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SicilianGoddess

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Finally, after 15 years, I was 5 feet away from Bono.

GA Line: We arrived at 4pm and were probly about #400, #450 in line. I met DebbieSG, ZooGrl and spanisheyes. It went pretty smooth. They handed out wristbands at about 5pm, doors opened at 6. Very orderly.

No Doubt: Kicked ass. They sung 2 new songs. The first one was ok.. I really liked the second one.. I think it was called Keep on Dancing.. very cool song. Gwen is just a bundle of energy, it was great.

U2: *sigh.. so awesome. I was just to the right of the tip of the heart, second row, awesome awesome view. Pretty much the same setlist as the last few shows.. except Bono added a pretty long Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses snippet. There was the cutest little girl in the heart, sitting on her dads shoulders. As Bono walked down the heart, she held out a note for him. He sat down on the ramp, took her hand, kissed it, read the note, and put it in his pocket. He then grabbed the girl, put her on his shoulders and walked around the entire heart with her on his shoulders.. so cute. I got pics of that.

Bono told Bin Laden to kiss his white Irish ass. LMAO.

He took a flag from the tip, hugged it during SBS. He sung Whats goin on with Gwen..

Damn I'm tired cant think of anymore but I will post all the pictures when I get back from Vegas! I leave in the morning.

THANK YOU U2 FOR AN AWESOME AWESOME SHOW.



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YAY SICY!!! WOOHOOO!!!

I am so glad you got to experience that and I am more than a little bit jealous that you will be seeing them again in Vegas in just a couple of days. But if it can't be me, I am glad it's you! Go for the heart in Vegas!!

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Oh yeah, my pics ....... I think..... are really good.

I know I got at least 10 killer shots.

I am so elevated right now. I cant sleep.

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And I have to be on a blargy plane early tomorrow morning.

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That rocks Sicy- I'm glad you had a good time! How adorable is that? W/ the little girl?? So cute! I can't wait to see the pics too!!!
 
Wait...you got there at 4pm and you got into the heart!? You were in the second row?! I can't believe I was thinking about skipping all of my classes and getting there at 10 am! Damn all of you crazy U2 fans for scaring me! :p

I thought they only let 300 people into the heart. How did you get into the heart at #450?

[This message has been edited by garibaldo (edited 11-16-2001).]
 
Hey SG! I am so sad I didn't meet you! I looked for ya!
I am so tired right now, but I'll e-mail you next week, would love to see the pics!
HAVE FUN IN VEGAS~!!!!!
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No, I did not get in the heart. I was second row outside the heart, just to the right of the tip.

Oh, and I forgot the cigarette story..lol. Bono said that sorry if his voice was a little rough tonite, it is because somehow, mysteriously, his hand reached into a bag, pulled out a box of Marlboro Lights, put a cigarette in his mouth, lit it and smoked it.

BUT, he says he's been good and trying to quit.

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U2SJ sorry I didnt get to meet you!
 
Sounds like you had a blast Sicy, enjoy Vegas and don't worry about sleep...once you get all that wonderful oxygen pumped into you at the casinos, you won't need sleep till Thanksgiving.
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Try to get some of my money back before the show...you'll find it spread out at a number of the casinos.
 
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W indeed SG. I came on line to say i am elated 'cause I just saw the Boston Elevation film clip on my tiny snowy-receptioned TV. That gave me a buzz so I can't begin to imagine how you must feel. Your first time seeing U2 live?
And now Vegas!! That is sacred ground that is SG IMHO, Elvis territory. Should be wild. Enjoy allllllllllll the rest
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It's about time girl! Treat my popwhore well in Vegas!

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Goddess,
I'm glad you enjoyed the show! As if you weren't! HaHa! I hope they come back to the States in 2002. I know so many people who wanna see U2 now because they kicked so much fuckin' ass live!

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[This message has been edited by MrPryck2U (edited 11-16-2001).]
 
Sicy!!!

Wow! That sounds incredible!

Blarg! I wanna see U2!
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But I did get to see them once on this tour, so I really shouldn't complain...

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Oh yeah...

Sicy, you BETTER have remembered to blow Bono a kiss for me!!! Otherwise, do it at Vegas!

PLEEEEEEEASE???????
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I wanna be there in spirit!!!!
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"I don't know you,
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Originally posted by Bonochick:
Oh yeah...

Sicy, you BETTER have remembered to blow Bono a kiss for me!!! Otherwise, do it at Vegas!

PLEEEEEEEASE???????
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I wanna be there in spirit!!!!
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Just in case she forgets...I'll volunteer to do it for ya.
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Just Bono? Or did you want Adam, Edge, and Larry to get blown kisses as well?

-sula
 
Originally posted by sulawesigirl4:
Just in case she forgets...I'll volunteer to do it for ya.
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Just Bono? Or did you want Adam, Edge, and Larry to get blown kisses as well?

-sula

Ahhhhh!!! That would be great!!!

Thanks, sula!
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"I don't know you,
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I'm glad you finally got so close to them! You were REALLY lucky to get such a good spot coming so late! I can't wait to see your pics! Did they do the whole WGRYWH or mix it in with Bad?
 
Yeh, great show! Glad you got pictures, Sicy!

I was at the tip too, a little to the left right at the rail. Really nice, no one in front to block the view! I could feel the emotion when Bono held the American flag.

We were in line with the little girl who gave Bono the letter and got to ride on his shoulders. What a cutie! A guy next to me wanted to play Helter Skelter, but didn't get taken up.

Bono thanked Drop the Debt, and started in on a speech about the need to help Africa, fanatics and the reason for them being abject poverty, then he said, "I could say more but I'll shut up now."

I missed Edge and Bono signing of course since they didn't come until 6:45 and I was already inside, but I did meet two of their truck drivers, very nice gentlemen. And went out afterward with Otto for a bite to eat with a group that's been following the band.

Awakening organized the GA line, and I met U2SJ, elevatemysoul, Sicy, Clora, hotasahandbag and spent the day with spanisheyes. So great to meet all of you!

A very nice day with cool fans who kept the GA line organized and another fantastic show...heading off to the next one tonight!
Bye
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[This message has been edited by DebbieSG (edited 11-16-2001).]
 
Sorry, double post...

Could mention Gwen came out to sing with Bono again for What's goin on. Crowd was great, not the loudest but very into the show the whole night. Ok, gotta go.
 
Damn it Sicy where were you? Cause I didn't see you?
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Anywho, I LOVED Oakland! I thought it was more emotional than San Jose! Bono sounded awesome! I love that they playes OUT OF CONTROL! That was cool!! And LOL @ Bono not remembering the club name they played there back in the days! Silly Bono!
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Gwen was just awesome! I love the new song "Keep on Dancing" was tight! Everyone was into it!
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Oh yeah, Before the concert started I went outside with my bro when they were arriving.... and of course there were like TONS of people there, so I got to see BONO before the show, he look so GOOD! I took a few pics of that I dunno if they turned out!

But the best part cause the entrance has like so many stair I was on top of the stairs with these gals and Edge was leaving but we yelled at him LOL And he comes back looks up at us... and gives us a big smile and wave goodbye! LOL It was cool!

Anywho, the whole show was awesome! Now, I have to wait 4 days to see them again! CAN'T WAIT!!
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Oh yeah the only that sucked was getting out of Oakland.. damn it took us like 30 mins just to get out of that place!
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at that! LOL

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Oh, you know there's something more
But tonight, tonight, tonight



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[This message has been edited by SweetOnU2 (edited 11-16-2001).]
 
My six year old son will be so jealous to hear about the little girl Bono brought up on stage. "But Mom, I want to go see U2 too!!" I can't wait to see your pix.

Have a great time in Vegas. Have a Baileys on the rocks with Mrs. Edge at the Hard Rock. It'll be just like I am there!!! But I'll be "sleeping" next to my own personal Bono!!!

WOOWHO!!
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