Chicago!!!

She Is Raging · 10-17-2001, 12:52 PM

This is a bit long so be warned....

Well you all know by now that LadyLemon, the POPWhore and myself had quite the time out in Chicago. Monday nights GA was just plain old awesome - then to top it off April and Kristina got Larry's sticks. After we all stopped jumping up and down and squealing like a bunch of 12 year olds (

) we started out of the heart - I looked over at the stage and noticed Dallas giving out pics so I went charging over there like Terminator Girl and was able to get a Bono pic

Just one of those nights that seemed totally surreal... I couldnt get over the fact that I was as close to them as I was. I love the fact that Adam seems to make eye contact with everyone in the audience at least once.

Then as some of you may also know - the next morning I get a call on my cell phone from a woman from Electric Artists telling me that she has put my name on a list at the door for photo passes!! Now a few months ago I sent out about a hundred letters and emails to PM etc... asking about getting these. I didnt in a million years expect to get them, but I did! So basically what happened was I was able to go down to the heart for the first three songs of the setlist and take as many pictures as I possibly could, and I was positioned between the rail inside the heart and the ramp. While I was waiting through the beatles songs before the band came out I was like a little kid... touching the red walkway etc...things I couldnt do from inside the heart. I was talking with fans in the heart for a little bit too - basically telling them how I got the passes, how nervous I was etc, and giving them my email address for the pics once I get them up. Let me tell you, I was a complete and total nervous wreck. But But BUT! Talk about being close to the action... when things started I was so busy at first jumping up and down and woohooing along with elevation that I had to contain myself and get cracking with the camera

I was running all along the length of the heart taking the pictures... I went through about 4 rolls of film and I really truly think that I got some great shots... even if I get one or two - it will be worth it

I think I used a whole roll of film on the bull fight alone. The thing that was so unbelievable was just how close I was to Bono and the Edge at the tip of the heart, I've been in the heart before and this was even closer - believe me it took every last ounce of willpower that I had to not reach out and grab one of them. Bono looked right down at me at one point, and of course the camera wouldnt go off (probably because the photographer was SHAKING)- but still I really cant complain. Plus I was able to get some good ones of Larry too I think which has always been kind of hard before since the drum kit has always been in the way. I'm in the midst of putting a web site together , and once it's set and the pics are developed I'll put up a link!!! Sorry for rambling on and on but this was kind of like a small dream come true for me! Ok, I'm done now! lol

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"Edge, it's you she wants...it's you!...I know him! He's in my band!" Bono - Zoo Boston, 1992
*******
- Kathleen -

valvenus8 · 10-17-2001, 12:56 PM

WOW!! congrats!

Great story, and don't worry about rambling, I love to read all the stories of fans. I can't wait for Austin!!

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'listen as hope and peace try to rhyme' -*POP*

"Irish people are like Texans" -Bono, 4-3-01

What would Jesus Not do?

oliveu2cm · 10-17-2001, 01:02 PM

Kathleeeeeen!!!!

I'm so glad you were able to go!!! Airport security could use some help from your family!

lol!! yayy!!

Press passes!!! soooo exciting!! make sure you let us know ASAP when u get those babies up- did you see my Montreal ones?

talk about SHAKING!! Bahhh how did you NOT grab Bono's leg?! WHY did you not grab his leg??

oh oh! now i'm getting all excited again!! woohooooo!! 2 weeks till Elevation again!

btw, *dibs on larry pics*

heehee

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Love is a temple
Love the higher law

Go baby! -->* www.u2takemehigher.com *<--Updated w/ new song!

Mrs. Edge · 10-17-2001, 01:05 PM

Oh, Kathleen! That is so great! Very well discribed too! My cheeks hurt from smiling so much!!!

U2Kitten · 10-17-2001, 01:22 PM

That's great Kathleen! I know what you mean Bono kind of freezes you up, don't he? Was he hot or what? I haven't seen any Chicago pics, did he wear the sleeveless shirt again?

Jody · 10-17-2001, 01:22 PM

Way to go.

Don't know how you stopped yourself grabbing them. Can't wait to see the pics.

Screaming Flower · 10-17-2001, 01:27 PM

that's an amazing story!! i was there too. it was an unbelievable show!! i can hardly wait to see your pics.

woo hoo!! and now i'm a fly!!

[This message has been edited by Screaming Flower (edited 10-17-2001).]

Mullen-Girl · 10-17-2001, 01:32 PM

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww that's so kewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwl

You all are so lucky...if I were there i'd probably just like innocently grabbed one of their legs without them noticing lmao

Kinda like "oops I didn't mean to grab your arse there" tee hee

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The U2 revolution has been reinstated.

THE Larry Mullen Jr. Page
www.angelfire.com/tx2/KITIYU2

"I am a sexy mofo, what can I say?" --What Larry really says to himself when he looks into the mirror every morning

~LadyLemon~ · 10-17-2001, 01:39 PM

YAY!!! I'm so happy for you! And I can't wait to see the bullfight pics. That's my favorite part of the show besides Larry of course!

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Proud owner of Larry's Drumstick!

Still Elevated...

clarityat3am · 10-17-2001, 01:43 PM

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Member of Larry's Stick Keepers Association. "It's all about drums."

"What's with all the glitter? I thought you didn't like our mirrorball lemon and shit. Well it's too late to change your mind now." -- Bono, Indianapolis, May 10, 2001

When you stop taking chances, you'll stay where you sit, you won't live any longer, but it'll feel like it --- Summer Rain

Whether you love me or hate me you can still email me: clarityat3am@hotmail.com

LarryMullen's POPAngel · 10-17-2001, 05:15 PM

Hehe....I get Larry pics!!!!

He had the silver shirt on last night.

*THUD*

OK....I will go to bed soon, promise.

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Proud Owner of Larry's Stick!!

~*April*~
(AIM-POPLemonGirl)

*~The Official POP_Whore of Interference~*

She Is Raging · 10-17-2001, 10:47 PM

I probably would have reached out if I weren't surrounded by the gorilla sized bodyguards...lol. That is by far the most self control I have ever shown

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"Edge, it's you she wants...it's you!...I know him! He's in my band!" Bono - Zoo Boston, 1992
*******
- Kathleen -

U2Kitten · 10-17-2001, 10:52 PM

This guy met Bono in Chicago, the only Chicago pic I have seen so far! I look forward to all of yours!

~LadyLemon~ · 10-17-2001, 10:54 PM

Wow, that guy must really be short if Bono is taller than he is!!

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Proud owner of Larry's Drumstick!

Still Elevated...

u2philly62 · 10-17-2001, 11:34 PM

oh my God that is a great story!!! Im so happy you got photo passes!!! You most post them when you get them!! Lady Lemon good Lord!! Larry's sticks!! he touched them!! what am i saying, Im so excited here just reading this.. well its almost time for me to get elevated!!! BALTIMORE FRIDAY!!

PEACE LOVE, TO ALL FANS
KARLA

SamanthaPuff · 10-18-2001, 03:07 AM

Wow, I'm very excited for you! Can't wait to see your pics!

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~some days are better than others~

~LadyLemon~ · 10-18-2001, 10:20 AM

*bump*

I'm getting anxious to see these pictures!

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Proud owner of Larry's Drumstick!

Still Elevated...

LarryMullen's POPAngel · 10-18-2001, 11:57 AM

Yes, I am so anxious for pics now!!! And any great ones we are mailing each other, Kath and Kristina!!

And if anyone happens to know anyone who even might have gotten a pic of our Larry moment-E-MAIL US!!!!

U2Angel@aol.com

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Proud Owner of Larry's Stick!!

~*April*~
(AIM-POPLemonGirl)

*~The Official POP_Whore of Interference~*

[This message has been edited by LarryMullen's_POPAngel (edited 10-18-2001).]

10-17-2001, 12:52 PM	#1
She Is Raging Refugee Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Outside Boston Posts: 1,729 Local Time: 12:28 AM	Chicago!!! This is a bit long so be warned.... Well you all know by now that LadyLemon, the POPWhore and myself had quite the time out in Chicago. Monday nights GA was just plain old awesome - then to top it off April and Kristina got Larry's sticks. After we all stopped jumping up and down and squealing like a bunch of 12 year olds ( ) we started out of the heart - I looked over at the stage and noticed Dallas giving out pics so I went charging over there like Terminator Girl and was able to get a Bono pic Just one of those nights that seemed totally surreal... I couldnt get over the fact that I was as close to them as I was. I love the fact that Adam seems to make eye contact with everyone in the audience at least once. Then as some of you may also know - the next morning I get a call on my cell phone from a woman from Electric Artists telling me that she has put my name on a list at the door for photo passes!! Now a few months ago I sent out about a hundred letters and emails to PM etc... asking about getting these. I didnt in a million years expect to get them, but I did! So basically what happened was I was able to go down to the heart for the first three songs of the setlist and take as many pictures as I possibly could, and I was positioned between the rail inside the heart and the ramp. While I was waiting through the beatles songs before the band came out I was like a little kid... touching the red walkway etc...things I couldnt do from inside the heart. I was talking with fans in the heart for a little bit too - basically telling them how I got the passes, how nervous I was etc, and giving them my email address for the pics once I get them up. Let me tell you, I was a complete and total nervous wreck. But But BUT! Talk about being close to the action... when things started I was so busy at first jumping up and down and woohooing along with elevation that I had to contain myself and get cracking with the camera I was running all along the length of the heart taking the pictures... I went through about 4 rolls of film and I really truly think that I got some great shots... even if I get one or two - it will be worth it I think I used a whole roll of film on the bull fight alone. The thing that was so unbelievable was just how close I was to Bono and the Edge at the tip of the heart, I've been in the heart before and this was even closer - believe me it took every last ounce of willpower that I had to not reach out and grab one of them. Bono looked right down at me at one point, and of course the camera wouldnt go off (probably because the photographer was SHAKING)- but still I really cant complain. Plus I was able to get some good ones of Larry too I think which has always been kind of hard before since the drum kit has always been in the way. I'm in the midst of putting a web site together , and once it's set and the pics are developed I'll put up a link!!! Sorry for rambling on and on but this was kind of like a small dream come true for me! Ok, I'm done now! lol ------------------ "Edge, it's you she wants...it's you!...I know him! He's in my band!" Bono - Zoo Boston, 1992 ******* - Kathleen - __________________

10-17-2001, 12:56 PM	#2
valvenus8 Acrobat Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Tx Posts: 340 Local Time: 11:28 PM	WOW!! congrats! Great story, and don't worry about rambling, I love to read all the stories of fans. I can't wait for Austin!! ------------------ 'listen as hope and peace try to rhyme' -POP "Irish people are like Texans" -Bono, 4-3-01 What would Jesus Not do? __________________

10-18-2001, 11:57 AM	#18
LarryMullen's POPAngel Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I'll be up with the sun, I'm not coming down... Posts: 53,698 Local Time: 12:28 AM	Yes, I am so anxious for pics now!!! And any great ones we are mailing each other, Kath and Kristina!! And if anyone happens to know anyone who even might have gotten a pic of our Larry moment-E-MAIL US!!!! U2Angel@aol.com ------------------ Proud Owner of Larry's Stick!! *~April~* (AIM-POPLemonGirl) ~The Official* POP_Whore of Interference~* [This message has been edited by LarryMullen's_POPAngel (edited 10-18-2001).] __________________

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10-17-2001, 01:02 PM	#3
oliveu2cm Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Live from Boston Posts: 8,334 Local Time: 01:28 AM	Kathleeeeeen!!!! I'm so glad you were able to go!!! Airport security could use some help from your family! lol!! yayy!! Press passes!!! soooo exciting!! make sure you let us know ASAP when u get those babies up- did you see my Montreal ones? talk about SHAKING!! Bahhh how did you NOT grab Bono's leg?! WHY did you not grab his leg?? oh oh! now i'm getting all excited again!! woohooooo!! 2 weeks till Elevation again! btw, dibs on larry pics heehee ------------------ Love is a temple Love the higher law Go baby! -->* www.u2takemehigher.com *<--Updated w/ new song!

10-17-2001, 01:05 PM	#4
Mrs. Edge Bono's Belly Dancing Friend Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Torontonian in Maryland Posts: 2,913 Local Time: 12:28 AM	Oh, Kathleen! That is so great! Very well discribed too! My cheeks hurt from smiling so much!!!

10-17-2001, 01:22 PM	#5
U2Kitten Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 17,927 Local Time: 12:28 AM	That's great Kathleen! I know what you mean Bono kind of freezes you up, don't he? Was he hot or what? I haven't seen any Chicago pics, did he wear the sleeveless shirt again?

10-17-2001, 01:22 PM	#6
Jody Refugee Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: uk Posts: 1,133 Local Time: 05:28 AM	Way to go. Don't know how you stopped yourself grabbing them. Can't wait to see the pics.

10-17-2001, 01:27 PM	#7
Screaming Flower ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 11,961 Local Time: 12:28 AM	that's an amazing story!! i was there too. it was an unbelievable show!! i can hardly wait to see your pics. woo hoo!! and now i'm a fly!! [This message has been edited by Screaming Flower (edited 10-17-2001).]

10-17-2001, 01:32 PM	#8
Mullen-Girl Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: San Antonio/Austin, TX Posts: 4,951 Local Time: 12:28 AM	Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww that's so kewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwl You all are so lucky...if I were there i'd probably just like innocently grabbed one of their legs without them noticing lmao Kinda like "oops I didn't mean to grab your arse there" tee hee ------------------ The U2 revolution has been reinstated. THE Larry Mullen Jr. Page www.angelfire.com/tx2/KITIYU2 "I am a sexy mofo, what can I say?" --What Larry really says to himself when he looks into the mirror every morning

10-17-2001, 01:39 PM	#9
~LadyLemon~ I Serve Larry's Stick Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Akron Posts: 7,392 Local Time: 01:28 AM	YAY!!! I'm so happy for you! And I can't wait to see the bullfight pics. That's my favorite part of the show besides Larry of course! ------------------ Proud owner of Larry's Drumstick! Still Elevated...

10-17-2001, 01:43 PM	#10
clarityat3am I Serve Larry's Stick Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Rocky Mountains Posts: 2,996 Local Time: 12:28 AM	------------------ Member of Larry's Stick Keepers Association. "It's all about drums." "What's with all the glitter? I thought you didn't like our mirrorball lemon and shit. Well it's too late to change your mind now." -- Bono, Indianapolis, May 10, 2001 When you stop taking chances, you'll stay where you sit, you won't live any longer, but it'll feel like it --- Summer Rain Whether you love me or hate me you can still email me: clarityat3am@hotmail.com

10-17-2001, 05:15 PM	#11
LarryMullen's POPAngel Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I'll be up with the sun, I'm not coming down... Posts: 53,698 Local Time: 12:28 AM	Hehe....I get Larry pics!!!! He had the silver shirt on last night. THUD OK....I will go to bed soon, promise. ------------------ Proud Owner of Larry's Stick!! *~April~* (AIM-POPLemonGirl) ~The Official* POP_Whore of Interference~*

10-17-2001, 10:47 PM	#12
She Is Raging Refugee Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Outside Boston Posts: 1,729 Local Time: 12:28 AM	I probably would have reached out if I weren't surrounded by the gorilla sized bodyguards...lol. That is by far the most self control I have ever shown ------------------ "Edge, it's you she wants...it's you!...I know him! He's in my band!" Bono - Zoo Boston, 1992 ******* - Kathleen -

10-17-2001, 10:52 PM	#13
U2Kitten Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 17,927 Local Time: 12:28 AM	This guy met Bono in Chicago, the only Chicago pic I have seen so far! I look forward to all of yours!

10-17-2001, 10:54 PM	#14
~LadyLemon~ I Serve Larry's Stick Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Akron Posts: 7,392 Local Time: 01:28 AM	Wow, that guy must really be short if Bono is taller than he is!! ------------------ Proud owner of Larry's Drumstick! Still Elevated...

10-17-2001, 11:34 PM	#15
u2philly62 The Fly Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Philadelphia, PA USA Posts: 42 Local Time: 05:28 AM	oh my God that is a great story!!! Im so happy you got photo passes!!! You most post them when you get them!! Lady Lemon good Lord!! Larry's sticks!! he touched them!! what am i saying, Im so excited here just reading this.. well its almost time for me to get elevated!!! BALTIMORE FRIDAY!! PEACE LOVE, TO ALL FANS KARLA

10-18-2001, 03:07 AM	#16
SamanthaPuff War Child Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: behind MacPhisto's golden curtains Posts: 947 Local Time: 12:28 AM	Wow, I'm very excited for you! Can't wait to see your pics! ------------------ ~some days are better than others~

10-18-2001, 10:20 AM	#17
~LadyLemon~ I Serve Larry's Stick Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Akron Posts: 7,392 Local Time: 01:28 AM	bump I'm getting anxious to see these pictures! ------------------ Proud owner of Larry's Drumstick! Still Elevated...