Straight No Chaser Discussion

~*~Thank You.~*~

:::S.J.::: says
(20100902T052932Z )

Just a little note to everyone for the past weekend...I hope you all don't mind.  =)

Chasers:  Wow.  I can't believe after the few months of waiting, the Harrah's weekend has come and gone.  I can't tell you how much it meant to me to get to meet all of you this past weekend.  You are all such amazing ladies…(and Dave) and I can honestly say, as Ryan did…I will never forget it.  You all have such big hearts for these guys, and I’m very blessed to call you my friends.  Thank you for making Dan’s last SNC weekend so special!  My new sisters (and Dave) = A-friggin’-mazing.

The Guys:  Thank you from all of us for taking the time you did to spend with us.  You really have no idea how much it means.  From everything…the Pre-Show Q&A (Thanks Mike, Seggie, Rome, Walt, Ryan, and Dan), to the Meet & Greet, to sharing such a personal moment with us before the final curtain call.  The little details that you all, especially Mr. Ahlwardt, insure get taken care of are the things that endear us to you even more.  Truly class acts.  The fans that you say are so amazing are just testaments to your dedication to both your music and us, personally.  You give so much…we just try to show our appreciation in what ways we can.  Thank you, thank you…THANK YOU.

We really can’t begin to imagine how it is being a significant other/family member of one of you, but, indeed, we are infinitely grateful for the sacrifices that you go through on a day to day basis just for them.  Your selflessness has given so much to so many; I only wish all of you could be there as much as you possibly wanted.  We appreciate you more than you know.  A special thank you to Mr. Mike Itkoff for being so gracious with his time by coming to the Q&A and spending time with us after the show.  (We still miss you!)

Dan:  I can’t say anything more than I’ve already said to you…except thank you again…for everything.  You.are.amazing.

I meant to make this shorter…but I hope that you all had an amazing weekend, as I know I did.  Much love…and look forward to seeing you all sometime next tour!

S.J.

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Comments (29)

    Tina Gaston says
    (20100907T230222Z )

    Dave - I love the storm reference. Nice.

    Jen I wish we couldn't spent more time to gether as well, the same with you Julie and Tara. We definitely need to plan another Chaser Roadtrip to be affectionately called "Chaser Weekend: Part Deux". Oh, and Rusty's invited. Take that Seggie. :-)

    Julie says
    (20100905T035433Z )

    "Cheers" to new friends!! And Dave, you're just too funny! Love you and Laura to pieces!! Yes, looking back on it all - it was an extraordinary weekend! But, think about it...without this common bond of our love for SNC, (and most especially the help of this website!), it amazes me that we're able to get 30 virtual strangers together, throw them in a room, and immediately we start the hugs and laughter like we were long lost school friends!! I can't say I've ever been part of something so special, or unique. I also wouldn't trade it for anything, either!!

    Jen - I'm already saving for the next "road trip," wherever that may be. Wouldn't want to miss it!

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    Tara Marie Ahn says
    (20100905T035414Z )

    LOL!!! Nooooooooooooo Vegas!!! I'll never be able to get out there as often as I can to AC!!!! It was SO much fun dancing the night away with all of you at Harrah's!!! :)

    :::S.J.::: says
    (20100905T015728Z )

    Jen...yessss! I'm having Vegas withdrawals. So with you on that one! =)

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    Dave says
    (20100905T004950Z )

    EastPete - yes, I wholeheartedly agree with the not getting more time to spend with each other. Hopefully next time, we can make time.

    Oh....and so nice meeting you and your family. Loved your son's shirt.

    Kathy says
    (20100904T230154Z )

    Now that would be a lot closer for us west coasters. I'm not a big Vegas fan, but I'd totally go there for SNC.

    eastpetesncfan says
    (20100904T222804Z )

    So great to have the chance to meet so many great new people. I only wish we had had more time to get to spend together. I've never been to Vegas and am thinking that the guys should do Harrah's in Vegas next summer. Road trip anyone?

    Kathy says
    (20100904T222012Z )

    ROTFL, Dave!!!! Amen to A and B.

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    Dave says
    (20100904T204248Z )

    Kathy,

    Old enough to A) Still know how to party like its 1999 and B) be associated with some pretty damn cool friends

    Kathy says
    (20100904T132958Z )

    I didn't get anything, SJ.

    :::S.J.::: says
    (20100904T045752Z )

    Kathy...I need to send you something. Check your e-mail. =)

    :::S.J.::: says
    (20100904T045653Z )

    Lol! Aww...Dave! We just love you and Laura to death. I was so excited to meet you, Laura and Kathy that I was pretty sure our hotel was gonna kick us out. Your post hit the nail on the head...and I'm sure that we'll all get the chance to spend some time together again!

    Kathy says
    (20100904T043506Z )

    Dave, one week ago at this exact moment, the "storm" came through and we all went dancing at 1:00 am. How old are we??!! I can't remember when I've had so much fun.

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    Dave says
    (20100904T030053Z )

    Sitting here tonight, reading this thread, I think back to exactly a week ago this time,,,,,I was in our hotel room, waiting for the storm to arrive next door (Tina, Sarah & Pati) from the airport. There was no doubt in mine, or Laura's mind when they did in fact arrive....the screams of happiness, I'm sure echoed down the hall. I'll never forget that moment.

    Yes, Sarah, ditto to everything you said. BTW, thanks for mentioning me by name, so that I get to keep my man card (lol).

    It was truly a great weekend. I had mentioned to several of you that "sure, it will be great to see the guys again, but the deciding reason for me coming to AC was just to see and meet all of you". I've seen the guys a couple of times....and I know I will get to see them again. But in my mind, I knew I didn't know when I would have the opportunity to see all of you again.

    (continued)

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    Dave says
    (20100904T025918Z )

    (continued from above)

    I was joking with Mike Itkoff, after the show, and I said to him - "you think I really like these guys? I wanted to come just to be around all of these women". Then I remembered that my wife, Laura was standing right beside us and said to Mike "did I just say that out loud?", then turning to Laura, I said "I love you so much". I hope she believed me. She did come back home with me and I have been able to sleep in the same bed as her.....maybe in a couple of weeks, I can maybe sleep with my eyes closed.

    We call ourselves "Chasers", "Twitterbugs" or even "Super Fans". I think a better term is "Friends".

    The whole weekend went by in a blur, and had a wonderful time. My biggest regret is that I didn't get more time with all of you. Oh,,,,and I really wanted a group picture of all of us together. *note to self* make sure this happens next time.

    The weekend went by way to quick and the goodbyes were long and saddening. But I think that way down deep, we all know that there will be more weekends in all of our futures.

    Thank you to all of my newest friends, for being a part of a great weekend. Again, thank you to Kimberly, Carla and Tina for setting the stage for the weekend and thanks Sarah.....thanks for initiating this thread.

    Dave

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