waved across the distance and said “Thanks for coming out.” We left the room happy and grateful and looking forward to the next time we can make it out to see Gordon. Maybe Toronto in November? It’s a long shot but anything is possible.

Thanks for indulging me, everybody. I am grateful for all you guys in this newsgroup as well. This is certainly a classy group of people, which shouldn’t surprise me since we all follow the life and career of a classy artist. (pictures attached but, unfortunately, only with cell phone quality)